Fun On Wheels -- Bike Trip -- Day 2: Rishikesh/ Dev Prayag to Joshimath
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Day 2: Rishikesh/ Dev Prayag to Joshimath (Stay at Joshimath)
Until now
Yet to come
Day 3: Joshimath toBadrinath/Govindghat (Stay at Govindghat)
Day 4: Govindghat to Ghangharia (Stay at Ghangharia)
Day 5: Ghangharia to Valley of Flower (Stay at Ghangharia)
Day 6: Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib (Stay at Govindghat)
Day 7: Govindghat/Joshimath to Rishikesh/Dev Prayag (Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag )
Day 8: Rishikesh/Dev Prayag to Delhi/Gurgaon
Day 9: Rest at Delhi/Gurgaon
Day 3: Joshimath toBadrinath/Govindghat (Stay at Govindghat)
Day 4: Govindghat to Ghangharia (Stay at Ghangharia)
Day 5: Ghangharia to Valley of Flower (Stay at Ghangharia)
Day 6: Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib (Stay at Govindghat)
Day 7: Govindghat/Joshimath to Rishikesh/Dev Prayag (Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag )
Day 8: Rishikesh/Dev Prayag to Delhi/Gurgaon
Day 9: Rest at Delhi/Gurgaon
Road Route–
Rishikesh -- Dev Prayag – Srinagar --
Rudra Prayag -- Joshimath
Distances–
Rishikesh to Dev Prayag : 74 km
Dev Prayag to Srinagar: 38 km
Srinagar to Rudra Prayag:33 km
Rudra Prayag to Joshimath: 114 km
Dev Prayag to Srinagar: 38 km
Srinagar to Rudra Prayag:33 km
Rudra Prayag to Joshimath: 114 km
Road Route–
Start early in the morning from Rishikesh/ Dev Prayag. The road
from Rishikesh/ Dev Prayag to Srinagar is in good condition. It is
a hilly route hence religiously follows traffic rules, blow horns at curves and
avoid road rage.
This is a landslides prone area you might have to halt for hours in case of
landslides. Landslides are more frequent during rainy season. During our visit
we were hit by two landslides in this region. We had to halt for hours while
the road was cleared of the landslide boulders and debris. You can see JCBs and
mini trucks in active action during landslides, clearing the boulders and
debris.
The route from Dev Prayag to Srinagar is full of lush green mountains. It is a
visual delight to see such awesome scenery. Wear cotton full sleeve clothes and
pants to save yourself from Sunburns. Apply Sunscreen Creams etc if need be.
You can wear gloves or wrap your palms with handkerchiefs while driving the
bike to save from sunburns.
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As you are about to reach Srinagar you would
see/find a diversion that takes you to Tehri, better known for the Tehri Dam. You
cross the bridge on the River and reach Srinagar. Srinagar is a town with all
the hustle and bustle. You can stop here for having your brunch/lunch. Leave
early as there is a lot of way to cover until you reach Joshimath.
The roads from Srinagar to Rudra Prayag are in good condition. The roads are quite broad near Srinagar and are not too narrow as you reach Rudra Prayag. Rudra Prayag, one of the “Panch Prayag”, is a place where River “Mandakini” meets “Alaknanda”. As you cross Rudra Prayag the way becomes bit steeper. As you keep driving you would cross Gauchar, Karna Prayag, Nanda Prayag, Chamoli, Peepalkoti, Garur Ganga etc before reaching Joshimath. Karna Prayag and Nanda Prayag are one of the the “Panch Prayags”. Karna Prayag is a place where River “Pindar Ganga” meets “Alaknanda”. Nanda Prayag, is a place where River “Nandakini” meets “Alaknanda”.
The road condition deteriorates after Rudra Prayag. You would see a lot many potholes, streams flowing over the road and debris from landslides especially in rainy season. We stopped by a roadside waterfall to wash hands feet and faces and freshen up a bit.
We met a major landslide near Peepalkoti. We had to halt for around 2-3 hours until the landslide was cleared.
You would cross a Gurudwara namely “Gurudwara Sahib” at Pakhi (Garur Ganga, Distt. Joshimath).If you wish you could stop by for Langar*, Tea/Snacks etc. You could also take refuge from the rains in the rainy season and stay for the night at this Gurudwara.
We were so very impressed by the seva (selfless service) that is done at the Gurudwara. The Food and Lodging is free of cost. If you wish to donate you can donate at the Gurudwara.
The road becomes steeper after Pakhi and steepest as you reach near the Tapovan Vishunugad Hydro Power Project. The road is at curvaceous best near Vridh Badri Temple. Road conditions are good after Pakhi. You start to see rich flora and fauna as you reach near Joshimath. Joshimath is a place where you would find the last petrol pump in this journey, so you can refuel your vehicle if it is running low on fuel.
Joshimath is a town with such an astounding natural beauty that you would wish to live here for a lifetime. The fresh air is such a delight for a person living in the metro. I can relate/compare the air here to Engelberg in Switzerland, which has the best air in all of Europe. Joshimath perhaps beats Engelberg. Standing on the roadside and looking at the mountain peaks, the flora, the clouds and the greenery it seems like you are transported to a wonderland and are gazing a live painting. I believe the paintings of the mountains must perhaps be inspired by towns like Joshimath. You can book any Hotel here for the night stay and relax your mind body and soul in the calm atmosphere here.
*Langar- Langar is the term used in Sikhism for the community kitchen in a Gurudwara where a free meal is served to all the visitors, without distinction of religion, caste, gender, economic status or ethnicity.
** Carry Vaseline and Sunscreens to save yourself from Sunburns and charred lips & cheeks. Also when you are travelling by road during rainy season in India carry heavy duty rain coat, rain paints, wind cheaters etc as there is heavy rain pour and only heavy duty rain cover will last. Carry clothes that dry soon so even if they get wet they dry quickly.
***Life Savers: In case you don’t get booking anywhere or for last minute plans one can stay and dine at Gurudwaras at Pankhi (“Gurudwara Sahib”,Garur ganga Distt. Joshimath), Joshimath. The Food (Prasad) and Lodging is free of cost.
+ Disclaimer: Information provided above is based on self experience and collected from various other sources.
The roads from Srinagar to Rudra Prayag are in good condition. The roads are quite broad near Srinagar and are not too narrow as you reach Rudra Prayag. Rudra Prayag, one of the “Panch Prayag”, is a place where River “Mandakini” meets “Alaknanda”. As you cross Rudra Prayag the way becomes bit steeper. As you keep driving you would cross Gauchar, Karna Prayag, Nanda Prayag, Chamoli, Peepalkoti, Garur Ganga etc before reaching Joshimath. Karna Prayag and Nanda Prayag are one of the the “Panch Prayags”. Karna Prayag is a place where River “Pindar Ganga” meets “Alaknanda”. Nanda Prayag, is a place where River “Nandakini” meets “Alaknanda”.
The road condition deteriorates after Rudra Prayag. You would see a lot many potholes, streams flowing over the road and debris from landslides especially in rainy season. We stopped by a roadside waterfall to wash hands feet and faces and freshen up a bit.
We met a major landslide near Peepalkoti. We had to halt for around 2-3 hours until the landslide was cleared.
You would cross a Gurudwara namely “Gurudwara Sahib” at Pakhi (Garur Ganga, Distt. Joshimath).If you wish you could stop by for Langar*, Tea/Snacks etc. You could also take refuge from the rains in the rainy season and stay for the night at this Gurudwara.
We were so very impressed by the seva (selfless service) that is done at the Gurudwara. The Food and Lodging is free of cost. If you wish to donate you can donate at the Gurudwara.
The road becomes steeper after Pakhi and steepest as you reach near the Tapovan Vishunugad Hydro Power Project. The road is at curvaceous best near Vridh Badri Temple. Road conditions are good after Pakhi. You start to see rich flora and fauna as you reach near Joshimath. Joshimath is a place where you would find the last petrol pump in this journey, so you can refuel your vehicle if it is running low on fuel.
Joshimath is a town with such an astounding natural beauty that you would wish to live here for a lifetime. The fresh air is such a delight for a person living in the metro. I can relate/compare the air here to Engelberg in Switzerland, which has the best air in all of Europe. Joshimath perhaps beats Engelberg. Standing on the roadside and looking at the mountain peaks, the flora, the clouds and the greenery it seems like you are transported to a wonderland and are gazing a live painting. I believe the paintings of the mountains must perhaps be inspired by towns like Joshimath. You can book any Hotel here for the night stay and relax your mind body and soul in the calm atmosphere here.
*Langar- Langar is the term used in Sikhism for the community kitchen in a Gurudwara where a free meal is served to all the visitors, without distinction of religion, caste, gender, economic status or ethnicity.
** Carry Vaseline and Sunscreens to save yourself from Sunburns and charred lips & cheeks. Also when you are travelling by road during rainy season in India carry heavy duty rain coat, rain paints, wind cheaters etc as there is heavy rain pour and only heavy duty rain cover will last. Carry clothes that dry soon so even if they get wet they dry quickly.
***Life Savers: In case you don’t get booking anywhere or for last minute plans one can stay and dine at Gurudwaras at Pankhi (“Gurudwara Sahib”,Garur ganga Distt. Joshimath), Joshimath. The Food (Prasad) and Lodging is free of cost.
+ Disclaimer: Information provided above is based on self experience and collected from various other sources.
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