Delhi to Joshimath via Lansdowne-Pauri

aps · Jul 22nd, 2007, 23:33

Hi,

We are planning to visit the valley of flowers in the first week of august. To get to Joshimath there one option is to travel via rishikesh, and seems that another option is to take the kotdwar-pauri route. These rotues meet at srinagar.
Is is ok to take the pauri route while going? Also, we want to spread the journey from delhi to joshimath over 2 days. What would be the ideal place to break the journey at - will it be lansdowne, or srinagar, or rudraprayag, or any other one.....?

Regards,
Ashish

roopesh_kohad · Jul 22nd, 2007, 23:44

If you are going to break just for sleeping, then any of these places is fine. Lansdowne and Pauri may not have lot of staying options because of they being away from main pilgrim route. If you are taking public transport then better stay at Srinagar/Rudraprayag because catcing a bus towards Joshimath is easier there.
I would prefer to go via Lansdowne and Pauri because I will get to see new sights, less traffic, less diesel fumes. The ascent from Kotdwar to Lansdowne is very good.

capt_mahajan · Jul 22nd, 2007, 23:47

Are the distances comparable? (Haven't been to Joshimath via Pauri)

aps · Jul 23rd, 2007, 11:07

Hi Roopesh,
Thanks for ur reply....we are planning to book a taxi for the round trip to/from delhi, so we will not be using public transport. The hault is more for rest, but wouldn't mind the place being scenic

Are the roads on pauri route good?

Capt Mahajan: - yes, the distances are very much comparable. The pauri route is approx 40 kms shorter, but i've heard it is more hilly so takes approx the same time or an hr longer maybe

amarshah · Jul 23rd, 2007, 11:21

Well i know this is not what you want but for information sake.. I plan to do it this way take the night train to Haridwar from Delhi and onwards via Jeep to Josimath

4041 +MUSSOORIE EXP *DELHI 22:15 HARIDWAR JN 05:45 All DAYS
4042 MUSSOORIE EXP *HARIDWAR JN 23:20 DELHI 07:20 All Days

Haridwar-Joshimath is about 280 kms. One can take either a cab or else a morning bus starting at 7am

aps · Jul 24th, 2007, 10:33

Hi,

Just wanted to know if the pauri route would be safe to travel in the rainy season.....

Dilliwala · Feb 15th, 2008, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

Are the distances comparable? (Haven't been to Joshimath via Pauri)

Meerut Bypass-Rishikesh-Devprayag-Shrinagar - 279 km
Meerut Bypass-Kotdwara-Pauri-Shrinagar - 289 km

Altho the hill-section of NH 119 is in very good condition, the terrain is such that the extra distance wud require around 30 mins extra driving time.
Certainly worth it for the scenery and lower traffic.

(Note to all: This is not via Lansdowne. To go via Lansdowne, add another 15 km)

capt_mahajan · Feb 15th, 2008, 17:48

Aps and Dilliwala, thanks.

Another item on my list, then.

ntomer · Jul 1st, 2008, 13:05

Hi,

I will be going to Tungnath this week-end. I am planning to go via Kotdwara. Mussorie express reaches Kotdwara at 5:30 AM.

Will I be able to get any transport to Rudraprayag at that time? What are my options? If I want to hire a cab, can I do that at Kotdwara and how much will be expense (say for a Qualis/Tavera)?

TIA

Nitin

Dilliwala · Jul 2nd, 2008, 21:16

You shud be able to get something direct to Rudraprayag that early, otherwise jump into the first thing that moves to Shrinagar or Pauri and change.
For cabs, I can't tell youi exactly what vehicle-type, but figure with Rs. 10-12 per km.

ntomer · Jul 3rd, 2008, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

You shud be able to get something direct to Rudraprayag that early, otherwise jump into the first thing that moves to Shrinagar or Pauri and change.
For cabs, I can't tell youi exactly what vehicle-type, but figure with Rs. 10-12 per km.

Thanx Dilliwala. Will I get can/bus outside the station only, or will I have to go somewhere.

We are going there with two other families, that makes us 6 adults and 3 young kids (5,4 and 1). And I am the one chosen to organize the trip, I would hate to screw up anything, that's why a bit worried :-(

Thanx

Nitin

Dilliwala · Jul 6th, 2008, 03:06

Nitin, the bus depot at Kotdwara is right outside/adjacent to the RS. I don't recall if jeeps also leave from there, but you shud be able to find that out easily before leaving the RS. In any case, the main highway is a short walk from the RS, in case you have to go there to catch a passing jeep. A private cab you shud be able to organise from outside the RS as well.

ronsaik · Jul 6th, 2008, 11:43

What you save on the route via Pauri is the stretch from Rishikesh to Srinagar. Incidentally, you don't go through Lansdowne but take left at a fork some 15-20 km before Lansdowne. The leg from a little after Byasi to Devprayag is in terrible shape in the rains and prone to landslides. You'll be cutting this out.

Jul 22nd, 2007, 23:33	#1
aps Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: india Posts: 21	Delhi to Joshimath via Lansdowne-Pauri Hi, We are planning to visit the valley of flowers in the first week of august. To get to Joshimath there one option is to travel via rishikesh, and seems that another option is to take the kotdwar-pauri route. These rotues meet at srinagar. Is is ok to take the pauri route while going? Also, we want to spread the journey from delhi to joshimath over 2 days. What would be the ideal place to break the journey at - will it be lansdowne, or srinagar, or rudraprayag, or any other one.....? Regards, Ashish

Jul 22nd, 2007, 23:47	#3
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 8,972	Are the distances comparable? (Haven't been to Joshimath via Pauri) __________________ . Humpty Dumpty was pushed. Indiamike moderating team ..ich bin ein oneliner

Jul 23rd, 2007, 11:21	#5
amarshah Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 655	Well i know this is not what you want but for information sake.. I plan to do it this way take the night train to Haridwar from Delhi and onwards via Jeep to Josimath 4041 +MUSSOORIE EXP DELHI 22:15 HARIDWAR JN 05:45 All DAYS 4042 MUSSOORIE EXP HARIDWAR JN 23:20 DELHI 07:20 All Days Haridwar-Joshimath is about 280 kms. One can take either a cab or else a morning bus starting at 7am __________________ Cheers Amar Year 2008 Trips - http://amards14.googlepages.com/

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roopesh_kohad Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune, Maharashtra Posts: 155	If you are going to break just for sleeping, then any of these places is fine. Lansdowne and Pauri may not have lot of staying options because of they being away from main pilgrim route. If you are taking public transport then better stay at Srinagar/Rudraprayag because catcing a bus towards Joshimath is easier there. I would prefer to go via Lansdowne and Pauri because I will get to see new sights, less traffic, less diesel fumes. The ascent from Kotdwar to Lansdowne is very good.

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aps Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: india Posts: 21	Hi Roopesh, Thanks for ur reply....we are planning to book a taxi for the round trip to/from delhi, so we will not be using public transport. The hault is more for rest, but wouldn't mind the place being scenic Are the roads on pauri route good? Capt Mahajan: - yes, the distances are very much comparable. The pauri route is approx 40 kms shorter, but i've heard it is more hilly so takes approx the same time or an hr longer maybe

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Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,872	You shud be able to get something direct to Rudraprayag that early, otherwise jump into the first thing that moves to Shrinagar or Pauri and change. For cabs, I can't tell youi exactly what vehicle-type, but figure with Rs. 10-12 per km.

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Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,872	Nitin, the bus depot at Kotdwara is right outside/adjacent to the RS. I don't recall if jeeps also leave from there, but you shud be able to find that out easily before leaving the RS. In any case, the main highway is a short walk from the RS, in case you have to go there to catch a passing jeep. A private cab you shud be able to organise from outside the RS as well.

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ronsaik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 137	What you save on the route via Pauri is the stretch from Rishikesh to Srinagar. Incidentally, you don't go through Lansdowne but take left at a fork some 15-20 km before Lansdowne. The leg from a little after Byasi to Devprayag is in terrible shape in the rains and prone to landslides. You'll be cutting this out.

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