Road/Traffic Conditions in Uttarakhand

wdp4 · Oct 9th, 2007, 18:24

We're off to Rishikesh this coming weekend for a spot of white water rafting. We're going to be driving on our own.

Just wanted to check if anyone has been to Rishikesh from Delhi recently by road. Can you let me know how the road condition and traffic is? Any trouble spots on the way? Also, what would be the best time to start from Delhi?

karnail · Oct 9th, 2007, 22:54

I think the route via BahalGarh(Sonepat) and Baghpat is also good.

shashank.aggarwal · Oct 9th, 2007, 22:58

Via Sonepat...won't that be too long ??

karnail · Oct 9th, 2007, 23:10

Go via Singhu Border, turn right at Bahalgarh chowk and cross yamuna, go via Baghpat. We went via this route 3 months back and it was ok

capt_mahajan · Oct 9th, 2007, 23:13

Road is good/decent.
Weekends traffic is heavier.

Route is Ghaziabad/Merrut/Muzaffarnagar/Roorkee/Haridwar

Distance about 260km

I would start early to avoid city traffic.

onetrek · Jul 16th, 2008, 10:05

Just want to know if there are any prohibition to drive long distances in Uttaranchal

capt_mahajan · Jul 16th, 2008, 10:18

Except for areas where the 'gates' open for one way traffic, and areas where permits are required, none. Then there are areas like the Binsar sancturay, where they have been occasional strikes resulting in entry banned. Happened to me once.

I wouldnt recommend night driving, btw.

It would help if you indicated areas so members can respond.

Dilliwala · Jul 17th, 2008, 03:00

All references in any thread to the one-way system between Kalsi and Chakrata are now invalid.

It has been withdrawn w.e.f. 26 Jan '08. Traffic is free to move in both directions, at any time of day or night.

I may also add that the road Chakrata-Tiuni is not in as bad condition as reported here and there. I got as far as Koti-Kanasar only (30 km), but there are daily buses plying between the two places. There are a few bad spots, and on the whole the road is not in great condition, but I've seen far worse. And it's almost traffic-free so driving it is quite a pleasant experience, aided by the lush green surroundings.

Dilliwala · Jul 24th, 2008, 01:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by onetrek

Just want to know if there are any prohibition to drive long distances in Uttaranchal

There is a ban on night-driving (8 pm to 5 am), specially in the yatra season, on routes like Rishikesh(Lakhshmanjhula)-Shrinagar-Karnprayag-Joshimath. I read in another thread it's supposed to be on the Rishikesh-Gangotri route as well, but I've never heard of it anywhere else or on my travels, so cannot vouch for it.

But to echo the Capt - avoid driving at night.

puchoo · Aug 27th, 2008, 18:03

Can someone give me a recent update on the road condition between Delhi and Dehradun.

I havent been in a while now and am contemplating a weekend trip. I know as per distance it is doable in 4 hours , but i am also painfully aware of how bad the road conditions can be...dont want to end up driving for 6-7 hours.

RohitPundir · Aug 27th, 2008, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by puchoo

Can someone give me a recent update on the road condition between Delhi and Dehradun.

I havent been in a while now and am contemplating a weekend trip. I know as per distance it is doable in 4 hours , but i am also painfully aware of how bad the road conditions can be...dont want to end up driving for 6-7 hours.

Main highway is in bad shape due to road widening and with heavy traffic. I’ll suggest you not to take NH-58, you will end up driving for 7-8 hours.
There is an alternate route. After driving approx 10 KMs from Mohannagar, you will come across gangnahar bridge (Landmark Gangnahar Hotel on right), take the left road going along side the gangnahar. This is a single lane road with less traffic and you can easily maintain speed of 60-70, but need to be a bit careful while driving. By this road Khatuli is 70 KMs (you can have your first halt there) and Khatuli to Roorkee is 74 KMs. From Roorkee take regular highway to Dehardun.

Happy Travelling

puchoo · Aug 27th, 2008, 18:21

Thanks for that!!

How much time do you think it would take?

RohitPundir · Aug 27th, 2008, 18:25

Start point of this route to Roorkee will take around 3 hours (including a 15-20 min break) and then from Roorkee to Dehradun will take another 1-1.30 Hour.

puchoo · Aug 27th, 2008, 18:27

So that means it can be done in 4.5 hours....nice!

RohitPundir · Aug 27th, 2008, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by puchoo

So that means it can be done in 4.5 hours....nice!

Yup..it can be

At what time you are planning to leave delhi for Dehradun??

Oct 9th, 2007, 18:24	#46
wdp4 Khanabadosh Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 39	Road to Rishikesh? We're off to Rishikesh this coming weekend for a spot of white water rafting. We're going to be driving on our own. Just wanted to check if anyone has been to Rishikesh from Delhi recently by road. Can you let me know how the road condition and traffic is? Any trouble spots on the way? Also, what would be the best time to start from Delhi? __________________ -- anywhere i roam, where i lay my head is home carved upon my stone, my body lie but still i roam

Oct 9th, 2007, 22:54	#47
karnail Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 157	I think the route via BahalGarh(Sonepat) and Baghpat is also good. __________________ http://karnail.blogspot.com/

Oct 9th, 2007, 22:58	#48
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,519	Via Sonepat...won't that be too long ?? __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Jul 17th, 2008, 03:00	#53
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,601	Stop Press! All references in any thread to the one-way system between Kalsi and Chakrata are now invalid. It has been withdrawn w.e.f. 26 Jan '08. Traffic is free to move in both directions, at any time of day or night. I may also add that the road Chakrata-Tiuni is not in as bad condition as reported here and there. I got as far as Koti-Kanasar only (30 km), but there are daily buses plying between the two places. There are a few bad spots, and on the whole the road is not in great condition, but I've seen far worse. And it's almost traffic-free so driving it is quite a pleasant experience, aided by the lush green surroundings.

Aug 27th, 2008, 18:03	#55
puchoo Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 3,765	Delhi - Dehradun Road Condition. Can someone give me a recent update on the road condition between Delhi and Dehradun. I havent been in a while now and am contemplating a weekend trip. I know as per distance it is doable in 4 hours , but i am also painfully aware of how bad the road conditions can be...dont want to end up driving for 6-7 hours. __________________ Cheers! Sidharth Indiamike Mod team............the new kid on the block! puchoo.wordpress.com

Oct 9th, 2007, 23:10	#49
karnail Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 157	Go via Singhu Border, turn right at Bahalgarh chowk and cross yamuna, go via Baghpat. We went via this route 3 months back and it was ok

Oct 9th, 2007, 23:13	#50
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,113	Road is good/decent. Weekends traffic is heavier. Route is Ghaziabad/Merrut/Muzaffarnagar/Roorkee/Haridwar Distance about 260km I would start early to avoid city traffic.

Jul 16th, 2008, 10:05	#51
onetrek Nevermind Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 35	Just want to know if there are any prohibition to drive long distances in Uttaranchal

Jul 16th, 2008, 10:18	#52
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,113	Except for areas where the 'gates' open for one way traffic, and areas where permits are required, none. Then there are areas like the Binsar sancturay, where they have been occasional strikes resulting in entry banned. Happened to me once. I wouldnt recommend night driving, btw. It would help if you indicated areas so members can respond.

Aug 27th, 2008, 18:21	#57
puchoo Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 3,765	Thanks for that!! How much time do you think it would take?

Aug 27th, 2008, 18:25	#58
RohitPundir Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 30	Start point of this route to Roorkee will take around 3 hours (including a 15-20 min break) and then from Roorkee to Dehradun will take another 1-1.30 Hour.

Aug 27th, 2008, 18:27	#59
puchoo Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 3,765	So that means it can be done in 4.5 hours....nice!

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