Kausani to Rishikesh

kipling · Sep 14th, 2003, 07:09

Hi all,

We have a bit over 2 weeks in Uttaranchal in November and were wondering if it would be possible to do a sort of circuit.
The southern part would be Rishikesh, Corbett, Nainital, then Almora and Kausani.
It is the northern bit that I would like some help with, if anyone has been there.
That would be, according to LP's map
Kausani
Karnaprayag
Rudaprayag
Pauri
Rishkesh
( there is also another Srinagar there somewhere! )

Does anyone know if this route is feasible, and if there is anywhere worth staying on the way?

Cheers
Kipling

I have also posted this to Thorn Tree.

Alan D · Sep 15th, 2003, 16:29

Hi kipling!

We did this circuit a few years ago starting from Nainital. We took a state tour bus to Kausani which included an overnight stay there in a state owned rest house. I can't remember why we did this but it was either more convenient, more comfortable or cheaper than travelling by normal bus. Anyway it was an enjoyable experience travelling with a busload of Indian tourists in holiday mood. The bus returned to Nainital the following day but we headed on to Gwaldam by jeep having missed one of the infrequent buses on this route. Unfortunately we missed out Baijnath where there are some old temples.

We then travelled by local buses to Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Srinagar, Tehri and Chamba to Mussoorie. We spent a couple of nights in each place usually staying in Government run tourist rest houses and doing day walks along the river valleys. The rest house at Rudraprayag was particularly impressive with a view over the sangam but completely empty as it wasn't the pilgrimage season. They provided chai but nothing else so we had to eat in a small restaurant in town.

If you plan to go through Pauri then it might be worth continuing to Lansdowne. It's a hill station we've thought of going to a couple of times but never made it.

In a week of travelling we didn't meet any other foreigners so this area could be described as a bit off the beaten track.

If you would like more details feel free to PM me.

Here's a pic of the view from the Government Tourist hotel at Rudraprayag.

kipling · Sep 15th, 2003, 16:36

Alan,
Sounds wonderful.
We'll do it!
Thanks
Kipling

warreng · Sep 17th, 2003, 00:13

Hi.
Was in the area this time last year for two weeks. Really loved it, people very friendly and kind.
All I can tell you is what we did: went from Delhi to Hardiwar, then Rishikesh and up to Joshimath, near the border. Joshimath = brilliant place right up there, did see any other tourists/proper job. Did a 5 day trek on the Curzon trial, again only tourists doing it. Then went to Kausani, views great but not much else is there (overrated??) and on past Almora to the Papa Sala ridge: V.V.V good place to chill out and put the feet up, stayed at Kim's place, very nice man. Have a great time.

kipling · Sep 17th, 2003, 05:51

Warrenq, thanks for your input. It sounds like a very interesting area, and the fact that a lot of the places are not mentioned in LP etc, also appeals.

bhalla007 · Nov 23rd, 2003, 18:40

Route 1: Delhi - Rishikesh - Corbett - Nainital - Almora - Kausani - Ranikhet - Delhi

Route 2 : Delhi - Nainital - Almore - Kausani - Ranikhet - Corbett - Hardwar - Rishikesh - Delhi

Need more help.. contact me...

JoannaRiki · Jun 11th, 2009, 02:11

hi!!
can you help me get direction from rishikesh to manali??

delhiwala · Jun 13th, 2009, 02:10

There is a direct bus to Manali from Haridwar. Haridwar is just one hour distance from Rishikesh.

Or do you need driving directions ?

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Originally Posted by JoannaRiki

hi!!
can you help me get direction from rishikesh to manali??

JoannaRiki · Jun 13th, 2009, 02:39

hello;]
first we want go to kausani and then go to rishikesh.from rishikesh to kullu valley and manali;]thanks

delhiwala · Jun 13th, 2009, 03:39

From where to Kausani ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoannaRiki

hello;]
first we want go to kausani and then go to rishikesh.from rishikesh to kullu valley and manali;]thanks

JoannaRiki · Jun 16th, 2009, 19:06

can u help me get direction from dharamsala to jainpur?
bus or train?

delhiwala · Jun 16th, 2009, 22:35

Do you mean Jaipur ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoannaRiki

can u help me get direction from dharamsala to jainpur?
bus or train?

JoannaRiki · Jun 18th, 2009, 02:13

well yes this is exactly what I mean - Jaipur in Rajasthan

rajered · Jun 18th, 2009, 02:23

There is a train 2414 from Chakki Bank (around 95 kms from Dharamsala) to Jaipur.

JoannaRiki · Jun 19th, 2009, 20:27

Thanks a lot

Sep 14th, 2003, 07:09	#1
kipling Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia Posts: 78	Kausani to Rishikesh Hi all, We have a bit over 2 weeks in Uttaranchal in November and were wondering if it would be possible to do a sort of circuit. The southern part would be Rishikesh, Corbett, Nainital, then Almora and Kausani. It is the northern bit that I would like some help with, if anyone has been there. That would be, according to LP's map Kausani Karnaprayag Rudaprayag Pauri Rishkesh ( there is also another Srinagar there somewhere! ) Does anyone know if this route is feasible, and if there is anywhere worth staying on the way? Cheers Kipling I have also posted this to Thorn Tree. Last edited by kipling : Sep 14th, 2003 at 13:32.

Sep 15th, 2003, 16:29	#2
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	Hi kipling! We did this circuit a few years ago starting from Nainital. We took a state tour bus to Kausani which included an overnight stay there in a state owned rest house. I can't remember why we did this but it was either more convenient, more comfortable or cheaper than travelling by normal bus. Anyway it was an enjoyable experience travelling with a busload of Indian tourists in holiday mood. The bus returned to Nainital the following day but we headed on to Gwaldam by jeep having missed one of the infrequent buses on this route. Unfortunately we missed out Baijnath where there are some old temples. We then travelled by local buses to Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Srinagar, Tehri and Chamba to Mussoorie. We spent a couple of nights in each place usually staying in Government run tourist rest houses and doing day walks along the river valleys. The rest house at Rudraprayag was particularly impressive with a view over the sangam but completely empty as it wasn't the pilgrimage season. They provided chai but nothing else so we had to eat in a small restaurant in town. If you plan to go through Pauri then it might be worth continuing to Lansdowne. It's a hill station we've thought of going to a couple of times but never made it. In a week of travelling we didn't meet any other foreigners so this area could be described as a bit off the beaten track. If you would like more details feel free to PM me. Here's a pic of the view from the Government Tourist hotel at Rudraprayag. Attached Thumbnails

Jun 11th, 2009, 02:11	#7
JoannaRiki Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 32	trip;] hi!! can you help me get direction from rishikesh to manali??

Jun 16th, 2009, 19:06	#11
JoannaRiki Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 32	trip;] can u help me get direction from dharamsala to jainpur? bus or train?

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Sep 15th, 2003, 16:36	#3
kipling Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia Posts: 78	Alan, Sounds wonderful. We'll do it! Thanks Kipling

Sep 17th, 2003, 00:13	#4
warreng Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London Posts: 6	Hi. Was in the area this time last year for two weeks. Really loved it, people very friendly and kind. All I can tell you is what we did: went from Delhi to Hardiwar, then Rishikesh and up to Joshimath, near the border. Joshimath = brilliant place right up there, did see any other tourists/proper job. Did a 5 day trek on the Curzon trial, again only tourists doing it. Then went to Kausani, views great but not much else is there (overrated??) and on past Almora to the Papa Sala ridge: V.V.V good place to chill out and put the feet up, stayed at Kim's place, very nice man. Have a great time.

Sep 17th, 2003, 05:51	#5
kipling Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia Posts: 78	Warrenq, thanks for your input. It sounds like a very interesting area, and the fact that a lot of the places are not mentioned in LP etc, also appeals.

Nov 23rd, 2003, 18:40	#6
bhalla007 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Haridwar Posts: 6	Route 1: Delhi - Rishikesh - Corbett - Nainital - Almora - Kausani - Ranikhet - Delhi Route 2 : Delhi - Nainital - Almore - Kausani - Ranikhet - Corbett - Hardwar - Rishikesh - Delhi Need more help.. contact me...

Jun 13th, 2009, 02:39	#9
JoannaRiki Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 32	hello;] first we want go to kausani and then go to rishikesh.from rishikesh to kullu valley and manali;]thanks

Jun 18th, 2009, 02:13	#13
JoannaRiki Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 32	well yes this is exactly what I mean - Jaipur in Rajasthan

Jun 18th, 2009, 02:23	#14
rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	There is a train 2414 from Chakki Bank (around 95 kms from Dharamsala) to Jaipur.

Jun 19th, 2009, 20:27	#15
JoannaRiki Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 32	Thanks a lot

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