Plz. suggest me the best places to see in Uttarakhand in 2 weeks next month?

exogeneric · Jun 27th, 2008, 21:46

hello friends

!

I just came across this amazing forum a while ago,and thought to call on all of you experienced travellers here who have had been to Haridwar/Rishikesh/Kedarnath/Badrinath or that entire region,and sort out a probable itinerary for me; I am sure,it's much better to do it with your experience and help than to do it myself starting from the scratch; So,below I provide a little details of my travel plan or what I am willing to do, to start with and will be providing more details,as the need be and if I get some response out of this thread!

I am having about 15 days of time in my hand,starting from 20th July in Haridwar/Rishikesh and ending on 6th August in Delhi and I am willing to see the most of that region which could be adjusted within that time period; And we are two people going,mostly on a budget tour hence sharing taxis,buses and such cheaper mode of transport would be what we are be looking for; Can you all tell me a probable itinerary alongwith it some good & budget accomodation at those places from your previous experience? If so,that would be very helpful to me;

Thanking you all well in advance and hoping to hear more from you all sometime soon!

XianMD · Jul 5th, 2008, 12:31

Hi exogeneric,

Sadly, I do not have any information that would be of help to you. I am posting because I have the exact same travel schedule as you.

This will be my first time traveling to India and I wall be traveling solo. I will be arriving on July 21st in Delhi and leaving on the 5th of august, giving me a few days less than you. I plan to spend about 2/3 days in Delhi before heading towards Uttarkhand and going the Haridwar/ Badrinath/ Valley of flowers route. I really don't have any helpful information as of now but I figure with similar schedules, we can try to swap info about housing, bus schedules, road conditions etc.

Would you happen to have any idea about if it is necessary to book hotels ahead of time for this area? I understand that it is the pilgrimage time, but it is also monsoon season so should we be expecting a lot of other people along the trail or will we be alright finding hotels after we have arrived in each city?

thanks,

Xian

jyotirmoy · Jul 5th, 2008, 12:37

First of all remember that this is monsoon time and it rains heavily in the hills of Uttarakhand. Land slides are quite common so be prepared for delays.
This is the best time to visit Valley of flowers. You will find lot of information about VOF here if you search.

dr6282 · Jul 6th, 2008, 06:15

Hi,

I am also planning to travel HAridwar-Rishikesh-Kedarnath-Badrinath-HAridwar beginning 28th July 2008 to 6th August. I am planning to take my children 15 and 13 and my mother. I am counting on Pawan Hans helicopter service from Agstya Muni to Kedarnath for my mother. Do you have any information on this service?

I am worried about monsoon season also. Any tips/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

kullukid · Jul 6th, 2008, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr6282

Hi,

I am counting on Pawan Hans helicopter service from Agstya Muni to Kedarnath for my mother. Do you have any information on this service?

Thanks

http://www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn/transports_services.aspx

Try & spend at least a day/night at Rudraprayag & go sit on the steps at the confluence of the two rivers.

KK

Indianchilli · Jul 12th, 2008, 15:03

i m also planning 2 visit VOF and HS in early August.
i will reach Haridwar on 3rd August and Joshimath-Ghangaria-VOF-Ghangaria-HS and back 2 Haridwar. Would b staying in Budget accomodation, most travel by shared Taxi or Bus.
Can it be completed in 10 days?

Dilliwala · Jul 13th, 2008, 05:35

exogeneric - I suggest you browse in this forum a bit and narrow down to a few places. There are a number of directions poss from HW/Rksh and at present it's too wide an arc. Feel free to ask more Qs thereafter.

Xian - Altho it is the pilgirmage season, it won't be a problem to wing it re accom. The GMVNs are dull but safe options.

What you cud do is phone a day ahead or same day if you know where you'll be at night.

Indianchilli - Yes.

Indianchilli · Jul 15th, 2008, 14:57

Thanks Dilliwala!!!
After going thru a lot of itenaries i cud figure out that
Hrd-JM-ghagharia-VOF-ghangharia-HS- and Back to haridwar can b completed in 7 days. Keep a spare day for wheather hold ups and i can complete in 8 days. Two days can be spent in Rishikesh.

Jun 27th, 2008, 21:46	#1
exogeneric Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: To North India Posts: 12	Plz. suggest me the best places to see in Uttarakhand in 2 weeks next month? hello friends ! I just came across this amazing forum a while ago,and thought to call on all of you experienced travellers here who have had been to Haridwar/Rishikesh/Kedarnath/Badrinath or that entire region,and sort out a probable itinerary for me; I am sure,it's much better to do it with your experience and help than to do it myself starting from the scratch; So,below I provide a little details of my travel plan or what I am willing to do, to start with and will be providing more details,as the need be and if I get some response out of this thread! I am having about 15 days of time in my hand,starting from 20th July in Haridwar/Rishikesh and ending on 6th August in Delhi and I am willing to see the most of that region which could be adjusted within that time period; And we are two people going,mostly on a budget tour hence sharing taxis,buses and such cheaper mode of transport would be what we are be looking for; Can you all tell me a probable itinerary alongwith it some good & budget accomodation at those places from your previous experience? If so,that would be very helpful to me; Thanking you all well in advance and hoping to hear more from you all sometime soon!

Jul 6th, 2008, 06:15	#4
dr6282 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1	Haridwar-Rishikesh-Kedarnath-Badrinath Hi, I am also planning to travel HAridwar-Rishikesh-Kedarnath-Badrinath-HAridwar beginning 28th July 2008 to 6th August. I am planning to take my children 15 and 13 and my mother. I am counting on Pawan Hans helicopter service from Agstya Muni to Kedarnath for my mother. Do you have any information on this service? I am worried about monsoon season also. Any tips/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Jul 5th, 2008, 12:31	#2
XianMD Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA, Louisiana Posts: 11	Hi exogeneric, Sadly, I do not have any information that would be of help to you. I am posting because I have the exact same travel schedule as you. This will be my first time traveling to India and I wall be traveling solo. I will be arriving on July 21st in Delhi and leaving on the 5th of august, giving me a few days less than you. I plan to spend about 2/3 days in Delhi before heading towards Uttarkhand and going the Haridwar/ Badrinath/ Valley of flowers route. I really don't have any helpful information as of now but I figure with similar schedules, we can try to swap info about housing, bus schedules, road conditions etc. Would you happen to have any idea about if it is necessary to book hotels ahead of time for this area? I understand that it is the pilgrimage time, but it is also monsoon season so should we be expecting a lot of other people along the trail or will we be alright finding hotels after we have arrived in each city? thanks, Xian

Jul 5th, 2008, 12:37	#3
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,659	First of all remember that this is monsoon time and it rains heavily in the hills of Uttarakhand. Land slides are quite common so be prepared for delays. This is the best time to visit Valley of flowers. You will find lot of information about VOF here if you search.

Jul 12th, 2008, 15:03	#6
Indianchilli Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indore, MP, India Posts: 18	i m also planning 2 visit VOF and HS in early August. i will reach Haridwar on 3rd August and Joshimath-Ghangaria-VOF-Ghangaria-HS and back 2 Haridwar. Would b staying in Budget accomodation, most travel by shared Taxi or Bus. Can it be completed in 10 days?

Jul 13th, 2008, 05:35	#7
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 3,918	exogeneric - I suggest you browse in this forum a bit and narrow down to a few places. There are a number of directions poss from HW/Rksh and at present it's too wide an arc. Feel free to ask more Qs thereafter. Xian - Altho it is the pilgirmage season, it won't be a problem to wing it re accom. The GMVNs are dull but safe options. What you cud do is phone a day ahead or same day if you know where you'll be at night. Indianchilli - Yes.

Jul 15th, 2008, 14:57	#8
Indianchilli Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indore, MP, India Posts: 18	Thanks Dilliwala!!! After going thru a lot of itenaries i cud figure out that Hrd-JM-ghagharia-VOF-ghangharia-HS- and Back to haridwar can b completed in 7 days. Keep a spare day for wheather hold ups and i can complete in 8 days. Two days can be spent in Rishikesh.

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