๏ธ Uttarakhand Circuit Bike Ride (Garhwal + Kumaon Loop) -- IBRMC Bhilwara
Dates: 27 Oct โ 6 Nov (11 days)
Start: New DelhiโEnd: Rishikesh
Total distance: ~1 300 kmโFocus: Chopta + Tungnath + Auli + Kausani + Chaukori + Munsiyari + Nainital
Regions covered: Garhwal highlands โ Kumaon Himalayas โ Lake district
๏ธ Day-by-day Plan
Day 1 โ 27 Oct | Delhi โ Rishikesh
๏ธ ~240 km / 5-6 hrs
Warm-up day, smooth highway. Evening Ganga Aarti or chill by the river.
Stay: Rishikesh
Day 2 โ 28 Oct | Rishikesh โ Devprayag โ Rudraprayag
๏ธ ~160 km / 5-6 hrs
Ride along Alaknanda valley; stop at Devprayag confluence.
Stay: Rudraprayag / Srinagar
Day 3 โ 29 Oct | Rudraprayag โ Ukhimath โ Chopta
๏ธ ~120 km / 4-5 hrs
Beautiful forest roads to the meadows.
Stay: Chopta (camp / homestay)
Day 4 โ 30 Oct | Trek Tungnath + Chandrashila
๐ฅพ Full-day hike (4 km uphill, 8 km return).
Epic sunrise from Chandrashila summit.
Stay: Chopta
Day 5 โ 31 Oct | Chopta โ Gopeshwar โ Joshimath โ Auli
๏ธ ~130 km / 5-6 hrs
Scenic climbs and alpine forests. Sunset over Nanda Devi.
Stay: Auli / Joshimath
Day 6 โ 1 Nov | Auli exploration
Ropeway, Gorson Bugyal, village walk, chill day.
Stay: Auli
Day 7 โ 2 Nov | Auli โ Gwaldam โ Kausani
๏ธ ~190 km / 6-7 hrs
Cross from Garhwal into Kumaon via scenic Gwaldam forest route.
Stay: Kausani (โSwitzerland of Indiaโ)
Day 8 โ 3 Nov | Kausani โ Bageshwar โ Chaukori
๏ธ ~110 km / 4-5 hrs
Tea gardens, pine ridges, snow-capped views of Panchachuli.
Stay: Chaukori (sunrise & sunset both magical)
Day 9 โ 4 Nov | Chaukori โ Munsiyari
๏ธ ~125 km / 5-6 hrs
Ride to the base of Panchachuli peaks. Less-touristy and breathtaking.
Stay: Munsiyari
Day 10 โ 5 Nov | Munsiyari โ Almora โ Nainital
๏ธ ~200 km / 7-8 hrs (long scenic day)
Descend through forest valleys to lake district.
Evening: Bhimtal / Sattal / Nainital night halt.
Stay: Nainital
**Day 11 โ 6 Nov | Nainital โ Rishikesh **
๏ธ ~240 km to Rishikesh
Ride via Kotdwar โ Haridwar belt. End circuit in Rishikesh or Delhi.
Trip Highlights
| Region | Must-See | Offbeat Add-ons |
|---|---|---|
| ChoptaโTungnath | Alpine trek, meadows | Sunrise @ Chandrashila |
| Auli | Ropeway, Gorson Bugyal | Village walk near Lata |
| Kausani | Tea estate, Baijnath Temple | Gwaldam forest route |
| Chaukori | Quiet hill hamlet | View of Panchachuli |
| Munsiyari | Birthi Falls, Tribal Museum | Darkot village weavers |
| Nainital | Naini Lake, Mall Road | Sattal, Naukuchiatal |
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