# ️ *Uttarakhand Circuit Bike Ride (Garhwal + Kumaon Loop) -- IBRMC Bhilwara*

[Maatsaab]

️ Uttarakhand Circuit Bike Ride (Garhwal + Kumaon Loop) -- IBRMC Bhilwara

Dates: 27 Oct – 6 Nov (11 days)
Start: New Delhi End: Rishikesh
Total distance: ~1 300 km Focus: Chopta + Tungnath + Auli + Kausani + Chaukori + Munsiyari + Nainital
Regions covered: Garhwal highlands → Kumaon Himalayas → Lake district

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️ Day-by-day Plan

Day 1 – 27 Oct | Delhi → Rishikesh

️ ~240 km / 5-6 hrs
Warm-up day, smooth highway. Evening Ganga Aarti or chill by the river.
Stay: Rishikesh

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Day 2 – 28 Oct | Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag

️ ~160 km / 5-6 hrs
Ride along Alaknanda valley; stop at Devprayag confluence.
Stay: Rudraprayag / Srinagar

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Day 3 – 29 Oct | Rudraprayag → Ukhimath → Chopta

️ ~120 km / 4-5 hrs
Beautiful forest roads to the meadows.
Stay: Chopta (camp / homestay)

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Day 4 – 30 Oct | Trek Tungnath + Chandrashila

🥾 Full-day hike (4 km uphill, 8 km return).
Epic sunrise from Chandrashila summit.
Stay: Chopta

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Day 5 – 31 Oct | Chopta → Gopeshwar → Joshimath → Auli

️ ~130 km / 5-6 hrs
Scenic climbs and alpine forests. Sunset over Nanda Devi.
Stay: Auli / Joshimath

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Day 6 – 1 Nov | Auli exploration

Ropeway, Gorson Bugyal, village walk, chill day.
Stay: Auli

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Day 7 – 2 Nov | Auli → Gwaldam → Kausani

️ ~190 km / 6-7 hrs
Cross from Garhwal into Kumaon via scenic Gwaldam forest route.
Stay: Kausani (“Switzerland of India”)

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Day 8 – 3 Nov | Kausani → Bageshwar → Chaukori

️ ~110 km / 4-5 hrs
Tea gardens, pine ridges, snow-capped views of Panchachuli.
Stay: Chaukori (sunrise & sunset both magical)

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Day 9 – 4 Nov | Chaukori → Munsiyari

️ ~125 km / 5-6 hrs
Ride to the base of Panchachuli peaks. Less-touristy and breathtaking.
Stay: Munsiyari

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Day 10 – 5 Nov | Munsiyari → Almora → Nainital

️ ~200 km / 7-8 hrs (long scenic day)
Descend through forest valleys to lake district.
Evening: Bhimtal / Sattal / Nainital night halt.
Stay: Nainital

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**Day 11 – 6 Nov | Nainital → Rishikesh **

️ ~240 km to Rishikesh
Ride via Kotdwar – Haridwar belt. End circuit in Rishikesh or Delhi.

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Trip Highlights

Region	Must-See	Offbeat Add-ons
Chopta–Tungnath	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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[amithaldhar]

@Maatsaab at Sattal, must visit Get Away Jungle Camp. It's a serene place 400 meters above Sattal Lake and a repeat visit place for Delhi chapter. You'll enjoy the Peace of the Jungle at the top of the hill with Nice Food and camping experience.

[Phani Reddy]

All de best ride safe bhailog good speed
#Aando#