Moving in and around Uttarakhand is an adventure on its own. Hop on to one of the many local buses in Uttarakhand and get hold of some ice cream being sold on this tough, government bus! You could also squeeze into crowded share jeeps that traverse the hilly terrains of this state. These jeeps carry locals as well as tourists to remote villages and towns. From bus services to taxis and cabs one has many options to move in and around Uttarakhand.
Here's details on how to commute within Uttarakhand:
By local buses
Travelling around the many tourist popular towns of Uttarakhand are made easy by its public transport. However, remote areas do not have these local bus services. Hence, plan your trip accordingly. You will usually have to arrange for jeeps or hire a private taxi or cab from remote areas to bus stops that are central to your location and will take you to places such as Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie or Dehradun. The Dehradun bus stop runs buses to Delhi and other places in the state such as Rishikesh, Haridwar, Auli and Joshimath.
By Car
If you would rather holiday at your own pace, we suggest you hire a car, driven by a local driver though. If you plan to travel to high altitudes such as Chakrata and Deoban, make sure you aren’t the one driving since the roads could get tricky.
By Cab
You can easily avail cabs such as Ola and Uber to roam in and around the major cities of Uttarakhand such as Dehradun. However, they are not used frequently by the locals who usually rely on public transportation.
By Jeep
Known as jeeps or even tempos, these shared vehicles are more popular than the state’s local buses owing to the fact that it comprises hilly terrains. They are slightly costlier than the local buses, but they do save a lot of time and energy. You could also travel to places such as Haridwar, Badrinath, Rishikesh and Kedarnath.
By helicopter
For all the pilgrims out there, you can now travel around Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri via helicopter! Witness the mighty mountains of Uttarakhand as the breath-taking cold wind plays with your hair. It is a sight to behold especially when you are travelling in the winter season. When you’re contemplating how to travel in Uttarakhand, this option might be the most exciting one yet!
So, if you’re planning your engaging adventure, check out our amazing Uttarakhand Tour Packages. Rely on us to arrange your flights and stay when visiting the Land of the Gods!
