Getting Around Uttarakhand on local transport

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Carved out from the mountains and consisting of jagged terrain with narrow roads within the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas travelling in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is truly an experience in itself. The experience of travelling here is very distinct from the rest of India and the plains regions since the roads are winding and even consisting of hairpin bends which amps up the level of travel here. With the constant hard work and support of the efficient Uttarakhand government here the roads have been constructed and still are being made to ease up the travel experience for not only travelers and visitors but also for the local population residing in remote areas.

Uttarakhand Road Transport Corporation

This is the major part of the state road transport corporation in Uttarakhand which has also been recognized as the Uttarakhand transport corporation which is an autonomous body. The corporation is responsible for managing and running 1143 buses through 35 different nationalized routes which takes almost 1 lakh and more passengers to and fro. They are also responsible for running around 3,000 different buses on the non nationalized routes and paths. The mobility for the local population here have been catered to by them and proves to be one of the most convenient ways of travelling for locals. The bus services here ranges from standard, private to deluxe and Volvo services which remains packed especially during the pilgrimage seasons. Apart from the bus services hundreds of private run jeep and taxi services can also be availed in these regions making accessibility easier. In case you decide on taking your car then make sure its an SUV or any other car which has a high ground clearance and is driven only by drivers who have experience driving on the hills.

Jeep Services

This has to be one of the most widely and easily available options for travelling within the state. Both normal and cantor jeeps are widely available to connect various towns, villages and cities to each other. People going on Char Dham Yatra avail this facility which is not only convenient but offer realistic and pocket friendly pricing options. There are numerous Char Dham taxi service providers in Uttarakhand and especially in Haridwar and Rishikesh which is considered to be the gateway to the Dham portals. Jeeps also help in connecting main cities and towns to remote locations as well.

Auto Rickshaw

The auto rickshaw and Tuk Tuk services are mostly present in big commercial towns and cities in Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Nainital, Haridwar, Rishikesh etc. these are primarily present to make travelling easier for visitors who are not used to walking large distances to reach somewhere on foot. Around 2,300 autos are registered in Dehradun alone and the government has now regulated their pricing through the installation of meters inside the autos. The commuters are now able to travel from one location to the next with ease and at the best prices. The construction of smooth, strong and well maintained roads have also played a vital role in making different parts of Devbhoomi accessible to people.

Local Railway Services in Uttarakhand

Due to the uneven and hilly terrain of Uttarakhand this service of connecting the cities and different places from within is sadly only limited to a few places. However people who travel back and forth from different small towns and villages to cities in Uttarakhand utilize this service which is very feasible and comfortable at the same time. The main districts that offer this service include Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital since other places are not reachable completely. The 6 primary railway heads are Kathgodam, Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kotdwar and Ramnagar. Apart from creating a wonderful network of connectivity from within the railway of Devbhoomi also a significant part of travel for people visiting from outside the state.

Car / bike Rental in Uttarakhand

There are several bike and car rental services available in various places here. All you have to do is pay a nominal amount and carry a valid Indian or international driver’s license. Adventure enthusiasts also decide to take a fun filled route via a bike or car rental service which will also prove to be very helpful during your stay here. If you wish to travel deep into some offbeat locations within the state then renting a vehicle is your best choice since most hotels and accommodation options also offer the space to park your vehicle.    

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