Getting Around Uttarakhand: Roads, Rides & Mountain Journeys
Traveling through Uttarakhand is an experience in itself, with scenic mountain roads, river-side drives, and forest routes 🌄🚍. From local buses and shared taxis to private cars, transportation here makes exploring temples, hill towns, and valleys both accessible and memorable ✨🛣️.
🚆✈️🚍 How to Reach Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is well connected by air, rail, and national highways, making it easy to reach for pilgrims, holidaymakers, and road-trip lovers 🌄✨.
✈️ By Air (Airports)
Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) – Main airport with frequent flights from Delhi and major cities ✈️
Pantnagar Airport – Best for Kumaon region destinations ⛰️
🚆 By Train (Railway Stations)
Haridwar Junction – Major gateway for pilgrims 🕉️
Dehradun Railway Station – Access to Mussoorie & Garhwal 🚆
Kathgodam Railway Station – Gateway to Nainital & Kumaon hills 🏔️
Rishikesh Railway Station – Ideal for yoga & spiritual travel 🌿
🛣️ By Road (National Highways)
NH 58 – Delhi → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Badrinath 🕉️
NH 7 – Fast access to Dehradun & Mussoorie 🌄
NH 109 – Gateway to Nainital & Kumaon lakes 🏞️
NH 534 – Scenic route to Garhwal hill towns 🌲
🚗 Self-Drive Travel
Smooth highways in plains and scenic mountain roads make road trips one of the most enjoyable ways to reach Uttarakhand 🛣️🌿.
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