Along the Ganga and Alaknanda to Rudraprayag, then a forest road climbing through rhododendron to Chopta, the start of the Tungnath trek.
Distance202 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~6 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonApr – NovIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating
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Ride details
Road typeNH 7, then via Ukhimath
Road conditionMixed conditions
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayLimited
Fuel stopsApprox. 18
MechanicsApprox. 7
HospitalsApprox. 13
Mixed conditions
NH 7 has been widened for the Char Dham road, but slide zones between Rishikesh and Rudraprayag still close it after heavy rain. After Kund and Ukhimath the road to Chopta is narrow, steep and wooded, and snow blocks it in winter.
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