To pilgrims, the land is Devbhoomi, the land of Gods. To tourists, the land is a true paradise upon earth, the ideal place of escapade away from the monotonies of daily life. To adventure lovers, the land is a true treasure-house of exhilarations their hearts can never get enough of. To spiritual seekers, the land has hidden in her folds hamlets of ideal tranquility and solitude their souls can descend deeper in. But what are the best ways to traverse this land of a million offerings? Exploring Uttarakhand by Railways: Since Railways cover only certain portion of the total land area in the state, you cannot get far by just travelling via rail. 86% of its total land is covered in mountains and hills; this explains why railways aren’t suitable for the topography. In fact, as of 2011, the total length of railways does not exceed 345 km. Some of the major railway stations in Uttarakhand are at Haridwar, Rishikesh, Lalkuan, Haldwani, Pantnagar, Dehradun and Kathgodam. Exploring Uttarakhand by Road As railways are ruled out as the convenient option, we naturally arrive at roads. Did you know that over 1328 km long national highways and 1543 km long state highways run through the length and breadth of the state? In fact, the state accounts for about 28,508 km long roads. Along these roads ply over 1000 buses under Uttarakhand Transport Corporation, the erstwhile ‘State Road Transport Corporation’, and 3000 buses under various private stakeholders. If you are a budget traveler in Uttarakhand, you can rely on its many buses and shared jeeps. These ‘shared jeeps’ act as the perfect ‘go-to’ for short distance travels at dirt cheap prices, provided one doesn’t mind being squeezed in their tiny spaces. These shared jeeps act as the perfect conjunct between remote locales and urban centres of the state. One will also find all its major towns, hill-stations and tourist centres replete with cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws. Travelling to Chardham or any other place in Uttarakhand by car is ideal for those who prefer to explore the wonders of the land in privacy and peace. Let us take the example of Char Dham Yatra to see what one needs to take care of while hiring car rentals in Uttarakhand. About Char Dham Yatra Char Dham yatra forms the backbone of the state economy. Char dham Yatra, or rather Chota Chardham yatra to differentiate the pilgrimage from its other lengthier counterpart across India, entails visits to the holy shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Most pilgrims begin their pilgrimage to these Himalayan sacred shrines located in remote terrains from Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun. One can reach either of these cities via air, rail or road.
One will come across scores of transport service operators that run from all of these cities to the sacred shrines of Char Dham. If you are planning Chardham Yatra by Car, the holy city of Haridwar is the ideal place to begin your journey. You will find no dearth of car rentals that operate till these sacred sites in Uttarakhand. Take Care of the Following Tips while Hiring Car Rentals for Chardham:
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