Ranikhet and Kausani, 1000kms 3 days!

iraghava · 1st June 2007, 10:41

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

We did it in approximately 1.5 hours. The traffic was bad with buses stopping in middle of the road and bullock carts coming from nowhere.

That's part & parcel of driving in India!!! You gotta adopt quickly since they don't move out of your way at any cost OR get yourself a nice siren like I have!!! Disperses traffic faster than you can spell the word!!!

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Besides that, there is a limit to how fast a cractor can go

Point to be noted!!!

ntomer · 1st June 2007, 11:06

Hi,

I drove to Ranikhet last year, during Independance Day/Rakshabandhan holidays. I took the more conventional Kathgodam-Bhowali-Khairna-Ranikhet route.

The best way to beat UP traffic is to start early. I started at 5 from my place, and by 8:15 I crossed UP border at Bilaspur :-) Ofcourse on the way back I had no option but brave the traffic.

Here's my car at the Ranikhet Cantonment's gate -

Cheers

Nitin

anonymous · 1st June 2007, 12:13

[quote=tsk1979;453733]Day 1
The first leg of the trip will Moradabad was hell as usual. NHAI work is progressing as slowly as possible, and to add to that the traffic in this region is the worse you can encounter. Tractors coming the wrong side, bullock cars in middle, you name it you have it. [quote]

My home town is Moradabad. Thanks to NHAI, highway 24 is getting 4 Lane. Earlier it was only single road and I had many bad experiences on it, driving in nights or day. Hopefully the work is going to be completed soon.
Since the villagers are not used to of these kind of roads, they just follow any side

mrhap · 5th June 2007, 03:37

Which would be the best hotel in Kausani. Is it worthwhile staying in Ranikhet or should one directly go to Kausani?

Thanks

tsk1979 · 5th June 2007, 08:22

I liked Kausani better.
As for the best hotel... well depends on how much you want to pay. Sky is the limit.
Chevron has two properties there, within 500mts of each other, one is ECO lodge and the other is the Villa, both are nice. So is Krishna Mountview.
So take your pick

NIP · 5th June 2007, 10:01

fantastic and detailed report

those pix of the himalayas are awesome...please do post more.

tsk1979 · 5th June 2007, 10:30

@NIP, the gallery is here
Tanveer Singh (tanveer) : photos : Ranikhet and Kausani - powered by SmugMug

iraghava · 5th June 2007, 11:56

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Originally Posted by rlather

My home town is Moradabad.

Eh? Whereabouts in Moradabad? It's my hometown too!!

hondadude · 5th June 2007, 12:07

Great report Tanveer and great pics, as usual.

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Originally Posted by iraghava

I have no problem driving at night, that also at a pretty fast pace. I can say I can still see most of the view even with glaring headlights in my face.

That's amazing. Is there any trick to it or it is just the number of hours that one puts in driving in the night

TSEA · 25th October 2007, 11:27

Friends,

I am planning to go to Ranikhet from Delhi in the month of Nov. I will be staying at Holm Farm Heritage, ranikhet, uttranchal. Need advise on which route to take. Presently I am inclined on taking the Delhi-Moradabad-Ramnagar-Kaladungi-Nanital-Ranikhet Route. The Moradabad-Haldwani-Ranikhet route is reported to be a messed up route (specifically moradabad-haldwani section).

However, last time (Nov 06) when I took the ramnagar-kaladungi-nanital road, kaladungi-nanital road was under construction. Is the road better now. Or is there any other route that can be taken from Ramnagar to reach Ranikhet. Please advise.

Also, how far is Kausani from Ranikhet. Since I will be staying at Ranikhet, will it be possible to do a day trip from Ranikhet to Kausani.

tsk1979 · 25th October 2007, 13:29

Kasauni is around 40-50kms from Ranikhet, and a day trip is very much possible.
You can follow the ramnagar route to ranikhet. all roads in that area border on bumpy.

rkbharat · 25th October 2007, 14:05

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Originally Posted by TSEA

Friends,

I am planning to go to Ranikhet from Delhi in the month of Nov. I will be staying at Holm Farm Heritage, ranikhet, uttranchal. Need advise on which route to take. Presently I am inclined on taking the Delhi-Moradabad-Ramnagar-Kaladungi-Nanital-Ranikhet Route. The Moradabad-Haldwani-Ranikhet route is reported to be a messed up route (specifically moradabad-haldwani section).

However, last time (Nov 06) when I took the ramnagar-kaladungi-nanital road, kaladungi-nanital road was under construction. Is the road better now. Or is there any other route that can be taken from Ramnagar to reach Ranikhet. Please advise.

Also, how far is Kausani from Ranikhet. Since I will be staying at Ranikhet, will it be possible to do a day trip from Ranikhet to Kausani.

Both the route are under same condition. Moradabad-Ramnagar may be bit better.

Ranikhet to Kausani is 70 Km, so around 2 hrs of easy drive and 1.5 hrs of quick drive. You will love to drive on this stretch. You can even go to Baijnath, which is 18KM from Kausani, may find a bad patch of 1km, but motorable.

ntomer · 25th October 2007, 14:44

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Kasauni is around 40-50kms from Ranikhet, and a day trip is very much possible.
You can follow the ramnagar route to ranikhet. all roads in that area border on bumpy.

Er... Ranikhet to Kausani is 79 KMs; and is about 2.5-3 hrs drive. IMO, a day trip will be too hectic. Plan for overnight stay at Kausani.

\N

TSEA · 25th October 2007, 14:50

Thanks for your inputs. Will try my luck with the Ramnagar-Ranikhet route.

Alind · 14th June 2010, 17:36

Hi,

What do you suggest the preferred car should be to travel from Jaipur to Kausani, Tata Safari 2.2 VTT (done 28000 KM) or Hyundai i10 Automatic (done only 3000 KM)?

Thanks,
Alind

1st June 2007, 11:06	#17
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 134 Times	Hi, I drove to Ranikhet last year, during Independance Day/Rakshabandhan holidays. I took the more conventional Kathgodam-Bhowali-Khairna-Ranikhet route. The best way to beat UP traffic is to start early. I started at 5 from my place, and by 8:15 I crossed UP border at Bilaspur :-) Ofcourse on the way back I had no option but brave the traffic. Here's my car at the Ranikhet Cantonment's gate - Cheers Nitin
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1st June 2007, 12:13	#18
anonymous BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NCR Posts: 565 Thanked: 25 Times	[quote=tsk1979;453733]Day 1 The first leg of the trip will Moradabad was hell as usual. NHAI work is progressing as slowly as possible, and to add to that the traffic in this region is the worse you can encounter. Tractors coming the wrong side, bullock cars in middle, you name it you have it. [quote] My home town is Moradabad. Thanks to NHAI, highway 24 is getting 4 Lane. Earlier it was only single road and I had many bad experiences on it, driving in nights or day. Hopefully the work is going to be completed soon. Since the villagers are not used to of these kind of roads, they just follow any side
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5th June 2007, 03:37	#19
mrhap BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DELHI Posts: 39 Thanked: 0 Times	Which would be the best hotel in Kausani. Is it worthwhile staying in Ranikhet or should one directly go to Kausani? Thanks
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5th June 2007, 08:22	#20
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	I liked Kausani better. As for the best hotel... well depends on how much you want to pay. Sky is the limit. Chevron has two properties there, within 500mts of each other, one is ECO lodge and the other is the Villa, both are nice. So is Krishna Mountview. So take your pick
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5th June 2007, 10:01	#21
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	fantastic and detailed report those pix of the himalayas are awesome...please do post more.
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5th June 2007, 10:30	#22
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	@NIP, the gallery is here Tanveer Singh (tanveer) : photos : Ranikhet and Kausani - powered by SmugMug
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25th October 2007, 11:27	#25
TSEA BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 852 Times	Need info on delhi-ranikhet route Friends, I am planning to go to Ranikhet from Delhi in the month of Nov. I will be staying at Holm Farm Heritage, ranikhet, uttranchal. Need advise on which route to take. Presently I am inclined on taking the Delhi-Moradabad-Ramnagar-Kaladungi-Nanital-Ranikhet Route. The Moradabad-Haldwani-Ranikhet route is reported to be a messed up route (specifically moradabad-haldwani section). However, last time (Nov 06) when I took the ramnagar-kaladungi-nanital road, kaladungi-nanital road was under construction. Is the road better now. Or is there any other route that can be taken from Ramnagar to reach Ranikhet. Please advise. Also, how far is Kausani from Ranikhet. Since I will be staying at Ranikhet, will it be possible to do a day trip from Ranikhet to Kausani.
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25th October 2007, 13:29	#26
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Kasauni is around 40-50kms from Ranikhet, and a day trip is very much possible. You can follow the ramnagar route to ranikhet. all roads in that area border on bumpy.
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25th October 2007, 14:50	#29
TSEA BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 852 Times	Thanks for your inputs. Will try my luck with the Ramnagar-Ranikhet route.
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14th June 2010, 17:36	#30
Alind Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi, What do you suggest the preferred car should be to travel from Jaipur to Kausani, Tata Safari 2.2 VTT (done 28000 KM) or Hyundai i10 Automatic (done only 3000 KM)? Thanks, Alind
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