Menu and Rates of a Dhaba at ‘Teen Dhara’ near Devprayag

• • Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand • Tags:
Menu and Rates of a Dhaba at ‘Teen Dhara’ near Devprayag
Rate list:
1 Plate of Food = 50,
1 Paratha + Chole (white chickpeas) + Curd = 20,
2 Paratha + Chole + Curd = 30,
3 Roti + Dal = 30,
Half Rice = 30,
Tea = 10,
Coffee = 15,
Maggi =  30. (1 person will eat in 1 plate)
‘Teen Dhara‘ (three small natural water springs) a few km before Devprayag town, is the first stoppage for most of the private/hired vehicle owners/drivers (driving from Haridwar/Rishikesh) to have breakfast or lunch. We too stopped Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike to have breakfast, and our request was for the most famous menu item – Aaloo Paratha.

Thali was served with two Aaloo Parathas, Kabuli Chana, Raita, and Achar.

We had 5 Aaloo Parathas, 1 Sada Paratha, and 2 Tea.

Hot, quick service, and delicious, it was.

Rs. 90 I paid. Will stop again for sure.

Shortest and Best Road Route from Vrindavan to Rishikesh

• • Mathura, Tehri Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand • Tags: ,
Shortest and Best Road Route from Vrindavan to Rishikesh

I started a solo journey by Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike from Rishikesh at 8:10 am. After driving approx. 140 km I stopped near Khatauli bypass NH 58 for a glass of sugarcane juice, which cost Rs. 20/per glass. And another 275 km driving to reach Vrindavan at 6:40 pm via National Highway 2 passing via Faridabad, Palwal, Hodal, and Kosi Kalan.

The above-mentioned road route I have followed a few times to visit Vrindavan. This time, I lost direction somewhere near Faridabad and had to drive 25 + km to reach National Highway 2.

Distance from Tapovan, Rishikesh to Vrindavan – 415 km.

While returning from Vrindavan to Rishikesh, I selected another route i.e., Yamuna Expressway. I was guided by a local friend about the recent Vrindavan’s connection with the Yamuna Expressway.

I started the Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark motorbike from Vrindavan at 7:05 am. After driving 13 km, I was at the Yamuna Expressway. And a few more km driving, I paid Rs. 100 as a Toll fee till Noida, where the Yamuna Expressway ends. During the journey, I stopped to have patties and coffee at a food outlet. Rs. 30 for patties and Rs. 50 for coffee I paid.

After 123 km of driving (from Vrindavan) Yamuna Expressway ends. It was 9:50 am. Yes, mostly I drive at the speed of 40 kmph.

At 11:30 am, I was at NH 58, and at 4:50 pm, I was at Rishikesh.

I lost direction at Noida/Greater Noida.

Distance from Vrindavan to Tapovan, Rishikesh via Yamuna Expressway – 394 km

Summary: Rishikesh to Vrindavan or vice versa via Yamuna Expressway is the shortest and best road route.

Total journey time from Tapovan, Rishikesh via Yamuna Expressway is 10 hours approx.

– excellent road condition

– clean environment

– minimum traffic

– save time.

Late Night Travel Option from Tapovan, Rishikesh to Haridwar Railway Station

• • Haridwar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand • Tags:
Late Night Travel Option from Tapovan, Rishikesh to Haridwar Railway Station

Late winter night train from Haridwar Railway Station and availability of an auto from Tapovan, Rishikesh, is not possible. A taxi is the only option. I inquired during evening hours with the taxi stand situated at Tapovan Sarai, Laxman Jhula Road in Rishikesh.

Yes, they said it is possible and was suggested to book a taxi in advance.

Ok – said I. And how much is the taxi fare?

Tapovan, Rishikesh to Haridwar Railway Station Taxi Fare – Rs. 760.

Paid and received the receipt. Thank you very much – said I.

At 10:30 pm, the taxi was ready. During the journey, I inquired with the taxi driver – is pickup also possible from Haridwar Railway Station if the train arrival is late in the night or early morning.

Yes, said the taxi driver. One has to inform in advance via the mobile/phone and one has to pay a little more.

Ok – said I. Mostly, auto was the best option from Rishikesh to Haridwar Railway Station, but as the train was late in the night taxi was the best and most comfortable.

Another Taxi Booking Office is at Muni-ki-Reti near Ram Jhula. The above photo is an old one. Taxi fares are increasing nowadays. You may contact Enquiry: (0135) 2430413 Head Office/2433861 Muni-Ki-Reti/2442097 for the latest taxi fare.

Have You Ever Missed Haridwar-Delhi Train? What Did You Do Then?

• • Delhi, Haridwar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand • Tags:

Haridwar–Delhi train was leaving Haridwar station at 7:45 am, and I was stuck in traffic at Raiwala near Rishikesh. I can’t imagine that even during the morning hours this will happen. By the time I reached Haridwar, it was 8:00 am. The train left the station. A train ticket refund was also not possible because of the Tatkal confirmed ticket.

Lesson: Usually from Tapovan, Rishikesh to Haridwar Railway station journey by auto is approx. 50 minutes, but one should start early, at least one hour and 30 minutes before the train departure time.

Reaching New Delhi was urgent, or I would miss another same-day train during late afternoon hours for the next destination.

What to do next?

Is the bus an option?

Haridwar Bus Depot is approx. 100 meters from Haridwar Railway Station on the left-hand side. No need to be in a queue for a bus ticket. Many buses for the ISBT, New Delhi, are waiting for passengers at the exit gate. Uttarakhand Parivahan bus was about to leave. I walk straight inside the bus to have a seat. At 8:15 am, the bus started. The bus ticket was given inside by the bus conductor. Rs. 203 bus fare from Haridwar Bus Depot to ISBT, New Delhi.

After 3 hours of journey, at 11:15 am, the bus stopped for passengers to have snacks and tea near Pul Ganga, Khatauli. After 30 minutes of stoppage, the bus continued its journey. Noon hours 2:15 pm we reached ISBT, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi.

ISBT, Kashmere Gate to New Delhi Railway Station I reached via pre-paid taxi by paying Rs. 85/- (including luggage). One may reach New Delhi by Metro Rail, situated at Kashmere Gate. Up-to you.

Travel Time from Haridwar Bus Depot to ISBT, New Delhi by Bus is approx. 6 hours.

Comfortable it was, though the road condition was not that good till the bus reached the four-lane highway.

I reached New Delhi railway station on time and continued my journey to my next destination. Thanks to Uttarakhand Parivahan.

Conclusion: If ever you miss the Haridwar-Delhi train, buy a general class train ticket to travel by the next train, or travel by bus or maybe taxi. I like traveling via the government bus.

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