Pipalkoti Travel Guide (Char Dham)

Pipalkoti is a small but scenic town located at an elevation of about 1,219 mts on the Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway. Pipalkoti provides delightful views of the snow clad mountains and green hills all around. It is situated at a distance of 17 kms after Chamoli NH58.

The nearest railhead from Pipalkoti is at Rishikesh (221 km), and well connected with Chamoli (17 km), Badrinath (80 km), Haridwar and Dehradun. Pipalkoti is a rest point or a destination for some relaxation for those travellers who are travelling to Badrinath, Auli, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flower National Park. It is situated in a lush green mountains and terraced fields. It offers the beautiful view of the snow covered peaks and greenery all around.

Places To Visit In Pipalkoti

• Chopta:- Chopta is a popular trekking and camping destination in Uttarakhand state of India. It a paradise for Nature lovers. Many tourists or trekkers visit this destination every year.
• Badrinath Temple:- It is one the most popular temple in Uttarakhand. This holy temple comes under the Chota char dham circuit and also in Char Dham circuit.
• Joshimath:- It is one of the four maths which is discovered by Adi Shankracharya in 8th century. It is a city with lots of religious importance in Uttarakhand state of India.
• Auli Artificial Lake:- It is one of the worlds highest Artificial or Man made lake. This beautiful lake has helped in extending the Skii season in Auli.
• Gorson Bugyal:- It is situated at a height of 3056 mts above the sea level. It is just a 3 km trek away from the Auli. It is covered by the snow in winter season.
• Chattarakund:- It is small lake which has crystal clear water. It is situated near Auli at an height of 3300 mts above the sea level. It is surrounded by lush green beautiful forest.
• Narsingh Temple:- It is one of the most popular temple in Joshimath, Uttarakhand. It is famous as a part of Sapt Badri and it is also known as Narsingh Badri Temple.
• Chenab Lake:- It is a small crystal clear water lake situated near Joshimath. It is less polluted and untouched place which attracts many nature lovers or tourists.
• Kwani Bugyal:- It is popular trekking destination near Auli, Joshimath. The summer season is the best time to visit this place
• Auli Ropeway:- It is a major attraction in Auli which offers the beautiful view of some popular Himalayan peaks. It is the highest ropeway of Asia after Gulmarg.
• Sleeping Beauty Mountain:- It is a mountain which looks like a lady with open hair lying on the top of the peak.
• Tapovan:- This place is situated at a distance of 14 kms from Joshimath. It is a popular tourist spot near Joshimath. It is known for its natural spring where hot water comes from the earth.
• Bhavishya Kedar:- It is small temple which is dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva and his wife Goddess Parvati.

Char Dham Distance Chart From Pipalkoti

Pipalkoti is just 80 kms before from Badrinath Temple and used as a night halt by many pilgrims during their char dham yatra.

Pipalkoti  – Yamunotri
Distance:– 340 kms
Time:– 13 hrs
Route:- Pipalkoti – Chamoli –Nandaprayag – Karnaprayag – Rudraprayag – Srinagar – Chinyalisaur – Dharasu Band – Barkot – Jankichatti – Yamunotri

Pipalkoti  – Gangotri
Distance:– 346 kms
Time:– 13 hrs
Route:– Pipalkoti – Chamoli – Nandaprayag –Karnaprayag – Rudraprayag – Srinagar – Naughar –Uttarkashi – Gangotri

Pipalkoti  – Kedarnath
Distance:– 175 Kms
Time:– 6 hrs
Route:– Pipalkoti – Chamoli – Nandaprayag – Karnaprayag –Rudraprayag – Augustmuni – Guptkashi – Gaurikund – Kedarnath

Pipalkoti  – Badrinath
Distance:– 80 kms
Time:– 2 hrs
Route:– Pipalkoti  –Joshimath – Govindghat – Pandukeshwar – Hanuman Chatti – Badrinath

Top 5 Places To Stay In Pipalkoti

There are few options for Pipalkoti in Haridwar during Char Dham Yatra. Following is the list of hotels, resorts, guest houses in Pipalkoti.

Hotel Heaven
This beautiful hotel has 20 rooms with different facilities. It is one of the oldest and the ost reputated hotel in Chamoli district.
Address:- Badrinath Highway, Near Bus Stand, Chamoli 246424 India,

Le Meadows
This beautiful hotel is located on Badrinath Highway. It is one of the most stayed tourist hotel in Pipalkoti. Many tourist prefer this hotel to stay in Pipalkoti.
Address:- Mayapur (near Pipalkoti), Badrinath Highway, District Chamoli, Uttarakhand.

Comfort Inn Pipalkoti
It is a budget hotel in Pipalkoti which is blessed with the most beautiful location and soothing surroundings.  It is the ideal place to stay in for those travelers who wants to spend their holidays at an affordable price.
Address:- Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway, NH 58, Pipalkoti, Chamoli, Uttarakhand.

Deepak Guest House
It is a budget property near Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand. This beautiful guest house has the best amenties to meet the needs of Chardhamm pilgrims and toruists.
Address:-  Deeplok Guest House, Badrinath Marg, Pipalkoti, Uttarakhand.

GMVN Pipalkoti – Tourist Bungalow Pipalkoti
This GMVN tourist guest house in Pipalkoti is a deluxe rest house between Chamoli and Joshimath. The prices are affordable as compared to other private hotels.
Address:- GMVN Tourist Rest House Pipalkoti, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India.

How To Reach Pipalkoti

Pipalkoti well connected by motorable roads but the place does not have any airports and railway stations. You can easily travel here by using public transport as well as by driving your own vehicle.

Route 1:- Delhi – Pipalkoti via Haridwar

By Road:- Pipalkoti is well connected by motorable roads from Delhi. There are many regular buses available for travelling to Pipalkoti from Delhi via Haridwar. You can also drive your car to travel Pipalkoti.

Pipalkoti does not have any railway station & its own airport. Tourists can reach Haridwar via train then hire taxi, cab or local bus to reach Pipalkoti. It will take approximately 8 hours to reach Pipalkoti.

Route 2:- Delhi – Pipalkoti via Dehradun

Pipalkoti  does not have any railway station & its own airport. Tourists can reach Dehradun via train or air then hire taxi, cab or local bus to reach Pipalkoti. It will take approximately 9 hours to reach Pipalkoti.