Uttarakhand is a paradise for road trippers. While touring by car or taxi offers comfort, nothing matches the pure adrenaline and sensory experience of riding a two-wheeler through the winding mountain roads. Feeling the crisp Himalayan wind, catching the refreshing scent of pine trees, and having the absolute freedom to pull over for a quick photo next to a cascading waterfall makes bike and scooty rentals extremely popular in Haridwar and Rishikesh.
At JDMK Travels & Rentals, we deliver well-maintained, certified, and fully sanitized rental motorcycles and automatic scooties to help you craft your own custom itineraries. To assist you in planning your adventure, we have curated the top scenic routes and areas where you can ride safely using our two-wheeler fleet.
1 Haridwar to Rishikesh (Via Chilla Canal Road)
Distance: Approx. 25 km | Best Vehicle Choice: Honda Activa 6G / TVS Jupiter
Skip the heavy traffic and dust of National Highway 58 and opt for the highly scenic Chilla Canal Road instead. This road runs directly parallel to the Ganges canal and borders the dense forests of the Rajaji National Park. It is flat, well-paved, and heavily shaded by tall trees, making it the absolute perfect afternoon ride for automatic scooty rentals. Keep a sharp eye out along the forest boundaries, as lucky riders frequently spot wild elephants and peacocks walking near the road!
2 Rishikesh to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Distance: Approx. 32 km (one way) | Best Vehicle Choice: Royal Enfield Classic / Suzuki Access 125
Located at a height of 1,330 meters, the famous Neelkanth Mahadev shrine is situated amidst the dense valley forests of Manikoot and Vishnukoot. The climb from Rishikesh features exciting hairpin bends, dramatic valley drops, and beautiful forest canopies. While a Royal Enfield Classic 350 provides incredible torque and traction for this climb, our high-capacity 125cc scooties (like the Suzuki Access) can also conquer these slopes comfortably if you are traveling light or solo.
3 Rishikesh to Shivpuri & Marine Drive (River Views)
Distance: Approx. 18 to 26 km | Best Vehicle Choice: Royal Enfield Himalayan / Avenger Street
Heading north from Rishikesh on the Badrinath Highway brings you to Shivpuri, the heart of Uttarakhand's white-water river rafting activities. Riding this highway offers spectacular views of the emerald-colored Ganges river flowing through deep rock gorges below. A cruiser like the Bajaj Avenger or an adventure tourer like the Royal Enfield Himalayan is the ideal partner here, offering high suspension stability and excellent grip for highway speed limits.
4 Rishikesh to Devprayag (The Sangam Confluence)
Distance: Approx. 75 km (one way) | Best Vehicle Choice: Royal Enfield Himalayan / RE Bullet 350
For seasoned riders seeking a full-day epic road trip, the journey from Rishikesh to Devprayag is unmatched. Devprayag is where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers merge to officially become the holy Ganges. The route takes you through massive mountain tunnels, scenic ridge lines, and beautiful roadside dhabas. Since this is a long-distance highway run with sharp curves, we highly recommend renting our heavy Royal Enfield Himalayan or Bullet 350 models for stable highway cruising.
5 Local Haridwar & Ghat Sightseeing
Distance: Local City Grid | Best Vehicle Choice: Honda Activa / TVS Jupiter
Haridwar's old market lanes (like Moti Bazar and Bara Bazar near Har Ki Pauri) are famous for being extremely narrow and heavily crowded during peak Ganga Aarti hours. Finding parking for large cars is practically impossible. Renting an automatic scooty allows you to easily squeeze through traffic, navigate local bypass roads, visit distant temples like Kankhal, Mansa Devi, and Chandi Devi, and park effortlessly in designated two-wheeler stands next to the ghats.
Mountain Riding Safety Checklist
- Helmets are Mandatory: Always wear the helmets provided. Both rider and pillion passenger must wear helmets by law in Uttarakhand.
- Use Engine Braking: Never turn off your two-wheeler's engine or ride in neutral when descending steep slopes to save fuel; keep the vehicle in gear to retain control.
- Honk on Blind Curves: Mountain roads have sharp blind spots. Give a short, gentle horn alert before negotiating tight turns.
- Fuel Station Locations: Fuel up fully in Haridwar or Rishikesh. While fuel is readily available in major towns along the highways, pump options decrease as you head higher into isolated regions like Chopta.
- Carry Documentation: Carry a physical driving license and Aadhaar card; local highway checkposts verify documents, especially for rental vehicles.