Discover Ransi Uttarakhand: Ransi Gaon is a Gateway to Madmaheshwar

Ransi Uttarakhand, a is a quiet village ( Gaon ) in Ukhimath tehsil, Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. Surrounded by terraced fields, dense forests, and diverse plant and animal life, it has charming one- or two-story houses with slate roofs.

Ransi Gaon

• Ransi  Gaon is the starting point for the trek to Madmaheshwar Temple, one of the Panch Kedar temples. The 16 km trek is scenic, passing through thick forests, streams, and waterfalls.

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Things to Do in Ransi Uttarakhand

• • Village Tourism: Ransi Uttarakhand is a peaceful place with friendly locals and rich biodiversity. You can take leisurely walks through the village, enjoy birdwatching, chat with the residents, try their delicious local dishes, and soak in the serene atmosphere.
  • Camping: Ransi Village is an ideal spot for camping, offering a perfect way to reconnect with nature. As the starting point for the Madhyamaheshwar trek, many visitors set up their tents and camp here.
  • Trekking: Ransi Uttarakhand is well-known for the Madhyamaheshwar Trek, popular among devotees of Lord Shiva as well as nature and adventure enthusiasts. Beyond the Madhyamaheshwar Temple, you can trek to Budha Madhyamaheshwar and Kanchani Tal, a high-altitude glacial lake, located 2 km and 16 km away, respectively. For more adventure, you can continue to the pristine Nandi Kund Lake. Another trek from Ransi Village is the Mandani Trek, which leads to Kedarnath Temple.

How to Reach Ransi Village

• • • Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
    • Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Route Hubs: Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Guptkashi, Ukhimath

From the Airport:

• If you’re flying into Dehradun from Delhi or other cities, head to Rishikesh, which is about 1.5 hours away and serves as the nearest hub for buses and shared jeeps. From Rishikesh ISBT or the taxi stand, you can find buses or jeeps going to Rudraprayag, Gopeshwar, or Ukhimath. From Ukhimath, you can take a jeep to Ransi Uttarakhand.

From the Railway Station:

• If you’re traveling by train, Rishikesh is the closest railhead. From the Rishikesh ISBT or taxi stand, you can catch buses or jeeps to Rudraprayag, Gopeshwar, or Ukhimath. From Ukhimath, jeeps are available to Ransi Uttarakhand.

By Bus:

• You can also take a bus from Delhi to Dehradun. Buses run frequently from Kashmiri Gate ISBT, including Volvo options. You can book online at UTC’s official website. From Dehradun, buses to Ukhimath are available from Rishikesh ISBT, though shared jeeps are usually a more comfortable option, especially if you’re trekking the next day.

Additional Tips:

• Shared cabs are the most convenient way to reach trailheads in Uttarakhand. If you’re in a group, sharing a cab can be more economical. The total travel time from Rishikesh to Ransi ranges from 6 to 8 hours.

Distance from Major Points:

• • Dehradun to Rudraprayag: 190 km
  • Rishikesh to Rudraprayag: 139 km
  • Haridwar to Rudraprayag: 165 km
  • Devprayag to Rudraprayag: 68 km
  • Rudraprayag to Ukhimath: 37 km
  • Ukhimath to Ransi: 21 km