NH7 climbs 320km from Rishikesh through the Alaknanda River valley to the Vishnu shrine at Badrinath (3,133m), passing five sacred river confluences, the valleys of Jim Corbett legend, and the ski resort of Joshimath. Open May–October. Expect narrow gorge roads, dense pilgrimage traffic, and one of the most spiritually charged high-altitude landscapes on Earth. Altitude sickness above 2,000m is a real risk — acclimatise slowly.
Clone it to your planner, customize dates and stops, then ride. All free.