Ajaipur village
About Ajaipur
Ajaipur is a village in Rudraprayag district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It is mapped as a hamlet (tok), a small settlement that may belong to a larger revenue village. It lies at roughly 1,038 metres above sea level, in the lower river valleys belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 103 km from Dehradun and 19 km from Rudraprayag, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Ukhimath (10 km).
About Rudraprayag district
Rudraprayag district is named after the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini. It is the gateway to Kedarnath, with Guptkashi, Sonprayag and Ukhimath along the route, and to Tungnath, Chopta and Deoria Tal.
How to reach Ajaipur
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh (86 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (92 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Ukhimath (10 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 103 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Ukhimath; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
Best time to visit: October to April.
Valley villages usually farm terraced fields of paddy, wheat and seasonal vegetables close to the river.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Ajaipur
More villages in Rudraprayag district
Questions about Ajaipur
Where is Ajaipur village?
Ajaipur is in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, at 30.425° N, 79.0968° E.
How far is Ajaipur from Dehradun?
About 103 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Ajaipur?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, about 86 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (92 km).
What is the altitude of Ajaipur?
About 1,038 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Ajaipur?
October to April. Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
How can I add photos or stories about Ajaipur?
Use the “Share your village” form on the Garhwal Villages page. After review, your photos and memories appear on this page with your name.
Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.