Auli - The Skiing Paradise
Joshimath - Auli
All About It
- 4 Days 3 Nights
- For 9+ years
- Best Season Spring (Feb, March, April) Summer (May, June, July)
In the laps of the mighty Himalayas in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand lie the epitome of adventure and mystic - Auli. It is a man-made ski ground and popular “Skiing” spot in India. Locally people call it “Auli Bugyal” i.e., meadows. Thousands of visitors every year visit Auli for various activities and nearby attractions. In Auli, one can enjoy panoramic views of lofty Himalayas. Auli looks more astounding in winters because of snow-covered landscapes. Well, we suggest you why not just visit us and decide for yourself.
So, strap up your bags to join the most extraordinary Auli trip with an extremely passionate group of people! It will most likely emerge as a perfect start to your lifelong tryst with the Himalayas.
The journey starts from Rishikesh. Time is of the essence in any experience. Joshimath is around 290 km away from Rishikesh and takes approximately 8 hours to reach. Route -We make our way through Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, before reaching Joshimath the following day. The journey to joshimath is of a little strenuous yet stunning mountain drive! Most part of the journey traverses the mountainside, with the river flowing below you.
The estimated arrival time is around lunch. Long journeys can be exhausting for some, hence this fairly early arrival gives you time to relax and rejuvenate, and for those not too tired from the journey it is a picturesque location, an eye candy for the shutterbugs. You can go around the market and explore the cute little shops around, famous sightseeing points – Kalpavriksha, Narsingh Temple, Shankarcharya Math.
Early to bed and early to rise is definitely what we prefer. We advise our travellers to get proper rest before we get up, close, and personal with Auli also known famously as the winter adventure capital of India the following day.
Wake up and hop in the vehicle, in 15 mins we will reach and begin with the much-awaited Auli tour. Get ready for adventurous activities including Skiing, cable car, gondola rides, Artificial Lake, and so much more. Post spending the day at Auli later in the evening head back to Joshimath to retire for the day.
Have a delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel. You can then set off on your journey towards Rishikesh and bid adieu to the majestic Nanda Devi Parbat. Upon reaching Rishikesh, check-in to the hotel and take some rest before leaving for a local sightseeing tour. Once you are ready, you can spend some time meditating at the Beatles Ashram, where the famous band learned meditation and composed a number of songs. You can also head to the Triveni Ghat that turns into a riot of colors in the evening for the auspicious Ganga Aarti. After witnessing a surreal Ganga Aarti, return back to the hotel and call it a day. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rishikesh.
Wake up to a beautiful morning in the mountains and have a delicious breakfast. Pack your bags and complete the check–out formalities. Before heading back to Airport / Railway station, you can visit a few important places in Rishikesh. Once you are ready to experience water adventure, travel to Shivpuri, from where you can head out for a rafting session till Laxman Jhula and get face to face with the thrilling rapids in the glaciated Ganga. You can also level up your adventure by daring to cliff jump into the cold water of the river and can also enjoy having a bowl of hot Maggi during the short stopover while rafting. On reaching Laxman Jhula, facing another round of rapids, you can return back to the hotel to dry up and head out again to explore the bustling Rishikesh. Later, one can choose to explore the different parts of Rishikesh like the iconic Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, or go shopping in the local markets in the surrounding areas. You can also spend some time by the river beach or go café hopping in the vibrant cafes that line the banks of Ganga. Don’t forget to feel the spiritual vibes during the holy Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh which will add up to your lively evening.
Conclude the tour with beautiful memories on reaching your desired destination for your onward journey.
Inclusions
- 3 Night’s Accommodations in 3 Star Hotels
- Meals (All Veg) Breakfast and Dinner
- Exclusive Non-AC Vehicle dedicated for the Group during the entire Tour.
- Vehicle Type: Sedan
- Driver Allowances, Toll taxes, Parking, State Taxes.
- Basic First Aid Kit.
Exclusions
- Any additional expenses such as of personal nature/excursions/medical exigency not mentioned in the inclusions (skiing, gondola ride, cable ride etc).
- Additional Accommodation/Food costs incurred due to any delayed travel.
- Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions.
- Any Airfare/Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclusions” or any type of transportation from which is outside the itinerary.
- Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural calamities.
- Any other services not specified above in inclusions.
- In case there is a road blockage due to heavy snowfall, the tempo traveller/car might not be able to travel further. In those cases, 4X4 would need to be booked thereon. That would be chargeable and the cost would be split and paid by the guests.
Things to Carry
- Day backpack (20-30 ltr.)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40+)
- Floaters or Sandals
- Water bottle 1 Ltr
- 1 Down Jacket / Main Jacket
- Bag for all your Toiletries
- Outdoor Shoes
- Personal basic medical kit
- 3 Quick Dry Tees
- Mobile charger / Powe bank
- Cold Cream
- 3 Pair of Cotton Socks
- Documents
- Quick dry towel
- Travel laundry bag
- Sanitizer
- Camera
- Sun cap
- Lip Balm
- Sunglasses / People who use spectacles (Use Photochromic glasses instead of contact lenses)
HOW TO REACH
By Road: A number of state transport and private buses connect Haridwar with Delhi, Haryana, UP, Punjab, and other parts of Uttarkhand
By Rail: Haridwar railway station is well connected to all major cities and towns of India like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad.
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun serves as the nearest airport to Haridwar.
Terms and Conditions
Reservation Policy
- 50% payment at the time of Confirmation. Balance payment Upon Boarding.
- Please note that the slots and the rate will be confirmed subject to availability, at the time of receipt of the advance deposit details.
DISCLAIMER –
IDENTITY PROOF
- In keeping with Government regulations, we request all guests (on single/double/triple occupancy) to carry a photo identity to present on check-in. Foreign nationals are required to present their valid passport and visa. Indian nationals can present any government issued photo identity address proof card e.g. driving license, passport, Aadhar card or voter’s ID card. PAN Card will not be accepted as the above. Also do keep handy proof of corporate affiliations, if you have made a corporate booking. MANDATORY DOCUMENT
- Since the hotel is located at an high altitude, The WAIVER OF LIABILITY, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, and ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT form needs to be duly signed by each guest before the commencement of any trip.
NO SMOKING
The Government of India has introduced a ‘no smoking’ rule for hotels, restaurants and all public places. This means smoking is prohibited in all parts of the campsite except in designated areas.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT POLICY
- Our check-in time is 2 pm and our check-out time is 11 am.
- We look forward to welcoming your guests at the hotel. If they want to check-in early, or sleep in and check-out late, we will be happy to oblige, subject to availability. Both entail a nominal additional charge.
- If the behaviour of any guest is likely to cause distress or harm to them or others, our member of staff or other team members, our on ground Guide/Staff reserve the right to terminate their tour at any time and they will have to make their own arrangements; we will not be liable for any expenses incurred as a result. We will not entertain any claims arising in case such actions are taken by our staff.
- The guests are responsible for their belongings. For any loss/damage Travelmite/third party will not be held responsible.
Cancelation policy
- We understand that plans change sometimes. If you need to cancel/reduce/amend a guaranteed reservation, please do so latest by 12 noon, 30 days prior to arrival, to avoid cancellation charges. 100% non-refundable should there be any cancellation within 30 days of arrival.
- For all bookings, if the guest doesn’t show up/leave the trek/trip mid-way the complete booking will be non-refundable.
- There would be no refund provided in case any issue arising due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Any changes which require additional charges would need to be borne by the guests.
- If a trip is cancelled at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, medical, heavy Traffic etc.) then the guest would be provided with a travel voucher for the same amount that can be used within 365 days of the issuance date for any package worth the same amount. (Subject to availability). There will be no refund.
- If a stay has to be aborted midway due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh,Heavy , Medical, Traffic etc.). In that case, no refund would be provided.
- Travelmite will not bear any extra expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, Arranging transportation etc.).
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