Also known as Auli Bugiyal (meadow ), Auli sits peacefully on the laps of the Himalayas with an elevation of 2800m above the sea level. Auli is also globally known for its largest number of flower species in the world. The beautiful snowy meadows, which have attracted nature lovers and adventure seekers. This place holds a place in the hearts of many, and it has been called the Gateway to the Himalayas. The magnitude of this place is enhanced by the presence of Oak trees around it. Also known for its winter sports, it is a place adored by many.
It hosted the inaugural South Asian Winter Games in 2011. Auli also hosted the Winter National Games of India.
Auli is a perfect place for adventure enthusiasts, as it offers all kinds of adventure activities, such as a cable car, chair lift, and a well-maintained trek route. It is suitable for both advanced adventure enthusiasts and people who are naive and just want to explore.
Auli was first visited by Shankaracharya in the 8th century, there is meditated and built a temple called Shankaracharya Tapasthali. This exists to this day. Later, this place became a training ground for the Indo-Tibetan Police force.
Our tour package is crafted in a way that it suits all your travel expectations. Our tour package includes all the places and activities related to Auli exploration.
Here we discuss our Auli travel package.
Day 1: Haridwar -Joshimath (284km,9-10 hours’ drive)
Day 1 of our Auli travel package begins with us picking you from Haridwar.
From Haridwar we proceed to take the en route for Joshimath.
We visit Devprayag, a sacred place. It is a tiny town sitting on the junction of two holy rivers, the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. The holy Ganga originates here.
After saying good bye to the holy Devprayag, we proceed towards Rudraprayag, another holy site, one of the Panchprayag. This place is famous for its beauty, ancient stories from the Mahabharata to other ancient mythology books. The well-known tale of the man eater of Rudraprayag also existed here.
Day 2: Activities at Auli.
Day 2 begins with the greetings of breakfast at Auli. Today’s day is assigned for a lot of fun exploration and adventure. We will also explore the Gurso Bugiyal, this Bugiyal is located at a height of 3056m, it is a 3km trek from Auli. During the spring season, this palace was filled with greenery everywhere, consisting of green mountains filled with pine and oak trees.
The trek is well maintained and it is convenient for novice trekkers too. The place consists of hundreds of acres of land, filled with the beauty of orchards of different kinds, especially apple orchards. In winter, the palace is covered with snow, which makes it most suitable for an adventure lover. Gurso Bugiyal is known for its panoramic view that also offers a glimpse of the
Nanda Devi and also the Nanda Ghunti.
Near this meadow there is also a famous place called Chattarkund, which is located 1km from Gurso Bugiyal, known for its sweet water, and is located in the centre of a dense forest.
After enjoying the beauty of the Gurso bugiyal, our tour package will take you to the Auli artificial lake. Auli lake is the highest man-made lake in the world. The lake is developed in a way of creating artificial slopes in the event of the ski slopes when there is less snowfall.
This lake is surrounded by the lush green mountains, adding a layer of beauty to that place.
This lake is a perfect fusion of nature’s beauty and the engineering of humans. The lake’s ability to blend seamlessly adds charm to the beauty of this lake.
After witnessing the beauty of the Auli lake, our Auli travel package enables us to enjoy the majestic Auli chairlifts. The Auli rope way is the highest and longest ropeway in Asia after Gulmarg. This provides a landscape view of the place and offers an euphoric experience which is not possible without sitting in the chair car. This Ropeway is locally called the Gondola and it is situated at a height of 3010m above the sea level. From this height you can also experience the ongoing adventure sports activities like skiing competitions organised by GMVN.
After this euphoric experience, we can enjoy ice skating, the evening light is the perfect time for doing this, the setting sun lights the ice in a purple and red hue. Here one can witness the beauty of this place at its fullest.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced ice skater, the authority will guide you accordingly.
With top-notch amenities, one can experience the beauty of this place. The best part of ice skating at Auli is the amount of crowd that exists there, being a place that is yet to be explored, there is no headache of worrying about the crowd, though there are people, just enough to enhance your experience by the ambience and beauty of that moment.
After enjoying the beauty of ice skating, we bid the place adieu and approach our hotel rooms. The cozy hotel rooms are waiting for us to provide us with warmth that we had lost in experiencing the adventures of the entire day.
It’s also a time for relaxing and replaying the memories of the day, collecting all the memories and taking snapshots, as this will be our last night of our Auli tour package.
After relaxing, and getting freshened up and healing all the tiredness of the day, the dinner is ready and we are about to have a dinner night in the exotics of Auli.
Day 3 (Departing, Joshimath to Haridwar)
Sunlight mornings of the hills are peculiar in their way, the way they charge your souls. We begin the third day of our morning with this fine morning, and to add an extra layer to this euphoria, the morning breakfast made with the delicacy charges our souls.
The beauty of Auli lies in the way it blends the culture, the snowy hills make you feel like a place that exists far away, but there is something about it that makes you feel that you are meant to be here.
After packaging, a bit of snapshooting the memories, taking more pictures, we bid adieu to this place and leave for Haridwar, and from there we take the route back to our homes.
Auli is a perfect place for all types of travelers, whether you are an adventure seeker, a
Person seeking peace in the snowy hills, you have spiritual inclinations or you are just someone who wants to explore a new place, then this travel package is perfect for you.
In this travel package, we covered the depth of exploring Auli and covered the pickup from Haridwar, passing through Devprayag and Rudraprayag, we left for Joshimath. Our tour package included the expenses of pick up, drop to the locations, hotel stay, breakfast, and dinner. And activities like ice skating and chairlifts. This way, this tour package is a complete tour package. Sliding over the mountains covered with white snow, snowball fights under the blanket of clear blue sky, surrounding yourself with the grandeur of the sky touching the mountains, Auli is nothing but heaven on the earth.
FAQ
Our package includes pick up, and drop off to the destination. Our meal includes breakfast and dinner. Transportation from Haridwar to Joshimath and back.
In Winters (Dec-Feb) – It is best for snowing and activities such as ice skating, trekking, and skiing.
In Summer (Apr-Jun) – This season is ideal for sightseeing, bird watching, and other peaceful activities
In Monsoon (Jul-Sep) – This consists of lush greenery and rainfall. Suitable for mild activities.
Auli is located in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. It is surrounded by the Garhwal Himalayas and it is situated in Joshimath.
Auli offers both gentle and steep slopes for skiing, which makes it compatible for both beginners and experts. The gear provided and all the safety precautions are maintained to maintain a safer environment.
Yes! Our travel package follows all the precautions and measures that create a safe environment for women. The locals are known for their friendly and supportive nature, making it a safer environment.
Auli is known for the national winter games that are conducted at this place. This is conducted by Garhwal Mandal viaks nigamand other bodies. Many local festivals are celebrated in Auli, making it a fun and energetic place.
Yes! Our travel package offers skiing and ice skating.
Considering the cold climate, warm clothes, thermal wear, woolen sweaters, and jackets are recommended. Trekking shoes for trekking, gloves, sunglasses are also essentials. Gadgets like a charger power bank and others based on personal utilities should also be packed.
Picup From haridwar and proceed to joshimath En-route visit Devprayag (confluence of river Alaknanda and Bhagirathi) and Rudraprayag (confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini). Reach by evening. On arrival, overnight stay at hotel joshimath.
After breakfast full day sightseeing to auli visit gurso bugyal , auli atificial lake, with cable car & enjoy the ice sketting in auli evening come back to your hotel overnight stay Hotel Joshimath.
After breakfast proceed to Haridwar .check in hotel. Drop at Haridwar.
With sweet memories
