Uttarakhand, the land of Gods, is also home to several amazing and scenic destinations apart from pilgrimage and sacred places. This 4 nights 5 days Auli tour package covers three famous destinations of Uttarakhand viz, Auli, Chopta & Rishikesh. Auli is a famous ski destination situated at a decent height of 2900 meters above sea level. It is considered one of the best places to do Skiing as the place receives an ample amount of snow in the winter season. Chopta, another destination that is included in this plan, is also a scenic and popular place in Uttarakhand. Famous for its alluring meadows and mesmerizing views of Chaukhamba and Kedarnath peaks.
The third and the last destination that is included in this Auli Tour Package itinerary is Rishikesh. Also called as the Yoga Capital of India, Rishikesh hosts one of the best rafting tours in India and also houses several places that can be explored. The main attraction of this tour is Auli and hence it can be customized to make different types of Auli packages. The place is also ideal for honeymoon and that’s why there are a few Auli honeymoon packages as well.
Dehradun airport or railway station (however the tour can be planned from Delhi or any other place in India)
Should be in the morning
As you start your journey from Dehradun, the mountains greet you in just 2 hours of traveling and then accompany you all the five days. The lush green mountains and the roaring rivers of Alaknanda and Mandakini catch your attention throughout the journey. Once you reach Chopta, get mesmerized by the views of Kedarnath and Chaukhamba peaks. Chopta is also famous for breathtaking sunset, especially during winters. The meadow of Chopta is also a sight to behold and it looks more beautiful when covered with snow. Auli and Chandrashila, both offer panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas. Some of the peaks that can be spotted are Chaukhamba, Kedarnath, Nanda Devi, Trisul, Dronagiri, Nilkanth, Hathi Godha, etc.
Starting from Chopta, which is also famous by the name of “Mini Switzerland”, the place is mainly known for the treks to Tungnath & Chandrashila. The trek is moderate and 3.5 km long up to the Tungnath temple. Although, the trail is completely paved but it might get tough because of snow. While traveling from Chopta to Auli, one can also explore Gopeshwar Mahadev temple, which comes on the way. Joshimath is a renowned town and is famed for several things like its the same town where the Badrinath shrine is kept when the main temple remains closed. It is also the gateway to Nanda Devi National Park. Auli is located on the outskirts of Joshimath and is an 11 km uphill drive from here. While returning, there are several places that one can explore and take a pit stop like, Karnaprayag (confluence of Alaknanda and Pindar rivers), Rudraprayag (confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers), and Devprayag (confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers).
The roads of Uttarakhand has become quite better and broad by the time. One can easily enjoy the journey as it keeps offering scenic views of mountains, rivers, and valleys. The best drive is from Chopta to Auli as you drive through the dense forests of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.
