6 Days Rishikesh - Auli - Chopta Tour

The upper Himalayas in Garhwal Uttarakhand are unexplored but boast of most scenic locations of Auli, considered as the best winter destination and Skiing slopes, Badrinath, one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimages and Chopta, region of meadows and evergreen forest area. This entire region falls in the Trans Himalayan belt and known for lofty mountain peaks, lush greenery and serene surroundings. During winter from November till March these places are snow covered. The region gets heavy snowfall during winter months from November till March and is pleasant during the rest of the months.

This tour begins at Rishikesh and ends at Haridwar. The route to Auli from Rishikesh is an uphill drive of about 280 Kms, the entire route is along holy Rivers like Ganges,Alaknanda, Mandakini, Pinder and you drive past the Panch Prayag Devprayag – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Karanprayag, Nandprayag, Vishnuprayag and Joshimath. Further from Auli you visit Badrinath Dham which is a popular pilgrimage town and must visit Mana Village to have tea at the last Indian tea stall. The return travel is equally exciting as you visit high altitude grassland at Chopta and small town of Ukhimath.

Auli, also known as Auli Bugyal is considered as an amazing hill station and important ski destination located at an elevation of 2,500 metres to 3,050 metres in the Himalayan Mountains of Uttarakhand. This small hill town is bordered by coniferous and oak forests and is blessed with breathtaking views of mountain ranges like Nanda Devi, Mana Parvat and Kamet. Auli also boasts the Asia's longest cable car - stretching to a distance of 4 km and Chair Lift and a Ski-Lift which takes people to higher slopes is the key attraction.
Chopta, the Mini Switzerland also a part of kedarnath wildlife sanctuary is a beautiful hill station and a superb trekking destination in Uttarakhand. It’s the base for various trekking destinations like Tungnath, Chandrashila and is the epicenter of all Panch Kedars (famous Shiva Temples). The entire region is surrounded by meadows, evergreen forest, gurgling waterfalls, abundance wildlife and with the spectacular views of mighty Himalayan ranges.
Badrinath along with Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath form the Chota Char Dham, one of the important pilgrimages for Hindus cradled in the Nar-Narayan mountain ranges of Uttarakhand. The temple is located along the banks of Alaknanda River at an elevation of 3,133 meters and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped as Badrinath. The temple remains covered in snow for over six months and during this period the deity is shifted to Joshimath. There are many attractions like Tapt Kund, a group of hot sulphur springs just below the temple, Mana village, better known as the ‘last Indian village is about 3 Kms from the temple along with other attractions like Vasudhara Falls, Bhim Pul and Vyas Gufa. Badrinath is also the getaway to trek to Satopanth Lake.