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Auli View Location
Highest Shiva Shrine
Mini Switzerland
Swiss Alpine Camps
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Route: Rishikesh/Haridwar → Chopta → Tungnath → Auli → Joshimath → Haridwar
Price: Starts at ₹8,999 per person (Includes Stay, Breakfast, Dinner & AC Transfers)
Best For: Snow sports, cable car rides, high-altitude treks, and mountain scenery
Best Time to Visit: October to March (for snow) | April to June (for pleasant weather)
Panch Kedar Story: After the big Mahabharata war, the Pandavas wanted Lord Shiva's blessings to wash away their sins. Lord Shiva turned into a bull to hide from them. When they found him, he disappeared underground, and his body parts appeared at five different spots in the mountains (called Panch Kedar).
Why Tungnath is Special: Lord Shiva's arms appeared right here at Tungnath. At 3,680 meters (12,073 ft), it is the highest Shiva temple on Earth and is over 1,000 years old. The surrounding mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys. (Note: The temple remains closed during winter from November to April).
The Magic of Chandrashila: Sitting right above Tungnath at 4,000 meters (13,000 ft), Chandrashila literally means "Moon Rock." Legend says Lord Rama meditated here after defeating Ravana, while another tale says Chandra, the Moon God, prayed here. This easy-to-moderate trek gives you an incredible 360-degree view of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch, and Chaukhamba.
Holy Mountains: Before becoming a famous skiing spot, Auli was known for its peaceful vibe surrounded by giant, sacred peaks like Nanda Devi and Kamet.
Guru Adi Shankaracharya: In the 8th century, the famous saint Guru Adi Shankaracharya visited this area. He prayed under a tree in nearby Joshimath, gained deep wisdom, and built his spiritual seat (Jyotir Math).
What "Auli" Means: The name comes from Auli Bugyal, which simply means "green grass meadow" in the local Garhwali language. Local herders used to bring their animals here to graze during the summer.
Morning Pickup: Meet your private driver at Haridwar Railway Station or hotel and begin your drive toward Chopta.
Sightseeing: Pass through Devprayag (confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers) and Ukhimath.
Evening: Check in to your Chopta camp/guest house upon arrival. Take a short leisure walk to stretch your legs.
Night: Warm up around a bonfire followed by delicious dinner. Overnight stay in Chopta.
Tungnath Temple Trek: After early breakfast, start your trek to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world (3,680 m).
Chandrashila Summit: Continue trekking to Chandrashila Peak (4,000 m) for 360-degree views of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Chaukhamba.
Return: Walk back down to Chopta base camp after taking photos at the summit.
Night: Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your Chopta guest house.
Post breakfast, check out from Chopta and drive toward Joshimath via Chamoli.
Hotel Check-In: Arrive in Joshimath and check in to your hotel.
Spend your evening exploring local markets, resting, or visiting the ancient Narsingh Temple.
Night: Dinner and overnight stay in Joshimath.
Ropeway Ride: Enjoy breakfast, then take the famous Auli Cable Car from Joshimath to reach the snowy meadows.
Auli Activities: Explore the artificial Auli Lake, try skiing on winter slopes, and take in the panoramic mountain views.
Return to Base: Return to Joshimath in the late afternoon.
Night: Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Joshimath.
Return: After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive back from Auli to Haridwar.
Departure: Drop at Haridwar Railway Station or bus stand with unforgettable memories of your Auli Chopta tour package.
