Holy rivers are seen coming together in venerable Himalayas, needed relaxation is found along with adventure in Uttarakhand. Chetram Holidays designs the tours that reflect this spirit. Auli package takes a combination of the tranquil beauty of the Ganges, ancient temples and snow covered mountains.The five-day journey begins in Haridwar and Rishikesh in which the sacred Ganga is stuffed with songs and lamps. It ascends via the Garhwal hills, to the alpine town of Auli that seems like a dream.
Your tour begins in one of the oldest and holiest towns in India Haridwar. Go to your hotel, have a small sleep and go about.The ganga center is the renowned Har Ki Pauri ghat. The Ganga Aarti is conducted every evening during the time of sunset. The river is covered with hundreds of lamps and sounds of chanting and bells form one of the fatal images. It is possible to take slow strolls along the ghats, pay respects to short and small temples, or even sit on the river bank and absorb those auras of energy that are the development of this sacred site. Dine out and spend the night in Haridwar.
During the morning, one may take a short tour to Rishikesh, the Township of the Yoga Capital of the World. Pass by the Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula hanging bridges where the ganga and hills view is magnificent. It has an ashram and cafes, and spiritual ambience in the streets - perfect spots of stretching or meditation.
At Lunch go up into the Garhwal Hills. Its road passes through dense woods, bends and towns. Arrive at Rudraprayag in the evening, one of those picturesque towns at the confluence of the Mandakini and Alaknanda.Even the evening by the rivers, of quietness. The guest stays over and dines at Rudraprayag.
Following the breakfast, enjoy the picturesque ride to Joshimath through Karnaprayag and Nandaprayag which are lovely confluences of rivers. The landscape is getting increased in drama each and every turn and the mountains closer together.
Joshimath: Jenny visits Narsingh Temple dedicated to Vishnu. They take the cable car to Auli - one of the longest ropeways in Asia. You are being floated through forests and mountains and filled by snow-capped peaks such as Nanda Devi, Hathi Parvat and Kamet.
Reach Auli, get into your resort and spend the night in the alpine serenity. The snowy mountains are gold and pink: it is ever memorable by the sunset.
The day reminds of the magic of the mountain of Auli. You can then go to light adventure sports such as snowboarding, skiing or just make snowmen here, as it is wintertime.
Note Auli Artificial Lake, which is among the very high artificial lakes in the globe with transparent water and reflects mountains surrounding the lake. It is an idyllic location of photographs or rest.
Lunch can be taken in either driving or hiking down and sightseeing in three places; the Kalpavriksha, the sacred tree which is thought to bring in wishes, and Shankaracharya Math, an old time monastery established by Adi Shankaracharya.
Rise early and see the sun set off the Himalayas. The snow tops are tinged with orange and pink, a superb beginning of the day. Breakfast and then go down to Rishikesh or Haridwar.
It is as picturesque on the way down as it is on the way up rivers, bridges, waterfalls, mountain towns all past the road. ecstasy little pauses by the side of the road to snap pictures or have tea.Then reach Rishikesh or Haridwar by late afternoon. Depending on the time you are leaving you can take another stroll by the riverside and get some souvenirs or just sit in a Riverside cafe.
