Gajner To Auli

Majestic Mountains, Serene Snow and Scorching Sun

Post by Kanchan | Bangalore | Feb 22, 2008

Auli is about 500 kms from Delhi by road through some of the most rugged, mighty and brown mountains you will ever see. The roads are mostly good but downright non-existent at a few places. One can reach Haridwar by an overnight train from Delhi and hire a cab or take the State Transport bus from there to Joshimath. Joshimath to Auli is by the famous cable car – be sure to check the timings for the rides up and down. A bus is not a good option for people looking for a comfortable drive and if they suffer from mountain sickness. If not this, one can drive all the way from Delhi to Joshimath through Haridwar-Rishikesh-Devprayag-Srinagar-Rudraprayag-Karnaprayag-Nandaprayag-Chamoli and Pipalkoti. You can stop at any of these towns for a roadside meal or a hot cup of spiced tea. After Rishikesh the entire drive is in the mountains with views along the way to die for. You will find a number of mesmerizing photo-ops on the way. Huge mountains with the Alaknanda giving you company all the way are a feast for the eyes. Devprayag where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet and form the Ganges is a good place to stop. Be sure to walk down to the Sangam and behold this mightiest of Indian rivers. The entire drive can take around 13 to 16 hrs depending on number of stops and speed. You will need to break journey as driving in the hills is prohibited from 8 pm to 5:30 am. Warning: Watch out for Land slides! Carry heavy duty woollens during winters – the locals are used to the cold, you are not. Carry a strip of Avomine if prone to mountain sickness.

Auli.... beautiful location after Kashmir in India

Post by Jayshree | Mumbai | Mar 25, 2012

To reach Auli, you have to reach Haridwar, From ther u can either hire share or can hv pvt taxi to reach Joshimath... Form Joshimath by car or rope way. Be careful As the destination is in top of mountain, local transport is very expensive.. if possible do carry enough money.