Day 01 : Delhi - Haridwar (220 kms, 5-6 hrs drive)
In the morning, begin drive to Haridwar. On arrival, check into the hotel. Later visit Mansa Devi temple. In the evening, visit the largest of sacred bathing ghats of Haridwar: Har-ki-Pauri for attending the spectacular Ganga Aarti. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Haridwar – Joshimath (280 km, 8-9 hours' drive)
Post breakfast, get on the road and start driving to Joshimath. On the way, halt at Devprayag (one of the Panch Prayag of River Alaknanda where it meets with River Bhagirathi), Rudraprayag (the meeting point of River Alaknanda and River Mandakini) and Karnprayag (the confluence of Rivers Alaknanda and Pindar). As you reach Joshimath, check in at the hotel. If time and energy permits, you can explore the surroundings. The gateway to Hem Kund and Badrinath, Joshimath receives a huge number of Sikh and Hindu between May and October. It is also the base for a number of popular treks such as Kuari Pass Trek and Valley of Flower trek. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Joshimath – Auli (8km, 30 Minutes' drive)
Proceed to Auli 8kms. Lying between the altitude range of 2500 m to2050 m, Auli is one of premier Skiing Resort in India. If you do not wish to travel by road, the other option is to take the 3.9 km cable car ride. The longest cable car ride in Asia, it takes you to a scenic Ski resort. On the way, treat your eyes to the mesmerizing views of the surroundings. On arriving, complete the check-in. Later on, you can enjoy Skiing on the slopes of Auli with the assistance of the resort's instructors. The day is going to be an exciting one. Overnight stay at one of the resorts in Auli.
Day 4 : Auli Tour
Auli is famous for Skiing. Visit Gurso Bugyal, a picturesque location from where you get to enjoy magnificent views of Trishul Peak, Dron Parvat and Nanda Devi adding on to its beauty is the green surrounding that makes it look more enthralling. Within close vicinity, lies Chattrakund, a pristine lake that is known for its crystal clear blue waters. It is also an ideal picnic spot for those who love nature and its silence. Another important attraction you may visit in Auli is the Artificial Lake which is one of the highest man-made lakes in the World. Surrounded by mighty peaks of Himalayas, the lake was developed by government to produce artificial snow. Overnight stay in Auli.
Day 5 : Drive Auli - Rishikesh (254 km, 7-8 hours' drive)
On the 5th day after breakfast, start your drive to Rishikesh from Auli, you visit the popular religious sites of the area- Narsingh Temple and Shankracharaya Math. Evening attend aarti at the Triveni Ghat. Night at the hotel
Day 6 : Rishikesh – Delhi for departure (230 km, 5-6 hours' drive)
Today visit Ram Jhula- a popular landmark erected in 1986, this iron suspension bridge over River Ganges is placed at Muni ki Reti; Laxman Jhula- another iron bridge over the Ganges, it is 450 feet in length; Parmarth Niketan Ashram- founded in 1942 by Pujya Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj, it is placed on the banks of the Ganges; Sivananda Ashram- another popular ashram offering Yoga and Meditation along with propounding a simple way of life; and Gita Kutir Tapovan Ashram- founded in 1974 by Sri Gita Nand ji Maharaj- the ashram works for social welfare of saints, yogis and monks. Thereafter, start driving Delhi.
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