Auli Skiing Tour itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Welcome to India - a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport in a traditional manner and transfer to your hotel for check-in & followed by overnight stay.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning after breakfast we will take you for a Heritage Tour through the narrow lanes of Old Delhi. Your leader would be your guide who would unfold the colorful history of Old Delhi which goes back thousands of years. Visit Chandani Chowk---Silver Square (Once the centre of Delhi), to the various places of interest- just as the Royal Mughals would have done centuries ago. To name a few are Maulana Azad Tomb, Jama Masjid- India ’s largest mosque, Dariba Kalan (The Silver Bazaar), Kinari Bazaar, Paranthawalla Gali.
You will also visit The Red Fort (Monday Closed) (Delhi's most magnificent monument was built by Emperor Shah Jehan.Some of the buildings it encloses are Diwani-am, Diwani-Khas, Rang Mahal,The Pearl Mosque etc.) and Raj Ghat ( Set in the midst of deep green lawns, Rajghat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. A memorial to the father of the nation, Rajghat is a simple square platform with a black memorial stone with "Hey Ram" inscribed on it. "Hey Ram" were the last words uttered by the Mahatma before collapsing after being shot at).
Afternoon proceed for a guided tour of New Delhi covering Rashtrapati Bhawan (is the official residence of the President of India. Formerly the residence of the Viceroy of India, it has a magnificent view of the Rajpath and symmetrical North and South block Govt. offices), India Gate (is a majestic high arch,42 meters high, built as a memorial to the Indian Soldiers killed in world war 1).
Post sightseeing return to your hotel. Spend the evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Rishikesh
Early morning depart for Rishikesh.
RISHIKESH is the Gateway to Garhwal Himalayas. The city is full of Temples & Yoga Institute & Ashrams.
Arrive Rishikesh and check into your hotel. In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Rishikesh. Visit Ashrams and Temples. In the evening witness enjoy Ganga Aarti where people pray to The Ganges with lighted lamps and chanting of Mantras.
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 04: Rishikesh – Joshimath - Auli
Morning drive to reach Joshimath which is the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. Evening arrive Auli and take the rope way to transfer to Auli upon arrival heck into your hotel and overnight stay.
Day 05 – Day 09: Auli Skiing
Day 05 to Day 09: Enjoy Skiing at Auli
The breathtaking 9000 ft slopes above the sea level bordered with oak and deodar trees minimize the speed of the wind which helps the skiers to enjoy their joyride smoothly. Auli is also known as Bugyal in the regional language which means a meadow. It is said that the great Guru Adi Shankaracharya wandered on these grasslands in the 8th century. The temple of Joshimath in Auli still remains as a symbol of Guru. Auli has the Asia's longest – 4Km cable car or Gondola in regional language. Auli is also surrounded by peaks like Mana, Kamet, and tallest of all Nanda Devi.
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 10: Auli - Karnaprayag - Rishikesh
Morning drive down to Rishikesh. On arrival at Rishikesh check in at your hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 11: Rishikesh - Delhi
Morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi. On arrival check in the hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12: Delhi Departure
Morning after breakfast transfer to International airport to board flight for onward destination.
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