Auli New Year Trip | Free Bonfire & Dinner Highlights

Early morning of this day, you’ll reach Haridwar where you can take some rest at a hotel after which you will resume your most awaited travel towards Auli. While today will mostly a day dedicated to travelling, if time permits, you can take various stopovers to visit some amazing sightseeing points enroute.

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The driver will continue the overnight journey to reach Haridwar.
After some time you will proceed towards Joshimath.
Upon reaching Joshimath, you’ll transfer to hotel where you can take some rest.

On this day, you will be taking the famous gondola ride to Auli. Experience the gust of cold air as you glide over the beautiful terrain consisting of deodar forests, snow covered slopes, and an artificial lake to reach the highest point of Gondola from where you can opt to further trek up to Gorson Bugyal from where you can view a 360° view of the surrounding snow capped mountain peaks.

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The driver will pick you up from the hotel and will drop you at the starting point of Gondola as per your gondola timings.
On your return, you can explore the city of Joshimath before proceeding back to hotel for overnight stay.
Activity: Local Sightseeing | Auli Cable Car Ride, Gorson Bugyal Hike, Temple Tour in Joshimath
Enjoy stunning views of snow capped peaks and the landscape below as you glide in a Gondola just a few meters above, hanging through just a series of cables.
After reaching the top of Gondola, you can opt to climb further to the Gorson Bugyal, an expense of vast grassland from where you can admire the stunning views of various himalayan peaks.
You will then head back to Joshimath where you can explore the various temples and the local markets.
Note:

Gondola Tickets are not included in the package and can be purchased on ground only.
Hike to Gorson Bugyal is optional and depends on the weather conditions. On a clear day it can be done on foot or you can opt for a pony ride at your own expense.

This day will be mostly at leisure, so that you have enough time to explore the beautiful resort town of Auli. You can spend some time by the lake and can also opt to take some lessons of skiing.

Transfer in Swift Dzire, Innova or similar
The driver will pick you up from the hotel and will take you to Auli.
In the evening, you can proceed back to your hotel in Joshimath for overnight stay.
Activity: Local Sightseeing | Auli Lake, Adventure Activities
Enjoy leisure time as you take a walk around the Auli Lake.
You can also opt to indulge in various adventure activities (at your own expense).

Today, you will begin your journey back to Rishikesh and enjoy a night in this charming town by the Ganga river. You will have the opportunity to witness the evening Ganga Aarti at the Triveni Ghat, a sacred ritual that honors the goddess of the river. This will be a memorable way to end the day and experience the culture and spirituality of this place.

Transfer in Swift Dzire, Innova or similar
The driver will help you with the transfers from Joshimath to Rishikesh.
You can then go out to explore the beautiful town of Rishikesh before proceeding back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Activity: Rishikesh Sightseeing | Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Triveni Ghat
In Rishikesh, you will visit the famous Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula and can also spend some time by the river Ganga.
After that, you will head to Triveni Ghat where you can enjoy the Ganga Aarti.