• SNOW TREK TO AULI & GURSON MEADOWS

  • Region - Uttarakhand
  • Base Camp - Auli
  • Duration 5 Days
  • Altitute 3350M
  • Stay Rooms/Tents
  • Difficulty Moderate+
Detail itinenary

You will start your drive from Haridwar/Rishikesh to reach Auli. This is a beautiful drive during which you would drive through the holy towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh and later through the four of Panch Prayags of Deoprayag, Rudraparayag, Karnprayag and Nandprayag. The drive would be along the Ganges at first and later along the Alaknanda. At each of these prayags you have the confluence of one of the big Himalayan rivers with the Alaknanda which forms the main root river. Arrive in the lodge towards evening and soak in the beautiful views of valley and the mighty snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas. Depending on the time, you could take a walk in the apple orchards that the lodge is in and relax in the lodge itself. Overnight at Auli

After breakfast at the lodge, we set off on our day hike to Parsari village and ITBP. This trek takes us to the beautiful village of Parsari and from here up to the ITBP camp. We continue to trek further and reach Auli towards the afternoon. During the trek you would have wonderful views of the big Himalayan giants, including Nanda Devi (India’s second highest peak), and sweeping views of the ski slopes of Auli, the Joshimath town and the Alaknanda valley with the Alaknanda river meandering through it. In evening sit back and relax at the lodge. Overnight at Auli

Today we will drive to Auli main meadows (10 mins) and from here we will enjoy the thrill of travelling by a chair lift. We will reach the top most level of the chair lift and from here we start our trek towards Gurson top. It’s a superb experience of trekking on the snow covered meadows with great Himalayas just in front of you. We will trek to Gurson top which is a vantage point to view the great Nanda Devi. Spend some time in these serene setting and return to the lodge towards afternoon. On arrival relax and overnight at Auli

After breakfast we drive to Dhak/Tugasi village and from here trek towards Gulling & further on to Khulara. This is an excellent trek which will take you through the beautiful Himalayan settlements. We will trek passing beyond the village of Karchi and reach the meadows above the village. This is an excellent trek in the beautiful settings. In the afternoon trek back to Dhak/Tugasi village and board the vehicles. Explore the hot springs at Tapovan and later drive back to the lodge. Overnight at Auli

After breakfast drive down to Haridwar/Rishikesh. The trip ends here.

ABOUT THE TREK

This is an exceptional winter trek with lots of great sights & memorable experiences within a short time. It will be of great interest to people who love the idea of being in the snow and don’t want to rough out a lot by camping on snow on cold nights. As this trek is based out of our beautiful mountain lodge at Auli one will spend the nights in the comfort of warm and inviting rooms while the day time would be spent walking through beautiful trails.

Be it summers or winters this region is an absolute ‘gem’ when it comes to mountain landscapes and trekking trails. There are superlative slights all along the trail. Also one gets to enjoy trekking in the snow with spectacular views of great Himalayan peaks. This trek is oriented around Auli in the state of Uttarakhand. Auli is a popular winter as well as a summer destination and came into prominence for the beautiful meadows which provide excellent views of the greater Himalayas and also providing ample of opportunity for the sport of skiing. With great slopes and remote countryside all around it is perfect for snow trekking & skiing. The beauty of this place is something that you are going to cherish for long. Very few mountain destinations would have such up-close views of some of the highest mountains in the world including the most revered Nanda Devi peak (India’s second-highest mountain). Our lodge here is spectacularly set in an apple orchard facing the mountain ranges. As the trip is based around the lodge and does not require one to camp out in the cold and you will be able to focus all energies on activities.

This trek can be undertaken by anyone who loves the idea of being in the mountains and is reasonably physically fit. First-timers are welcome on this trek. To join the trek you will need to reach Dehradun airport/Haridwar/Rishikesh which are very well connected from all parts of the country by rail, road, and air transport.

SKETCH ITINERARY

DAY 1: DEHRADUN AIRPORT/HARIDWAR/RISHIKESH –AULI (2450 M )(DRIVE/8-9 HRS)
DAY 2: AULI – PARSARI( 2400 M) –AULI (TREK / 3.5 – 4 HRS)
DAY 3: AULI – GURSON MEADOW (3350 M) –AULI (TREK /5-6 HRS)
DAY 4: AULI – DHAK/TUGASI – GULLING – TREK TOWARDS KHULARA – GULLING - DHAK/TUGASI - AULI (DRIVE/45MINS & TREK /6-7 HRS)
DAY 5: AULI – DEHRADUN AIRPORT/HARIDWAR/RISHIKESH (DRIVE/8-9 HRS)

Detail itinenary

You will start your drive from Haridwar/Rishikesh to reach Auli. This is a beautiful drive during which you would drive through the holy towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh and later through the four of Panch Prayags of Deoprayag, Rudraparayag, Karnprayag and Nandprayag. The drive would be along the Ganges at first and later along the Alaknanda. At each of these prayags you have the confluence of one of the big Himalayan rivers with the Alaknanda which forms the main root river. Arrive in the lodge towards evening and soak in the beautiful views of valley and the mighty snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas. Depending on the time, you could take a walk in the apple orchards that the lodge is in and relax in the lodge itself. Overnight at Auli

After breakfast at the lodge, we set off on our day hike to Parsari village and ITBP. This trek takes us to the beautiful village of Parsari and from here up to the ITBP camp. We continue to trek further and reach Auli towards the afternoon. During the trek you would have wonderful views of the big Himalayan giants, including Nanda Devi (India’s second highest peak), and sweeping views of the ski slopes of Auli, the Joshimath town and the Alaknanda valley with the Alaknanda river meandering through it. In evening sit back and relax at the lodge. Overnight at Auli

Today we will drive to Auli main meadows (10 mins) and from here we will enjoy the thrill of travelling by a chair lift. We will reach the top most level of the chair lift and from here we start our trek towards Gurson top. It’s a superb experience of trekking on the snow covered meadows with great Himalayas just in front of you. We will trek to Gurson top which is a vantage point to view the great Nanda Devi. Spend some time in these serene setting and return to the lodge towards afternoon. On arrival relax and overnight at Auli

After breakfast we drive to Dhak/Tugasi village and from here trek towards Gulling & further on to Khulara. This is an excellent trek which will take you through the beautiful Himalayan settlements. We will trek passing beyond the village of Karchi and reach the meadows above the village. This is an excellent trek in the beautiful settings. In the afternoon trek back to Dhak/Tugasi village and board the vehicles. Explore the hot springs at Tapovan and later drive back to the lodge. Overnight at Auli

After breakfast drive down to Haridwar/Rishikesh. The trip ends here.

PRICE INCLUSIONS
  • Accommodation on double sharing basis: In case of odd numbers, that person will share the room on triple sharing basis
  • Standard Package
  • Day 01: Standard room at Auli
  • Day 02: Standard room at Auli
  • Day 03: Standard room at Auli
  • Day 04: Standard room at Auli
  • Deluxe Package
  • Day 01: Deluxe room at Auli
  • Day 02: Deluxe room at Auli
  • Day 03: Deluxe room at Auli
  • Day 04: Deluxe room at Auli
  • Meals: We provide simple, hygienic veg meals on all days of the trek
  • Day 1: Dinner
  • Day 2: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5: Breakfast 
  • Professional guide(s) to ensure high safety and more information and personal attention which are necessary to appreciate a trek. All our guides are professionally trained and have many years of relevant experience in guiding treks.
  • Porter / Mule charges for carrying camping equipment & rations
  • Forest entry charges, permits & camping fee for Indian guest only
  • Basic first aid for the group
PRICE EXCLUSIONS
  • Any meals/services not mentioned above
  • Any charges for video cameras, still cameras, etc.
  • Alcohol, soft drinks, beverages, etc.
  • Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
  • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, roadblocks, bad weather, etc.
  • Insurance
  • GST 5%
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