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Auli
Route : Delhi - Meerut - Haridwar - Sri Nagar - Karnprayag - Chamoli - Joshimath - Auli Auli is not for the meek hearted or the lazy. A photographers delight the snow-capped Nanda Devi, Kamet and Mana Parbat of the Himalayas, the whistle of the winds and the scintillating skiing. Nature, at its beautiful best, for the tourists to remember, forever. Auli is one of the very few places in India where skiing is a major pastime. For all the ones who dare and long for a tinge of adventure, Auli is the place to be.Adventure Sports While in Auli you get to be on clean stretches of 10-20 km of snow-covered mountain slopes. Besides, there is a descent of 500 m from the ridge over a stretch of 3 km. The forests on the slopes also seem to help the skiers by reducing the wind velocity. From early morning, you can see the first of the skiers and other adventure seekers. Until evening, when it gets chilly, cold and dark, the skiers make most of the slopes. For the best part of the winter season, Auli is blessed by an unusually large number of sunny days, but there are times when it snows heavily.  It is linked with Joshimath with a 3.9-km-long cable car linking, besides the 16-km-long motor able road. One can also find a 500-m-long ski- lift linking the lower and upper slopes. Ski equipment, snow beaters are available on hire. Special ski packages, including all meals, lodging, equipment, hire and lessons are provided for casual tourists. Skiing is wonderful exercise but be warned, its dangerous-your tummy disappears, your muscles tone up, your skin glows with good health. It could become addictive. Efficient communication facilities are also available in this small town. The army and civil hospitals in the Auli provide for medical attention. Rescue operations are also carried out competently using helicopters.Must Carry – Warm Thermals, Windproof pants, Woollen gloves, warm socks, woolen cap(covering ears), sunglasses, high SPF cream. Major places of interest - Badrinath (63 km) - Joshimath (14 km) - Hemkund Sahib (54 km) - Valley of Flowers (54 km). Hotels/Resorts Cliff Top Club, Auli
 Welcome to "Cliff Top Club", a high altitude adventure resort, located in the Garhwal Himalayas of the northern Indian state of Uttaranchal. Clifftop Club at Auli is located at an altitude of over 10,000 feet in India's most scenic location amid the snow clad Himalayas. The resort provides a 270 degree clear view of the snow covered Nanda Devi range (the highest in india and third highest in the world). Other ranges in sight include Dronagiri, Kamet, Trishul, Neelkanth, Mana, and Mukut . They belong to the snow-line ranges which are covered with snow all round the year.Accomodation - Studios : 25 - One bedroom unit : 16 - Two bedroom family suite : 2 Facilities  - Room Service- Cable TV - Telephone - Multi-cuisine dining - Daily bonfire - Car rental Service - Hiking/Trekking/Nature walks - Jungle Camping Route : Delhi - Moradabad - Rampur - Kathgodam - Ranibagh - Bhimtal - Dhanachuli Bend - Lohaghat - Marorakhan - Abbott Mount (Approx 11 hrs drive from Delhi) Shorter Route : Delhi - Moradabad - Bareilly - Pilibhit - Tanakpur - Champawat - Lohaghat - Abbott Mount  The ultimate pleasure of Abbott Mount is sipping tea in a garden, while watching the clouds float by, beneath your feet, with the Himalayan peaks stretched out across the horizon. This historic hamlet of Abbott Mount is situated at an altitude of about 6500 ft above sea level in the eastern part of the Kumaon Hills near the small town of Lohaghat in Champavat District.Abbott Mount was founded by and named after Mr. John Harold Abbott. An English businessman, who wanted to start a hill station for the European community at the turn of the 20th century. Unlike many Indian hill stations Abbott Mount has changed little since its inception. There are only thirteen secluded cottages spreads over this private hill. There is a picturesque church set amidst the forest and an old cricket pitch with an unsurpassed view of the mountains. Places to visit from Abbott Mount :  The Mount – At just under 7000 feet, it is reputed to be the second highest cricket pitch on earth. A little further is the church, where the eponymous Britisher lies buried.Angling – Pancheshwar a pleasant 36km drive, oversees the confluence of the Kali and Sarda rivers,both rich with mahseer. Champawat (22kms) – A historic town filled with wood carved houses. The Sri Baleshwar Temple built in the 10th century is located here.The roofs and walls of the four shrines are splendidly carved. Hotels/Resorts Abbott Mount Cottage
 Abbott Mount Cottage is located 165 km away from Kathgodam railway station & 9 km from Lohaghat, this colonial style lodge offers four rooms. The lodge is well furnished with independent (not attached) toilets, a kitchen where one can avail the services of our cook.The place is excellent for birding, Himalayan views and nature treks. This also serves as a base for anglers who wish to fish Mahseer at Pancheshwar, a confluence of Saryu and Mahakali rivers.Accomodation The guest rooms, of which all are en-suite except one which has its private bath but located in the corridor a few steps away. A common living room and dining area with comfortable sofas to lounge and books to read allow you to sit around with tea and chat amongst yourselves and with other guests. Snow View Cottage
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Fast Facts Location - 235 kms. from Rishikesh - 460 kms. from Delhi - 14 kms. from Joshimath Altitude 10,000 feet Nearest Railhead Haridwar (260km) Temp Winter - Max 15 deg C - Min -10 deg C Summer - Max 25 deg C - Min 0 deg C Price : 000 USD Package : Includes - abc - abc Fast Facts Location - 437 NE of Delhi - 36 km from Nepal Altitude 6500 feet Nearest Railhead Kathgodam (177 kms, 6hrs) Price : 000 USD Package : Includes - abc - abc |
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