Higher Himalayas – Joshimath + Badrinath + Mana Village + Auli + Rishikesh

a. Today after breakfast, depart for Badrinath temple/ Mana Village.

b. On arriving you will have to walk for about a Km to the temple premises & visit this famous Dham of Uttarakhand.

Badrinath temple, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu as it is here, Goddess Laxmi after seeing Lord perform intense mediation in extreme weather conditions, protected him in form of Badri tree. The temple dates back to the 8th Century when Adi Guru Shankracharya converted it into a temple.

c. After the temple visit, walk along the trail that takes you to Mana Village, the last village on the India Tibet border.

d. Here you will find the inhabitants engaged in knitting & selling handcrafted products which are of immense value.

e. The inhabitants here are Bhotia (Mongol tribes) who are dressed in their traditional attire.

f. Walk further from Mana & you will come to Vyas Gufa (Cave) where Ved Vyas wrote the Hindu epic, Mahabharata.

g. A little further from Vyas Gufa is the celebrated stairway to Heaven created by Bheema, one of the Pandava brothers.
Bheem pul is built over River Saraswati’s gushing presence & is a sight to behold.

h. From Bheem pul on your way back relish a hot cup of tea at the Last Tea Shop of India, as it connects Tibet/ China border.

i. Trace back the same route to the parking & be driven back to Joshimath/Govindghat.

j. In the evening spend some time soaking in the essence of this High Himalayan township.

k. Dinner & Overnight at the Homestay/Hotel.

a. Today Post breakfast set out on the ropeway to the Himalayas, in the slopes at Auli.

b. Auli, is one of its kind Himalayan ski resort & hill station offering up close views of snow capped Himalayas.

c. The 4.5 Km ropeway will take you on a Gondola (Cable Car) ride 3,016 m above sea level. Cherish the ride as it gives you an eagle’s eye vision of the slopes at Auli.

d. Once you reach the slopes, you can do a short hike to explore the Himalayan landscape around you including the snow capped views of Nanda Devi Peak, second highest peak in India.

e. Spend some time just soaking the views or taking a nap in the lap of nature’s bountiful meadows.

f. At the slopes you can also eat at the cafe selling Maggi & a hot cup of coffee/ tea amidst the surreal views.

g. After your day in the lap of the Himalayas, return to Joshimath via cable car or a hike downhill.

h. In the evening explore Joshimath township & visit the famous Narsingh temple.

i. Narsingh Temple at Joshimath is worshiped as the winter seat of Lord Badrinath (Vishnu) & holds immense significance in our Vedas.

j. Spend time soaking in the backdrop of the temple premises, adorned by High Mountain ranges.

k. Return to the homestay/ hotel.

l. Dinner & Overnight in Auli/ Joshimath.

a. From Auli/Joshimath, post early breakfast be driven to Rishikesh along the Ganges.

b. Check in to the hotel at Rishikesh & unwind your long journey.

c. Towards evening, spend some time along the riverside to take back much more than just the mountains. The flow of River Ganga here is said to soothe you of all troubles.

d. Return to the hotel.

e. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

a. Today post breakfast, depart for onward journey.

b. Trip ends here.