Riding on Asia’s longest and highest ropeway, savouring the view of some of the largest peaks in the world, and skiing on the longest ropeway in India -these are some of the salient features of the Auli Gorson Bugyal Trek. Trek to Auli Gorson Bugyal is an easy one, even the amateurs who have a prolonged dream to trek for the first time can go go for it. The trek has even inspired many people to start taking baby steps in this cool adventure. It is one of the most enthralling yet exciting trekking trails in Garhwal and will take one through the confluence of various books, alpine forest verdant meadows or ‘Bugyals’ and rhododendrons forests.
Trek starts from Rishikesh; after that trekkers will ride on a ropeway till Auli. Once trekkers reach Auli, they will start trekking to Gorson Bugyal. Most amazing part of the trek is a beautiful view of the Himalayan mountains like Nanda Devi (7817m), Kamet (7756m), the Mana Parvat (7273m) and the Dunagiri (7066m) that will accompany trekkers throughout the trail. A large number of visitors visit this delightful destination in both summers and winters. But the summer season remains as this is when the lush green meadows sprinkled with beautiful wildflowers and blooms into a massive oasis of flowers after the spring thaw.
A trek to Auli Gorson Bugyal can be an exciting experience, even if trekkers are going with their family. The trek gives one an opportunity witness a variety of flora and fauna along with the chance to understand the village life.
Best time to travel to Auli Gorson Bugyal Trek is summers (April – Mid June) and Winters (October – December)
In Summers:
The weather of Auli Gorson Bugyal remains pleasant and salubrious during summers. The Himalayas are distinctly visible, and the fresh breeze adds charm to the ambience. Don’t forget to carry woollens.
In Monsoons:
The rainfall enhances the beauty of the trek. The forest and meadows become lush green, and the flowers outgrow in number. The weather remains moderate and pleasant. Not a good time to go for trekking, roads remain blocked due to landslides.
In Winters:
Auli receives heavy snowfall during the winter season. During the winter months, the landscapes look scenic, mountains remain covered with a blanket of snow, making the places look like mini Switzerland. Winters are freezing at Auli Gorson Bugyal so do carry heavy woollens.
One of the most scenic places in the Uttrakhand region, Auli Gorson Bugyal, is a highland pastures, lying at an elevation from 2,500–3,500m. It is a popular hub for trekkers and during the spring, one can see here a wide range of wildflowers carpeted over the surrounding meadows. From the stunning fields, one can see the view of the mighty mountains like Nanda Devi (7817 metres), Kamet (7756 metres), Mana Parvat (7273 metres), Dunagiri mountain (7066 metres), Hathi Parvat (6727 metres), Bethartoli (6353 metres) and Ghora Parvat. The thick forest of coniferous, Oak and Deodar, sprinkled on the other side of the meadows, add further charm to this place.
At 06:50 AM, you will take AC train for Haridwar. Upon arrival, our guides will meet you at the Haridwar railway station and will help to transfer to Rishikesh hotel/guest house.
Today, on the first day, indulge in an early breakfast and drive through Devprayag, Rudraprayag & Karnprayag to reach Joshimath. Evening time is free for leisure activities. Dinner & overnight stay at Joshimath.
This balmy day, you will be transferred to Auli by Ropeway. A longest and highest ropeway in India, the Auli ropeway covers the distance of 3.96 km. Throughout the ropeway journey, you will be rewarded with the scintillating view of the Himalayan mountains like Mt. Nanda Devi (7,816 meters), Doonagiri (2,400 meters), Bithartoli, Neelkanth (6,596 meters), Hathi Parbat, Gori Parbat (6,708 meters), Nar Parvat (5855 meters) and Kamet. Dinner and overnight stay in Auli hotel.
Dig into early morning breakfast and start trekking uphill till Bugyal. It is a breathtaking trek altitude ranging from 2591 meters to 3049 meters, and we can see whole ranges of Himalayan’s peaks on the way to trek. Evening time is free for leisure activities. Dinner and overnight stay in Auli.
Embark on a journey to Joshimath via ropeway. Upon arrival in Joshimath, you will drive for 8 hours till Rishikesh. Check in Rishikesh Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Early in the morning transfer to Haridwar railway station and from here catch AC Train to Delhi at 06:05 hrs. Arrival at Delhi by 11:45 hrs.
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