15 Days Auli Itinerary

Reach Mussoorie. Start sightseeing tour of Mussoorie covering Mussoorie Lake, Company Garden, Happy Valley, Gun Hill, Sir George Everest house, Camel’s Back Road. You can take a cycle rickshaw to Company Garden and back (do not pay more than Rs. 160). On return to Mall Road, you can trek up to Gun Hill. Sadly, there is no view from the top of this Mussoorie’s second highest point, as it is completely infested with shops. You would rather give this a miss! Start walking on Camel’s Back Road. At the end of this road, you will be shown a rocky outcrop in the shape of a camel’s hump. This is a must-see, there is a very nice market at the end of Camel’s Back Road. Check it out if you still have some time. Also, rediscover the magic of our very own Maggie in Mussoorie!

Take a tour to Kempty Falls and Dhanaulti. Trek up the falls at Kempty instead of going down, this will be a new experience other than the commercialised down area of Kempty falls. Beware of monkeys snatching away things at Kempty. Do not miss the ECO park & Surkanda devi at Dhanaulti! It is simply superb… trek all the way up inside and discover beautiful and breath-taking sights.

Visit the Auli artificial lake, one of the most astounding man-made lakes on the planet. The highest manmade lake in the world, the Auli artificial lake is one of the best places to visit in Auli. The lake was built with a view of creating perennial artificial ski slopes at this adventure destination. The water from this freshwater reservoir will be used to fuel the snow guns that have been stationed along the ski slopes to provide an even surface and extend the season of skiing even if there is less snowfall. Visit Gurso Bugyal, popular for its perspectives of Dron Parvat, Nanda Devi and Trishul Peak.

Enjoy skiing at the Auli ski resort. Visit Chenab lake, well known for its peaceful ambience. The least discovered and not so visited Chenab Lake is worth a visit for the calm and serene atmosphere that it offers.The virginity of this place holds the sights of tourists and makes it an enchanting spot.In the Garhawal Himalayas, there are still some areas which are virgin and unexplored.

Start your day right on time with a trek to Tungnath Temple & Chandrashilla. The Chandrashila is highest point of the peak where Tungnath is located, and offers a 270 degree view of the Great Himalayan range, distinctly visible from here. At a height of about 4000 meters, and 1.5 kms further from Tungnath, Chandrashila is worth your time, if you’re excited about photographing the Himalayan peaks, or just like the rush of the hilly wind in your hair. On your way back you should visit Kanchula Kharak Musk Deer Sanctuary and Deoria Tal.

Reach Kausani. Today Kausani sightseeing covering Anashakti Ashram. Anasakti Ashram was built to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi who visited this place in 1929 and described it as the ‘Switzerland of India’ after falling in love with its pristine beauty. It is here that he wrote his treatise Anasakti (‘detachment’) Yoga. Pant museum, Gandhi Ashram,Tea Garden,Sunrise and Sunset Point.

Local sightseeing in Kausani covering Baijnath Temple. Baijnath Temple complex has many historic ruins. An intricate and slight carving makes the temple magnificent. Visiting Baij Nath Temple, Kausani located amidst the mountain ranges with the splendid sceneries around, can be an enchanting experience. Rudradhari Waterfall and enjoy shopping of local artifacts e.g. green tea, woollens, local herbs.

Reach Munsiyari.Visit attractions such as Birthi Falls. Birthi Falls is a beautiful place surrounded by nature and snow clad mountains all around. The fall is at a height of around 400 feet and is located in Munsiyari in the Pithoragarh district. It is approximately 14 km from Tejarm, located on Thal-Munsiyari route. There is dense forest all around, and tourist who wishes to go there must take the help from a guide. Nanda Devi Temple, Sarmoli, Tribal Heritage Museum, Madkot Village, Thamri Kund.

Khaliya Top Trek is one of those places that you need to experience to realize the power that nature holds. Experience in simple phrase would mean, staying on the top for at least a day or two. It is a 6 km long trail that starts from the Balanti Farm and climbs gradually. Two ways to do it would be either stay at the guest house which is half way mark to the top, it is basic, however, it will give you a magnificent experience or go to the top and camp.

Reach Binsar, visit Jageshwar Dham-The Heritage of India renowned shiv temple site covered with dense Deodar forests, and Chitai Temple. Chitai Temple is dedicated to Gollu Devta, an incarnation of Gaur Bhairav. Situated 8kms from Almora the deity of this sacred temple is reputed to make every wish come true, provided the worshipper ask for it with a clear conscience.

Today sightseeing of places like Binsar Bird Sanctuary. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is a small protected area, set deep in the Himalayan foothills. However, because the sanctuary lies over heavily forested hill terrain, the blob-like size belies the ease of movement within it. Visit Zero Point, Kasardevi, Almora Town.

Start the day with a rope-way trek to Snow View point for beautiful views of Himalayas or morning walk on Thandi Sarak originating from Naina Devi Temple running adjacent to Naini Lake and ending on Tallital-thesouthern corner of Lake. After coming back, enjoy boating in charming Naini Lake. Proceed to the Tibetan Market popularly known as Bhotia Market-If interested the market is ideal place to pick some souveniers and after a snappy lunch at one of the local Indian,Chinese Restaurants visit Naina Devi Temple and Gurudwara.

Today Get ready for sightseeing tour today. We go for an excursion tour to Naukuchiatal and Bhimtal. Naukuchiatal means a nine-cornered Lake. Perched at 1,220 mts above sea level, the lake is about 1 km long and is also the deepest lake of Nainital with depth of 40mts. Bhimtal, once the part of the ancient silk route, is another picturesque lake perched at 1,370mts above sea level, making it even higher than Naukuchiatal. It has a small island in the center having a large aquarium. Located in the enchanting Himalayan Ranges of the Kumaon region, Sattal (Seven Lakes) is an interlinked group of seven mesmerizing freshwater lakes.