Let’s make this winter a little Special in Uttarakhand
As
the winter season begins, we are thrilled and the imagination of the snow draw goosebumps. In such a season, you can fulfill
your desire by this destination which
filled you up with some unique and thrilling adventures place in Devbhoomi
Uttarakhand. The great Himalayas, snowy peaks, drifting rivers, blossomed
sunup, ancient temples, tranquil mountain, splendid trail etc., many such
experiences that will make your journey superb. Here's the traditional dishes
that will give you the nourishment and the wonderful feeling of taste. Light
lunar euphoria and mountain views will get a special feeling that will take
amazing moments in your journey. Here are some special places in the winter
that will not disappoint you. If you are a nature
lover and can trek a bit too, then surely you will find a new passion, so make
the winter some special, some memorable.
Auli
– Gorson Bugyal
Auli
is located 12 km from Joshimath on the
Haridwar - Badrinath highway, a famous skiing destination which happens in
winter snowy and super lofty lush-green meadow during monsoon. Season enriched
here by tourist extremely. Every year thousands of tourists visit here come to
realize their dreams. In the east get mesmerized with sunrise from Nanda Devi
peak and in the north, you get a
wonderful view of peaks like sleeping beauty. Here 9 km away Gorson Bugyal,
which can be completed by trek, and makes your journey even more exciting.
There is also a cable car powered by GMVN, which provides an exciting
experience of the entire route from Joshimath to Auli. There are many
facilities available for stay in Joshimath. Here is the famous temple of Lord
Shri Narasimha Deity, where there is winter stay of Lord Badrinath. And this is
10 km from here, the meet point of Alaknanda river and Dhauliganga river, which
is known as Vishnu Prayag.
River
Alaknanda which originate from Mana valley and river Dhauliganga originate from
Neeti valley, making its meet point over here. You can also explore the route
from Joshimath to Malari, which is called
the Neeti Valley and it ends on India's China border. The famous local produce
like Rajmah (red kidney beans) and potatoes will surely change your
taste with great and good differences.
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| Auli |
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| Towards Neeti Valley |
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| After snowfall (Auli) |
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| Auli Ropeway, cable car map |
How to reach Auli?
The nearest airport to Auli is Jollygrant Dehradun, which is 248 km from the national capital Delhi. Near airport, it is Rishikesh (nearest railway station) where bus and taxis are available for Joshimath and it is only 238 km from Joshimath, which is to be completed in the day itself. Due to the mountainous route, you are not allowed to travel at night. So manage your itinerary accordingly.
Tungnath
Chopta
Third
Kedar Tungnath, the highest height in Panch - Kedar, is the main hall of Lord
Shiva situated at 3460 mtr, which is a 3
km walk from Chopta in Rudraprayag district. Along with the summer season, this
Dham attracts nature lovers in winter too. And from here, 2 km further Tungnath
Peak, known as Chandra Shila, is a delightful place from where often all the
high peaks of the Himalayas touch the heart. It is said that after Ravan's
bloodshed, Lord Rama had done penance here to be free from Brahmhatya (killing
of Brahmin). However, the Kapaat (main door) of Lord Tungnath opens
between May to October, but the tourist or the devotees can’t stop themselves
to explore the nature in winter as well as summer. The trek gives you
enchanting view along with Musk Deer, Monal and other
rare species of birds. The most important thing in this trek is to experience
Sunrise from Chandra Shila at morning. Sunrise of Chandra Shila makes your
experience totally unique and rare. There are also arrangements for staying
with basic amenities in Chopta. As an option Ukhimath may help very well,
almost all the arrangements are available here. The trek is quite comfortable
with light climbing, which gives unique pleasure to natural beauty. During winter you may face with snow in which the trek can be a little annoying but you become
a witness to snowfall after the weather gets down, which fills the aspiration
of a lot of people.
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| Third Kedar Shri Tungnath Shrine |
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| In Route Chopta to Tungnath Courtesy - Sandeep Kohli |
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| Himalayan Monal Courtesy - Praveen Purohit |
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| Chandra Shila Top |
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| A view taken near Tungnath |
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| View of Tungnath trek |
How to Reach Tungnath Chopta?
Tungnath Chopta can be reached directly from Delhi by bus. Services buses of Uttarakhand roadways are available at regular intervals for Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Haridwar, from where the Chopta can be reached by another service like a bus, taxi etc. The distance to Chopta from Haridwar is 184 km. Haridwar is easily accessible from other places, which is also a nearby railway station for Chopta. The nearest airport for is Jollygrant, which is 179 km from Chopta.
Brahmatal
Brahmatal is a frozen lake during winter which is located 8 km away from Lohajang in
Chamoli district. Lohajang is located 275 km from Haridwar and direct bus
and taxi are available from Haridwar (and Rishikesh). Staying and accommodation
available at Lahajung and Dewal. Snow lovers can enjoy snowfall over here.
Whenever the mood of weather swing Snowfall starts over here. Access of the fewer visitors results
this place totally on its natural form. You may get the help of various
trekking agencies, guide etc. for trekking and other programs as per your
requirement. Local guides and services also available at Lohajung. The road to
Lohajang also gives a good experience as sight
seeing. In route, you may explore
Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar and
Karnprayag as well. Lohajang is a beautiful small village which is situated at
an altitude of 3704 mtr and it is a market
of dozens of villages where people fulfill their buying needs. The world's
largest religious and spiritual Nanda Devi Raj
Jaat Yatra also passes through this village which ends at Homkund, in route
with Roopkund.
Brahmatal
is also famous for camping, you will find enjoying many tourists with tents
over here. The experience of camping is very exciting and give chance to feel
and come closer to nature. The snowish
walking sound of feet gives a different level of pleasure in the trek
surrounded by a jungle of Oak, Deodar and Rhododendrum. Combination of Bugyal, Jungle
and lake gives an ultimate experience
like never before. Snowy peaks, Sunrise, Sunshine, musk deer, high altitude
birds give a unique experience. Here the
sunrise and sunset both provide a unique experience like no one is there between the Sun and us even a bit of crystal. The stars
that appear in the night should not have come so close to this day, that the moon did not have such clarity as it
was. The moonlight that falls at the snow and reflects
towards the tent, and does not agree to
return. An amazing view and a great experience that invites you to come here
again and again. Trek of Brahmatal is a
light ascend and required a little effort and patience but in a return, it gives you an amazing memorable
moment which you would not be forgotten
for the lifetime. The pleasant experience
of every visitor tells the story of their unforgettable trip.
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| Brahmatal Lake |
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| Brahmatal Trek |
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| Brahmatal Trek after Snowfall |
How to Reach Brahmatal?
For the Brahmatal, the nearest motorway is Lohajang and Lohajang is well connected by major destination. It is located in Chamoli district. Haridwar and Haldwani is the starting point to reach here, both cities are also the nearest railway station. The option of the nearest airport is Jollygrant and can be taken for air travel. The distance from Haridwar to Lohjung is 275 km and Haldwani is 220 km. While traveling from Delhi to Haldwani this distance is 528 km and with Haridwar it is 491 km.
Har
Ki Dun
Har Ki Dun is a trek of 25 km which opens
throughout the year. It is situated in district Uttarkashi at an elevation of
3550 mtr. This trek is known for its amazing beauty and this will make
you feel like a paradise during winter. Gradual ascend and slope with the view
of wildlife and vegetation (flora and fauna) will take you closer to nature.
This trek is also ideal as beginners. Har Ki Dun trek starts from Sankari
village, which is located 431 km from Delhi and 186 km from the state capital
Dehradun. During this journey Dehradun, Mussoorie Purola gives you a great sight seeing including beautiful places like
Purola, Naugaon, Mori and Netwar. The new
road has been constructed from Sankari to Taluka village, which has reduced the
distance of the trek. Buses and cabs are available for Sankri from Dehradun and
Mussoorie, it would be best to get in the morning because the journey in the
night is forbidden because of the mountainous route. In the thick forest of the
pine cedar and rhododendron with the Bugyaal
and the small rivers, it rhythm perfectly
which come out very cheerful. The snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas like peak
Bandarpoonch and peak Swargarohini give
an outstanding panoramic view over here.
Rupin river does not get tired of welcoming you as you start your journey from
Sankari. Osla and Seema village which lie in the middle of the trek gives you a chance to experience and know the
culture and lifestyle of border villages. The traditional and casual banquets
introduce you to a different flavor. The visualization of the state flower Brahma-Kamal
is really going to enlighten the heart. It seems at night as twinkling
stars are about start a fresh conversation to you. Moonlighted snowy peak
trying to defeat all your sorrows. Wonderful, unique, heart-warming this trek
will surely fill you up with energy which you would like to keep a lot of
treasure.
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| Har Ki Dun |
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| Towards Har Ki Dun |
How to Reach Har
Ki Dun?
The
nearest motor accessible point is Sankri, although the newly constructed road has been built up to the Taluka village which
reduces the distance of the trek however
the distance of the trek is near 24 km. The
nearby railway station is Dehradun which is at a distance of 184 km from Sankri
and the nearby airport is Jollygant Dehradun. Direct services from Dehradun and
Mussoorie can be taken up to Sankari village through bus and taxi. Sankari is
431 km from Delhi. Accommodation and other services are avails at Sankri and Mori.
Nag
Tibba
Nag
Tibba is an amazingly beautiful track of 8 km at an altitude of 3022 mtr, which starts from tiny village Pantwari. Pantwari
village is situated in a district Tehri. It is 90 km from Dehradun and 340 km
from Delhi. The whole route is enriched
by sight seeing like Mussoorie, Kempty
Falls, Yamuna Bridge, Nainbagh etc. Nag means Snake and Tibba means a peak in regional dialect so it refers to “Peak
of Snake” (Nag Tibba) as it is worshiped as a Nag Devta. At peak, a beautiful temple of Nag Deity welcomes
you by its natural surrounding. Trek which is full of the dense forest of oak, rhododendron and deodar, attracts amateurs of adventure very
much and accessible throughout the year. This trek becomes snowy in winter and
gives an amazing view of snowed Himalayan range. The trek can be completed on
the same day if one starts at 5 o'clock
in the morning. But the experience of spending the night in camping is very
special in many ways. The first ray of the sun, falling on the snow is really
unable to explain in words. In the middle of the glacial mountain with
moon-lighted peaks and the bonfire near the camp between the forest, whose
heart will not rejoice. Fill with such an incredible experience you will find
this trek of Nag Tibba, which interviews with maximum supernatural shade. If
there is a shortage of time and the feeling of camping alive, then this trek
can prove to be the best for you.
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| Auntad village In Route Nag Tibba |
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| Camping at Nag Tibba |
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| Himalayan Hamster |
How to Reach Nag
Tibba?
Dehradun
or Mussoorie is the main entrance to Nag Tibba which is 250 km from Delhi.
Buses and cabs can be taken from here to Pantwari (from where trek starts). The
nearby railway station and the airport is Dehradun. The help of guide porter
can also be taken which is also available at Mussoorie and Pantwari villages. Apart from the village of Pantwari there is another route for Nag Tibba
that passes through Devalsari but this trek is less
popular.
