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Rishikesh 

Rudraprayag

Auli

 

 

UT/13 - Skiing With Rafting Itinerary


Route : Delhi - Rudraprayag (1 night) - Auli (4) - Rishikesh (2) - Delhi

Highlight - Auli is one the best Ski Resorts in India as far as the infrastructure goes (Ski lifts, Snow beaters, accommodation, trainers etc.). Rishikesh has the good rapids and service providers for a White water rafting itinerary. This is a winter Itinerary and recommended for adventure oriented individuals and Groups.

Recommended Itinerary (can be customised as per guest preferences and constraints)

  • Day 01 - Delhi-Rudraprayag - 362 kms. 10 hours. Rudraprayag is a good stopover option with Riverfront and Snow peak views around. 

  • Day 02 - Rudraprayag to Auli - Reach Joshimath - 130 kms. 5 hours. Reach before 4:30 PM to catch the last Cable Car to reach Auli. 

  • Day 03 to Day 7 - Enjoy Skiing and magnificent 180 degrees view of the Nandadevi Peaks. Beginners start at the Baby slopes before graduating to higher and more adventurous slopes. Experienced skiers straightway use ski lifts to reach higher slopes.

  • Day 08 - Auli to Camp near Rishikesh - 200 kms (7 hours). Start in the first cable car down from Auli to Joshimath. 

  • Day 09 - Enjoy a Run of Whitewater Rafting from Camp to Rishikesh (about 20 kms downstream with enroute halt for lunch).

  • Day 10 - Camp to Delhi - 280 kms. 8 hours. Reach Delhi by evening.

Note

  • Snowfall has been erratic in the region during recent winters and therefore reserve closer to the date after checking for the snowfall status or be prepared to other activities (Trekking) if snow is not sufficient for Skiing..  

  • White Water Rafting is operational from Sept - April End. During Non-Ski Season Rafting can be combined with Trekking(Dhanaulti / Lansdowne) and Wildlife / Bird Watching (Rajaji National Park / Lansdowne) Itinerary. 

Seasonality - Jan - March is the Skiing Season. end-Jan to end-Feb is the best period to travel 

Access - Delhi Airport is an International Airport at about 250 kms (6 hours - 7 hours Drive) from Rishikesh. Guests have an option to travel from Delhi - Haridwar by morning Shatabdi Express Train and take a Car hire from Haridwar to Rudraprayag. On return guests can take a train from Haridwar back to Delhi.

Please email to ut13@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative itinerary.