One week trip to Mini Switzerland of India and The Yoga Capital of India

I remember when I was 12-13 years old everytime I visited a garment shop to buys some good outfits for myself it always took me hours to pick one. The same I have had this time before decided to visit Auli.
I've one week holiday an office break. Leave my virtual girlfriend my Excel to live into reality in the Himalayas to feel the real beautiful things.
Here's a short itinerary based on my backpacking to Auli and Rishikesh.

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I left Delhi in the night at 10:00 pm I have book my bus ticket from IRCTC which cost me around 400Rs.

Delhi-Haridwar (540km) Haridwar-Joshimath (277km) total time to reach joshimath is around 15hrs.

The best way to reach Auli from Delhi is to take a bus from Delhi (Anand Vihar) to Haridwar. This is an overnight journe. From Haridwar either you can take a private cab direct to Auli(9hrs) which cost your around 1000Rs or a bus to Joshimath (8hrs) which cost you 400Rs.

Auli is an excellent place to visit in winters in summer as well, in the winters when the whole place is covered with the snow that make the place ski resort in India. A place where to can do an adventurous sport of winter. Skiing is the major attraction in Auli in winters.
And you can also do trekking in the snow towards the Gurso Bugyal (Mini Switzerland of India) you will see the second highest peak of india mountain K2.

I reached Joshimath in the dark it took me around 16hrs to reach Joshimath. A journey of 540km started from Delhi to Haridwar to Joshimath. It was a long journey I have ever experienced in my life till now spending long hours in bus made you so exhausted but still I made it. I booked a room in a small hotel which cost me 100Rs. Per night. A good room with geyser and a heater is a perfect combination you have in mountains. I have a menu given by the manager of the hotel. I ordered food for myself which cost me around 300Rs.

Expenditure: Rs. 200 + Rs. 800(Trans.) + Rs. 1000(Accom.) + 300(Food) = 2300Rs.

Joshimath is the place where you find the mystery of the Badrinath and Kedarnath. In Joshimath is the home of temple of Narasimha God and the seat of Jagatguru Shankaracharya of Joythrimath. In Joshimath there is an ancient Kalpavariksha from where Shri Shankara Bhagvatpada had the vision of the Joyti of Badrinath.
The Narasimha Badri is the ancient temple and the Shankara Gaddi of Jagatguru are kept here for the winters.

SIGHTSEEING:

NARASIMHA TEMPLE:

Located at Joshimath, temple of Lord Narasimha(incarnation of Lord Vishnu.) is said to be about 1200 years old.

KALPAVRIKSHA (DIVINE TREE):

Kalpavariksha has been regarded as an ancient tree which is about 1200 years old and is known by the name of kalpatru.
Kalpavariksha is a divine and spiritual tree in Hindu religion.
As per the Hindu mythology people believe that Jagatguru Shankaracharya sat under this tree and worshipped Lord Shiva.

VASUDEVA TEMPLE:

Located few yards away from Narasimha Temple. Vasudeva Temple is dedicated to another incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

I left my hotel in the morning for Auli the distance was not so far from my hotel to the Ropeway that runs by the state government the cost of the Ropeway ticket is 1000Rs. You can also reach Auli by the shared cabs (400Rs.) and local buses (30Rs.) But I have choose Ropeway over cab because Auli Ropeway is Asia's highest and longest cable car covering distance of 4 kms. Cable car is known as Gondola in regional language. The Ropeway connects Auli with Joshimath. The view of Himalayas looks so magnificent. You will definitely fall in love with the view you have in the ropeway. You're at the height from where you can see different types of tree the true gift of the nature in the Himalayas. Pine, oak, Xmas tree covered with snow. Resorts and lake people are enjoying skiing. The ski resort in India.
Auli is the popular skii destination. Bean ski resort in the India. Auli is situated in Chamoli district of Garhwal. It covers an elevation from 2,519 meters, to 3,050 meters above sea level. Auli is known for his adventure sports like skiing. There are certificate courses going in every winter which is about 14 days.
Auli is the home of one of the world's highest man-made lakes. Auli hosted the first SAF Winter Games in the year 2011. & lastly it ended in recently.

I left Joshimath for Rishikesh in early morning around 5:00 a.m. because the roads are not so good on the mountains I have to take break while traveling because my constructions going on the road. After a long journey I reached Rishikesh in the evening around 6:00 p.m. and booked a room via OYO which cost me 800 INR. After a good sleep I woke up after 3 hrs and I left my room to explore this beautiful city in the night.

I have visited Rishikesh earlier but this time on the Valentine's day I am going to do thrill accd. to me I am going for Rafting. I am not feeling very good in the river I have little fear with the rivers but I want to try rafting because I want to try every possible adventurous sports in my life. I booked my rafting with a local company in Rishikesh there are many in shops who offer you good deals in rafting but  please don't go for the money go for the certified local divers your guide who can actually help you and guide you well and lead you into the river where you are going to see and use your sticks in the stream.