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HIGHLIGHTS
Mountain Rover at Auli is located at an altitude of over 10,000 feet in India's most scenic location amid the snow clad Himalayas. The resort provides a 270 degree clear view of the snow covered Nanda Devi range (the highest in india and third highest in the world). Other ranges in sight include Dronagiri, Kamet, Trishul, Neelkanth, Mana, and Mukut . They belong to the snow-line ranges which are covered with snow all round the year.A marvel of civil engineering, the Mountain Rover has been built on inhospitable terrain over years of labour coupled with traditional and innovative techniques.
Those who brave the drive in a 4x4 vehicle are rewarded with a magnificent sight as the resort rises into view from the steep and treacherous path that leads up to it from Joshimath. For those who prefer to zip up in the cable car, the resort seems like a tiny speck in the vast snow covered expanse of the Himalayas. The warm hospitality however belies the inhospitable conditions under which the MR staff battle the forces of nature to provide comfort to the guests.The resort is paradise in winters for skiing and sledding enthusiasts and for anyone who wishes to venture out in the snow and enjoy snow sports.In summers, when the snow gives way to carpets of grass and flowers, hikers and trekkers will find numerous marked walks and mountain bike trails.
The famous high altitude Gorson Reserve forest (part of the Nanda Devi National Park) provides a splendid backdrop to the resort. The forest is richly inhabited by rare Himalayan wildlife including the snow leopard, musk deer, wild boar, wild cats, rabbits, jackals, foxes, hyena and black bear.Summers are extremely pleasant and the deodar and oak trees add to the fragrant air to promote natural health, which is strongly recommended by Physicians/ Naturopaths/ Therapists.
LOCATION/HOW TO REACH
The road from Joshimath to Mountain Rover (13.5 Km) is a steep climb from about 5000 feet to 10,000 feet above sea level. The steep gradient coupled with ice on the road makes it unfit for vehicles other than a sturdy four-wheel drive. In winters (from December end till mid March) the motor road from Joshimath to Auli may not operational due to heavy snowfall. Cable car is the only mode of transportation from Joshimath to Auli. The last trip of the cable car to the resort leaves Joshimath at 4:00 pm (July-April) and 6:30 pm (May & June). Tourists must reach Joshimath before the last trip of cable car. Tourists reaching late may have to stay in Joshimath overnight. Guests visiting Mountain Rover Resort have to alight (at tower number eight of the cable car) which is barely less than half a Km. Tower number eight is a high tower and the aged may find it difficult to use the stairs and walk down to the resort in snow. Visitors are also kindly advised to be careful with small children while getting down or climbing up the tower. The road to The Resort is sometimes a difficult hill track during snow fed winters. If the guests wish to use their own conveyance to come to the resort during winters, we strongly recommended a 4-wheel drive/Jeep/Ambassador car with a snow chain at times but not a luxury/small car. guests can also leave their vehicles in the parking area at the Rope way Park at Joshimath and travel to Mountain Rover by ropeway to tower number eight with their luggage. The ropeway is Asia's highest and second largest, and charges Rs. 750/- per person for a round trip. Than take the exciting and funfilled chair lift ride from there to Mountain Rover via GMVN costs Rs. 500/= per person for a round trip.The other alternative is to travel by road from Joshimath to Us via Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam's Tourist Reception Center at Auli (13 & half km). Guests can hire a Jeep/Sumo from Joshimath to reach Mountain Rover which roughly costs Rs. 500 (five hundred only). If in case, one misses the Ropeway, Guest can avail the night stay at Himalayan Abode Lodge,Our other Sister concern on Joshimath-Badrinath Road facing the Valley, Located 5 Km.from Ropeway .
In case under maintenance, We will update the booked Guests .Guests are suggested to call Resort too.
By Train
The nearest Railway Station is Rishikesh / Haridwar which is directly connected from Delhi by Shatabdi Exp., from Bombay by Bandra-Dehradun Exp. and from Calcutta by Howrah-Doon Exp. and from Lucknow by Gorakhanath/Doon Exp. Rishikesh to Joshimath is to be covered by road(253 Km).
By Road
(The best option is to) travel from Delhi by road. Delhi to Haridwar is 199 kms. on National Highway no. 47 (NH-47). The climb from Haridwar to Joshimath is 277 kms and takes about 9-11 hours depending on an average speed, type of vehicle, no of halts taken in between for refreshments, views ,etc. The ascent to Joshimath winds through Rishikesh, Srinagar, Karnaprayag, and Chamoli. Joshimath to Mountain Rover is 13 half km by road or 4 km/20 minutes by cable car. The ropeway is Asia's highest and second largest, and charges Rs. 750/- per person for a round trip. 13-14 Kms is a metalled road with steep climbs and bumpy, because of banned construction by the Border Roads Authority. Its better negotiated by a 4WD / 4x4 vehicle that too during non-snow fall summer time(or less snowfall).
PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT IMPORTANT INFO :
We suggest a stay at Our sister concern Lodge Himalayan Abode at Joshimath or Our Exclusive Associates to break the journey if required for The Guests reaching Auli from New Delhi/Chandigarh/Lucknow or even transiting
1.via Garhwal Region (Western Uttaranchal)
RISHIKESH-High Banks Himalayan Retreat (235 Km from Auli) SRINAGAR-Riverside Resort (135 Km from Auli)
LANSDOWNE-IVY Green Resort (265 Km from Auli)
MUSSORIE -Nand Residency (303 Km from Auli)
DEHRADUN – Hotel Rajpur Heights (323 Km from Auli)
OR
2.via Kumaon Region (Eastern Uttaranchal)
NAINITAL : Bhikampur Lodge (275 Km from Auli)
CORBETT PARK : Rangers Lodge or Pagoda Manu Maharani (275 Km from Auli)
KAUSANI-Pratiksha Himalayan Resort (195 Km from Auli)
RANIKHET-Queens Meadows (210 Km from Auli)
BHIMTAL - Lavanya (295 Km from Auli)
By Air
-The nearest airport is Jolly Grant near Dehradun (268 Km). Indian Airlines/Jet Airways/Indigo/Spicjet regulates flights from Delhi/Bombay/Pantnagar/Lucknow,etc. Very soon a new airport at Gauchar (92 Km) will be operational within a year which is awaiting due clearance from DGCA.
Auli/Johsimath have Civil/Defence Helipads too and after obtaining necessary clearance from DGCA/ BorderAuthorities, Chopper can Land. We have negotiated rates with few Private Operators. Flights can be chartered and costs App. 1 Lacs for 5 People for an Hour flight (subjected to weather conditions). Sometimes, flight takes more time and additional 15 min can cost another 25000.
PLACES OF INTEREST
In Auli/Around Resort.
Lake Valentine, Gorson Sunset Point & Sanjeevni Temple/Chairlift ride.
Joshimath/Around Joshimath: (Winter Seat of Lord Vishnu) 3 Km by Ropeway / 13 & half Km by Road.
Shankracharya Cave (Where He meditated and attained Divya Gyan Jyoti)
Narsimha Temple:
The temple is about 1200 years old. Dedicated to Vishnu, the presiding deity of the temple is Narsimha, the half-man, half-lion and fourth incarnation of Vishnu. Like Badrinath, he is also sitting in the padmasana. The characteristic feature of the deity is that its left wrist is very thin and is getting thinner by the day.
Vasudeva Temple:
Situated some 30 yards from the Narsimha Temple, the Vasudeva Temple is one of the most famous Vishnu temples in India. It was considered very sacred by the Tamil vaishnavite saints known as alvars . The presiding deity of the temple is Vasudeva who is identified with Vishnu. The idol is carved out of a piece of black stone measuring 6 feet in height.
Tapovan Hot Sulphur Water Springs (14 Km).
Badrinath:
46 Kms, App. 2 Hours from Joshimath.
The seat of the Shankaracharya, Badrinath is one of the four holiest places Hindus must visit to complete the "char-dham" pilgrimage.
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