10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Chamoli District That You Shouldn't Miss

August 21, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Discover the best top things to do in Chamoli District, India including Vasudhara Falls, Tungnath Temple, Hemkunt Sahib, Hemkund Sahib, Shri Badrinath Ji Temple, Kedarnath Temple, Roopkund Lake, Gorson Bugyal, Auli Ski & Snowboard School, Tapt Kund.
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1. Vasudhara Falls

Mana Village, Badrinath India
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Vasudhara Falls

Reviewed By naveen_oberoi - New Delhi, India

Vasudhara Falls is in Badrinath, Uttarakhand. A trek of around 7 km from Mana Village will take you to this mesmerizing waterfall. You will experience the Breath taking views of mountains and small glaciers on some patches of this trek. It will take around 2.5 hrs to reach the waterfall from Bhimpul, Mana. There are no shops so do carry enough water and food with you for this trek.

2. Tungnath Temple

4 Kms From Chopta, Uttarakhand 2 Km Below the Chandrashila Peak, Chamoli 246419 India http://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/tungnath
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Tungnath Temple

Reviewed By pawanagni - Kanpur, India

This is the highest Lord Shiva Temple, situated at 14000 mtrs. above sea level and is also known as fourth Kedar at Chopta.. The climb is steep and tiring although only 3.5 kms... but the satisfaction you get after taking darshan is very mesmerizing.. You can take horse also for reaching the temple... the priests here are very polite and not there to rob you of your pocket...Amazing views of mountains and scenery will keep you spellbound during your trek to Temple.. Sight's are truly to behold... the experience cannot be described here in words... A MUST visit for All...

3. Hemkunt Sahib

Govindghat Joshimath, Chamoli 246443 India [email protected] http://shrihemkuntsahib.com/contact.html
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Hemkunt Sahib

Hemkund Sahib Yatra is famous yatra for Sikh religion. hemkund sahib is near world famous flowers park "Valley of flowers" So you can enjoy with it. Hemkund ...

4. Hemkund Sahib

Ghangaria, Gobindghat, Chamoli India +91 98101 12813 [email protected] http://www.hemkundyatrapackages.in/chardham-yatra-with-hemkund-sahib-yatra.html
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Hemkund Sahib

Reviewed By bobbysings - Mumbai, India

My Hemkund Sahib Yatra with a local jatha  in July was  truly  a  remarkable  experience. Day 1 : Mumbai - Dehradoon - Srinagar :-   Yatris  gathered  at  the  Mumbai  airport  on the  beautiful   early  morning  of July pregnant with monsoon. Wearing  the identical  Tee  shirts  &  patkas  provided  in  the  Travel Kit by the Jatha  not  only  looked  outstanding on the  Yatris  but  also   helpful  to  the  Veers, performing   distribution  of  breakfast  kits, to  identify these  yatris  amongst  the  general  passengers at the waiting lounge of the Mumbai airport. The  delicious  breakfast  served  was  just  a  start  for  the  mouth watering  food  which  was  unfailingly served  all  along the  yatra.   The  flight  to  Dehradoon  was  full , occupied  majorly by  the  yatris. The  Jaikaras by  the  Sangat  energised  the emotions  in  the  airplane's  cabin,  setting  the  tone  for  the seven  day  spiritual  journey. The logistics of  the   yatra  was  a reliable  event  due  to  dedicated  Bus's / Seat's  / Hotel room's numbers  being  handed  over  to  yatris  in  advance.  Greeted  by  mild  rains on landing at  Dehradoon  airport, Yatris  were  quickly  transported in  waiting  mini  buses to a large  banquet  hall  in  Ranipokhari  ,a  distance  of  four  kms from  Dehradoon airport   ,for  lunch Langar  Seva   organised  by the local jatha.  After  Lunch ,melodious  kirtan presentation &  felicitation  of  sewadars ,Yatris  commenced  the onward  travel  of  100+ kms  for  an overnight  stay  at   Hotel  Chhahat / River Side Resort  in Srinagar  over  looking  the  beautiful  Alaknanda  river. The landscape  during  this  uphill  journey to  Srinagar   is  both  beautiful  & enchanting, making  one  feel  like  floating  in  the  monsoon clouds. The non stop sight & sound of  the  dancing  river  all  along the  journey  is  another event  which  remains  etched  in  the  memory. Arriving in  evening  at Hotel  Chhahat in  Srinagar , yatris  were  served  piping hot  langar  seva  of  dinner   ,while  kirtan  followed by a  lucky  draw  was  parallely being  conducted. The atmosphere was full of joy, happiness and anticipation for the forward journey of  the  next  day  to  Govind  Ghat. After  a  full  tummy  &  tiredness of  bus  travel  the  well  appointed  airconditioned hotel  rooms were  a  major  relief &  a  welcome  sight to the  Yatris. Day 2: Srinagar - Pipakkoti - Govind Ghat :-  The day  started  with an amazingly  elaborate  5 am   breakfast / Kirtan program   at   Hotel Chhahat , since Yatris  had  to  reach Pipalkoti  an uphill  distance  of  100+ kms  for  brunch.   At  Pipalkoti  brunch  was  mouth watering  in  addition  to   very  clean  toilet  facilities available. Thereafter by  the  grace  of  Waheguru Ji , onward  journey  of  50+  kms   to  Govind  Ghat  was  completed  by 2 pm or  so  due  to  absence  of  land slides ( a common  occurrence on  this  stretch ) &  clear  open  gate  access  at  Joshimath. Hotel Check in  was smooth  at Govind  Ghat . Thereafter  Yatris  have a  choice  to  visit the  town of  Badrinath ( 25 kms )  &  be  back  by  sunset   or alternatively  spend  time  in  Govind  Ghat , admiring  the  beauty  of  the  striking   alakhnanda  river  &  the  spiritualness  at  the  Govind Ghat Gurudwara Sahib & there after night stay. Day 3: Govind Ghat - Ghangaria ( Govind Dham ) :-  At 6.30 am after  the  Ardaas  at  the Govind Ghat   Gurudwara Sahib , most of the Yatris start the  onward  journey  to  Govind Dham  located  in  Ghangaria  a distance  of thirteen  kms  by foot. Out  of  the  thirteen kms  the  first  four  km  stretch  i.e. upto  Pulna  is  a  motorable  road  which  can  be  covered  by  shared  SUV's or  by  foot . Horses , Palkis  can  be  hired  at  Pulna  for  the  onward  journey  of  eight kms  to  Govind  Dham. Yatris also  have  the option  to  fly  from  Govind  Ghat  upto  Gobind Dham by a  2-3 minutes  of   helicopter ride. However  helicopter  service  has  weight  limit of  luggage &    is not   available  during  rains  or  fog  which  is  quiet common  feature. All  the   Yatris  reach  Govind  Dham  by  Lunch  hour  &  check in  at  the  dedicated Hotels. Afternoon  the   day  is  spent  at  Govind  Dham  with  kirtan, path &  Langar at  the Gurudwara  Sahib  &  also   enjoying , exploring  the  local  landscape thereafter.  Langar  seva  of  excellent  dinner  takes place  in  the  hotel.  Day 4: Govind Dham - Hemkund Sahib Ji - Govind Dham / Govind Ghat :- This  is  the  most  important  day  -To  reach  Hemkund Sahib Ji located  at  15200  feet .Yatris  start  the  journey  from  Gobind  Dham   between  5  to  6  am  for a  constantly  delightful   steep  uphill  walk of  six kms .Oxygen  levels  are  lower  than  normal  at  such  heights which  is  the  reason  that  everyone  has  to start the  descend  by  2 pm  back  to  Govind Dham on  same  day. There  are  Horses &  Palkis  available at  Govind  Dham  for  Hemkund Sahib Ji for  Yatris   who  do not  wish  to  walk up. On  arrival  at  Hemkund Sahib ji  be  prepared  to  be  looking  at  the  most  beautiful  sight  on  earth - Gurudwara  Hemkund Sahib Ji at  the  edge  of  the  enchanting  Sarovar  surrounded  by  seven  Hills. Celebrating   their  arrival  with  a  dip  in  the super  chilled  waters of  the  sarovar , Yatris  then  get  immersed  in  the  melodious  kirtan  at  Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib Ji  followed  by  the  much  deserved  delicious though  simple  langar & Tea. After  darshan , Yatris  start  the  descent  &  reach  Govind  Dham  by late afternoon for  a  small  break &  then  majority  of  Yatris  start  the  onward journey  for  a  night  stay  at  Govind  Ghat. Yatris  who  stay  back at  Govind  Dham  have  to   leave early  morning the  next  day  for  Govind Ghat. Dinner  &  stay  facilities  are  available   at  both  Govind  Dham  &  Govind  Ghat  as  per  Yatris  real  time  location. Day 5:Govind Dham / Govind Ghat - Srinagar  Yatris  still  at  Govind  Dham,  start  the  journey  to  Govind  Ghat  at  5  in  the  morning to  join the  batch of   Yatris  already  reached  the  previous  evening ,  to  eventually catch  the  Bus heading  for  return  journey  home. After a  small ,but  very  high  on  religious  sentiments,  Nagar  Kirtan followed  by  Aardaas  at  Govind  Ghat,  all  Yatris  board  the  buses  by  11  am . Lunch  break  enroute  to  Hotel  Chhahat  /  River Side  Resort ( Srinagar )    is  at  Pipalkoti. Arrival  at  Hotel  Chhahat  /  River Side  Resort  is  early  evening    followed  by lip smacking  snacks , dinner  &  light entertainment. Day 6: Srinagar - New Delhi The day  starts  with a   rich  &  impressive  5 am  breakfast  at   Hotel Chhahat  /  River Side  Resort. Lunch  break  enroute  to  Delhi is  at astonishing  Gurudwara Sahib  at  Rishikesh. Arrival  at  Bangla  Sahib  Gurudwara in Delhi  is  early  evening. This  journey  was   an  life  altering  experience  which  also  earned me a  spiritual , meaningful &  some  light hearted   conversations   with  so  many  of  Co Yatris.

5. Shri Badrinath Ji Temple

Badrinath Temple Road Near Sarshwati River and Taxi Stand, Badrinath 246422 India
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Shri Badrinath Ji Temple

It is a Religious Shrine of Lord Vishnu & One of Most Religious Pilgrimage in Char Dham Yatra. It is Located in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand at a elevation of 3,133 mts. We at Uttarakhand Holidays provide all Kind of Services During Badrinath Yatra to the Pilgrimages.

Reviewed By VikasB655

Of all 4 dhams I must say with certainity I found Badrinath most beautiful. Gangotri-Gaumukh is at second place for me. Badrinath is vast open beautiful picture postcard landscape with wide beautiful valley view, and awesome pilgrimage + sightseeing route through Mana Village to Vasudhara Falls. There are hot water kunds near main temple called Tap Kund and Narad Kund latter being closer to river Alaknanda.The temple darshan however is highly restricted these days. You get darshan from window of temple outer wall from where you see the Lord some 10-15 feet away sadly. Only those who pay for special pujan and darshans are allowed inside the temple. Darshan queue can be huge May-Jun and can take 2-6 hours. Other places to visit are Mana Village through there Nar-Narayan temple on one side and on other Saraswati-Alaknanda rivers sangam, Lord Ganesha-Ved Vyas caves, Mansarovar Stream, Bhim Pul, Saraswati River, Saraswati Temple, Draupadi Temple. These are within 1.5-2.5 kms walk in same area around Mana village. And finally Vasudhara Falls from Saraswati & Draupadi temples endpoint of Manaa 5-6 kms further trek up the glaciers. See my reviews on these places. See my review for Vasudhara Falls for details of trek! Darshan closes by 9.30 PM night!

6. Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath, Near Mandakini River, Gopeshwar India http://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/kedarnath/
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Kedarnath Temple

7. Roopkund Lake

Uttrakhand, Chamoli 246427 India
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Roopkund Lake

8. Gorson Bugyal

Auli India +91 1389 222 609 http://joshimath.org
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Gorson Bugyal

Reviewed By shalzart - Mumbai, India

Auli stay was like staying in heaven. Not to miss the gorson Trek from auli. it’s a fun Trek with meadows on top of the mountain. For the gorson Trek, we did the chair cable first then we did the trek. The trek is about 3 km , with gentle slopes to Trek in the open meadows , through the alpine forest , passing the cows grazing n horses grazing, passing the bells tingling around the cows neck, little ponds on the way, a little temple n finally reaching on top to the open meadows. It was like Switzerland n truly beautiful. On top , saw the clouds coming in and you feel like your walking on the clouds. Beautiful weather, cool n windy. Sometimes sunny sometimes cloudy. Glad we didn’t get the rains. Passed by mountain goats n mountain dogs. Saw vultures on top of the mountain feeding on cow carcass. Heard the loud neighs of the horses. Just a wonderful must do trek to enjoy beauty all around.

9. Auli Ski & Snowboard School

Joshimath, Chamoli, Auli 246443 India +91 97568 13236 [email protected] http://www.auliski.com/
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Auli Ski & Snowboard School

Auli Ski & Snowboard School (Registered) offers ski and snowboarding lessons for all proficiency levels and age groups. Ski & Snowboarding lessons for beginners, intermediate and advance levels, as well as free-style skiing, cross country skiing, ski touring, ski racing and back country skiing lessons. Group or personalized private lessons from 10 am to 4 pm everyday during winters

Reviewed By aniruddhadhanashreem - Milan, Italy

Sking in Auli is an amazing out of the world experience and one which was on my bucket list. Mastering slopes, gravity, snow and the mountain has its own thrill and adventure. We (me and my brother) had a great time bonding in Auli amongst the Himalayas and we learnt a few sking tricks as well. Uttarakhand is truly the Land of the Gods full of adventure and spirituality and Auli is the perfect spot to do both. Auli has great views of the Nanda Dei, Neelgiri, Gouri/Hathi, Nar Parvat , Barmal and Berthatoli. The sunrise and sunsets are amazing nature shows which are not to be missed. The peace and tranquility and the quality of air is simply divine and fit for the abode of the Gods. The GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam) the tourist body of Uttarakhand organizes Sking courses from January to March every year at the Auli Ski & Snowboard School. Two types of courses are offered Certificate course of 7 days and Advanced course of 14 days. These are some of the best Sking courses on offer anywhere in the world with great instructors, equipment, ski slopes and Sking infrastructure. The instructors are very competent and endeavor to give you a great sking experience. The courses are amongst the most economical way of learning or practicing sking. For a similar course one will end up spending at least 10 times more in other countries/places. The GMVN courses are fully residential with basic heated accommodation on shared basis and all meals included. The meals are tasty, wholesome, nourishing and the staff takes great care of you. My mouth is watering even thinking about the amazingly tasty simple meals. The meals are mostly Vegetarian but once or twice during the course they also offer eggs and chicken. The Ski resort also has a good bar and a Restaurant serving Veg and non Veg fare. Depending upon the occupancy and availability at the Ski resort you may opt for room upgrades on additional payment. Laundry service is available on special request. No previous knowledge of sking is required. The only prerequisite being adequate physical fitness. Sking demands physical (and mental) fitness. Thus at least 30 days before arriving in Auli strengthen your leg muscles and ensure that your body is flexible and agile. Jogging, cycling, swimming, trekking are good preparatory exercises. To reach Auli it is best to arrive in Rishikesh by evening/night day before and catch an early morning bus/taxi to Auli. There is a early morning GMVN bus directly from Haridwar/Rishikesh to Auli Ski Resort. Alternatively one can reach Joshimath and take the Gondola/taxi/bus to Auli. The road from Rishikesh to Joshimath is excellent three/four lane highway and you will get to see some of the most amazing sights including river confluences (prayag in Sanskrit). There is lot of wild life including bears, jackals and deers and we happened to sight jackals and hare on our way. Every turn throws up a new vista and there is always the river on one side and mountain on the other. A typical day at Ski course starts with bed tea at 7 am , breakfast at 8am , sking from 9 am to 2 pm followed by lunch and recreation. Tea at 5 pm and dinner at 8 PM. In the afternoon/evening one is free to explore Auli and surrounding and one can always go for beautiful walks or local sightseeing and shopping. Typically on the first day there are introductions and issue of equipment, familiarisation with the use of equipment (skis, Ski boots, Sticks, Ski goggles and gloves), familiarisation with the slopes and safety lessons. You may opt to carry your own Helmet, Goggles (UV protection) and gloves. Introduction to basic techniques of getting into the skis and out of them, standing with skis on, stopping/braking and moving with skis on are given including the most important techniques of falling down safely. Practice the braking and falling techniques to perfection as these are life savers [for you and others]. Safety first – learn and respect Slope, gravity and traction. A few safety tips • Please perform warm up exercises before getting onto the ski’s • Wear a Helmet to protect your Head. Believe me you need and yes use it. [Take your own helmet, goggles and gloves] • Know your limits, and the limits on the slope. • Follow the instructions of the instructors. They know the slopes and your capabilities better than you do. • Watch out for others on the slope. While you don’t own the slopes others believe they do! • Like Defensive driving practice defensive sking. Don’t speed up before achieving perfection in the art of braking on the slopes • Finally there are old skiers and there are bold skiers, but no bold old skiers. Second day is more of practising what we learnt on the first day with the introduction of turns and climbing up the slope. The falling technique is mostly perfected on this day. The ski sessions start at 9 am in the morning with assembly at Chair lift and go on till about 2 pm followed by Lunch and rest. A ski pass is given to each participant for unlimited use of Chair and Ski Lifts during the course. Third day practice and perfect what was learnt on day 1 and 2 and move on the steeper slopes and do longer ski runs. Training on how to get out of difficult situations. At the end of this day most get the sking basics and are able to move around on skis taking the turns and obstacles in their strides. The falling also starts reducing and you are now more on the skis than on the snow. The fourth day practice session gives you confidence to ski and now rarely the falling technique is needed. Your sking effort is also drastically reduced. From 5th days the instructors take a call to put you on the Ski Lift and escort you down from the middle of the slope to the base and by the end of the day you are sking from the top of the slopes under close supervision. 6th and 7th days are sheer joy of Sking and you adapt to the slopes and enjoy the thrill of sking. We went there in Jan 2019 and look forward to visiting again. Great place, great people, great hospitality. Happy Sking adventure P.S. In summer Ski lodge Auli is the base camp for treks to Gorson Meadows and Kuari Pass

10. Tapt Kund

Alaknanda River, Badrinath India
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4.5 based on 112 reviews

Tapt Kund

Reviewed By pawanagni - Kanpur, India

This kund is just adjacent to Badrinath temple. As the saying goes you need to take bath in this holy kund before taking darshan of Badri Vishal ji...

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