What to do and see in Chamoli, Uttarakhand: The Best Free Things to do

April 20, 2022 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in Chamoli, India including Tungnath Temple, Hemkunt Sahib, Hemkund Sahib, Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib, Roopkund Lake, Temple Complex, Hemkund Lake, Auli, Joshimath.

1. 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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5.0 based on 240 reviews

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...

2. Hemkunt Sahib

Govindghat Joshimath, Chamoli 246443 India [email protected] http://shrihemkuntsahib.com/contact.html
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

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 ...

3. 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.

4. Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib

Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway Gobindghat, Chamoli 246130 India
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Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib

5. Roopkund Lake

Uttrakhand, Chamoli 246427 India
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Roopkund Lake

6. Temple Complex

Badrinath, Chamoli India
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Temple Complex

Reviewed By Manee997 - Mumbai, India

Badrinath is one of the main Char Dham Pilgrimage place. Lord Vishu penace here under the tree of Badri. The temple is very good example of architecture. Huge rush can be seen on any day during Char Dham Yatra. The temperature during May was below 0 deg. c. So be prepared with warm clothing. Visit to this great temple is great experience.

7. Hemkund Lake

Near Hemkund Gurudwara, Chamoli India
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Hemkund Lake

8. Auli

Auli, Chamoli 246443 India
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4.5 based on 146 reviews

Auli

Auli is a Himalayan ski resort and hill station in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. It’s surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, plus the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains.

Reviewed By Vipinthapar - New Delhi, India

Auli is a wonderful hill station which is at apprx 500 kms from Delhi.I prefer to visit this place during winters as it offers best of ski slopes and continuous ski slope of apprx 1.3 kms. One can travel from Delhi to Haridwar or Dehradun and from there one can take local buses or jeeps.This is the cheaper way of transportation and would cost around Rs 700/= to Rs 1000/= in 2019.There would be a requirement to change transport on the way as most of the buses and jeeps would not go all the way to auli. A more comfortable option is to hire a car/SUV upto Joshimath which would take apprx 10 hrs and cost Rs 7000-10,000/= .From Joshimath take another cab upto Auli which is a 14 km climb.This would cost another Rs 800/=.There is also provision of a cable car from Joshimath to Auli which takes around 20 minutes and offers a beautiful scenic view along the way. Now, for skiing, GMVN has a very well established facility at Auli with dedicated skiing courses for beginners to advanced skiing.These courses cost apprx Rs 15000 for 7 day course and apprx 37000 for 14 day course which includes ski equipment,training,accommodation and food for the duration. GMVN also has deluxe rooms which one can separately hire for Rs 4000-5000 per day.It does not snow very well every year at Auli nowadays view the global warming scenario.So ,it is very important to check from GMVN the snow condition prior to taking a skiing holiday as and not finding much snow to ski can be really disappointing.

9. Joshimath

TCP Market Joshimath, Chamoli 246443 India
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Joshimath

Reviewed By dhaarnak - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India

Joshimath is a small, quaint town in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is a religious hub with gateways to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib. A lot of people don't know ths, but it is where one of the four Shankaracharya's Math was founded. There is a 2500-year old tree called Kalpvriksh under which Shankaracharya was enlightened after years of meditation. Another religious site is Narasimha Temple where Lord Badrinath is brought and worshipped in winters till he is taken back. It is also a base point for many Himalayan treks like Pangarchulla, Valley of Flowers, and Kuari Pass.

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