Delhi - Auli - Deoriya Tal - Delhi

 I have had heard of and seen images of this majestic place.. "Deoriya Tal", Ukhimath, Uttaranchal.

Deoriya Tal - one of the best places to visit near Delhi - 450 km

About the Place:

1. Auli:

• Auli is an important ski destination in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, India.  Some experts consider Auli to be one of the best ski resorts in the world.
• Auli lies on the way to Badrinath. Auli is blessed with a breathtaking panoramic view of the lofty peaks of the greatest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas.
• Auli also boasts the Asia's longest - 4 km - cable car (Gondola).

Altitude from Sea level: 3,049 m (10,003 ft).

How to Reach: Regular buses are available from Delhi up to Joshimath which is the nearest town to Auli. Regular taxi services connect Auli with Joshimath.
-Although best way is to hire a personal taxi.

Best time to visit: Janauray - March 1st week, June - November.
                             Note - July to September is a bit risky due to higher landslide probability.

2. Deoriya Tal:

• Deoria Tal is a lake located about 3 km on an uphill trek from the villages of Sari, on the Ukhimath-Chopta road in Uttarakhand.
• It is believed that it was the place from where the mighty Pandavas (Mahabharata) were asked queries by Yaksha.

 Altitude from Sea level: 2,438 m (7,999 ft)

How to Reach: Jeeps are available from Ukhimath to reach Sari, via Mastura. However in the time of returning one has to wait for ages for a jeep, or go down trekking to Mastura to search for share jeeps.
-Although best way is to hire a personal taxi.

Best time to visit: Janauray - March 1st week, June - November.
                              Note - July to September is a bit risky due to higher landslide probability.

 Itinerary:

Budget: INR 2300/- per traveller
Day 1: Delhi (Leave at 6:30 am) - Rudraprayag at 8 pm
Overnight stay at Rudraprayag at Sangam Hotel
Day 2: Rudraprayag - Auli - Gopeshwar
Overnight stay at Gopeshwar
Day 3: Gopeshwar (Leave at 6:30 am) - Chopta - Sari Village - 2.5 km Trek - Deoriya Tal - Rudraprayag
Overnight Stay at Rudraprayag at Sangam Hotel
Day 4: Rudraprayag - Delhi

Day 1: Deoriya Tal is just 450 km from Delhi and I always had this place in my to do list. On December 7,2012, me and my friend Narender Bisht, decided to left for Deoriya Tal and Auli at 6:30 am from Delhi. Everything was, like, perfect! the Bike, weather, traffic  and time.

At around 8 am we had a tea break at Mujaffarnagar and moved on!!....

Air pessure checked for safer ride in the Himalayas! (Rider - Narander Bisht)

At 10:30 am we were at Haridwar! and 11:30 am at Rishikesh!! its Delhi to Rishikesh in just 5 Hrs!!.
We had some snacks and a tea break at Rishikesh and left for DevPrayag:

nothing like Riding along the Ganges in the mighty Himalayas!!

DevPrayag - I don't know why I want to visit this place every time.. its beyong words!!

Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi

We also met two Babas at Devprayag with their 'Chilam' filled with Charas and had a taste of it:

This Baba had I phone 3G!!!

The Charas and the Babas!!

Picture Perfect!!

We could try it more than once as we had to Ride in the Himalayas with full consciousness. Now, time to leave Devprayag:

Crossing this bridge on a Bike is yet a nice experience!!

Scenic view!! .. lot more to come

At around 7 pm we reached at Rudraprayag and had night stay at Hotel Sangam Palace. Food is too good .. Authentic Garhwali Food!

Day 2: We planned to leave at 7 am in the morning but as usual, our sleeping habit, we left at 9 am for Auli.
Enroute:

Ascend to Auli has just begun.

 Auli is one of the premium Skii resort in india and is at just 500 km from Delhi. It is just 14 Km from Joshimath:

Finally we are at Auli:

Auli is also a Military camp!!

the slope was so steep that even our Bike lost its throttle..!!!

Our today's plan is to reach Gopeshwar and have an overnight stay there.

Good bye Auli.. will return soon.....

Hotel at Gopeshwar @ INR 250/-

Day 3: We left for Chopta at 6 in the morning. Chopta is around 40 km from Gopeshwar:

Choptaa !!! .. :

Now, We moved to Saari Village, aroung 18 km from Chopta:

From Saari Village, Deoriya Tal is a 2.5 km Steep trek:

Exhausted due to excessive smoking - Narendra Bisht

Finally we are here!! .. Deoriya Tal...  !!....  :

Notthhing like having Cheers!! with a friend at a place like this!!!!  Wow!!!

Time to return to Delhi.. :(

Mr. Rajat Negi.. Care taker of hotel Sangam Palace at Rudraprayag.

Day 4: Rudraprayag - Delhi

Shivpuri

Will soon return for Vasudhara Falls at Mana Village..........