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Garhwal offers enchanting visiting places like Auli Ropeway,Narsingh Temple and scenic trails with breathtaking mountains view.
Best Places to Visit in Garhwal
Auli Ropeway
Auli Ropeway is a cable car facility that links Joshimath to Auli. Stretched about 4.4 km in length, the ride takes 25 minutes to reach the other end. It remains closed during the monsoon season, and in the regular season, the one-way ticket can cost you around Rs. 500. It offers a panoramic view of the entire region. The journey up to the mountain is exhilarating, with great views of the snow-clad mountains and lush green valley below.
Narsingh Temple
Lord Narsingh is the principal divinity worshipped by many residents and locals from the area. The temple is renowned for being the home of Lord Badrinath. As a known fact, God Narsingh was the incarnation of God Vishnu. The great Indian Vedic Scholar Adi Shankaracharya himself established the idols of God Narsingh in the Narsingh Temple.
Kalpavriksha
Kalpavriksha is said to date back well over a thousand years. According to Hindu beliefs, Vedic Scholar Adi Shankaracharya worshipped God Shiva in the forest below this tree. Due to this reason, a temple was established at the base of the tree dedicated to God Shiva. It was named Jyoteshwar Mahadev Temple. Many believe that the tree has the power to grant your wishes! As a result, it allures people, hoping to make their wishes come true.
Nanda Devi National Park
A spectacular product of Mother Nature, Nanda Devi National Park is a proud parent of rich biodiversity. This national park is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its biodiversity and preservation of rare altitude plants and animal species. Being one of the most treasured Joshimath tourist places, the national park is home to snow leopards, mainland serow and the Himalayan musk deer.
Auli Lake
Situated at the heart of Joshimath, Auli Lake is one of the world's highest man-made lakes that offers breathtaking visuals of the cloud-kissed mountains and lush greenery. The transcendent lake offers vast skiing spaces that promote this exhilarating activity during the snow season. The magnificent nature surrounding the lake is a sight to behold .
Valley of Flowers
For trek enthusiasts, Valley of Flowers is a place that brings immense joy. Since 2002, Valley of Flowers has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trek is situated at a height of 14,400 ft, and its difficulty level is considered moderate. It is a paradisiacal location that holds true to its name. Filled with vibrant blooms of glamorous colours, Valley of Flowers is an experience in itself.
