Holiday Destination: Joshimath

The religious centre, established by Adi Shankaracharya, which he called Jyotirmath, later came to be known as Joshimath. This place is located at a height of about 6,000 ft, is one of the four great monasteries. It got established by the great Adi Guru Shri Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD. Joshimath was the heart of religious and cultural activity in those days and continues to be the same even today. Just below Joshimath, two rivers, the Alaknanda and the Dhauliganga, meet at the confluence of Karnaprayag. The river Dhauliganga, coming from the Niti Valley, is approachable from Joshimath by vehicle up to Malari town and beyond. The entire route is lined with thick deodar forests. From Malari, one track goes towards Niti village via Kailashpur, Farkia, Bampa and Ghamsali. The entire valley throbs with activity in summer. Niti is the last village of the valley and from here the track goes towards the Niti Pass (5,299 m) and Marchokla.

Climate

Summer Max 28 C Min 18C Winter Max 18C Min 12 C

Tourist Season

Round the year

Accommodation

offers you a wide variety of accommodation ranging from Standard rooms to Suites that will suite every budget Forest Rest House and G M V N. Rest House Availabe.

General Information Of joshimath

Altitude : 2100 mts. Season : Round the year. Language : Garhwali, Hindi and English. Clothing : Summer - Cotton & Woolens. Winter - Heavy woolens.

Tourist Attraction in or by Joshimath

Joshimath

It is believed that sage Shankracharya established one of the four piths (centers) for sanyasis at this place. Joshimath falls on the way to Badrinath and it is believed that lord Vishnu resides at this place in the winters.

The Temple Of Narshimha

It is a beautiful temple built in honor of lord Narshimha, an incarnation of lord Vishnu. An arm of the idol of the lord is said to be decreasing in length daily, and it is believed that the day it breaks off, the road to Badrinath would get blocked permanently.

Auli

Auli has been compared to the slopes in Switzerland by French and Austrian Experts. After been marketed as an important Winter Tourist Destination of India, a large number of tourists from all over the world come to explore the scenic beauty of the Garhwal Hills at Auli.

Nanda Devi National Park

The Nanda Devi National park is located at a distance of 41 kms from Auli. Adorned with beautiful environs and abundant flora and fauna including Brahma- kamal and Bharal, it is a major attraction four tourists who come to Auli . Not more than two groups of visitors are allowed to move in the park in a day. The best time to visit the Park is from April to October. The Park is home to numerous wildlife species such as Himalayan tahr, serow, goral, snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, brown bear, leopard and langur, Himalayan musk deer.

Trishul Peak

It is also known as the mystery lake because over 600 skeletal remains of humans and horses were discovered from here.

Accessibility

Road

Well connected to Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nainital, & Almora.

Nearest Airport

Jollygrant, 221 kms.

Nearest Railway Station

Rishikesh is the nearest Railway station. .