Joshimath Auli Joshimath Ropeway

Description

Joshimath Auli Joshimath Ropeway

Joshimath Auli Joshimath Ropeway is a popular tourist attraction in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. The ropeway offers stunning views of the Garhwal Himalayas, and it is a great way to reach the ski resort town of Auli.

The ropeway is a 4.5 km long cable car system that connects Joshimath with Auli. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes, and it offers stunning views of the Garhwal Himalayas. The ropeway is open from June to October, and it is a great way to experience the beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas.

Ticket Prices

The ticket price for the Joshimath Auli Joshimath Ropeway is as follows:

• Adult: ₹1,000
• Child (below 12 years old): ₹500

Timings

The ropeway is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, from June to October.

How to Reach

Joshimath is well connected by road and rail. The nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, which is located at a distance of 200 km from Joshimath.

Once you reach Joshimath, you can take a taxi or rickshaw to the ropeway station. The ropeway station is located at the heart of Joshimath town.

Things to do in Joshimath

In addition to riding the ropeway, there are many other things to do in Joshimath. Here are a few suggestions:

• • Visit the Kedarnath Temple: The Kedarnath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Hinduism. The temple is located at a distance of 16 km from Joshimath.

• • Visit the Badrinath Temple: The Badrinath Temple is another important pilgrimage site in Hinduism. The temple is located at a distance of 35 km from Joshimath.

• • Go for a trek: There are many popular trekking trails in the Garhwal region. Some of the popular trekking trails include the Valley of Flowers Trek and the Hemkund Sahib Trek.

• • Visit the Auli Ski Resort: The Auli Ski Resort is a popular winter sports destination. The resort is located at a distance of 13 km from Joshimath.

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Auli Ropeway is the major attraction in Auli offering magnificent and majestic Himalayan views. A highest and longest ropeway in Asia after Gulmarg, Auli cable car covers a distance of 4.15 kms. Auli cable car also called locally as Gondola and connects Auli with Joshimath. Located at 3016.3 mtrs above sea level, Auli is one of the best skiing and paragliding destination in India recieving large number of tourist.

Location:	Joshimath, 250 Kms from Rishikesh on Rishikesh – Badrinath Highway
Owners:	Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. Dehradun (A Govt. Of Uttarakhand Undertaking)
Construction Agency:	M/S Triveni Structure Ltd. (A Govt. Of India Undertaking) Naini, Allahabad
System Designers:	M/S Voest Alpine, Austria
Certification Agency:	M/S Greventa – AG, Switzerland
Track Distance:	4.15 Kms (More than slope distance due to sag) Longest in India in Zig back system
Number of Towers:	10 Self supporting articulated steel structure, saddles and shoes.
Rope Distance:	3.96 Kms Altitude of lower terminal (L.T.P.) 1906.3 Mts above main sea level. Altitude of upper terminal (U.T.P.) 3016.3 Mts above main sea level.
Capacity:	25 Passengers and one attendant or 1950 Kg in each cabin.
Total Ascent:	1110 Mts.
Travel Time:	25 Minutes
Speed:	3 Mts/Sec maximum
Safety Features:	Remote controlled hydraulic & pneumatic braking system has been provided to stop the cabins soon as any problem arises. Most sophisticated electrical & electronic circuitry with telemetry and storm warning devices has been incorporated to minimize human error. Diesel engine has been provided to bring the cabins to their respective destination in case of complete power failure. If the system fails completely, escape route from the cabin has been given from where the passengers can descend by rope. The cabin attendant keeps constant touch with control room through the cabin telephone/ Walky talky.

 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

• Compensation liability is limited to claims (Rs. 2 Lakh) payable by the Insurance Company.
• Right of admission reserved.
• Passengers would undertake travel by the Ropeway at their own risk.
• Only 10 Kgs baggage is allowed with each passenger.
• Due to technical reasons, scheduled trip timings can be altered/ cancelled. Please confirm your trip timing from information counter.
• Entry of armed body guard, carrying of arms, explosive material and pets are strictly prohibited inside the cable car.
• When the cable car is at standstill, please follow the instructions of operating staff.
• Movement of passengers inside the cable car during travel is strictly prohibited.
• Smoking inside the cable car is strictly prohibited.
• Throwing out of empty packets/bottles, wrappers etc. from the cable car window is strictly prohibited.
• Passengers are requested to reach their respective boarding platform well before given departure time/ trip no., failing which they will be solely responsible for not availing their journey.
• Tickets are non-refundable, however, if due to un-avoidable circumstances journey cannot be made, amount will be refunded.
• Operation of any trip is possible subject to availability of minimum ten (10) passengers. (Capacity/cabin- 25 passengers)
• Children above five (5) years will be charged full ticket fare.
• Provision of one way ticket is not allowed.
• GMVN reserves the right, without assigning any reasons, to cancel, advance, reschedule or delay the commencement or continuance of the Ropeway without incurring any liability in damages or otherwise to the passengers or any other person on any ground whatsoever. The company reserves the right to refuse to carry any person whom it considers unfit for travel.
• Ticket is non-refundable, date of journey can not be reschedule.
• All Passengers should report one hour before scheduled timeslot.
• Please carry following documents forRopeway ride
  – Ticket as printed from portal
  – Passengerwise ID proof as submitted at the time of online booking
• Only original full ticket printed from portal is valid. Screenshot of printed ticket/ half printed ticket will be considered as fake ticket.
• If any ticket found fake or duplicate will not be allowed to Ropeway ride.

Owners:	Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. Dehradun (A Govt. Of Uttarakhand Undertaking)
Location:	In Joshimath Auli ropeway starts from Joshimath and ends at Auli
Capacity:	25 Passengers and one attendant Or 1950 Kg in each cabin.
Track Distance:	4.15 Kms (More than slope distance due to sag) Longest in India in Zig back system
Travel Time:	25 Minutes
Speed:	3 Mts/Sec maximum
Entry Type:	Paid Entry Ticket per person: ₹ 1000 (Round trip)