Sky High Homestay, Auli – wfh

Sky High Homestay, Auli

It is a stone built bungalow nestled in the apple orchards around 5 kms from Joshimath in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is surrounded by oak and coniferous forests and comes under Nanda Devi biosphere. 70% of the Garwal peaks including Nanda Ghunti, Brahmal, Mukut and Hanthi Ghodi peak are visible from here. It is located 150mts off the road and thus gives you complete privacy away from all the disturbances. With good internet speed and power back up, this is an ideal place for workation with complete peace in the lap of nature. Diksha and Abhishek will host you here. Diksha is a local and likes to travel and write. She can guide you on local trek and trails. Abhishek is a voracious reader and has a mini library. 

There are 4 guest rooms spread across 2 floors. All rooms have an attached bathroom each. There is a well maintained garden, a fire pit where you can have cool evenings with no disturbance. Be prepared for extreme cold temperatures though. As the weather here remains cold most of the time throughout the year, you will need warm clothes.

Location: It is located 4 km from Joshimath in lower Auli
Number of Rooms – 4; Total Capacity – 12; Tent: 3; Capacity: 9

How to Reach

The nearest airport is in Dehradun (274 km) and Rishikesh is the nearest railhead (258 km). Regular road services are available from Delhi, Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar to Joshimath, 5 km away. You can hire jeeps to Auli or trek the five kilometer between Joshimath and Auli

Tariff

Weekly
Single Person: 11,800/-
Double Occupancy: 13300/-
Extra Person: 5400/-
Includes: WiFi, Power Back-up, All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Housekeeping, Washing Machine

2 Weeks
Single Person: 21500/-
Double Occupancy: 24500/-
Extra Person: 9800/-
Includes: WiFi, Power Back up, All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Housekeeping

Monthly
Single Person: 37400/-
Double Occupancy: 42600/-
Extra Person: 17000/-
Includes: WiFi, Power Back up, All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Housekeeping

Note: What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

WiFi • Power Backup • Parking • Running Hot Water • Electric Kettle • First-Aid Kit • Steam Iron • Open Seating Areas • Toiletries • Library • Pet Friendly •  Smoking Allowed • Washing Machine • Board Games • Room Heater • Badminton • Pick and Drop Service (paid)

Food

While staying here relish delicious home cooked meals prepared from locally procured organic vegetables, cereals and pulses.  Breakfast options are puri sabji, stuffed paratha, butter toast, your choice of egg, sandwich, pancakes, pasta, seasonal fresh fruits etc. Wholesome thali is served in lunch and dinner that includes seasonal vegetables, dal, rice, roti, Chutney, curd etc. Do try local dishes like Rajma, Kulath (horse gram), jhangora, kondi (Cholesterol free millets), Local red rice, Kode ki roti (finger millet) and variety of Chutneys- bhang jeera, plum, apple, apricot, depending on the season. Both vegetarian and non- vegetarian options are available. You can order chicken, mutton or fish in advance. 

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Yoga and Meditation • Hiking

Local Attractions

Auli Chair lift (4km) •  Narsingh Temple (5km) • Auli Lake (6km) • Joshimath ropeway (8km) • Shankaracharya Tapasthali (8km) • Chattrakund and Chenab Lake

Excursions

Joshimath (9 km) • Govindghat (30 km) • Badrinath (55 km), Treks: Gorson Bugyal • Quarry Pass • Kagbhusandi • Niti Valley

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