Cliff Top Club Skiing Resort Auli,Uttaranchal Himalayas

HIGHLIGHTS
Cliff Top Club at Auli is located at an altitude of over 10,000 feet in India's most scenic location amid the snow clad Himalayas. The resort provides a 270 degree clear view of the snow covered Nanda Devi range (the highest in india and third highest in the world). Other ranges in sight include Dronagiri, Kamet, Trishul, Neelkanth, Mana, and Mukut . They belong to the snow-line ranges which are covered with snow all round the year.A marvel of civil engineering, the Cliff Top Club has been built on inhospitable terrain over years of labour coupled with traditional and innovative techniques.

Those who brave the drive in a 4x4 vehicle are rewarded with a magnificent sight as the resort rises into view from the steep and treacherous path that leads up to it from Joshimath. For those who prefer to zip up in the cable car, the resort seems like a tiny speck in the vast snow covered expanse of the Himalayas. The warm hospitality however belies the inhospitable conditions under which the CTC staff battle the forces of nature to provide comfort to the guests.The resort is paradise in winters for skiing and sledding enthusiasts and for anyone who wishes to venture out in the snow and enjoy snow sports.In summers, when the snow gives way to carpets of grass and flowers, hikers and trekkers will find numerous marked walks and mountain bike trails.

The famous high altitude Gorson Reserve forest (part of the Nanda Devi National Park) provides a splendid backdrop to the resort. The forest is richly inhabited by rare Himalayan wildlife including the snow leopard, musk deer, wild boar, wild cats, rabbits, jackals, foxes, hyena and black bear.Summers are extremely pleasant and the deodar and oak trees add to the fragrant air to promote natural health, which is strongly recommended by Physicians/ Naturopaths/ Therapists.
LOCATION
The road from Joshimath to Cliff Top Club (17 Km) is a steep climb from about 5000 feet to 10,000 feet above sea level. The steep gradient coupled with ice on the road makes it unfit for vehicles other than a sturdy four-wheel drive. In winters (from December end till mid March) the motor road from Joshimath to Auli is not operational due to heavy snowfall. Cable car is the only mode of transportation from Joshimath to Auli. The last trip of the cable car to the resort leaves Joshimath at 4:00 pm (July-April) and 6:30 pm (May & June). Tourists must reach Joshimath before the last trip of cable car. Tourists reaching late may have to stay in Joshimath overnight. Members visiting Cliff Top Club Resort have to alight (at tower number eight of the cable car). Tower number eight is a high tower and the aged may find it difficult to use the stairs and walk down to the resort in snow. Visitors are also kindly advised to be careful with small children while getting down or climbing up the tower. The road to Cliff Top Club is a difficult hill track. If the guests wish to use their own conveyance to come to the resort, we strongly recommended a 4-wheel drive/Jeep/Ambassador car but not a luxury/small car. guests can also leave their vehicles in the parking area at the Rope way Park at Joshimath and travel to Cliff Top Club by ropeway to tower number eight with their luggage. The ropeway is Asia's highest and second largest, and charges Rs. 500/- per person for a round trip. The other alternative is to travel by road from Joshimath to Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam's Tourist Reception Center at Auli (14 km). The exciting and funfilled chair lift ride from there to Cliff Top Club costs Rs. 200/= per person for a round trip. Guests can hire a Jeep/Sumo from Joshimath to reach Cliff Top Club which roughly costs Rs. 500 (five hundred only). If in case, one misses the Ropeway, Guest can avail the night stay at Hotel Snow Crest, Located next to the Ropeway OR High Bank Himalayan Resort, Village Sunil, Auli Road.HOW TO REACH
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Joshimath-Auli Cable car is Operational now.
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In case under maintenance, Guest MUST be in Joshimath by 3 PM in order to further drive 14 Km uptill Govt. Bungalow and catch an enjoyable chairlift which will leave Guest few yards up from Cliff Top Club. Guests are suggested to call Resort before boarding the same so that Room Boys can be sent to pickup luggage.
Guest MUST have to reach Joshimath at 3 PM (July-Apr) & 6 : 30 PM (May & June) to take last cable car connection to Auli.
The road from Joshimath to Auli opens from Mid-April to mid November and also opened in winters (subject to normal snowfall).

By Train
The nearest Railway Station is Rishikesh / Haridwar which is directly connected from Delhi by Shatabdi Exp., from Bombay by Bandra-Dehradun Exp. and from Calcutta by Howrah-Doon Exp. and from Lucknow by Gorakhanath/Doon Exp. Rishikesh to Joshimath is to be covered by road(253 Km).
By Road
(The best option is to) travel from Delhi by road. Delhi to Haridwar is 199 kms. on National Highway no. 47 (NH-47). The climb from Haridwar to Joshimath is 277 kms and takes about 9-11 hours depending on an average speed, type of vehicle, no of halts taken in between for refreshments, views ,etc. The ascent to Joshimath winds through Rishikesh, Srinagar, Karnaprayag, and Chamoli. Joshimath to Cliff Top Club Resort is 17 km by road or 4 km/20 minutes by cable car. The ropeway is Asia's highest and second largest, and charges Rs. 500/- per person for a round trip. Initial 14 Kms is a metalled road and the last 3 Kms is steep climb and bumpy, because of banned construction by the Border Roads Authority. This last 3 Kms is better negotiated by a 4WD / 4x4 vehicle that too during non-snow fall summer time(or less snowfall).
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We suggest a stay at Our sister concern Lodge/Camp at Rishikesh or Our Exclusive Associate,an only Hotel in Srinagar (Kirtinagar) to break the journey if required for The Guests reaching Auli via Garhwal Region (Western Uttaranchal)
RISHIKESH-http://clifftopclubauli.com/high-banks.html
SRINAGAR-http://clifftopclubauli.com/riverside-resort-kirtinagar.html
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If the Guest are coming from Kumaon Region (Eastern Uttaranchal),They can have a night stay at i.e. Bhimtal/Nainital/Corbett National Park,where We have our own units.
BHIMTAL : Mountain Club http://clifftopclubauli.com/mountain-club.html
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NAINITAL : Alpine Club http://clifftopclubauli.com/alpine-club.html
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CORBETT PARK : Rangers Club Game Lodge http://clifftopclubauli.com/rangers-club-game-lodge.html
By Air
-The nearest airport is Jolly Grant near Dehradun (268 Km). Indian Airlines/Jet Airways regulates flights from Delhi/Bombay. Air India flies from Delhi twice a day with first flight at 9:30 AM in the morning last at 3:00 PM. Very soon a new airport at Gauchar (92 Km) will be operational within a year which is awaiting due clearance from DGCA.
Resort has its own Private Helipad and after obtaining necessary clearance from DGCA/ Border Authorities, Chopper can Land. We have negotiated rates with few Private Operators. Flights can be chartered and costs App. 1 Lacs for 5 People for an Hour flight (subjected to weather conditions). Sometimes, flight takes more time and additional 15 min can cost another 25000.
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PLACES OF INTEREST
In Auli/ARound Resort.
Lake Valentine, Gorson Sunset Point & Sanjeevni Temple/Chairlift ride.
Joshimath at NightIn/Around Joshimath: (Winter Seat of Lord Vishnu) 4 Km by Ropeway / 17 Km by Road.
Shankracharya Cave (Where He meditated and attained Divya Gyan Jyoti)

Narsimha Temple:
The temple is about 1200 years old. Dedicated to Vishnu, the presiding deity of the temple is Narsimha, the half-man, half-lion and fourth incarnation of Vishnu. Like Badrinath, he is also sitting in the padmasana. The characteristic feature of the deity is that its left wrist is very thin and is getting thinner by the day.
Vasudeva Temple:
Situated some 30 yards from the Narsimha Temple, the Vasudeva Temple is one of the most famous Vishnu temples in India. It was considered very sacred by the Tamil vaishnavite saints known as alvars . The presiding deity of the temple is Vasudeva who is identified with Vishnu. The idol is carved out of a piece of black stone measuring 6 feet in height.
Tapovan Hot Sulphur Water Springs (14 Km).
Badrinath:
46 Kms, App. 2 Hours from Joshimath.
The seat of the Shankaracharya, Badrinath is one of the four holiest places Hindus must visit to complete the "char-dham" pilgrimage. Non-believers revel in