Breathtaking Gauchar - travellers' paradise!

If you’ve had enough of the hustle bustle of the city and need a getaway to a peaceful and a less crowded hill station, Gauchar is exactly what you may be looking for – serene and alluring. For the adventure junkies, the town offers adventure sports to get your adrenaline soaring.

Surrounded by seven mountains and situated at an altitude of 800 metres above the sea level, Gauchar is one hell of a fascinating little town located in district Chamoli, Uttrakhand. Located on the bank of river Alaknanda, it is en route to Badrinath temple and Hemkundsahib.

For the nature lovers, scintillating natural beauty of the mountains will keep you raptured. The flora, exotic birds and butterflies are bound to leave you all mesmerized when you trail across the mountains.

For the adventure seekers, Gauchar offers the best adventure activities that India has to offer. It offers an array of action packed, adrenalin pumping activities like rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, bridge slithering and valley traversing.

River Alaknanda offers a unique white water rafting experience. If you have tried your hand at rafting before at Rishikesh, this one undoubtedly beats it hands-down. The 18 km stretch between Gauchar and Rudraprayag offers a level 4 rafting experience. Yet another stretch of 32 km from Gauchar to Dharadevi, which takes 5-6 hours, is high in the list of great rapids. A basic course in Kayaking in eddies is also available.

Camping on the bank of the river is a fascinating experience in itself. The starlit sky, bonfire, gushing sound of the river amidst mountains is a great way to explore the outdoors. State of the art tents and facilities make your stay extremely comfortable.

The historic Gauchar Trade Fair is a popular event that is held for a week every year and commences on the 14^th of November. The fair promotes the local trade and culture. Apart from the industrial trade, the cultural programs of music and dance remain a major attraction that not only allure the locals but also the tourists from all over.

Apart from serving as a stopover location en route to Badrinath, Gauchar itself 

has a few ancient Hindu temples namely, Bhairavnath Temple, Raul Devta Temple, Paneshwar Shivalaya and Kali Mata Temple.

The geographical advantage of having a large flat area has served as a makeshift airstrip for the dignitaries to be flown into the town. The airstrip being built here is projected to further attract a large number of tourists. For now, the town is well connected by road. It is about 430 kms from Delhi. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun.

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