Shepherd's Lodge Devi Darshan
near Army Helipad, Auli 246443 India
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very nice trip there, and thanks so much to the owner for his advice of trek!!! it was a good time! good people! good family! and..good food!! what else :) thanks again guys. they know very well the history of this area, the nanda devi etc and amazing view for the breakfast!!
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Date of stay: May 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed with my fiance. The rooms are carpeted but basic. No tv or other paraphernalia. Beds were cozy with electric blanket. Its the location and the service which makes the difference. The staff is professional and most of them are qualified mountaineering instructors. They do everything from cooking to cleaning and leading the treks from this place. Its was an altogether different experience for us as if staying in a hostel with lots of limitations yet it was wonderful and educative. Heard lots of stories about mountaineering in the region. About famous writers and renowned mountaineers staying at this place. Food was too good, Narendra was specially helpful by providing snow boots from the store and guiding us to our snow trek to Gorson bugyal. The hot tea served at Gorson with aloo paranthas was the icing on the cake !…
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Date of stay: February 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The hotel is located besides Auli Helipad. You may face difficulty to find the hotel as it is not visible from the road.Better to call hotel manger, they will pick you up. There are no road you have to walk on the muddy field. Although this hotel is recommended for traveler, you can come with family if you and your family is true nature lover. We have reach there 10'0 clock at night due to traffic jam. We did a big mistake by not mentioning our arrival time to the hotel manager. This is not a traditional hotel. As named it is a lodge with food facility. But you have to order food in advance. So we have only ate tea and biscuit at that night. In morning we get up only to surprise by the natural beauty of Himalaya. If you want to enjoy the true beauty of Auli you have to stay here. green Meadows, snow clad mountain peaks including Nanda Devi. Food are good. Rooms are basic. You can make your tea/ coffee there. The dinning hall is the most beautiful part of the lodge. You can enjoy the beauty of Nanda Devi from there only.…
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Any room will be good. you can enjoy the beauty from the veranda.
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We were a group of 14 ladies. Had booked in Devi Darshan lodge as the reviews on trip advisor were good. We arrived at night after a long drive from Haridwar. It had rained and hence our bus could not go upto the parking of the lodge. We had to walk and on reaching the lodge, my initial thought was that the building was the cow shed. Little did I know that that was the lodge. The rooms on the ground floor were very bad. Had a huge Scorpion in it. So all of us had to use the 4 rooms upstairs. We were 14 pax in 4 rooms. There was no staff. Just two boys who ran around to get our luggage and organise our food. It was the worst hotel/lodge I have experienced. I request trip advisor to check the hotels before they give them a rating as this was very misleading. The sheets and pillows were not fresh. Other than the beautiful view, this place is not to be lived in.…
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Date of stay: June 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We were a group of 13 people, including 10 students, who visited the Devi Darshan lodge for an exposure trip on behalf of the Lucknow-based NGO Milaan. Nothing had prepared me for the wonderful and enriching experience that Devi Darshan offered us. The lodge is located in a stunning location in Auli, with a breathtaking view of the Nandadevi peak. The hospitality was excellent; the staff and helpers were incredibly resourceful and helpful. The rooms were clean and well- maintained, and the food was hygienic and delicious. The staff went out of its way to ensure that we were comfortable and at ease. The trek to Gorson Meadows was meticulously planned and executed. The place has a very warm and cosy ambience, and is ideal for people looking to have a nice and relaxed time. We've left the place with wonderful memories, and a promise to come back very soon. We had a great time at Devi Darshan, and are extremely grateful for all the love and support we received from them.…
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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While we were staying in Auli Gmvn resort, we were very keen to visit this resort after reading about its location. I spoke to Dr Sunil from Devidarshan about possibility of having our lunch . He immediately accommodated us .The menu is decided by the resort.. No ala carte service .The restaurant is a cozy carpeted glass walled room with view of Nanda Devi right in front. We were served local vegetarian food which was fingerlicking good. Special mention .. local rai or RI green leafy vegetable dish and best black dal of my entire trip. Very good service by Mr Harsh. Cold rotis in the casserole was continuously being replaced by hot ones. Coffee and tea including green and flavoured ones are available unlimited on the house. After lunch we simply spent an hour looking out at the stunning scenery out side. The biggest surprise was the price rs 600 for 4 adults and 2 kids. And they told us driver is anyways fed on the house. Totally loved their warm attitude. This resort is run by mountain Shepherd community which is an NGO. We also met a trekking group here who updated us about the excellent trekking trips organised by mountain Shepherd. This resort also has few basic rooms and highly recommended for their location and service…
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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The location of the Devi Darshan Lodge is the best for catching a beautiful and breathtaking view of the Nanda Devi and some other mountain ranges. The place is well maintained and the only person about-MrPawan did a really wonderful job taking care of us.His food was fantastic and he also accompanied us for a trek to Gorson meadows.
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Date of stay: March 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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We(me and my wifyyy) reached Auli after a travel of about 14 hrs journey from New Delhi(whew)... The first glimpse of the Ice capped mountains, made us honestly to forgot about the tiresome travel. Since the weather is at its heights, one major problem was the "ROAD to reach Auli" (OMG)!!!. Devi Darshan Lodge : Our stay at Auli was an amazing experience.Spent 3 nights there. The place, the team- the way they treated us was remarkable and highly humble.. Thank You Mr Sunil and Mr Pawan for making our stay comfortable.The food cooked for us was 5/5.. We have to admit that we did not expect such comfortable and homely atmosphere at the Lodge.The view of Nanda Devi peaks from the dining room windows were absolutely amazing. The weather was freezing cold outside but they made sure to keep us cozy..with all the room heaters,electric bed. This lodge is efficiently run by Mountain Shepherds (community) ,We had good Tea time conversations about the culture and their way of life. The Framed "Loan Rejection Certificate",is one thing that I'll never forget. :D:D:D Skiing...Trekking...Chair Lift..Horse back riding...Hot cuppa tea...hot soups...above all the nature @ its best - a trip that makes u think to come again :):):) Highly recommend this for people who wud luv to get lost in the beauty of nature. One imp note for the owners : Parking Area : The day we went tere it had rained(that night) and the next day,entire walkway was a big mudslide. We had gr8 difficulty in crossing it by walk for the car cudn slide up as it was very slippery.…
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Prefer the rooms in the first floor
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Trip advisor mentions this one of the three places to stay in Auli and the best amongst those. Many people may perceive this as a hotel but it is not. Its a lodge. The owner cleared this as the first thing when I spoke to him and that helped me set the right expectations. Dont expect a geyser/TV/restaurant at this place. There are very few rooms in this property. But the rooms are well maintained. Nice comfortable beds and clean washrooms welcomed us. The dining area is separate and offers a nice view of the Nanda Devi mountain range. It feels as if you are just sitting on a mountain. We shelled out 3600/- per room per night in January and this included breakfast & dinner for a couple. Extra person was charged at 750/- per night (including breakfast & dinner). The prices are quite nominal when you actually see the remoteness of the place. The staff is really nice and makes all the effort to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The person helping us out was Ajeet. He was just a call away for anything we required from blankets, hot water & food. Our special requests to prepare Maggi as an evening snack were also acknowledged. Even though their main cook was out on leave, the temporary cook prepared pretty decent and homelike food. Ajeet also turned out be our guide during the Gorso trek at a quite nominal charge of 500/- for a group of 5. He looked at our backpacks when we were trying our hands on skiing. The things I would like to improve them is the lighting in the rooms. Their rooms have no windows for any sunshine to enter. They have just 2 LED bulbs installed which are pretty less for the room size. A tube light would just be ideal for their room size. Also the heater installed in the common area was unable to provide any heat. They need a better heater. It gets really cold in the night. We ourselves saw -10 degrees C. Other things to improve would be a better inspection of electric heated blankets. Not all of them provided to us were working and since 2 of them were connected to the same plug, they were often getting disconnected. The food was nice but I had to request for a chicken dish on the 2nd day even though we had communicated about it in the mails.…
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Double room would be better than a family room since family rooms have just 1 washroom attached.
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This is a really personal place. It does not have many rooms (about 5) and one common lounge/dining room. It is really well designed as it has the common room totally glass and looking out on to the mountains. Auli is really unique in that you don’t just have views of mountains in the distance but you are right in the middle of them. Devi Darshan Lodge really takes advantage of this. Also it is positioned so you see both the sun rise and the sunset (at least in winter). It really is just spectacular! The lodge is very simple and not flash – more like a backpackers or farm house. But it is the common room that really is just unbelievable! The bedrooms are a good size and the bathrooms are a reasonable size. The down side is that there is little heating and not always hot water. As we were there in winter this was a bit hard. However this is the nature of this location and all the other hotels are in a similar situation. We even looked around a couple of other hotels and this lodge was the best. The others may look fancier on line but are really quite run down. Devi Darshan is also more personal and much better value for money. The Lodge does have a treat though and that is electric blankets that work well and make the night’s sleep wonderful. The owner, Sunil (who does not live on site but I communicated with via email and phone ahead of time), is extremely helpful and kindly spent quite a bit of time giving me various tips on our whole trip. The staff at the lodge were wonderful. The English is basic but they did everything possible to help. They cooked us some great meals and since the place is small we could select when we wanted breakfast or dinner. They can also make a packed lunch for you if you need. They also help show you where to walk etc. Note that you need to pay cash so have that with you. There was a little snow when we went so the kids could experience some skiing with great instructors. There were 8 of us so we had the whole place to ourselves which was great – like our own cottage! Definitely the best place in Auli!…
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Date of stay: December 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Doesn't really matter which room as there is just one short hallway with 5 rooms.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shepherd's Lodge Devi Darshan
Which popular attractions are close to Shepherd's Lodge Devi Darshan?
Nearby attractions include Auli (1.0 km), Gorson Bugyal (2.1 km), and Joshimath (3.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Shepherd's Lodge Devi Darshan?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Shepherd's Lodge Devi Darshan?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Shepherd's Lodge Devi Darshan?
Conveniently located restaurants include Saket Restaurant, Auli-D Food Plaza, and Hotel view.
Does Shepherd's Lodge Devi Darshan have airport transportation?
Yes, Shepherd's Lodge Devi Darshan offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Shepherd's Lodge Devi Darshan located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Auli.
Are any cleaning services offered at Shepherd's Lodge Devi Darshan?
Yes, dry cleaning and self serve laundry are offered to guests.