Faraway Cottages, Auli

Hotels
9.7 (74 reviews)
Auli Road, Auli Lower Village Farkiya Guar , Joshīmath , IN

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Breathtaking location
Excellent staff and service
Cons:
Price above market rate

Categories

Cleanliness
9.79
The reviews indicate that the property is clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.99
Staff were described as cooperative, helpful, and went out of their way to ensure comfort.
Location
9.8
The location is breathtaking and positively reviewed by multiple guests.
Room Quality
9.75
Rooms are spacious and beautiful as per guest feedback.
Amenities
9.78
Amenities were rated very good and contributed positively to the stay.
Value for Money
8.74
Price is higher than market rate, which impacts perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.79
Food was mentioned positively and contributes to the overall guest satisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall experience rated highly, with guests expressing the wish to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:03

Property Description

Scenic Retreat in Joshīmath

Spectacular Views: Enjoy stunning mountain views from the comfort of your room, complete with cozy bedding and modern amenities.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a culinary journey at our restaurant offering a variety of Chinese, Indian, and Italian dishes, with special dietary options available.

Convenient Amenities: Benefit from free WiFi, private parking, and a shared lounge, ensuring a relaxing and hassle-free stay.

Experience the beauty of Auli at Faraway Cottages - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:30 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 74 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.79
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.75
Amenities: 9.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 9.79
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Gogoi • family_with_children • in
10
Living jn a Dream
Pros:

The location of the hotel right next to the mountains is its USP. The hotel room itself is so luxuriously designed.

Its very well maintained by the wonderful wonderful staff. They are so kind and courteous.

The high point is ofcourse their dining hall mademof dreamy views and beautiful furniture.

Cons:

You have to patiently keep going up to the location.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Dhanwani • couple • in
8
If they make it accessible it is the best place
Pros:

All great property and efficient staff

Cons:

The way to reach it was not good
Lot of damage to cars due to repair work

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Sachin • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Our stay at Faraway Cottages, Auli, was absolutely Exceptional

The food was excellent, delicious, and full of flavour. The service was outstanding, the cleanliness was excellent, and the staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. The location offers breathtaking views, making the entire experience even more special.

A special mention to the chef, the unsung hero behind every delicious meal! Every dish was prepared with so much care and taste. Great food truly makes a stay memorable, and the chef deserves all the appreciation.

Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so wonderful. Highly recommended for the amazing food, excellent hospitality, cleanliness, and beautiful views.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Absolutely stunning place, attention to every detail in design, extremely professional & skilled staff. Not to mention breathtaking views from every corner of the hotel

Cons:

Nothing. Getting there may be tricky in monsoon season but definitely worth the effort

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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krishnan • couple • gb
10
I wish I could spend a few more days here
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay! The views were breathtaking, and the rooms were of top-notch quality, featuring tasteful and elegant decor. Having a private balcony was a fantastic bonus.
The food was exceptional, and the kitchen staff went above and beyond to customise dishes to our exact preferences. A special mention goes to Bipin and Vijay, who were simply superb—they made us feel completely at home and extremely pampered throughout our stay. Highly recommended!

Cons:

Getting to the property is quite a journey if you are not local. Travelling from Delhi, we had to go through Dehradun, which was followed by an 11-hour car ride to reach the res

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Sudha Maheshwari • family_with_children • in
9
Great place for a peaceful weekend.
Pros:

Location was serene and beautiful but as name suggests far away from the town, so slightly inconvenient for any other activity in town.

Cons:

May be a slightly cheaper price

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Prachi • solo_traveller • in
10
Pros:

Gorgeous views, scrumptious food, helpful and polite staff esp Mr Bipin Chawla

Cons:

The kitchen can stock fresh mutton and fish, we were unable to try any. Rooma should have intercom facility

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Kumar • family_with_children • in
10
It was comfortable, superb and peaceful.
Pros:

Excellent view, picturesque location, tastefully done rooms and well thought out designs.

Cons:

Nothing as such.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Prateek • solo_traveller • in
10
My stay at faraway cottages
Pros:

Faraway Cottages Auli stands out as one of the most scenic hotels I have ever experienced.


Views: The hotel offers a panoramic 360-degree vista of the surrounding mountain ranges. On clear days, the views from the property are truly mesmerizing. The accompanying images were captured directly from the hotel premises.

Service: The staff at Faraway Cottages Auli provided impeccable service, leaving no room for complaint. Their responses were consistently prompt and efficient. Furthermore, they offered valuable insights into various local attractions in Auli, assisted with my itinerary planning, and arranged a taxi for my ascent to Upper Auli.


Food: We consumed all our meals, including the complimentary breakfast, at the hotel. The food quality was excellent, distinguished by its delicious taste and generous portion sizes.

Parking: On-site parking is available and provided free of charge. Please refer to the images depicting the parking area.


What I really loved was the service, the views, and how peaceful and quiet it was —a perfect escape from the city's craziness.


Important Considerations:

(a) The hotel is situated at an elevation of approximately 7,700 feet above sea level. Given the absence of elevators, certain rooms are accessible only via stairs. Guests may experience fatigue at this altitude when navigating stairs or moving around the property. It is advisable to assess your fitness level and that of your companions, and to coordinate with the hotel staff regarding room assignments accordingly.

(b)Upon reaching Joshimath and turning onto Auli Road, the roadways become narrower. Google Maps may exhibit some inaccuracies in this area. Nevertheless, the hotel staff are exceptionally helpful and responsive, providing clear guidance. Drivers with experience should navigate these roads without difficulty; I personally drove a Hyundai Creta and encountered no issues. For those less confident in their driving abilities, hiring a taxi is recommended.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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arora manekar • family_with_children • in
10
Highly recommend faraway cottages! Absolutely worth the money. Will definitely visit again.
Pros:

The property is very peaceful, beautifully designed. The rooms are awesome.. very spacious and well heated in peak of winters. Electric Heated blankets are provided for extra warmth. The stay was super comfortable. Great hospitality, the staff is really helpful and polite. Great food as well. Overall a fabulous experience. We didnt feel like stepping put of the property at all… had a great relaxing vacation in the middle of mountains!

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Swapna • family_with_children • in
10
Pros:

Everything at this property was great. The staff were wonderful , the food was delicious, the cottage was warm and cosy, the views from the room were mind-blowing. Had a wonderful stay with my family. They were very accommodating with specific food requests due to allergies. I could not ask for more. Thank you very much.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Charu • family_with_children • in
10
Pros:

Room was spacious with wonderful views. The place was squeaky clean. The staff was the best . The service was very good. Had not met such wonderful people in a long time.
This was one of the best stays I have stayed in. Just perfection in terms of everything.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Sharma • family_with_children • in
10
Pros:

Amazing place, great staff and awesome food

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Nisha • couple • in
10
Pros:

The location is breathtaking, the property is worth every penny. Go for it!

Cons:

Everything from check-in to check out was seem less. The location, the property, the rooms, the food and to top it all the staff. I will give 10/10 to everything.

2025-11-25 • via Nuitee
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Mila • couple • us
10
Breathtaking
Pros:

We didn’t want to leave. The setting was breathtaking and staff incredibly sweet and helpful. The rooms are spacious and beautiful and staff provide assistance with every detail of trip.

2025-11-05 • via Nuitee
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SUDIP • couple • in
8
good stay
Pros:

Property is excellent, though location is well inside from the mail road. Clean, staffs are very cooperative and cordial. though the price is above the market rate.

Cons:

price should match with the prevailing market rate.

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Pratima • extended_group • in
10
Excellent place to stay with excellent staff and amenities and ambience. Will definitely recommend to others.
Pros:

The staff was excellent and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The amenities were very good and the location was really nice.

Cons:

The patch of road leading to the property was not made hence the ride was rough.

2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Ashish • family_with_children • in
10
Pros:

The View from the hotel. Very Good Food. Very cooperative staff, helpful & knowledgeable. Room & property was the same as shown in the booking.com

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Gandhi • family with young children • in
10
Mesmerising, amazing for families who want an escape from rest of the world.
Pros:

One of the most beautiful properties I have ever been to. Such a humble staff, especially Mr. Bipin and Mr. Vijay, don’t really remember the other names, but each one of them who assisted was truly cooperating and helpful in the best way possible. Amazing food and hospitality.

Cons:

I think, nothing.

2025-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Sanket • family with young children • in
10
Amazing experience.
Pros:

I had visited with family (02 adults plus kids) and stayed for 10 nights, staying between mountains was masmerising. Food was amazing and staff was very cooperative.

Highly recommend for stay and have a rejuvenating experience.

Would revisit for skiing.

Cons:

NA

2025-06-14 • via Nuitee