Auli A Skiing Destination in India

Auli is the striking small town in the Chamoli district of Indian State Uttarakhand. It is among the best Skiing destinations in India encircled with very pleasing grasslands. The place is positioned at high altitude from sea level, approximately 2500 to 3050 meters, offers unusual view of great Himalaya. Auli is bordered by dense forests of oak and rhododendrons, it falls in the way to Badrinath, a Hindu pilgrim place also called as ‘one of the Char Dhams’. It is on the foot of small big valleys, offers best skiing resort in the world that is run by the government department named Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited. Every season many Skiing completions are organized here to promote Skiing in India.

Fast Facts Auli

Country                 India

State                     Uttarakhand

District                  Chamoli

STD Code            01372

Skiing in Auli, Uttarakhand

 What to do in Auli

There are many places around the Auli that makes it among the best places to visit in India, as it is blessed with beauty of nature, beautiful alpine vegetation; lofty peaks which make it heaven for tourist. Auli is popular hill station in India offering skiing, trekking, trailing and other adventurous sports.

Skiing in Auli

Auli is heaven of skiing lovers and Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited has done better arrangements for it, but sometimes due to bad weather it comes to an end still it is among ideal tourist places in India. December and January is considered the best time for skiing in Auli.

Trekking in Auli

Auli is considered the best place for trekking and trailing too. Trekking can be done from Auli to Gorson which is almost a 7 to 8 K.M, and Gorson – Tali 6 K.M.

Places to See in Auli

Chattrakund Lake:  It is a beautiful lake surrounded with dense forest. The lake is adjacent to Gurso Bugyal having crystal clear water.

Gurso Bugyal: It is a grassland where one can reach after trekking 3 Km from Auli, and can have beautiful view of great Himalya and Nanda Devi park from here that is a unique experience in it self. During the spring, the whole Bugyal (grassland) turned into green and gives pleasant feel to eyes, and when winter comes it is become pure white with snow. The area is encircled with forest of oak trees.

Kwani Bugyal: Kwani Bugyal is the heaven for trekking lovers situated at the distance of 12 Km from Gurso Bugyal that can be accessed by trekking easily.

Joshimath: As the name suggest, it is a “math” established by Aadi guru Shankaracharya. It is located at the altitude of 1890 meter from the sea label, and cable car is the only way to reach here from Auli. This cable car is the highest cable car in Asia.

Cable Car, Joshimath to Auli

Tapovan: It is a pilgrim place dedicated to lord Shiva. There is small beautiful temple that has natural spring of hot water. It is located just 15 km away from Joshimath.

Vishnu Prayag:  It is the convergence of Holy River Ganga and Alaknada famous pilgrim place of Hindus.

Badrinath: It is a beautiful temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, a Hindu deity. It is among the four Dhams, the most pilgrim site of Hindu.

How to Reach Auli

 Air:  The nearest airport to the Auli is Jolly Grant that is located in Dehradun at the distance of 286 Km. It is well connected with capital Delhi with daily flights.

Rail: Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to the place, located 264 km away that is well connected with railway network with other major cities in India.

Road: Road is the best way to reach Auli, as it lies on National highway 58, and well connected from it’s near by towns and villages. Taxis and state transport buses are easily available from Rishikesh, Pauri, Karanpryag, Haridwar to Auli.