Auli

Auli is favorite destination of adventure lovers who love skiing. Located in the Northern part of Uttarakhand in Chamoli District of Garhwal region, it attracts thousands of adventure lovers from different parts of country and outsiders too. Auli is a ‘Bugyal’ that means meadows and these green meadows turn into a white sheet of snow during winters. The surroundings of Auli are further enhanced by the Himalayan peaks such as Kamet, Nanda Devi, Dunagiri, Mana Parvat etc. One can enjoy heart-warming views of Himalayan peaks from Auli.

Auli is often compared with the world’s best skiing resorts. In 2011, Auli hosted first SAF games .It has most fascinating slopes in the world for winter skiing that is best enjoyed in January to March. The slopes of Auli are perfect for skiing and enough to thrill the professional skiers and novices alike. These slopes are covered with Oak and Deodar forests helping the skiers by reducing the speed of chilling waves. Auli is the must visit for the passionate nature lovers and of course those who are crazy about skiing.

Trekking is other option for the tourists who love this adventure. There are numerous trekking routes in Auli that can take one through verdant valleys, alluring meadows and green pastures. There are 4 ski slopes viz. 10 Number Slope (white) which is 900 meters long while 8 Number Track (Blue) is 800 meters long, Temple Track (Red) for beginners is 400 meters long while Composite Slope is 3.1 km long.

Two international standard ski lifts are also there for the skiers that take them back to the high slopes. One is standing lift that charges Rs 30 per person and other is sitting lift which costs Rs 200 per person. Auli also boasts of worlds highest and Asia’s longest cable car Gondola covering a distance of 4 km that connects it with Joshimath. When you are traveling in lift, the enchanting Himalayas are visible. The round-trip from Auli to Joshimath and Joshimath to Auli will cost you around Rs 500 per person.

Avoid travelling in Monsoons as the region is prone to land sliding during heavy rainfall. Carry heavy woolens in winter season during snowfall.