Everything you need to know about Auli, Uttarakhand

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With stunning landscape and topography, this place is heaven for the adventure and nature lovers. This place is quite popular as a Ski destination and recently hosted National winter games. Yes, you get it right. I’m talking about Auli.

Auli is a remote destination of Uttarakhand. Very few people have heard about it. That’s why Auli is considered as a pristine destination and an excellent choice to escape your fast-paced city life.

From the last 3–4 years, Auli is in the trending destination of Uttarakhand. Auli is a popular ski resort in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The sheer beauty of Auli is divine &enthrals the tourists with scenic beauty. Auli is endowed with beautiful mountains, verdant rich Coniferous, Oak forests with the sight of glorious mountain peaks as Durnagiri, Mt Nanda Devi, Mana Parwat, Dunagiri, Kamet, Hathi Parbat, Ghori Parbat, etc. Snow skiing is the main tourist attraction at Auli. The ride on beautiful scenic trails is a great experience for all skiers. Apart from Skiing, this place has lots of interesting things to experience.

What you can Experience here

Auli has so much to explore. Around the breathtaking views, sipping a cup of tea with your partner is always a great experience. Isn’t it? So don’t miss out, these fabulous chances while you’re touring this wonderful hamlet. Whenever you have free time just grab the chance, which helps you to create some lifetime memories! These are the things you can try on your trip-

• Stunning View of Himalayan mountains — Natural vistas, panoramic views of Himalayan peaks, lush wooded vegetation and green pastures give Auli a colorful look. Auli offers a pristine view of various snow peaks & mountains like Nanda Devi peak, Kamet parvat, Chaukhamba peak, Trishul peak, Hathi Parbat, etc that enlighten you and fill with joy & excitement.

• Highest artificial lake — Auli has the world’s 
  • highest man-made lake. This artificial lake is in the middle of the slopes of the mountain. This beautiful lake is surrounded by colorful flowers that enhance the beauty of this lake. The reason for creating this lake was to produce snow for skiing/winter games during less snowfall but this lake is adding a lot to the beauty of Auli.
  
  
  
• Skiing in Winters — Auli is one of the best skiing destinations in India. Every year Winter sports and skiing championship organized here which attracts lots of tourists not only from India but all over the world. After the first snowfall of winter in December skiing start here. If you know how to ski than it is well and good but if you don’t then there you can enroll in a 1 to 2 week paid course which is organized by GMVN. This snowy excitement goes on all the way till March. The Ski resort provides skiers with the necessary equipment and all facilities. Facilities of the chair lift and a ski lift are also available for skiers with the objective of conserving their time and labor.

• Asia’s second-highest and longest ropeway — Auli ropeway is one of the major attractions in Auli which offers a splendid view of great mountains. It is the second-highest and longest ropeway after Gulmarg Gondola Cable Car of Gangtok in Asia with a total of 4 km distance. The ropeway is board from both Joshimath and Auli. The fair is approx 500–1000 per person for a round trip. The chair lift is also available which only moves from Auli to Ski-resort and vice-versa at 300per-person.

• Trekking — Now come to my personal favorite part which is, trekking. If you love hiking and trekking then this is for you. There are many trekking options around Auli where you can see the different colors of nature, meadows, and feel the exhilarating freshness that gives you enchanting experience during your trek. In winters these treks are covered with white snow but in summer the white sheet turns into green meadows. The options for trekking in Auli are Gursobugyal, Chattrakund lake, etc.

• Camping — Who doesn’t like to spend the night under the millions of stars? Are you? Maybe not. Camping is the most popular activity in the world. It will be a great thrilling experience where you can see the millions of twinkling stars, sitting around the bonfire, chatting with friends. This is a great feeling altogether but make sure you’re well-equipped to face the temperatures which can drop to 20 to -5 degrees.

How to get there

By Road -

Auli is 15 km from Joshimath which is connected with NH-58 from Delhi to Badrinath. Follow the route till Joshimath and then take public transport, cab or take a ropeway to Auli.
By Rail -

Rishikesh is the nearest rail junction to Auli (which takes 5–6 hrs) and then you can take public transport to Joshimath or you can book a taxi directly to Auli.
By Air — Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the nearest airport. Everyday minimum of 3 flights flies from Delhi to Dehradun. After reaching Dehradun, you can take a taxi directly to Auli which is at a distance of approx 280 km.

Note: If you want to start a trip from Delhi so we have also Auli tour package from Delhi.

Best time to Visit

Auli is a famous hill station and Ski destination in India that’s why this place remains packed throughout the year. Auli can be visited throughout the year, however, if you want to experience snow-skiing then, January and February is the best time for this. 
Winters- From Nov to February, Auli’s weather remains colder as compared to the rest of the year. Even the temperature can also go to a sub-zero degree. So better to carry warm clothes that keep you warm in the bone-chilling nights.
Summers- Auli is the best resort in summer, to get relief from the intense heat waves. Auli weather remains pleasant and some time dropped down to 5–6 degrees Celsius. The snow-covered mountains turn to green meadows that offers a picturesque view of the surrounding.
Monsoon- Visiting Auli in Monsoon can be tricky, but along with the Valley of Flower, it can be done.

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