Auli Uttarakhand India

Auli – Destination – Uttarakhand

Auli, one of the best ski destinations in India, attracts a large number of tourists every year from all over the country. Auli tour packages cater to the needs of the travelers who wish to explore this picturesque hill station in the Himalayas.

The small yet picture-perfect town of Auli is India’s premier ski resort destination. Originally developed as a paramilitary base, Auli’s skiing slopes are popular among tourists and professionals alike. In winter, Auli hosts several snow adventure events.

Auli Highlights !

• One of the Best India’s premier skiing destination
• Enjoy India’s longest cable ride 3.5km and Chair lift at Auli
• Best views of Nanda Devi, India second-highest peak
• Round the Year site with changing colors meadows and views of the Himalayas

How to Reach Auli ?

Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the nearest airport located at a distance of 276 KM from the Auli. One can hire either a taxi or a shared vehicle from the airport to reach the Auli.

Nearest Bus Stop: Joshimath Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to the campsite located at a distance of 11 KM. One can hire either a taxi or a shared vehicle from the bus stand to reach Auli.

Nearest Railway Station: Haridwar Railway Station is the nearest railway station located at a distance of 284 km from Auli. One can hire either a taxi or a shared vehicle from the railway station to reach the Auli.

Attraction in Auli 

Ropeway Ride – A 3.5km ling ropeway ride start from Joshimath main town around 9am and closed at 4.30pm.  It take 25 passengers in each trip up and down.

Chair Lift – A 800 meter chair lift is establish at Auli,  in one chair 4 person can sit and take ride of 4/5minute to reach near by artificial lake or 8 number boarding point of Cable car.

Hanuman Temple –  If you like to see best sunrise and sunset this place is best to sit and capture the memorable moment in camera. Best view of  Mt.Nandadevi and other ridges and lofty peaks visible from here too. Its just opposite to chair lift point.

Artificial lake – Its located in middle of Auli near cliff top resort or eco huts auli. One can reach here by trek or take chair lift ride and walk 500meter to reach here. Man made lake was fixed in 2011 for South Asian games incase if no natural snow then by pumping the snow gun machine make snow in skiing slopes of auli.

Gorson Meadow (Bugyal) –  This meadow is located around 3km from main Auli and trek leads under a huge dense forest around 500 meter and then enter a small temple name as Padiyaar temple and just after 100meter the forest line end up and Gorson meadows start from here. Walk to top of point and get best Himalayan Views and Green Grass and flowers at Gorson meadow.

Padiyaar Temple –  Padiyaar is named by locals as they worship here in winter and summer.  Temple located just 100meter down from Gorson starting meadow.

Chatrakund Lake – On opposite hand of Gorson bugyal the trek lead from here to Charta lake or one can start the trek from padiyaar temple straight up zig zag trek to reach Chatra kund just 15minute walk from Padiyaar temple. Crystal clear lake name as chatrakund , its deep lake and never been measured by anyone. The altitude of lake is 3,350 m, this small lake is surrounded by verdant greenery and huge oak and dense forest. Visitors are enthralled by the picturesque settings and tranquility of this place

Near By Destination at Auli –>

Kuari Pass Bugyal -> Situated at 3,650 m above sea level, this lush meadow is a haven for nature lovers and trekkers. Around 18 km from Gurso Bugyal, this bugyal (alpine pasture or meadow) can be reached by trekking. It offers some of the most spectacular views of the snow-clad mountain peaks, panoramic scenery, fresh air, and lots of adventure from here the world famous curzon trail leads down to dhakwani and further to pana ramni sutol kunol village to wan and lohajung covering Beadni bugyal Roopkund Homekund Ali Bugyal etc..

ATTRACTIONS & NEARBY DESTINATIONS AT AULI

Valley of Flowers National Park

Nandadevi National Park

Badrinath Temple With Mana Visit

Satopnath Lake 

Kagbhusandi Lake

Niti Valley Jeep Safari

Kalpeshwar Temple

Bhavishya Badri

Vishnu prayag

Shankracharya Math Joshimath

Kalp Vriksha Joshimath

Narshing Temple Joshimath

Adventure Activity in Auli –

Skiing & Snowboarding

ATV & Snow scooter

Rock-climbing