Auli | Uttarakhand | India
Ideal Duration: 4-6 hours
Best Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant
Nearest Railway Station: Haridwar
A paradise for the avid skier, located in Garhwal Himalayas, about 250km away from Rishikesh, can be easily accessed by a 3.5km long cable car to Joshimath, Auli offers panoramic views of peaks Nanda Devi, Kamet, and Dronagiri. Auli offers immense opportunities to indulge in adventure activities like skiing, trekking, sightseeing. Skiing in Auli being the most desired one. It has one of the longest and pleasant skiing slopes in Asia. One of the best ski slopes in terms of adventure and safety too, and known to be a skier's paradise. The 3kms long slope ranges from 2519 m to 3049 m offering a glorious view of the towering Himalayan peaks such as the Nanda Devi Kamet, the Mana Parvat and the Dunagiri. One could reach Auli from Joshimath by taking a leisurely 3 km ride on the cable car. In summer, Auli is a relaxing destination, with the massive Alaknanda gorge flanking it's North, and the almost unending grassy slopes all around, making it the most relaxing hill resort in the Himalayas. A large number of visitors visit this delightful destination in summer and winter. Please come with friends and enjoy skiing in Auli.
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