Auli Skiing Tour

Uttaranchal adventure travel guide details about sightseeing and skiing resort in Auli. Also details about reaching there and travel attractions for adventure sport lovers in Auli.
Auli in Chamoli district of Uttaranchal is a good place to be put in words. The place is blessed with wild havens and slopes of snow fields, which stands apart from any type of comparison. Adventure lovers flock at the place and find spend vacation, full of everlasting memories. Skiing in Auli pulls countless crowds from different parts of the world.

Auli Skiing Resort

Set up sometime by Garhwal Mandal Vikas, Auli skiing resort invites tourist from different parts of the world. Measuring a vertical drop of 500 meters, the destination is beautified with snow fields. During winter season(December to March), GMVN organizes skiing courses for the adventure-seekers. The session ranges from 2 days to 14 days and charges Rs. 3, 500 per person.

The ski slopes in Auli descends from 3049 m to 2915 m. Most of the places are dotted with oak and conifer tree, which acts as a barrier for skiers. Yet, many dare to face all challenges and enjoy the 180 degree view of the Himalayan peaks. Nanda Devi Parvat, Kamet, Mana Parvat and Dunagiri hills are additional punch to the seekers.

Joshimath is well-connected to Auli by means of a 4-km long ropeway, set up in 1994. It has 10 towers and two cabin, each with an accommodation capacity of 25 people at a time.

Other Attractions in Auli

Beside enjoying the adventure of Skiing, holidaying in Auli includes sightseeing tour to the following places:
Gurso Bugyal- 3 kms from Auli
Joshimath-16 kms from Auli
Chattrakund- 1 km from Gurso
Kwani Bugyal-12 kms from Gurso
Chenab Lake- situated near Dang Village near Joshimath
Vanishinarayan Kalpeshwar- 12 kms from Joshimath
Bhavishya Badri- 3 kms from Tapovan

Skiing tips in Auli

Skiers are suggested to bring with them pair of woolen clothes like caps, hand-gloves, pullovers, mufflers, trousers, sunglasses, snow boots and wind-proof jackets.

Do not forget to carry first-aid box, flashlight(torch), extra batteries and a pair of snow boots.

Before starting the adventure of skiing, check out the climatic condition and surrounding dominating the play ground.

How to reach:
By Air:
The nearest Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun is situated 273 kms away from Joshimath.

By Rail:
The nearest railway station is at Haridwar, located 270 kms away from Joshimath.

By Road:
Auli is just 16 kms away from Joshimath and travelers can easily reach there by means of private/local four-wheelers.
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   By Mithi Dey
Published: 11/12/2009
 
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