Skiing At Auli - It Is One Of The Most Excellent Snow-Covered Destination For Skiing Lovers

SKIING AT AULI

It wouldn’t be wrong to call Auli the Ski capital of India. Located at 2,500 to 3,050 meters, in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, The month of December heralds the beginning of the skiing season, which bears witness to the commencement of several ski festivals, along with the National Skiing Championships.

The snowy excitement goes on all the way till March. Run and maintained by the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam, the resort provides skiers with necessary equipment and all state-of-the-art facilities. Facilities of chair lift and a ski lift are available for skiers with the objective of conserving their time and labour.

The ski lift has been imported from France and is the longest one in the country. The ski slopes descend from 3,049 meters to 2,915 meters. Accommodation at the resort is warm, cozy and decent. With a 110-bed capacity, delicious food, adequate heating arrangements, hot water, medical facilities and congenial hospitality, there is no dearth of facilities at this very budget-friendly resort.

If it’s an excursion you’re interested in, a 16-kilometre drive to Joshimath will give you the benefit of exploring ancient temples dating back to 8 B.C. Auli is quite remote when it comes to accessibility, with the nearest railway station being Haridwar, 299 kilometers away and the closest airport, Jolly Grant at Dehradun, 273 kilometres away.

Snow-covered slopes aren’t just to be admired, but to be enjoyed. Skiing has gained popularity as an alternative sport in the winter months. At an elevation of 2,915 - 3,049 meters with five kilometers expanse of snow, Auli is offers perfect grounds for beginners and seasoned skiers alike. Coniferous and oak forests line the slopes.

The peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mana Parvat and Dunagiri can be seen from the location. Its importance as a venue of adventure sports lies in its natural advantages enhanced by state-of-the-art facilities. The adventurous skier can go for cross country runs covering 10 - 20 kilometers. For the less adventurous, ski touring the glaciers is another enjoyable option.

Besides Auli, other ski spots include Dayara Bugyal, Munsiyari and Mundali. Mundali is situated in Dehradun, 129 kilometres from the main Dehradun town. Mundali’s enormous skiing rings offer incredible sights of the Himalayan slopes.

By Air

Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Auli situated at a distance of 286kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Auli is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Auli.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Auli is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 264kms before Auli on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Auli is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath and many other destinations to Auli.

By Bus

Auli is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Haridwar, Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Auli are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Rishikesh, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Ukhimath, Srinagar, Chamoli etc. Auli is situated only 14kms from Joshimath which lies on NH58.

Skiing Gives Implausible Moments For Adventure Lovers At Auli,Uttrakhand

SKIING AT AULI, 

UTTRAKHAND

One of the popular ski destinations in Uttarakhandand in India, Auli resides at a height between 2500 and 3000 metres. The region was once the base of paramilitary soldiers and when judged by foreign experts, it proved to be among the best ski destinations in the world.

Auli is surrounded by vast acres of oak and coniferous forests. Skiing right through these snow covered forests feels highly thrilling. One of the best things about this side of Uttarakhand is that the Government here maintains various provisionsto make skiing possible for everyone-both for the novice and professionals. Owing to this, one can find a lot of skiing agencies as they will step out for skiing.

For skiing Auli offers excellent slopes covered in snow in the winter months. Facilities for skiing are available from GMVN and ski equipment for rent are freely available. Enroll in a ski course ranging from 4 days  to 14 days. These courses offered are for beginners as well as advanced courses.

Auli has numerous ski resorts that not only provide complete ski gears, but also offer learning courses on this adventure sport. Enroll yourself in one of these courses and learn the art in a matter of days, if you are a beginner. Professionals can start right away.

For adventure lovers, the best time to visit Auliis definitely the winters. Starting from the late November and continuing till the same of March, the winters cover the mountains of Auli with blankets of snow. Particularly the month of January is highly fit for skiing. During this month of the year, Auli receives maximum snowfall and this trend continues till the last week of March.

Located in the Garhwal Himalayas, the hill station of Auli has its proximity with the major cities of its state; Uttarakhand. In order to reach Auli, following routes can be opted.

By Air

Nearest airport to the hill station of Auli is located in Dehradun, The Jolly Grant airport. From here, Auli is 279 km away, which can cover in hired taxis/cabs.

By Rail

If you wish to make use of the railways, the nearest you can travel is the Haridwar railway station. From the station, taxis and buses are readily available for the hill station (273 km away).

By Road

The major cities of Uttarakhand; Haridwar, Rishikesh and Uttarakhand, are well connected with the other parts of India via national highways. From these cities, one can board the earliest bus to the town of Johshimath (16 km before Auli). These cities score high in terms of bus and cab service.

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