Auli in the northern region of Uttarakhand is a must visit
destination for ski lovers and snow players. Chilling and cheek biting breeze
and adventure in snow make this place more demanding. Best time to visit Auli
is from November to march when snow falling can be seen most of the time.
How to Reach Auli
Tourists can fly to Dehradun and then hire a bus or cab bit with
the best services of Innova Crystacar rental Delhi you can reach Auli with an enjoyable road trip along
with your family or friends. If you are in a group tour to Auli you can also go
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Top most activities to do in Auli
Skiing
Skiing in Auli offers beautiful views of peaks such as Mt Nanda
Devi Kamet, Mana Parwat, Dunagiri, Beethartoli, Nilkanth, Hathi Parbat, Ghori
Parbat and Nar Parbat. The snow-covered hill station of Auli covered with
evergreen conifers and the oak forest is located at high altitude.
While skiing in Auli in the Gorson Reserve forest (part of the
Nanda Devi National Park) is habituated by some of the widely rare Himalayan
wildlife in ample. These include snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Wild Boar, Wild Cat,
Wild Rabbit, Jackal, Fox, Hyena and Bear. In the summer season, hikers may find
numerous marked walks and there also are mountain bike trails.
Trishul Peak
The three Himalayan mountain peaks of western
Kumaun as a whole form the Trishul peak with a height of 7120m. The peak can be
best viewed from Kausani or during the Roopkund Trek.
Auli Ropeway
The cable ride also known as a Gondola in Auli
is the second highest and the longest cable car ride in Asia after Gulmarg.
Covering a total distance of 4 km, the journey starts at Joshimath and ends at
Auli, and takes a total time of around 24 min. Enjoy the sensual and majestic
views of surroundings while on the ropeway.
You will enjoy the majestic Himalayan peaks in
the surroundings, Oak forests, snow capped peaks, meadows and the lush green
valley below.
Auli Artificial lake
One of the world’s highest man-made lakes, Auli
Lake was created by snow added to the ski slopes during the offseason. In turn,
the water from the lake is used to feed the artificial snow system stationed
along the ski slopes and extending the ski season. Located at an elevation of
3000 m, it is also known for its stunning views. An hour in the evening at the
lake will surely make you forgive all the stress.
Gurso bugyal
Gorson Bugyal is a beautiful meadow, just 3 km
from Auli Uttarakhand. Lined with trees, it is a popular trekking destination
from the town. You can try trek uphill but ensure that you come back by evening
as there are no options available to stay at Gurson. During the spring season,
camping can be done on the lush green grass blankets. But for those planning to
go in winter, the path gets tough to scale and a guide is essential. You can
also visit the nearby Chattarkund Lake, famous for its sweet waters.