Chamoli

Auli

Nearest Railway: Rishikesh, 264 kms
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, 286 kms
Famous For: Winter Adventure Sports, Skiing, Trekking, Himalayan Views, Camping, Hiking, Snowboarding, Snow Trekking
Altitude: 2800 metres above sea level
Languages: Hindi, Garhwali
Best Time to Visit: March to May and October and November

About Auli

Auli is a ski destination in Chamoli district in the Himalayan mountain of Uttarakhand. Auli is also known as Auli Bugyal in Garhwali; which means "meadow". It is located at an elevation of 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) to 3,050 meters (10,010 ft) above sea level. Auli can be reached by road or ropeway from Joshimath. It provides an excellent panoramic view of the giant mountain peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dunagiri. From January to March; the Auli slopes are usually covered with a thick carpet of snow, about 3 mts deep. In Auli the stretch of 3 Km with a drop in elevation of 500 mts is considered to be a very good skiing ground by international standard. The background of lofty snow clad mountains heightens the spirit of the skiers. To attract attention, skiing festivals are also conducted at Auli.

How to reach Auli

By road: 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
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 rail: 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 and trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Auli is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh as taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli,Joshimath and many other destinations to Auli.

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Places to see

Gurso Bugyal

3 km trek from Auli will lead you to the picturesque Gurso Bugyal. Views of the imposing Himalayas like Nanda Devi, Trishul and Dron parvat are invigorating from Gurso Bugyal. Gurso Bugyal transforms to a green pastureland during spring season and wears sheets of snow during the winters. Perched at an elevation of 3,056 mts above sea level Gurso Bugyal has mixed forest of oak and conifer. Gurso bugyal is only 1.5 km from the last tower of Gondola ropeway.

Kuari Bugyal

It is a popular destination with trekkers situated 12 kms from Gurso Bugyal at an elevation of 3,380 mts above sea level. The best time to visit Kuari Bugyal is June and September. The Winter Kuari Pass trek gives you a golden opportunity to admire the impressive skyline of the mighty mountains from close quarters. Kuari Bugyal is perfect place for trekking. During summer season, tourists throng to this place to explore the trekking trails of this beautiful region.

Chenab Lake

One must pass through the last village of Joshimath, Dang Village to reach Chenab Lake. The place is still unknown with most number of tourists and it is quite inaccessible by motorable roads. Therefore, Chenab Lake does not see much of tourists, but the virginity of this place makes it an enchanting spot. Chenab Lake is well connected with most of the important towns and cities of Uttarakhand.

Joshimath

Joshimath is one of the four ‘math’ created by Adi Shankaracharya. Joshimath is the home of Shri Badrinath during winters. Joshimath is connected with Auli by highest cable car of Asia. Joshimath is situated at an elevation of 1,890mts above sea level. Do visit Kalpavriksha and Narsingh temple while a visit to Joshimath. It is situated 14kms from Joshimath.

Auli

Auli is a ski destination in Chamoli district in the Himalayan mountain of Uttarakhand. Auli is also known as Auli Bugyal in Garhwali, which means “meadow”. It is located at an elevation of 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) to 3,050 meters (10,010 ft) above sea level. Auli can be reached by road or ropeway from Joshimath. It provides an excellent panoramic view of the giant mountain peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dunagiri.