Auli - Uttarakhand - India
Auli Winter Sport Destination, Holiday in Auli, Snow games in Auli,
Skiing and Snowboarding in Auli, Camping in Auli, Trekking in Auli
Auli, a land blessed with natural and cultural diversity. A land where people live in the lap of pristine nature. A land where trade once flourished between the great Himalayan Kingdoms. A land of heritage, festivals and rituals, a land of green meadows and snow-covered mountains.Welcome to Auli, it’s a nature’s paradise.
With elevation from 2,519 mts to 3,050 mts above sea level, Auli turns into an exciting snow field during winters. 3 km long ski slopes in Auli attract beginners and equally excite professional skiers alike. Tall, stately Deodar (Cedar) forests flank Auli ski slopes and help in cutting the wind velocity to an ideal level. Powdered snow ski slopes in Auli are considered amongst the best in Asia by the skiers from different countries. Over the years, more than a dozen International and national level skiing championships have been successfully conducted in Auli. For those who yearn for winter adventure in India - be it skiing, snowboarding, snow treks or snow games - no other place matches Auli.
Come spring, summer and monsoon, his picturesque nature’s paradise adorns lush green meadows, carpet of tiny wild flowers and crisp blue skies on the backdrop of mighty Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi (2nd Highest Himalayan Peak in India), Barmal, Hathi parbat, Sleeping beauty mountain and Hathi Ghodi Palkhi. Ideal setting for camping, trekking and leisure holidays. Auli charms you round the year with its astonishing scenic beauty.
Activities in Auli - India
Discover winter landscapes in and around Auli snow fields on a snow trekking tour. Like no other sport, hiking with modern snowshoes allows guests of all fitness levels to get a taste of this extraordinary experience. Also ideal for the whole family.
Best time for this activity: January to March Click here to know more and plan your winter adventure.If you dream about relaxing on the velvet green meadows adorned with tiny wildflowers, wake up to blissful sunrise in Himalayas and enjoy the spectacular views of Himalayan Peaks, experience camping in Auli.
Feel the excitement of short day hikes and soft outdoor adventure activities to suit all age-groups, unwind with calming hues and riot of colours at sunset, enjoy bonfire, feel one with nature and retire in cozy comforts of your tent.
Best time for this activity*: April to June, September to December
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Nestled in the mighty Himalayas, Auli offers magnificent views of several Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi (2nd Highest Himalayan Peak in India), Barmal, Hathi parbat, Sleeping beauty mountain and Hathi Ghodi Palkhi. Auli is a nature’s canvass with lush green meadows, carpet of wild flowers and dewy cloud-engulfed peaks in spring and summer and a pure-white, powdered snowfield in winters.
Perfect for a romantic honeymoon or an unwinding “ME” time, Auli will be your perfect choice. Put your feet up, relax and soak in the breathtakingly beautiful Himalayan panorama…plan a leisure holiday in Auli. Be it a short weekend getaway or a blissful week or more, Auli is a place to go.
Pick your accommodation in Auli as you prefer from a super luxury large log huts (new) to luxury resort to cosy cottages to comfortable GMVN bungalows, guest house and more. Opt to stroll the length and breadth of lush green meadows, relax under crisp blue skies, take short walks, see Hanuman ji temple, enjoy chair car ride, experience mud-biking (if available) and also pony ride… Auli has a lot to offer. If your visit is a little longish, consider exciting excursion options around Auli.
Best time for this activity*: January to December
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Situated at an altitude of 3050 mts above sea level, tucked in Himalayan mountain ranges, Auli is a hub and a start point of many scenic treks in Garhwal/Uttarakhand Himalayas. With multiple options and treks for every grade, Auli is a popular destination for mountaineering adventurers.
To name a select few:
Kuari Pass Tapovan Trek (an easy grade 4 days trek ex-Auli) is very beautiful trek famous amongst American and European trekkers. Feasible almost round the year, this trek is on a ‘to do’ list of almost all adventure lovers.
Nanda Devi Alpine Trek (a moderate grade 12 days trek ex-Auli) is a linear trek with exciting mix of expansive meadows, impressive peak views, two high passes and mystery lake Roopkund. This is one of the sought after adventure amongst trekking community.
Nanda Devi Sanctuary Trek (a strenuous grade 7 days trek ex-Auli) is unique because it’s a world heritage site. This trek marks Auli on the map of hard adventure seekers from across the world.
Bagani Glacier Trek (a strenuous grade 13 days trek ex-Auli) starting from lush green Auli to glacier region and ending at stark Malari region, this trek is for adrenaline seeker mountain lovers.
Best time for this activity*: April, May, September, October
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A perfect getaway Auli can be your home in the grand Himalayan setting for longer if your time permits a longer vacation. If you are a leisure traveller or outdoorsy, Auli will beacon you with its alluring scenic beauty. From relaxed Auli, you can explore various excursion options if you choose to:
From Auli, an easy grade day hike 4 km, approx. 3 hrs. Option to hire pony for the trek is available
This easy grade 4 km uphill hike to Gorson Bugyal starts from Auli top. The trail passes through deodar (cedar) tree forest. Rhododendrons bloom in April here. Enroute there is a beautiful local temple. Gorson Bugyal is a spectacular lush green meadows with expansive 360 degree Himalayan Panorama and stunning views of Nanda Devi on one side and Barmal on the other. Meadows adorn a carpet of tiny wild flowers post monsoon. Sparkling white, snow- covered meadows is a different but spectacular sight in winters. Day hike to Gorson Bugyal is almost a ‘must visit’ if you are in Auli anytime of the year.
From Auli, 15 km, approx. 45 min drive
Joshimath (or ‘Jyotirmath’ as called in olden days or ‘Kartikeyapura’ as named originally) is one of the four centres established by Adi Shankracharya. Joshimath is a main town and a hub for various trekking and holiday destinations in the region. Drive and explore Joshimath main market, stroll in the small but busy local market area, visit famous Shankaracharya Math (shrine), Kalpavriksha and Narsimha temple.
From Auli, an easy grade day hike 3 km, approx. 2 hrs. Option to hire pony for the trek is available
Just 3 km beyond Auli, lies a small but beautiful Chhatra lake. Surrounded by dense forests of Oaks and Pine trees, the sun rays rarely reach the waters of this lake. The lake, the ever-green forest makes this place as a calming green experience in peaceful setting.
From Auli , 70 km, approx. 3 hr drive
Auli to Badrinath is a beautiful drive via Vishnu Prayag (last of the famous five confluences on Holy river Ganga) with views of Neelkanth peak and Kheer Ganga valley. You could also sight Himalayan wildlife on this route, if lucky. Badrinath is a famous Vishnu temple (one amongst “Char Dham” and most popular).
Beautiful border village Mana (the last village on Indo-Tibet border) is just 3 km from Badrinath. This scenic Himalayan village is known for its mesmerizing views, ancient Bheem Pul, Vyas Gumfa (ancient cave where the epic “Mahabharata” was written), Saraswati Kund (source of river Saraswati) and can be explored on foot with a short walk.
From Auli, 40 km, approx. 1.5 hr drive and an easy grade day hike 4-5 km, approx. 3 hrs.
Option to hire pony for the trek is available.
Urgam is a typical Himalayan village. Very scenic. With Nanda Devi peak in sight, it is a short easy grade very enjoyable hike to reach Kalpeshwar - a famous temple of Lord Shiva (one of the five Kedars and the only one which is accessible round the year).
An opportunity to interact with the “Sadhus” (saints), understanding their living, experiencing typical Himalayan village culture in this agriculturally rich scenic valley can be unique experiences. On this trek, you could also enjoy your time near a beautiful waterfall.
From Auli, 40 km, approx. 1.5 hr drive and an easy grade day hike 4-5 km, approx. 3 hrs.
Option to hire pony for the trek is available.
Urgam is a typical Himalayan village. Very scenic. With Nanda Devi peak in sight, it is a short easy grade very enjoyable hike to reach Kalpeshwar - a famous temple of Lord Shiva (one of the five Kedars and the only one which is accessible round the year).
An opportunity to interact with the “Sadhus” (saints), understanding their living, experiencing typical Himalayan village culture in this agriculturally rich scenic valley can be unique experiences. On this trek, you could also enjoy your time near a beautiful waterfall.
From Auli, 70 km, approx. 3 hr drive.
This drive towards Indo-Tibet border is a different scenic experience where the scenery changes from lush green to stark rocky with spectacular colours and rock formations. If you are lucky, you can see plenty of Himalayan wildlife on this route. Malari is a beautiful old Himalayan Village with a very unique architecture and slate roofing of old houses. Understanding tough lifestyle of locals can be an enriching experience.
From Auli, 40 km, approx. 1.5 hr drive.
Take a short valley walk crossing over a beautiful suspension bridge over river Dhauli Ganga. Visit local Kaali Maata temple (Goddess Kali) in village Reni (famous for “Chipko” movement). Experience village culture, interact with locals and understand Himalayan traditions. At Tapovan enjoy the natural sulphur hot springs.
If you seek more, drive upto village Lata and trek up 3 km to see the very famous Nanda Devi temple. This temple can be accessed only from April to October.
With the excellent Himalayan weather conditions, Auli can offer you a good opportunity to sight ample Himalayan wildlife, if you are lucky. Some of the species found in Auli /Joshimath region include Himalayan fox, musk deer, black bear, common leopard, Himalayan Baboon, Monkeys, etc.
Best time for this activity*: January to December (seasonal for Badrinath, Malari and Lata).
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Skiing facilities in Auli - India
With elevation from 2,519 mts to 3,050 mts above sea level, Auli boasts of 3 km long ski slopes. Powdered snow ski slopes in Auli are considered amongst the best in Asia by the skiers from different countries. Over the years, more than a dozen International and national level skiing championships have been successfully conducted in Auli. With such popularity, Auli is fast gaining a prominent spot in the world map of skiing and winter sports.
Some of the key skiing facilities in Auli include:
Accommodation in Auli
There are various accommodation options in the very scenic and beautiful Auli to suit the taste and preferences of all tourists – luxury traveller, budget tourists, rugged adventurer or backpackers.
You can pick your accommodation in Auli from a super luxury large log huts (new – yet to be operational) to a luxury resort to cosy cottages to comfortable GMVN bungalows, guest house, lodge and more.
For those who book courses/lessons/winter treks with Auli Ski and Snowboard School, it also provides comfortable and well-attended residential facility at both Auli and Joshimath. Specially designed log-huts or adventure tents at Auli offer comfortable stay in pristine surroundings. One can also opt to stay at a luxury homestay of our Hospitality Partner Himalayan Abode Homestay in Joshimath (15 km from Auli). www.thehimalayanabode.com Daily transfer to Auli is available in private vehicle or by ropeway.
Food & Drink In Auli
With wide range of accommodation options in Auli, there are enough dining options for tourists. For those who book courses/lessons/winter treks with Auli Ski and Snowboard School, its canteen caters to meals, both vegetarian and non- vegetarian, beverages and snacks.
How to reach Auli
Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (17 km from Rishikesh, 26 km from Dehradun city and 310 km from Auli)
Rail: The nearest rail heads are Haridwar and Dehradun (274 km from Auli).
Road: Auli is only a 15 km dive from Joshimath. Hire taxis are easily available from Joshimath to Auli in all seasons. State transport and union buses ply regularly between Joshimath and Rishikesh (257 kms), Haridwar (281 km), Dehradun(298 km) and New Delhi (500 km). Auli is relatively safe for travelling by road in your own vehicle.
Weather in Auli
January-February-March (Winter)
Very cold with regular snowfall, freezing climate, temperature in Auli varies from -4 to 17°C during January-February-March. Such cold but perfect weather makes January to March as a best season to visit Auli if you like adventure/snow sports.
Winter in Auli (January-February-March) is perfect for activities like snow skiing, snowboarding, snow trekking, snow camping, snow sports, snow touring, snow walks etc.
April (Spring) Moderately cold, temperature in Auli varies from 8 to 17°C in April. Day times are bit warmer but nights are cold.
April is a perfect month for activities like camping, trekking, leisure holidays, family holidays, weekend getaways, photography tours and wildlife and birdwatching trips
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May and June (Summer):
A very pleasant climate with temperatures varying from 12 to 20°C make May and June very desirable to visit Auli by one and all. May is sunny and moderately hot on most of the days. A very good weather for travel, outdoors, treks and also perfect for camping an kids summer camps. June is the hottest month of the year in Auli. The nature looks fabulous and appealing for family holidays and activities.
May and June are perfect months in Auli for activities like trekking, adventure camping, luxury camping, kids camping, jungle walks, photography trips, rock climbing and other outdoors for all age groups.
July and August (Monsoon):
The weather in Auli is pleasant and rainy during July and August with picturesque nature and flowering plants and trees. Temperature varies from 10 to 18°C. July and August have beautiful showers in its kitty and the nature dresses itself in a new lush green robe.
July and August are perfect months in Auli for activities like trekking, adventure camping, jungle walks and photography trips, etc.
September-October-November-December (Fall - post-Monsoon, Christmas and New Year)
Temperature in Auli is moderately cold ranging from 5 to 15°C during September-October-November-December. In September, the nature appears refreshed after monsoon. With all its majesty, October signals the start of fall leading to winters. The weather is moderately cold in October. November and December bring-in a very cold temperatures suggesting of freezing winters ahead.
September-October-November-December are the perfect months for activities like trekking (September to early November), Camping, Jungle walks, Photography trips, Honeymoon travel, family holidays, Christmas holidays and New Year celebrations
Outdoor activities require winter clothing with occasional snowfall during this time.