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Auli is nestled in the lap of snow-capped peaks
of the Garhwal Himalayas, in the Chamoli district of
Uttaranchal, and near the world - famous religious shrine of Badrinath.
If you are out for adventure, fun and frolic this winter, find yourself
in Auli-in the vicinity of the mountain peaks Nanda Devi and Mana Parbat. |
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Breeze through the chill air and blaze a defiant trail
as you go skiing on the well-dressed snow slopes. Or pelt each other
with snow-balls on a blanket of snow. And if you’re a lover of natural
splendour, feast your eyes on the breathtaking view of snow-capped peaks
all around you.
The conditions for skiing are perfect at Auli. A 500 meters long
ski-lift and an 800 meters long chair-lift link the upper and
lower slopes, and snow beaters and snow-packing machines maintain
the smoothness of the slopes. Skiers can enjoy almost 20 km of virgin
slopes, which provide excellent opportunities for cross-country,
slalom and down-hill skiing events.
Accessibility
| Road :
Auli is only a 13 km drive from Joshimath. State transport and Union
buses ply regularly between Joshimath and Rishikesh (253
kms). Local Transport Union buses and State Transport buses operate between
Joshimath and Rishikesh (253 kms.), Haridwar (277 kms.),
Dehradun (298 kms.) and Delhi (500 kms.). |
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Rail :
Auli is 253 kms. from Rishikesh, 277 kms. from Haridwar, 298 kms. from
Dehra Dun and 500 km. from Delhi. From the nearest railhead point
of view, Haridwar/Rishikesh railway station is very good, from where
specific services are provided by the Railway Department for tourism. |
| Air :
Auli is 298 kms. from Dehra Dun which has an airport at Jolly
Grant. Helicopter services have been launched on a trial basis but
have not proved economically viable. Attempts continue, however, to establish
such a service. When these become available, Garhwal Himalayas.com will
be the first to inform. Chartered services are available, though, from
Delhi. |
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By Cable
Car : The most popular way to drop in at Auli is
by the famed cable car service which is 3 kms. long. Travelling
by the rope-way, it is impossible to resist the captivating beauty of the
snow covered peaks, the alpine forest and the bracing climate. |
Accommodation
There
are number of guest houses , ashrams
and dharamshalas at this place.
Adventure
Sport in Auli
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The slopes of Auli are covered with snow, providing
excellent opportunities for cross country and down hill
skiing events. A three kms. long slope ranging from a
height of 2519 mts. to 3049 mts. is a major attract- ion.The resort
has snow beaters, which beat the snow to keep the slopes fit
for skiing at all times.
Auli offers a 180 degree panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi
(7817mts.) Kamet (7756mts.) Mana Parvat (7273mts.) and
Duna Giri (7066mts.).Seasoned skiers have a clean stretch of 10
to 20 kms of absolutely virgin slopes to sport on.
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