Auli

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Auli is often called the “Switzerland of India”, sixteen kilometers from Joshimath, located in Uttaranchal India. Auli is famous for its skiing slopes worldwide. Mountains here are gigantic, majestic, and intimidating; these mountains are a part of Nanda Devi range in Grahwal Himalayas.

The most amazing edifice is the ropeway in Auli, amazingly crossing the huge mountains.

Auli is some 300 km from Haridwar and 550 km from Delhi. One can start their journey to Auli from Delhi to Haridwar and then to Auli. The holy river Ganga will follow the route along with you from Rishikesh as water flows through the gorge in mountains.

Places of attraction in Auli

Electric ropeway- Asia’s longest ropeway, stretches from Joshimath to Auli. This rope way journey offers you some spectacular views of Nanda Devi, Mana Parbat, Dungagri, Beethartoli, Nikanth Hathi Parbat and Ghori Parbat. Total track distance is about 4.15 km.

Skiing slopes- If you are daring, then skiing is one of the best activities. Auli is world famous for its skiing slopes.

Badrinath- If you are religious then a visit to Badrinath temple is a must for you. Badrinath is situated in between Himalayas and is away from hustle and bustle of cities.

Views of Himalayas- Auli is surrounded with some of the main peaks of Himalayas. You can see an image of a woman sleeping in between these mountains but you have to be imaginative to see this woman.

Accommodation

There are many options available for tourists in Auli. Tourists can find accommodation with no trouble in Auli and if you are not able to find one then Joshimath is the second alternative nearby and surely you will find one here.

Best time to Visit Auli

The best period to visit Auli is December to March, where heavy snow and welcoming slopes are waiting for you in this season. Temperatures at night are in the range of 15 to 17 degrees.


Air: Jolly Grant is the nearest airport in Dehradun (280 km). Some private airlines like Kingfisher and Deccan operate flights from Delhi to Dehradun.

Rail: Rishikesh and Haridwar are the nearest railway stations and are well connected with Delhi.

Road: Auli is well connected with road from Delhi to Haridwar to Joshimath. Total distance is around 550 Km. Haridwar to Joshimath is 257 Km and takes around 15 hours by road.




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