Auli

Auli

If you think about picturesque winter destinations in India, don’t forget to count Auli in. In winters, Auli is a hiking and skiing destination. The hill station is surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, with a panoramic view of the peaks of the Himalayas. There is a little difference between Auli in Summers and Auli in winters but whichever season it is, Auli is a serene place to visit for a vacation. In winters, it remains covered with the snow all around and in summers you would see the green all the time, but yes, in both the seasons, the chilling breeze is guaranteed.

History

Situate at an elevation of 2800 m above sea level, the history of Auli is related to a popular saint visiting the place and discovering it. As per the legends, Guru Adi Shankaracharya visited Auli and discovered this sacred place. Auli is also known as ‘Auli Bugyal’, where Bugyal means ‘meadow’ in the regional language. The tribal and the locals of the area still call it by this name. Now, it is one of the favourite winter spots for travellers.

Skiing

Auli is extremely popular for Skiing, people visit here to satisfy their adrenaline rush of skiing in the snow. Skiing in Auli is thrilling as slopes rise to an altitude of about 3 km and the strong winds boost up the winter sport here, providing the best conditions to do skiing. The best time to enjoy skiing and other snow-related activities in Auli is during the winter months from December to February. So, if you want to enjoy winter with adventure, mark Auli as the top destination to visit.

Kuari Pass Trek

If you are an adventure lover, then also Auli would prove to be the best destination for you. After skiing in the snow, you can opt for Kuari Pass Trekking. The trek starts from Dhak Joshimath, a village where you can reach by any vehicle, the journey gives you a brief stopover at Devaprayag, before it gradually starts to take you to heights that end with a breathtaking view of the Mt. Nanda Devi summit.

Ropeway ride

Ropeway ride in Auli is the highest cable car ride in Asia after Gulmarg. The ride operates between Joshimath and Auli and most visitors prefer reaching Auli via this ropeway only. The ropeway ride offers fascinating views of the snow-capped mountains. The Nanda Devi peak and Sanjivani Parvat are seen very clearly from this ride.

Auli artificial lake and Sightseeing

If you are visiting Auli, you must visit the Auli artificial lake. This lake is the highest man-made lakes in the world. The lake was built for skiing purposes by the government to provide for snow when there wasn’t enough snow in the season. The lake is present in a very scenic setting, surrounded by high rising mountains. After visiting the lake, you can also go sightseeing and enjoy the gorgeous views Auli has to offer.