A Complete Travel Guide to Auli, Uttarakhand

Auli is a hill station in Uttarakhand that lies on the way to Badrinath. It boasts of Asia's longest cable car - 4 km - which offers some of the most stunning views of the snow-clad peaks in Auli. If a white winter experience is what you're looking for, Auli is where you should be heading to. Forests of deodar and oak and apple orchards only add to the beauty of the hill station.

Auli also offers majestic views of Mount Nanda Devi, Nanga Parbat, Dungagiri, Beethartoli, Nikanth Hathi Parbat, and Ghori Parbat.

Trekking is the most popular activity in summer and it provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the Garhwal Himalayas. Auli to Joshimath trek is the most popular one. Skiing in Auli attracts a large number of skiers. Skiing can be done from November to March. You can also try paragliding at Auli.

There are several pilgrimage spots near Auli like Sankaracharya Tapastali at Joshimath, Nandaprayag, and Rudraprayag.

Best time to visit Auli

However, visiting Auli throughout the year is always delightful but as the destination is famous for its skiing slopes and snow-covered vistas so months of winters from November to March are the best time to visit Auli.

Activities to do in Auli

• Skiing:   Skiing in Auli is one of the most sought-after winter activities tourists indulge in Auli. Only a handful of ski resorts exist in India and Auli is one of them, which offers various snow activities to tourists. 
• Trekking & Camping: There are numerous trekking options from Auli. Trekking is another option for tourists, as there are numerous trekking routes that commence from Auli. These treks take one through alluring meadows, green pastures, rivulets, and verdant valleys. Some treks are shorter while others take more than a week to complete. Here is the list of few treks that can be completed within a day: Auli - Gorson (7 km), Gorson - Tali (6 km) and Khulara - Tapovan (9 km).
• Cable car Ride: If you are planning to ski, you will have to take the cable car. Almost all ski destinations are connected by a cable car and that adds to the amazing experience of traveling in Auli. You will see outstanding views of Audi from the ropeway and enjoy your journey as you ride.
• Auli Artificial Lake: As one of the highest artificial lakes in the world, Auli Artificial Lake offers a calm and peaceful place to spend time with your friends and family and with yourself. The Himalayas in the backdrop of the lake and the surrounding environment give a picturesque view, getting away from which is something not-so-easy.
• Explore: Apart from adventures, you can spend your time exploring Auli. Check out the local villages, visit popular places & learn the local culture,   talk to the locals, and breathe in the fresh Auli air.   

Places to visit near Auli

Gurso Bugyal
3km 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 the spring season and wears sheets of snow during the winter. Perched at an elevation of 3,056mts above sea level Gurso Bugyal has a mixed forest of oak and conifer. Gurso bugyal is only 1.5km from the last tower of Gondola ropeway.

Chattrakund
It is a small lake holding crystal clear water. Chattrakund is situated just 1km ahead of Gurso Bugyal. Located amidst jungle this mysterious lake showers us with fairy tale surroundings.

Kwani Bugyal
It is a popular destination with trekkers situated 12kms from Gurso Bugyal at an elevation of 3,380mts above sea level. The best time to visit Kwani Bugyal is June and September.

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

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 the highest cable car in 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.

How to reach Auli

By Flight
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 Train
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. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Auli is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath, and many other destinations to 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.

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From Auli, one can have a panoramic view of the lofty snow-shrouded Himalayan peaks such as Nanda Devi, Mana Parvat, and Kamat. The slopes of Auli offer a heart-throbbing experience to professional as well as amateur skiers.

Auli is a "round the year destination" which offers lush green meadows during summers and monsoons, dry brown vistas during the autumn season, and lofty snow-covered slopes during winters Auli.

Auli is one of the less explore hill stations in India. Auli, located in the northern state of Uttarakhand, is a new entrant in the tourist map of India. Located in the cradle of snow-capped mountains, Auli is one of the very few places in India where skiing is a major pastime. Gradually Auli is growing like other hill stations in India. The bitter cold winds, the vast snow-covered landscape, the sylvan mountains, all add up to make Auli a skier's paradise. Representing man's constant endeavor to triumph over nature, Auli proves to be an ideal locale for the daring.