Place Details:
Auli is the most popular winter destination of Uttarakhand. Lying on the way to Badrinath, one of the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites, Auli offers a magnificent view of the Himalayan mountain range.
Cuddling in the peaks of Garhwal Himalayas, Auli lies in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The slopes of Auli are flanked by coniferous deodar, oak trees along with apple orchards.
Auli has gained the status of a popular hill resort within a short span of time from being a former training ground of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force. Tourists are easily amazed by the thrill that is offered to them by the screeching wind, the snow peaks, the long stretch of snowy valleys and a perfect skiing range. Apart from skiing, Auli also offers brilliant stretch for trekking. As a newcomer in the world of tourism, Auli is unspoilt and enjoys a clean ambience.
Skiers from around the world consider the slopes of Auli as amongst the best in Asia. There are two international standard ski slopes in Auli. Auli boasts of Asia’s longest and highest cable car route of four kilometers which connects Auli to Joshimath.
Auli is known as Bugyal in the regional language which means meadow. Auli gained prominence as a tourist destination only after the creation of Uttarakhand in 2000.
Adi Shankaracharya is said to have visited Auli in the 8th century. He created one of the four ‘peethas’ in Joshimath. Auli served as the training ground for the Indo-Tibitean Border Police which guards India’s border with Tibet.
There aren’t a lot of options for accommodation in Auli. Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited (GMVN) guest houses are available at nominal rates. Three-star hotels charge around Rs. 7500 on a daily basis.
There aren’t too many eateries in Auli. Restaurants run by GMVN and others serve a variety of cuisines.
Auli can be visited any time of the year. However, the best time to visit Auli is November to March especially for skiers. Summer months are also very pleasant.
BEST TIME TO VISIT BADRINATH
The average minimum and maximum temperature of Badrinath is as given below. The best time to visit Badrinath is also specified.
