Highlights as a Skiing Destination
Auli in the Chamoli District organizes international skiing championships from January to March. The place boasts of a ski-lift (500 m. long) and a chair-lift (800 m. long) to facilitate the skiers. There are almost 20 km. long skiing slopes to enjoy slalom, cross-country and many other forms of skiing.
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited, the government authority in the region, organizes ski learning courses for the novice skiers during the season. The 7 to 14 days long courses allow ski enthusiasts to get trained under qualified and experienced instructors.
Other Highlights of Auli
Auli is not specifically for skiers as the place has many other exclusive attractions that include:
- Auli’s cable car, debated as Asia’s longest gondola with the total length of about 4.15 km., is one thing you must try. The ropeway from Auli to Joshimath promises mesmerizing views of the mountains and valleys.
- When in Auli, you can grab the opportunity to have breathtaking views of the snow-clad mountain peaks of Himalayas. Nanda Devi, Dunagiri, Kamet and Mana Parvat are some of them.
- Stay at a log hut or an alpine cottage in Auli and enjoy the fascinating atmosphere all around. Oak and coniferous forests add splendid worth to the place.
Auli also has some popular temples and shrines close to it. Narasimhadeva Temple, Vasudeva Temple, Vanishinarayan Kalpeshwar and Bhavishya Badri are some of the most worthwhile of these religious places. Don’t miss this opportunity to mix nature sightseeing with thrill on an Auli holiday this January.