A popular ski resorts in India, Auli, is nestled in the peak of Garhwal
hills in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Situated 16 kms from Joshimath,
at an altitude of 2895 m above sea level, Auli offers commanding views
of the surrounding ranges which soar well over 23,000 ft.. Auli means
meadow in the regional language. Considered as the best skiing slope found
in Asia, Auli is the kind of place that a traveler looks for. Auli is
blessed with all the natural generosity with breathtaking scenery, delightful
climate and snowy peak, beautiful valleys with wild flowers etc. Besides
these, treks and nature walks in Auli are some of the other exciting activities
to try. There are a number of major attractions to check out for tourists
as well.
Auli Attractions
Skiing
Skiing is the major tourist attraction in Auli. The Garhwal Mandal Vikas
Nigam Auli skiing resort was set up here by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam
to promote Auli as a skiing destination. With a vertical drop of 500 metres
and snow fields inviting skiers from all over the country, Auli has emerged
as a major skiing destination. All the facilities for skiing are available
here on hire. Fees: Adults Rs 475, child Rs 250 per day, Lessons Rs 125-175
per day, gloves Rs 175, goggles Rs 100. 7-day course fee: Indians Rs 4,710;
Foreigners Rs 5,890, 14-day course fee : Indians Rs 9,440; Foreigners
Rs 11,800. To know more Auli Skiing Click
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Below listed are some of the tourist places to see in Auli.
Trishul Peak (7100m)
One of the most ski-friendly ranges of Auli, Trishul Peak is 23,490 feet
hig h. Before Auli was developed as a ski resort, Trishul and other Auli
peaks were the training ground for men of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Force. It is said that in a 1958 expedition to scale the Trishul Peak,
the mountaineers took four days to climb and only 90 minutes to ski down
to the base camp. The peak boast with beautiful landscapes, ponds and
some of the largest meadows in Garhwal. There is a lake, Roopkand, lies
between the slopes of the Trishul peak and Nanda Ghunti (6310m). Also
known as the Mystery Lake because over 600 skeletal remains of humans
and horses were discovered from here.
Joshimath
Situated 16 kms from Auli, Joshinath, or the place of the Jyotirlinga
of Shiva has several ancient temples which dates back to 8th century.
Joshinath serves as the base for the pilgrimage to the well known Badrinath
Temple. The great sage Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have wandered
and gained enlightenment in Joshimath. The temple built by him at Joshimath
still exists. Besides this temple, there are temples of Naudevi, Ganesh,
Hanuman, Gaurishankar and Surya. Another attractions near to this are
the Amar Kalp tree which is believed to be over 2,500 years old and the
Joshimath caves. One can also check out the hot springs of Tapovan located
at a distance of 14 kms from Joshimath and 32 kms from Auli.
Nanda Devi National Park
The Nanda Devi National park is located at a distance
of 41 kms from Auli. Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1988, this
park is adorned with beautiful environs and abundant flora and fauna including
Brahma- kamal and Bharal. The park is dominated by the Peak Nanda Devi
(second highest peak in India ) which rises to over 7,800 m. Only groups
of 6 persons per day, not including accompanying staff, are permitted
to enter into the park. The terrain is hilly and tough, so, visitors should
take care. To know more about Nanda Devi National Park Click
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