Auli snow skiing

General description

Region: Uttarakhand

Duration: 4-6 days

Difficulty: easy – moderate

Highest elevation: 11,000 feet

Situated in the Garhwal Himalayas, Auli is one of the top ski destinations for many due to its clean environment. The Auli ski tour takes you through the oak and coniferous forests, with a fascinating panoramic view of the lofty peaks of one of the world’s greatest mountain ranges, the Himalayas. It is located at a distance of 250 kms from Rishikesh; from here you can take buses or taxis to reach Joshimath/Auli.

The road to Auli is closed after dark. With brilliant slopes located between 1917 and 3027 meters, Auli snow skiing offers many exciting opportunities for beginners and experienced skiers alike. Winter Auli Snow Skiing in India allows skiers to have a great skiing experience due to its high altitude. Most of India’s ski resorts are largely confined to the western half of the Himalayas. Out of all of them, Uttarakhand is the perfect place for skiers as it is high enough to allow you to get a good layer of snow during the winter season but low enough to be easily accessible for tourists.

Cross-country trails of 10 to 20 km with the added benefit of fresh powder snow are now available for passionate skiers. Due to its great height and extension, Auli Snow Skiing offers the exhilarating experience of long distance skiing. The slopes of Auli are usually adorned with a thick layer of snow, about 3 meters deep during the months of January to April. By international standards, the 3 km stretch with a drop of 500 meters is considered incredibly good ski terrain.

Winter Auli Snow Skiing in India offers tremendous opportunities for adventure seekers to have a great time of their life. While skiing is the main attraction in Auli, other fun activities like exciting water sports, cable car rides, cable cars, snowball fights, making snowmen make Auli an ideal place for people of all ages. In addition to skiing, there is an interesting hiking trail for hiking lovers. The riot of white surrounded by oak forests soothes the eyes.

Auli is a cultural paradise, and the best part is that you can always go skiing and horseback riding no matter the weather. Auli Skiing Tour allows you to enjoy skiing on snow-covered slopes that provide enough excitement for all kinds of skiers. You can also visit the highest artificial lake in the world when you are in Auli. Other than that, the cable car and chair lift connect Joshimath to Gorson by a 4 km long cable car, known to be the longest cable car in Asia, offering an excellent panoramic view of mountain peaks like Nanda Devi, Dunagiri and Kamet.

So what are you waiting for? Put your feet in your ski boots, hold on tight to your skis, and let gravity do the rest of the work. Traveling across the vast open spaces, snow-capped mountains, and winding snow-capped slopes is sure to get any ski enthusiast’s adrenaline pumping.