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At an average height of 2800 meters, Auli in the Indian state of Uttarakhand is renowned for the fascinating ski resorts and stunning natural vistas. Bounded by the snowy peaks of the mighty Himalayas, this hilly terrain offers the sceneries of oak fringed slopes, coniferous forests, apple orchards and fine deodar trees and spectacular views of the lofty mountain ranges like Nanda Devi, Mana Paravat and Kamat Kamet.
Auli proffers a credible past that dates back to the 8th century blessed with the sacred visit of Sankaracharya. Aptly called as the haven for skiing activities, the harsh frosty storms, the sylvan peaks and the long stretch of snowy valleys would make idyllic surroundings for a skier.
Auli is also a beautiful ski destination, but less known compared to Shimla, Gulmarg and Manali. It was only in the recent time, after the creation of new state Uttarakhand, Auli was marketed as a tourist destination. Today, Auli is known for its snow covered slopes and panoramic views of the surroundings. The slopes of Auli were the training ground for the Indian Paramilitary Forces and Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force.
Gurso Bugyal, Chattrakund, Kwani Bugyal, Hot Spring Point, Narsimha Mandir, Sankaracharya Tapastali of Joshimath, Nandaprayag, Rudraprayag and Pandukeshwar, Badrinath Mandir are the important tourist places in and around Auli. Excursions to Hemkund and Valley of Flowers are also popular among the travellers visiting Auli. Auli also offers majestic views of Mount Nanda Devi, Nanga Parbat, Dungagiri, Beethartoli, Nikanth Hathi Parbat and Ghori Parbat. It also boasts the Asia's longest cable car located at Gondola (4 km long).
Skiing in Auli attracts large number of tourists. Auli has been the venue of Skiing Festivals since 1986. Today it also hosts National Championships, organized by Winter Games Federation of India, in the months of February and March. The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) provides skiing courses for beginners and professionals at Auli, which are held for 7 to 14 days from December to March. Trekking is the most popular activity in summer and it provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the Garhwal Himalayas.
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport, which is about 278 km from Auli. Rishikesh railway station is situated at 262 km, serves as the nearest railway station to Auli. Joshimath is the nearest bus station to Auli which is accessible by bus service from Rishikesh, Dehradun, Nainital, Ukhimath, Chamoli, etc.
Auli has limited accommodation facilities. The GMVN Skiing and Tourist Resort is a convenient place to stay as it has all the necessary facilities. Tourists also have an option of staying in tents at the Joshimath Char Dham Camp.
The best time to visit Auli is from November to March for Skiing and April to June for trekking.
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