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GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
13-km
From Joshimath, Garhwal Himalayas, Uttaranchal
ALTITUDE
2,500-3,000m
BEST SEASON
January To March
CLOTHING
Light woollens in summer and heavy woollens in winter .
TEMPERATURE
Summer
13°C (Max)
9°C (Min)
Winter
Below 0°C(Max) Below 0 °C (Min)
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Auli Skiing Tours |
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Adiguru
Shankaracharya on his visit to Uttarakhand had
founded Joshimath which is 47 kms from Badrinath
and this snow-covered mountainous region is
well known for its winter sports, especially
skiing. The third most famous skiing spot in
the country is Auli which is just 12 kms away
from Joshimath. There are dozens of areas for
trekking where a tourists can take a walk and
the scenery is extraordinary.
Auli is considered the best skiing slope in
Asia. Both sides of the slope are covered with
oak and coniferous trees which break the speed
of the wind and this makes it ideal for skiing.
Snow capped slopes of auli are flanked by all,
dense deodar forest which cuts wind velocity
to the minimum 16 kms. From Joshimath on the
Badrinath route, Auli offers a 180 panoramic
view of Himalayan peaks like the Nanda devi
(7,817mts.) Kamet (7,756 mts.) Mana Parvat (7,273
mts.) And Dunagiri (7,066 mts.) seemingly only
a snow ball thrown away.
Snow
capped slopes of auli are flanked by all, dense
deodar forest which cuts wind velocity to the
minimum 16 kms. From Joshimath on the Badrinath
route, Auli offers a 180 panoramic view of Himalayan
peaks like the Nanda devi (7,817mts.) Kamet
(7,756 mts.) Mana Parvat (7,273 mts.) And Dunagiri
(7,066 mts.) seemingly only a snow ball thrown
away.
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS :: |
Gurso Bugyal
3 kms from Auli, Gurso Bugyal is a huge meadow
spread amidst a mixed forest of oaks and conifers.
Gurso Bugyal is at 3056 mts above sea-level. One
can reach Joshimath via the ropeway. It is barely
1.5 kms from the last tower of the ropeway.As
there is no accommodation available here one can
only admire the scenery during the day and return
to Auli by night. Chattrakund
1 km from Gurso Bugyal, in the middle of the
jungle is a small lake of sweet water called
Chattrakund. This place can be visited when
visiting Gurso Bugyal.
Saildhar
Tapovan
15 kms on the Joshimath road is a small village
where there are many hot-water springs. 3 kms
ahead in Saildhar are hot water fountains where
the water is almost at a boiling point.
Kwanri
Bugyal
12 kms from Gurso Bugyal Kwanri is a very interesting
place for trekkers. Its at 3350 mts above sea-level.
Many tourists camp here in summer. Nanda Devi
hotel in Joshimath organises such camps where
porters, guides, cooks and camping equipment
are available. June and September months are
the best time visit.
Joshimath
12 kms from Auli in the Chamoli District is
this town with many temples and memorials. It
is a gateway to Badrinath and the Valley of
Flowers.
Chenab Lake
The last village from Joshimath is Dang which
has to be passed to reach this beautiful lake.
The road is rough, because of which this lake
is not very popular with the tourists.
Vanshinarayan
Kalpeshwar
12 kms from Joshimath, 10 kms from a village
called Helang, this is a beautiful valley where
there is a cave called Kalpeshwar. 10 kms further
down the road is a spot called Vanshinarayan
which is unmatched in its beauty.
Bhavishya
Badri
3 kms by foot from Tapovan this spot is situated
in the midst of a dense deodar forest.
:: NEARBY
ATTRACTIONS ::
Hemkund Sahib
Considered to be one of the most sacred Sikh pilgrimage
centre, Hemkund Saheb also makes an ideal trekking
spot.
Valley Of Flowers
If one is fond of flowers then is a must visit
place for him.Witness the endless galore of multihued
blooms and you'll just wish to stay in this oblivion
flowery world forever. Badrinath
This sacred site is one of the most sacred pilgrimage
centre of the state and is also one four holy
sites or 'Char Dhams', visited by numerous pilgrims
year after year.
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PRIME
ADVENTURE SPORT-SKIING
Skiing
Competions At Auli
To attract attention, skiing festivals
are also conducted at Auli. These now
include the national championships in
the months of February and March, organised
by the Winter Games Federation Of India.
While skiing is the chief attraction at
Auli, there are other attraction like
cable car rides and rope lifts, or spend
the day outdoors building snowmen, or
having snowball fights.
Facilities
For Skiing At Auli
From Gorson, Auli's only chair-lift travels
to the base lodge, which is a small building
that marks the starting point of all the
ski runs. An 800m long chair lift connects
the lower slopes with upper slopes in
Auli, making it easy for skiers to zip
up in moments. Once reaching the ski start
point they can ski down rapidly, while
other can walk down the snow-paths at
leisure. From Gorson, Auli's only chair-lift
travels to the base lodge, which is a
small building that marks the starting
point of all the ski runs. An 800m long
chair lift connects the lower slopes with
upper slopes in Auli, making it easy for
skiers to zip up in moments. Once reaching
the ski start point they can ski down
rapidly, while other can walk down the
snow-paths at leisure. The slopes have
been dressed and improved making them
an ideal for hosting skiing festivals
and competitions of national and intern- |
ational standards. Just the cable car
ride is enough to justify a trip to this
winter resort, with the snow-covered valleys
below giving beautiful views of the Himalayas
on all sides.
On the way to Auli there are various food-outlets
private as well as government run restaurants
available.Tourists are advised to bring
woollen clothing's, cap, socks, dark glasses,
gloves, mufflers, pullovers, wind-proof
jacket, gum/snow boots and a torch light
in their travel kit. These accessories
are a must for the tourist, keeping in
mind the weather conditions of Auli, where
the temperature drops to as low as - 8
degree Celsius in winters, although it
is moderately cold in the summers.
Also
available are the entire skiing equipments
required for skiing activities, including
the most modern alpine skis, Nordic skis,
gloves and goggles. Skiing gear is also
available on hire. Medical facilities
are available Joshimath, which has well
equipped hospitals and at Auli, where
doctors are available 24 hours a day.
However, participants are asked to bring
their own first aid kit, which include
a balm, footpowder and OTC medicines to
take care of headaches, cols and sprains.
In Auli, microwave telephones, wireless
sets and walkie-talkies are available
as communication.
Skiing
Training Courses At Auli
While experienced skiers are likely to
enjoy the slopes of Auli for the excitement
it offers of unexplored terrain and the
spectacular beauty of the surrounding
Himalayas, for those who want to learn
how to ski there are numerous skiing facilities
available at Auli. GMVN conducts a 7-day
as well as a 14-day skiing courses in
the months of January-March. The course
participants are also provided that basic
ski equipment and lift facility, boarding
and lodging.
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TRAVEL
PACKAGES
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Skiing
Tours
Duration : 07 Days
Places Covered : : Delhi-
Haridwar - Rishikesh - Joshimath
- Auli - Haridwar - Delhi |
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MUST
NOTE
High Altitude Travel
All
visitors must ensure they are physically fit before
visiting Ladakh or Lahaul and Spiti. The high altitude
environment is demanding. People with heart or lung
ailments must consult their doctor before planning
a trip.
Acclimatisation is mandatory for visitors travelling
by air. It is important to take complete rest for
the first 24 hours after arrival and as much rest
as possible for the next 12 hours. People travelling
to altitudes above 10,000 ft. are likely to suffer
from acute mountain sickness. The most common symptoms
are, disturbed sleep, loss of appetite, nausea, coughing,
irregular breathing, breathlessness, lassitude and
lack of concentration. In its more serious form acute
mountain sickness can be life threatening and so needs
immediate medical attention.
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HOW
TO GET THERE
Air
The nearest airport is at Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
Rail
The nearest railheads are Haridwar and
Dehradun.
Road
Auli is only a 13 kms. drive from Joshimath. State transport
and union buses ply regularly between Joshimath and Rishikesh,
Haridwar, Dehradun and Delhi.
Local
Transport
From Joshimath onwards, both bus and taxi services are available
for Auli. Deluxe coaches can also be arranged with prior notice
for a group of 15 people or more.
Cable Car
The most popular way to drop in at Auli is by the famed cable
car service, which runs for 3-kms.
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