winter Sport and Resort

Auli is nestled in the lap of snow-capped peaks of Garhwal Himalayas, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, near the world famous religious shrine of Badrinath. At an altitude of 2,500 to 3,050 m above sea level, Auli's well-dressed slopes are flanked by coniferous and oak forests, which offer a panoramic view of mountain.

Auli is one of the less explored hill stations in India. Auli, located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is a new entrant in the tourist map of India. Gradually Auli is growing like other hill stations in India. There are many scenic and interesting spots around Auli. Joshimath, also called Jyotirmath is the site of one of the four religious centers established by the Hindu religious saint Adi Shankara. Badrinath and Hemkund sahib are among the famous religious centers located close to Auli. The valley of flowers is known for the colorful flowers that blossom there.

The most popular way to drop in at Auli is by the famed cable car service which runs for 4km. Travelling by the rope-way, it is impossible to resist the captive beauty of the snow covered peaks, the alpine forest and the bracing climate. Gondola cable car is one of the highest and longest cable cars of Asia. There are few hotels in Auli thus advance booking must before visiting Auli.

Auli is not only the battle-ground for experienced skiers, who come here armed with their skiing equipment, it is also a training ground for those aspiring to ski skillfully with the help of expert guidance. Training courses are conducted in modules of 7 and 14 days. Training is imparted to the enrolled persons in modern skiing techniques by qualified instructors from Skiing and Tourist Resorts, Auli and Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering, Gulmarg.