Overview

Region: Uttarakhand

Duration: 4-6 days

Difficulty: easy – moderate

Highest elevation: 11,000 feet

Located 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 high peaks of one of the largest mountain ranges in the world, the Himalayas. It is located at a distance of 250 kms from Rishikesh; From here you can take buses or taxis to get to Joshimath/Auli.

The road to Auli is closed after dark. With brilliant slopes located between 1,917 and 3,027 meters, Auli snow skiing offers many exciting opportunities for beginners and experienced skiers alike. Winter Auli Snow Skiing in India allows skiers to have an excellent 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 covering of snow during the winter season but low enough to be easily accessible for tourists.

Cross country runs from 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 exciting 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 3km section with a vertical drop of 500m is considered to be 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 lovers of hiking. 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 types of skiers. You can also visit the highest artificial lake in the world when you are in Auli. Apart from 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, which offers an excellent panoramic view of mountain peaks such as Nanda Devi, Dunagiri and Kamet.

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