Auli Uttarakhand

Auli Uttarakhand, India

Auli is an important ski destination in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, India. Auli, also known as Auli Bugyal, in Garhwali, which means meadow, is located at an elevation of 2500 to 3050 meters above sea level. Auli is less known ski destination than Shimla, Gulmarg or Manali. It was only in the recent time, after the creation of new state Uttarakhand carved out from Uttar Pradesh, Auli was marketed as a tourist destination. The state is called "Devbhumi" which means "Land of the Gods" as there are important pilgrimage destination in this state mainly the 'Char Dham' (Gangotri-Yamunotri-Kedarnath-Badrinath). Auli lies on the way to Badrinath. Auli is surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, with a panoramic view of the lofty peaks of one of the greatest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas

City Facts :-
State: Uttarakhand
District: Chamoli
Famous for/as: Skiing, Scenic
Languages: Garhwali, Hindi
Altitude: 3049 m
STD code: 013172

Season Overview :- Summers (March to June) are very pleasant with moderate climate, with average around 15 °C and ideal for sightseeing. Monsoons (July to October) are rainy - temperature are around 12 °C. Winters (November to February) are freezing with minimum temperatures below 0 °C. Snowfall is very common and this time is ideal for skiing. May to November offers cool and pleasant climate and the right period to spend relaxing moments in the outdoors.

Best Season:
Nov - Mar Weather
Summer 15 to 30°C,
Winter -4 to 24°C

Attractions :-  Gurso Bugyal, Chattrakund, Kwani Bugyal, Chenab Lake, Joshimath

How to Reach :-

By Flight:- For those travelling by air, the nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 273 km from Joshimath, 17 km from Rishikesh.

By Train :- The nearest railway station to Auli is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 264kms before Auli on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Auli is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath and many other destinations to Auli.

By Road:- Auli is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Haridwar, Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Auli are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Rishikesh, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Ukhimath, Srinagar, Chamoli etc. Auli is situated only 14kms from Joshimath which lies on NH58.

Distances (By Road) :-
Delhi to Auli 500 km
Dehradun to Auli : 300 Km
Agra to Auli : 595 Km