Auli

Fondly known as the Dev Bhoomi, it boasts of religious centers like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Haridwar, Rishikesh among others. Rishikesh is also famous for the various ashrams like the Swarg Ashram and many such in and around Kanakhal area. Many ashrams offer courses in Meditation, Kundalini Awakening and other spiritualistic rituals. While the hill stations like Nainital attract tourists in droves, the nearby locations like Almora, Kausani and Ranikhet are also getting many footfalls and recognized as peaceful but extremely scenic towns. Auli, now recognized for its world-famous skiing facilities and the ropeway, the stations en route like Joshimath, Chopta are also benefiting immensely. Wildlife sanctuaries like the Binsar, which are also famous for bird watching, are also catching up fast amongst the wanderers. All in all, Uttarakhand is an interesting state offering plethora of options for everyone. No doubt, maximum numbers of tour operators belong to this princely state.

How to Reach

By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun, 279 kilometers. Tourists can hire taxis and cabs to reach Auli. Flights are available on a daily basis from Delhi Airport to Jolly Grant airport..
By Train:Haridwar, 280 km, is the nearest railhead which is connected with various major cities from all over the country.
By Road: Visitors can easily access Auli via road from Joshimath, 15 km from the hill station. Regular taxis and bus services are also available from Joshimath..

Best Time to Visit

Though January to March is the best time, tourists should confirm from the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam about the snowfall prior to reaching Auli.

The snow generally extends well into April, but it cannot be guaranteed. Again, inquiries will help the tourists much. For other sightseeing purposes Auli can be visited throughout the year. The cool climate, magnificent views and relatively low footfalls means less crowds.

Auli is an all year destination and if you are aim for skiing then January to March is the best period. That’s the time for fun, frolic and championships and everyone is busy preparing for the event. Family members cheers up their kin for participating in the event. Noises, cheers, shrieks, yells from all corners generate a lot of heat