Auli is a renowned hill station and one of India's most popular winter destinations, celebrated as a premier ski resort having hosted several national and international skiing competitions. Known for its pristine, snow-covered slopes, Auli offers everything a traveler can dream of: breathtaking views of the Himalayas, expansive meadows, thrilling adventure activities, romantic vistas, scenic cable car rides, and more. This charming destination provides the perfect blend of natural beauty, exhilarating experiences, and tranquility, making it a must-visit spot for both adventure seekers and leisure travelers alike.
From snow-covered peaks to wooden huts, Auli is not less than a perfect European village. It is situated at an astonishing height of 2505 meter which offers a magnificent view of crescent Himalayas.
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Send Enquiry for Tour PackagesFrom Auli, one can have a panoramic view of the lofty snow-shrouded Himalayan peaks such as Nanda Devi, Mana Parvat, and Kamat. The slopes of Auli offer the heart-throbbing experience to the professional as well as amateur skiers. The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN), a state government agency and the Uttarakhand Tourism Department organizes winter sports in Auli to boost skiing in India.
Auli is a "round the year destination" which offers lush green meadows during summers and monsoons, dry brown vistas during the autumn season and lofty snow-covered slopes during winters in Auli.
Auli in Uttarakhand has had the honor of hosting the first South Asian Winter Games in 2011. The French and Austrian experts who hosted these games addressed Auli as the best ski resorts in the world. If you are staying here for a week then you must enroll yourself in the GMVN 7 days or 14 days ski course that will be held under the guidance of the experts. You will surely love this deal as there are special provisions for the day tourists.
Slopes are covered with Deodar and Oak forests helping the skiers by reducing the velocity of the chilling winds. It is a perfect place for all adventure skiers and people who have enthusiasm for sports in winter.
To entice the biking lovers, Auli offers some of the enchanting mountain biking trails that can be dirt-off in summers. You can also enjoy the scintillating 4 km Gondola or the cable car journey at Auli which offers the magical views of the resort. To entice the visitors, Auli boasts numerous tourist places that are located in and around the hill station such as the Artificial lake of Auli, Gurso Bugyal, Chattrakund, Kuari Pass, Chenab Lake, Vishnu Prayag, Joshimath, Badrinath, Tapovan, etc.
Auli is an ideal winter destination and hill station to welcome the new year. Thousands of tourist throng to Auli during the year-end to celebrate Christmas and New Year.
However, visiting Auli throughout the year is always delightful but as the destination is famous for its skiing slopes and snow-covered vistas so months of winters from November to March are the best time to visit Auli.
From Kedarnath to Auli, Dhanaulti to Mussoorie, the first snowfall of the season has occurred. Light snowfall started in the high altitude areas of the state from Sunday evening. The first snowfall of the season occurred on Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Harshil, Chopta, Tungnath, Suki Top, Auli and Mussoorie and other peaks.
With stunning landscape and an interesting topography, Auli is a haven for nature and adventure lovers.
Mata Murti Ka Mela: During the breezy month of September, the place is drenched in a spiritual aura as the ‘Mata Murti Ka Mela’ is organized in Badrinath, located nearby.
Auli, one of India's premier ski destinations, draws skiing enthusiasts from across the country and around the globe. The area boasts a range of accommodations, from luxury resorts to budget-friendly hotels, ensuring a comfortable stay for every type of traveler. Many hotels in and around Auli offer cozy rooms with breathtaking views of the Himalayas, local delicacies, and convenient access to the ski slopes, trekking trails, and cable cars. Auli's hotels are best enjoyed during the winter months when snow blankets the slopes, creating a winter wonderland perfect for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Some of the best-known properties in Auli include Casa Himalaya, GMVN Nanda Devi Eco Huts, Mountain Rovers, and Cliff Top Club. Additionally, travelers can find a number of affordable accommodations along the Joshimath-Auli road, making it accessible to all budgets.
A alternate option would be finding accommodation at Joshimath where they are in abundance. At Joshimath, you’d be able to find a place to stay according to your budget as most of the hotels in Auli are priced on higher side. Joshimath is only 16kms from Auli. Check hotels and resorts in Auli.
Being a sparsely populated place, Auli doesn’t offer you many options of restaurants and cafes. The in-house restaurants at the resorts and hotels will be your best options.
However, if you have opted to stay at Joshimath instead, you would be delighted to know that there are quite a few restaurants to choose from. Some may even serve authentic Garhwali cuisine like Kachmauli (stuffed goat with oil and spice), Bal Mithai (a popular local sweet), and Singhori (a cone shaped sweet wrapped in Malu Leaf).
Auli means ‘Bugyal’ in local language which literally suggests meadows. The snow-shrouded hill station of Auli was inhabited by the semi-nomadic Bhotiya tribes and was a hub for trade and business. For centuries, the Bhotiya people used to trade on the barter system with the neighboring country of Tibet (now a part of China).
The Bhotiyas used to traverse on horses and on foot to trade with Tibet and the nearby tribes. They used the ski slopes for training the soldiers, who used to serve in the ruling king’s army. Later on, these slopes were used to train the forces of Indo-Tibetan boarder police and now it has converted to ski slopes for tourists.
The nearest airport from Auli is Jolly Grant Airport. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh Railway Station. If you are traveling from Delhi, you can either hire a taxi or take public transport to Auli. There are no direct public transport for Auli from Delhi. This is a detailed itinerary from Delhi to Auli.
Day 0: Delhi- Rishikesh | 232 Kms / 6 Hrs
Buses from Delhi to Rishikesh are easily and frequently available. You can get private buses from Anand Vihar ISBT and government buses from Kashmiri Gate.
The best way to travel to Rishikesh would be to leave from Delhi at night. so that you reach early in the morning.
Day 1: Rishikesh- Auli | 265 Kms / 9 Hrs
Buses for Auli leave early in the morning. You can also take a cab till Auli or you can travel by bus till Joshimath and then take a cab from Joshimath to Auli. The route from Rishikesh to Auli is a scenic one. You’ll reach Auli by evening. Rest for the day while taking in the spectacular ambience of Auli and the towering himalayan peaks.
Day 2 & 3: Auli
Height : 7,817mts
Highlights : Auli artificial lake, Chenab lake, Garson Bugyal, Char-lift, Skiing
Today you will have your breakfast and go for skiing. You’ll first take a cable car and ride upwards while enjoying the enchanting backdrop of Auli. After walking for a while, you’ll reach the Skiing point. You’ll be taught the basics of skiing if you are a beginner. Skiing in Auli is one of the most famous activities here. You can visit the breathtaking Auli artificial lake and revel at the marvel of the creation. The next day, you will visit the places around Auli and the temples of Auli. You can interchange the days and tour as per your convenience.
Auli also boasts of Asia's longest and one of the worlds highest cable car Gondola covering a distance of 4km. It also has a Chair Lift and a Ski-Lift. The Auli ropeway connects Auli with Joshimath and it takes 25 minutes to reach Auli from Joshimath. Auli rope-way has ten towers of self-supporting steel structures. The enchanting Himalayas are distinctly visible when you are traveling in Gondola.
Auli also offers the luxury of an 800mts long chair lift linking the lower ski slopes with the upper region. This Chair Lift has remote-controlled hydraulic and pneumatic braking system, making it safe to travel. A storm warning device is also attached with it. The rope-way of Auli helps tourists to explore the region with unique and unsurpassed experience.
Day 4: Auli - Rishikesh - Delhi
After having early morning breakfast at Auli, you’ll leave for Rishikesh. After reaching Rishikesh, you can have your dinner there and leave for Delhi on a night bus.
Check out the Auli weather report for December
The minimun and maximum temperature in December in Auli is -1°C and 10°C respectively. The weather is generally covered with snow in December and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Heavy Woolen clothes are recommended for Auli in December.
Auli is famous among tourist as Winter Adventure Sports, Skiing, Trekking, Himalayan Views, Camping, Hiking, Snowboarding, Snow Trekking.
Auli is recommended destination for Couples, Family and Kids, Foreigners, Groups, Solo.
Auli is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Adventure, Base Camps (Trek), Camping, Char Dham Route, Christmas and New Year, Hill Station, Honeymoon Destination, Meadows, Romantic, Ropeways, Skiing.
Cable car not working for months, common Himalayan views, like same from any hill station in summers. Get to know very late that Auli is best to visit in winters where some chances to watch snow or atleast snow capped peaks. But weather in summers was enjoyable and like it the most.
We a family of 5 persons from Gurgaon visited Auli recently. The travelling by own car in zig zag roads is tiresome but totally fruitfull after watching scenic views and enjoying clean air of this hill station. We take a deluxe hotel accommodation in Auli with a justified price as rooms and facilities are up to the mark. Enjoyed shopping local souvineirs in Joshimath market and visited several temples too. My mother is happy too with this Auli tour.
