Skiing in Auli

Skiing in Auli

One of the popular ski destinations inUttarakhand in India, Auli resides at a height between 2500 and 3000 metres. The region was once the base of paramilitary soldiers and when judged by foreign experts, it proved to be among the best ski destinations in the world.

Auli is surrounded by vast acres of oak and coniferous forests. Skiing right through these snow covered forests feels highly thrilling. One of the best things about this side of Uttarakhand is that the Government here maintains various provisions to make skiing possible for everyone-both for the novice and professionals. Owing to this, one can find a lot of skiing agencies as they will step out for skiing.

Where to Go?

Auli has numerous ski resorts that not only provide complete ski gears, but also offer learning courses on this adventure sport.Enroll yourself in one of these courses and learn the art in a matter of days, if you are a beginner. Professionals can start right away.

How to Reach

Located in the Garhwal Himalayas, the hill station of Auli has its proximity with the major cities of its state; Uttarakhand. In order to reach Auli, following routes can be opted

By Air: Nearest airport to the hill station of Auli is located in Dehradun, The Jolly Grant airport. From here, Auli is 279 km away, which can cover in hired taxis/cabs.

By Rail: If you wish to make use of the railways, the nearest you can travel is the Haridwar railway station. From the station, taxis and buses are readily available for the hill station (273 km away).

By Road: The major cities of Uttarakhand; Haridwar, Rishikesh and Uttarakhand, are well connected with the other parts of India via national highways. From these cities, one can board the earliest bus to the town of Johshimath (16 km before Auli). These cities score high in terms of bus and cab service.

Best time for Skiing in Auli

For adventure lovers, the best time to visit Auliis definitely the winters. Starting from the late November and continuing till the same of March, the winters cover the mountains of Auli with blankets of snow. Particularly the month of January is highly fit for skiing. During this month of the year, Auli receives maximum snowfall and this trend continues till the last week of March.

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