If
you feel like being in the thick of adventure, fun and frolic, land up
in Auli, in the neighbourhood of the mountain peaks Nanda Devi and Mana
Parvat. It will send your pulse racing during this action packed event
which draws ace skiers from far and near.
Slice through the chilly air and challenge the ridges as you go skiing on the snow slopes. Hurl snow balls at each other kiss the snow flakes and shoot the mountains, with your camera of course. If you're attracted by natural beauty let your eyes get glued to the awe-inspiring snow clad peaks all around.
Auli us equally attractive in the summer too. Its pollution free air and peaceful evenings radiate an unique ambience, which is why it is perfect health resort and a vacation venue.
Auli is nestled in the lap of the snow-capped peaks of Garhwal Himalayas in the district of western Uttar Pradesh, near the world-famous religious shrine of Badrinath
At an altitude of 2,500-3,050 meters above sea level, Auli's well dressed slopes are flanked by coniferous and oak forests and offer a panoramic view of Mt.Nanda Devi, Mana Parbat, Dungagiri, Beethartoli, Nilkanth, Hathi Parbat and Ghori Parbat.
HOW TO GET THERE :
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For those travelling by air, the nearest airport is at Jolly Grant (17 kms. form Rishikesh, 26 kms. from Dehradhun and 270 kms. from Auli).
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Coming from any part of India, the nearest rail-heads are Haridwar and Dehradhun. Haridwar is connected by Haridwar-Dehradhun Express, Delhi-Dehradhun Express, Mumbai-Dehradhun Express and Delhi-Dehradhun Shatabdi Express.
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Auli is only 13 kms. drive from Joshimath. Distance from Delhi (500 kms), Dehradhun (295 kms.), Haridwar (276 kms.), Rishikesh (253 kms.)
Last modified: 26/02/2004