Auli is a famous tourist place located in the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. In winter its panoramic views and amazing snowfall attract all of the tourists. You do not miss visiting the lake in Auli, which is more attractive and also artificial, made by man. It is also known as “Mini Switzerland,” and it is the best winter tourist destination in India.
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| Auli Uttarakhand |
Activities to do in Auli
You can do the famous activities like skiing, snowboarding,
snow tube rides, and ropeway rides in winter. Skiing is the most popular
activity you can do here, and the place is famous for it. You can enjoy a gandola ride and also experience chair
lifting. The ropeway is the 2nd longest cable car in Asia. The
ropeway offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi,
Trishul Peak, and Chattrakund Lake. The price is Rs.500 for skiing per hour,
Rs.200 per hour for snow tube rides, Rs.1000 per person for gondola rides, and Rs.500
per person for chair car, and the ropeway charge is Rs.500 to Rs.800 per person,
which will be paid for that activity. In Jashimat, you will find a ropeway
counter and can buy a ticket at Rs.1000. Try to book ropeway point number 8 or
10, because it goes on the peak. While trekking, camping, and sightseeing are
popular things to do in summer. You can visit the highest peak, Nanda Devi, and
it is around 7816 meters high from sea level. Nanda Devi is the highest
mountain in Uttrakhand, and it is the 2nd highest peak in India. The
mountain is located in the Chamoli district of Uttrakhand. Here it is mentioned
that Kangchenjunga is the highest mountain in India.
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| Auli in Winter |
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Delhi to Auli Distance
The distance from Delhi to Auli is around 505 km. The
distance from Dehradun is around 293 km, from Rishikesh 255 km, and from
Haridwar 278 km.
Best time to visit Auli
If you are a snow lover and want to do snow activities,
then the best time will be December to March. But you won’t see the magestic
snowfall every day. It takes a bit of luck to see the snowfall. Sometimes the
whole mountain is covered in snow. My suggestion is that, when you plan for a trip,
you must follow the weather forecast and get an idea about snowfall. April to
June is the best time for tracking activities and sightseeing. At that time the
pleasant weather and blooming green meadows make the trekking activities more
enjoyable. You can also visit the months from October to December.
How to visit Auli Uttarakhand
You will find several options to visit the best winter tourist destination in India
by bus, train, and air. You can reach Haridwar by train or bus. From Haridwar,
you will get super buses to reach Joshimath, and the ticket price will be
Rs.500 to Rs.600. The bus will start its journey from Haridwar at 5 am and
reach Joshimath at 3:30 pm. Joshimath is
a beautiful city in Uttrakhand and is the main gateway to the tourist spot. The
city is only 40 kilometers away from the Badrinath Dham, and Auli is only
around 16 kilometers away. Most of the tourists like to stay in Joshimath.
There are a lot of hotels and restaurants available in the city.
Joshimath is well connected with Haridwar, Rishikesh,
and Dehradun. So, you can reach any of these places from your hometown by bus
or train. There are several buses available from Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun
to reach Joshimath. The buses will start their journey around 5:00 AM from
several places and reach Jushimath at 4 PM to 6 PM. The bus fare will be Rs.500
to Rs.700 according to the places from where you start your journey. On the
way, you will find places like Devoproyag, Srinagar, Rudra Prayag, Korno
Proyag, and People Kuti, etc. There are no super runs at night on that road. Besides
this, you will find shared taxis to visit Joshimath from Haridwar. Jolly Grant
Airport is the nearest airport located in Dehradun. So, if your trip is by flight,
you have to go to Dehradun first.
From Joshimath, you will get many shared Jeeps and
taxis to reach Auli easily, and the fare will be around 200 to 300, but for a round
trip, it will be around Rs.1000 per person.
In the summer season, you can reach Auli easily by taxi, but in winter,
the car journey will be a little bit longer due to snow.
You can also visit Auli by ropeway from Joshimath. There
is a ticket counter for the ropeway, and the ticket price will be 1000 per
person round trip and Rs.500 for children. The length of the ropeway is around
4.15 KM, which connects places like Joshimath and Auli. The one-way ride takes
around 20 minutes to 25 minutes. You can also book the tickets online from the official
website. The ropeway ride starts at 9:00 AM and runs up to at 5:00 PM daily. It
may vary according to season and weather.
Stay in Auli Uttrakhand
There are lots of resorts and hotels available in the
tourist spot. The normal rent in the resort will be Rs.5000 to Rs.7000; it
depends on the season. In peak season the price will be increased up to
Rs.20000. If you want a cheap hotel, you
can stay in Joshimath, around 12 km away. The accommodation price generally will
be Rs.1000 to Rs.2000. Panchvati Inn, Casa Himalaya, and the Snow City are the
best hotels in Auli. There are some popular resorts available, like Satopanth
the Auli Resort, Blue Poppy Resort, and Himalayan High. There is a famous
Narsingh Temple; don’t miss visiting it. You will find lots of hotels nearby to
stay in Josimath. It is the best place to stay, and you can easily explore the
tourist spot. The accommodation in Joshimath will be much lower than in Auli. You
can also stay in camp, which is available in the spot.
Conclusion
Auli
is one of the best winter tourist
destination in Uttarakhand, India.
If you have a tour plan in North India, you must visit the famous spots, like
Nanda Devi, Narsingh Temple, and the nearby area. The beauty of nature attracts
all of the tourists every year.
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