26/08/2016
Tourism
Auli is a popular hill station in India. Listed below are the tourist spots in and around Auli.
Ski
Auli is starting to get popular among the ski-lovers. Though the long,tiring travel and unpredictable weather can be the mood killer. You cannot be sure till you reach what to expect. Few lucky can get
to enjoy snow fall and skiing. If luck is not on your side, snow storm can lock your room for days. For some its hard solid snow which take away the skiing pleasure. Though the GMVNL has imported
snow be**er it cannot give the experience of fresh snow. There is a long Ski-Lift connecting lower slopes to the Top.
The gondola is not an aid to skiing and simply transports visitors to the accommodation centre from the local village and the one serious ski lift, as well as being short only operates when there are four people to fill the available seats. This does lead to long delays between runs.
The ski village suffers from a shortage of electricity and to be restricted to one hour of power per day is not unusual in winter.
Artificial lake
The world's highest man-made lake is at Auli. The government has developed this in view of creating artificial snow on the new ski slopes in the event of low snow fall. The water from this lake will be used to feed the snow guns stationed along the ski slopes and thus provide a good skiing surface and extend the ski season.
Views
Auli is surrounded by high peaks like Mana, Kamet and tallest of all Nanda Devi. The 270 degree view will be enough to make you forget the long and tiring ride to reach Auli. Once the Skiing is over the best thing one can do in evening is to take chair out and get treated to great view of snow clad mountains as they keep changing colors every minute the sun goes down. Here you will understand why the Sadhus (sage) came to Himalayas for meditation. The feeling of solitude and oneness with god will do wonders to you mind and have a positive effect on you body. You will get which no money can buy "Peace of Mind"
Trekking
Kuari Pass trek is the most famous trek which start from Auli. Kuari, meaning "doorway", is a Himalayan high mountain pass situated in the Garhwal region of northern India, south of the Tibetan border and on the western rim of the "Nanda Devi Sanctuary" Biosphere Reserve. It falls under Chamoli district.
The Kuari Pass Trek found fame in the early 1900s when intrepid adventurers and mountaineers such as Lord Curzon, Eric Shipton and Bill Tilman used the passage in their pioneering explorations of the region.The Kuari Pass trek is known as The Curzon Trail (named after the former British Viceroy Of India "Lord Curzon").
For mountain lovers this trail offers magnificent views of Himalayas and an opportunity to be transported into inner Himalayan region from the plains of northern India in a very short duration. Trekkers will be walking on endless high altitude meadows with Himalayan peaks bot great and small shooting up all around. There are beautiful forest sections to walk through, magnificent campsites, and sunrise & sunsets to die for. Trekkers will meet with the few shepherds that call this area home and literally trek there on daily basis with their herd.
Views of holy Nanda Devi (7817 m) mountain along with other giants like Dronagiri (7066 m), Kamet (7757 m), Chaukhamba (7128 m) and Trishul (7120 m).
In Auli there is a small Hanuman temple having some connection to Ramayana. The belief of people is when Laxman, younger brother of Lord Rama got injured fighting the Rakshas in Lanka (Sri Lanka). A medic ordered that only the herb name 'Sanjivani' found on Sanjivani mountain in Himalayas can save Laxman. Lord Rama ordered Hanuman the task. Hanuman flew from Lanka and during his way to Sanjivani mountain he took some rest in Auli before continuing his journey.
Places around Auli
Vishnu Prayag - It is a holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Dauli Ganga. Accessible from the Joshimath. Joshimath, derives from the word ‘Jyotirmath’ the place of Jyotirlinga of Shiva.
Shankracharya founded one of the four piths "Centres’ for sanyashis here. It is the resting place for the pilgrims going to Badrinath. This is a sacred place for the believers of Badrinath better known as God Vishnu.
Joshimath has a temple of Narsimha, an incarnation of Vishnu.
Badrinath - One of the four Dhaams. Very important for Hindus and who worships God Vishnu. Its closed in winter. Tapovan - 'Tapo' meaning meditation, 'van' means forest in Sanskrit. The place is 15 km from Joshimath and has a temple and a natural hot water spring.
Weather
Feb end & March starting is a best month to visit Auli if you like adventure.
Moderately Cold Weather: Moderately Cold Temperature varies from 7 to 17 °C.
April is cold but perfect for all tourist activities. Day times are bit warm, but nights are cool.
Month wise Weather Condition Details
January: Very Cold with Snowfall. Temperature varies from -4 to 7 °C. January has a freezing climate with snowfall. The snow clad nature is imposing and ideal for winter sports.
February: Very Cold with Snowfall. Temperature varies from 0 to 10 °C. February is snow bound with nature appears with eye catching white cover. Good for winter travels.
March: Cold Temperature varies from 4 to 14 °C. March offers reprieve for the freezing cold. The atmosphere starts to become warm.
April: Moderately Cold Temperature varies from 7 to 17 °C. April is cold but perfect for all tourist activities. Day times are bit warm, but nights are cool.
May: Moderately Cold Temperature varies from 7 to 18 °C. May is moderately hot with sun appears over the sky most of the days. Good for outdoor travels.
Jun: Pleasant Temperature varies from 10 to 20 °C. June is the hottest month of the year. The atmosphere is temperate. The nature looks attractive and suitable for tourist activities.
July: Pleasant Temperature varies from 7 to 18 °C. July has beautiful showers in its kitty. The nature dresses in new lush green new leaves. Good for enjoying the picturesque nature.
August: Moderately Cold Temperature varies from 7 to 15 °C. August is pretty good with picturesque nature and flowering plants and trees. August offers moderately warm climate.
September: Moderately Cold Temperature varies from 7 to 15 °C. September is humid with post monsoon showers. The nature appears fresh.
October: Cold Temperature varies from 5 to 14 °C. October welcomes winters with all its majesty. The climate is moderately cold.
November: Cold Temperature varies from 4 to 14 °C. November offers a very cold ambiance. This month is ideal for honeymoon travels.
December: Very Cold Temperature varies from 2 to 10 °C. December is very cold. Outdoor activities require winter dresses and often snowfall is seen.
Summers (March to June) are very pleasant with moderate climate, with average around 15 °C and ideal for sight seeing.
Monsoons (July to October) are rainy - temperature are around 12 °C.
Winters (November to February) are freezing with minimum temperatures below 0 °C. Snowfall is very common and this time is ideal for skiing.
How to reach AULI Auli by Air
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is about 281 km from Auli. Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is a domestic airport located at about 20 km away from city center of Dehradun. Taxi cabs are available from Dehradun airport to Auli. The airport operates daily flights to Delhi. Nearest International airport is Delhi, which is about 500 km away.
