Location: Auli
Top Things to do in Auli
The 10 Best Things to do in Auli, Uttarakhand
Auli is a ski destination in Chamoli district in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, India. Auli, also known as Auli Bugyal, in Garhwali, which means "meadow", is located at an elevation of 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) to 3,050 metres (10,010 ft) above sea level. After the creation of the state of Uttarakhand, formerly part of Uttar Pradesh, Auli was marketed as a tourist destination. Auli lies on the way to the Hindu pilgrimage destination of Badrinath. It is surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, with a panoramic view of the peaks of the Himalayas. The slopes are intended for both professional skiers and novices. The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited (GMVNL) a state govt agency which takes care of this resort, and Uttarakhand Tourism Department conduct winter sports competitions at Auli to encourage skiing in India. It has a 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) cable car, a chairlift and a ski lift, along with a maintained trek route. There is a training facility of Indo-Tibetan Border Police. A small Hindu temple connected with the Hindu epic the Ramayana is also present.
Restaurants in Auli
1. Gorson Bugyal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By shalzart - Mumbai, India
Auli stay was like staying in heaven. Not to miss the gorson Trek from auli. it’s a fun Trek with meadows on top of the mountain. For the gorson Trek, we did the chair cable first then we did the trek. The trek is about 3 km , with gentle slopes to Trek in the open meadows , through the alpine forest , passing the cows grazing n horses grazing, passing the bells tingling around the cows neck, little ponds on the way, a little temple n finally reaching on top to the open meadows. It was like Switzerland n truly beautiful. On top , saw the clouds coming in and you feel like your walking on the clouds. Beautiful weather, cool n windy. Sometimes sunny sometimes cloudy. Glad we didn’t get the rains. Passed by mountain goats n mountain dogs. Saw vultures on top of the mountain feeding on cow carcass. Heard the loud neighs of the horses. Just a wonderful must do trek to enjoy beauty all around.
2. Nanda Devi Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Located within the campus of Devangan Lodge, the Nanda Devi Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers detailed information about the natural and cultural history of the Nanda Devi National Park region. The exhibits include traditional artifacts implements, photo exhibition, literature and commentary on the history of mountaineering exploration and Chipko movement. There is a souvenir shop, restaurant, and accommodation for overnight stay. The museum is part of the Interpretive Trek to the Nanda Devi National Park with an objective to provide an all immersive experience of the cultural and natural landscape of the Nanda Devi National Park region. The interpretation center is located 25 kms upstream of Joshimath along the Dhouli Ganga river on Niti-Malari highway. Its five kilometer further up from the hot water springs. Visiters can book call in advance to book lunch at Devangan lodge. There is ample parking space and washroom facilities available for the visiters.
3. Trishul Peak
4. Nanda Devi National Park
5. Bhavishya Badri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By YaatendraM
Its worth the effort to climb up about 5 kilometers from Ringi, which is about an hour drive from Joshimath, towards Niti and Malari. The village is so pretty that you cant have enough of it. It is recommended that you plan to stay in the Village Subhai for the night. The village has many clean home stays. You can stay with Jaydeep (Mobile : 9627979546) his home is very clean, with wonderful food and loving people. This must be a one night 2 day trip. For those who like hiking and trekking - this is great. Panorama of Nanda Devi is spectacular. WE did the trip towards end of December 2018 - hence it was snowed in. We loved the whole trip.
6. Ropeway from Joshimath to Auli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By sangeeta_1373
Great Rope way ride.Lifetime memorable experience.Through rope way cable car we can see flora and fauna of Nanda Devi forest so closely...Then Nanda Devi pick, Sanjivani parvat...Those heavenly Himalayan ranges we can see. Guide Inside the cable car is very helpful and knowledgeable. It required 14 years to make this Rope way working.Great Experience of Rope way ride. . It is 100 times great experience than cable car view of Genting in Malaysia... Why we Indians don't advertise it globally? Please do visit here in place of wasting money on amusement park.Stay on the lap of Nature here.
7. Auli Ski & Snowboard School
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Auli Ski & Snowboard School - Destination For all Seasons & For all Reasons..!! The Snow Ski School is a small non-profit organization in the Indian Himalaya. We provide ski equipment and ski instruction to the Local skiers and local people who are not able to pay for the skies and are good skiers and snowboarders. Snow Ski School Helps local and Local kids those who are interested to skie....
8. Vridh Badri Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By DilipS239 - Vadodara, India
On 19th March , 2020 , I wanted to visit Vriddha Badri from Blue Poppy Resort , Auli . Any other driver would have taken me to the entrance of the Vriddha Badri mandir ( 1380 m ) at Animath village , 7 km from Joshimath on Auli Rd , Joshimath Army Area , from which I had to ascend to the mandir and descend to the parking place . But my driver , Rai Singh took me to a point on the road and told me to descend to reach the mandir and then further descend to a point where he would pick me up . Looking to my age he guided me to a way where I had not to climb . In the Vriddha Badri mandir the idol of Lord Vishnu looks like as an old man . It is believed that Naradji did his penance to please Lord Vishnu . Pleased with the penance of Narada , He appeared as an old man and blessed Narada . Hence the name of this mandir is Vriddha ( old ) Badri ( Lord Vishnu aka Badrinath ) . Timings : 0600 to 1800
9. Chenab Lake
10. Malari
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
