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Auli Ropeway

One of the major attractions in Auli is to enjoy a cable car ride. Locally known as a Gondola, the cable car ride in Auli is the second highest and the longest cable car ride in Asia after Gulmarg. Covering a total distance of 4 km, the journey starts at Joshimath and ends at Auli, and takes a total time of around 24 min. Perched at a staggering height of 3010 m above sea level, the entire trip is a visual and sensual delight. You can enjoy the majestic Himalayan peaks in the surroundings and the lush green valley below. Moving at a speed of 3 m per sec, you can enjoy views of the oak forests below in addition to snow-capped peaks and verdant meadows. The scintillating views and the gorgeous panoramic vistas are a sight to behold. The ropeway works with two cable cars through 10 towers and can accommodate upto 25 passengers. Although, the passengers have to keep standing as there are no seats. In case you are lucky and are travelling at the right time, you can also be a witness to a skiing competition going on below. Read More

Camping is one of the sought after activities or top things to do in Auli. After spending the evening by a bonfire, lounging on camping chairs - with fun & games and delicious food, you would sleep under the stars and wake up to enticing sunrise views. Some of these camps also let you enjoy adventure activities like trekking, hiking and wandering the woods with the help of a professional guide. Most campsites have an in-house kitchen that serves hot meals. Comfortable tents and sleeping bags are provided to campers. Toilets and other facilities are also made available. Read More

Chenab Lake is an artificial lake that serves as a reservoir for the people of Auli, Uttarakhand. It is a small crystalline lake that is still less explored and in its purest state, holding the sights of tourists and making it an enchanting spot. The trek to Chenab lake is for those who truly want to have a crude and authentic trekking experience - through rocky passes hurdled with twigs and plants. Guarded by the Garhwal Himalayan range, Chenab Lake still has crystal clear water that acts like a prism to the mountains. As the area around the lake remains untouched, you will not find nicely built roads to trek. No motorbikes and vehicles can be ridden on this track. Read More

Perched at an elevation of 3,056masl, Gurso Bugyal is a picturesque wide meadow in Uttarakhand. Known for its lush green pasture land, it is enwreathed with giant coniferous and oak trees. This heavenly trespass provides a terrific view of all the nearby and significant mountain ranges namely Nanda Devi, Dron and Trishul. During the spring season, the white sheets of snow melt away making space for herbs and shrubs to grow. The land turns into a natural garden with infinite varieties of plants, trees and flowers. To witness the view in the most magical way, take the trail from Auli and enjoy the picturesque views of mountain ranges as you proceed towards the lush green land of Gurso Bugyal. A 3 km trek from Auli will lead you to this scenic, location. You can also trek towards Chattarkund which is just one km away. Read More

Situated 12 km from Gurso Bugyal at an elevation of 3380masl, Kwani Bugyal is a very popular destination amongst trekkers. Offering mesmerising view of snow-capped mountains like Nanda Devi and Dunagiri, it is a favourite camping destination. It is best to visit Kawani Bugyal from June to September. The Joshimath base camp offers trekkers services-for-hire such as porters, guides, camping equipment and kitchens. From here, one first treks to Auli and then treks for a further 13km to the green pastures of Gurso Bugyal. Read More

Skiing in Auli offers beautiful views of peaks such as Mt Nanda Devi Kamet, Mana Parwat, Dunagiri, Beethartoli, Nilkanth, Hathi Parbat, Ghori Parbat and Nar Parbat. The snow-covered hill station of Auli covered with evergreen conifers and the oak forest is located at an altitude of 2000 -3000 metres above sea level and is an ideal place for skiing in India. While skiing in Auli in the Gorson Reserve forest (part of the Nanda Devi National Park) is habituated by some of the widely rare Himalayan wildlife in ample. These include snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Wild Boar, Wild Cat, Wild Rabbit, Jackal, Fox, Hyena and Bear. The snow dressed slopes of Auli which once offered the training grounds for the Paramilitary forces was adjudged by the French and Austrian experts who declared it as the best skiing grounds of the world. In the summer season, hikers may find numerous marked walks and there also are mountain bike trails. Read More

Auli offers some of the finest slopes of the Himalayan range where you can trek. Peaks ranging from about 2500 to 3000 m, Auli has some well-defined trekking routes for trekking enthusiasts. You can trek up to Himalayan peaks such as Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mana Parvat, Dunagiri and Joshimath from Auli. Other smaller trekking ranges are Gorson, Tali, Kuari Pass, Khulara and Tapovan. Joshimath is also a base camp for many treks.

The three Himalayan mountain peaks of western Kumaun as a whole form the Trishul peak. Having a height of 7120m, the Trishul group forms the southwest corner of the ring of peaks that enclose Nanda Devi Sanctuary. In 1907, the main peak - Trisul I - became the first peak over 7,000m to have ever been climbed by someone. The peak can be best viewed from Kausani or during the Roopkund Trek.

The panoramic views in Auli can be astonishing as it is surrounded by very high peaks including Nanda Devi (7817 m). The Hanuman Temple is supposed to be the place where Hanuman took some rest when he had come to the Himalayas to procure Sanjivani to rescue Laxman, the younger brother of Rama. Visitors can also enjoy a cable car here which can give them a beautiful view of the surroundings. There is an artificial lake as well in Auli which is the world's highest man-made lake. Read More