Auli is considered the best skiing slope in Asia. Both sides of the slope are covered with oak and coniferous trees which break the speed of the wind and this makes it ideal for skiing. Right in front of Auli, is one of the highest peak, Nanda Devi. Along with it can be seen the Hathigauri, Neelkanth, Comet and Eravath mountains. Auli is a grazing land spread over 6 kms. In the local language they call this "Byugal". In summer, in the old days, the local villagers used to graze their cattle here. During monsoons thousands of different variety of flowers bloom here.
In the months of February and March, Auli often hosts the National Winter Games. In a planned move, the Government and local authorities have involved the local Garhwali people to explore the slopes that rightfully belong to them
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Auli, located in the northern state of Uttar
Pradesh, is a new entrant in the tourist map of India. Located in the cradle
of snow-capped mountains, Auli is one of the very few places in India where
skiing is a major pastime. The bitter cold winds, the vast snow-covered
landscape, the sylvan mountains, all add up to make Auli a skier's paradise.
Representing man's constant endeavor to triumph over nature, Auli proves to
be an ideal locale for the daring.
Auli is towards the north of the state and forms a part of the Garhwal
mountain range. It is at a distance of 16 km from Joshimath, on the
Badrinath route. The slopes, which are as high as 9000 feet above sea level,
are covered with dense deodar and oak forests and this often reduces the
velocity of the chilly winds to the minimum. The slopes offer a panoramic
view of many a famous Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mana Parvat
and Dunagiri.
Fast Facts :
| Languages | Hindi and English |
| Best time to visit | December to March |
| STD Code | 013172 |
History :
In
the 8th century AD, the great Guru Adi Shankaracharya is said to have tread
on these fields. The temple built by him at Joshimath still exists. For
hundreds of years, the colorful semi-nomadic tribes of the Bhotiyas, of the
Mongolian stock, traversed the trails at Auli, locally called Thatauli.
Their longhaired yaks, laden with an assortment of goods, assisted them in
conducting a flourishing trade with nearby Tibet.
Before Auli was developed as a ski resort, its slopes were the training
ground for men of valor and courage-the ski-equipped men of the Indo-Tibetan
Border Police Force. Among the awesome, legendary peaks ranged round Auli,
the 23,490-feet-high Trishul (literal meaning, the strident of Lord Shiva)
was the scene of a unique expedition in 1958. The mountaineers took four
days to climb the peak and only 90 minutes to ski down to the base camp.
Best
Season, Climate, and Clothing :
If one is an adventure freak, the best time to visit Auli is during the
winter season. The period from late November to late March is generally
considered ideal for skiers. As the winters set in, the mountains seem to
extend to the firmament with arms of snow. From December to March, the
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam conducts 7-day and 15-day courses for both
amateurs and advanced learners.