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 8,200 ft to 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.

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 cable car, a chairlift and a ski lift, along with a maintained trek route.

Transport:

Airways: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, about 270 kilometres from Auli. The airport operates daily flights to Delhi, The nearest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, about 480 kilometres from Auli. 

Railways: The nearest railway stations are Rishikesh railway station (250 kilometres) and Dehradun railway station (290 kilometres).


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