Skiing in the Indian Himalayas? Visit Auli, the most popular Ski Resort in the Garhwal hills and Uttaranchal, even in entire India. With an altitude of 2,500-3,050 meters above sea level, Auli can be exciting for Professional and Beginners in Skiing.

During winter, Auli’s mountain becomes so irresistible with its snowy mountain slops and skiing facilities. Aside from Skiing activities, Auli also holds Skiing festivals including the national championships organized by the Winter Games Federation of India during the months of February and March.

Auli provides you with the panoramic view of the mountain peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dunagiri. It is covered with a thick carpet of snow, about 3 meters deep, from January to March. The stretch of 3 kilometers with a drop in elevation of 500 meters serves as good skiing ground that meets international standards.

Auli , 16km from joshimath is an ideal winter resort. The natural advantages of auli 's slopes, coupled with state - of the -art facilities provided by gmvn have made it comparable to the best in the world. The snow capped slopes of auli are flanked by stately coniferous and oak forests which cut wind velocity to the minimum .

Auli offers a panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi (7817 mts.), Kamet (7756 mts), Mana Parvat (7273 mts.) and Dunagiri (7066 mts.) Seemingly only a snowballs throw away, Auli offers perfect skiing conditions. Seasonal skiiers have clean streches of absolutely virgin slopes to sport on . These slopes provide excellent opportunities for cross country, slalom and downhill skiing events. Winter skiing in Garhwal is now being professionally run at the Auli slopes.

A 3 kms. long slope ranging from a height of 2519 mts. to 3049 mts. is a major attraction. The Auli resort has snow beaters which beat the snow to keep the slopes fit for skiing at all times. A 500 mts. long ski-lift carries skiiers back to the slope top, thus saving them the trouble and time to bridge up wearing long skis. Apart from annual skiing festivals, three official National Championships have also been held here.

General Information
Altitude : 2915 mts. to 3049 mts. expandable to Gorson 3400 mts.
Area: 5 Sq. kms.
Temperature: Summer-Ranges between 13° C and 29° C Winter- Ranges between 9° C and 2° C
Rainfall: 180 cms.
Average yearly Clothing Summer-Light woollen Winter- Heavy woollen