Skiing in Garhwal Auli:-
The
hills of Garhwal have all the ingredients for adventure packed excitement
and thrills. With unexplored valleys, towering peaks, flowing rivers, snow-capped
mountains, Garhwal offers a splendid combination of flora & fauna and
vast tracts of virgin snow. The large slopes of Garhwal covered with seasonal
snow became an ideal place for skiing in the winter months. For the avid
skier, cross-country runs of 10-20 kms. are now available, with the added
advantage of fresh powder snow.
AULI - The snow capped slopes of Auli are flanked by tall, dense deodar forests which cut wind velocity to a minimum. Auli, 16 kms from Joshimath on the Badrinath route, offers a 180 degree panoramic view of Himalayan peaks like the Nanda Devi (7817 m), Kamet (7756 m), Mana Parvat (7273 m) and Dunagiri (7066 m) which appear to be at a distance of a snow ball's throw.
Seasonal skiers have a clean stretch of one km of absolutely virgin slopes to ski on. These slopes provide excellent opportunities for cross-country and downhill skiing events. A 3 kms long slope ranging from a height of 2519 m to 3049 m is a major attraction at the peak of winter. The resort has snow beaters which keep the slopes fit for skiing at all times. A 500 m long ski-lift carries skiers back to the slope top, thus saving the trouble and time to cart up wearing long ski's.
Facilities
14
kms motorable road from Joshimath to Auli. Also, 3.9 km cable car transport
from Joshimath to Auli.
A 500m long ski-lift and 800m long chair lift linking the lower
slopes with the upper
Two snow beaters imported from Germany.
Ski equipments available on hire alongwith ski instructors.