Auli General Information

Auli,  16km from Joshimath nestles in the lap of the snow-capped peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas and is an ideal ski resort with its slopes comparable to the best in the world. At an altitude of 2500 to 3050 meters above the sea-level, Auli's well dressed slopes are flanked by coniferuos and oak forests and offer panoramic view of Mt. Nanda Devi, Mana Parbat, Dungagri, Beethartoli, Nikanth Hathi Parbat and Ghori Parbat.

GMVN provides following facilities at Auli's for tourist -

A state-of-the art Ski lift which has been imported from France. The Ski lift is 500 meters long which is longest in the country. The slopes  of Auli also have the luxury of an 800 meters long chair lift linking lower with upper slopes. There are two snow-beaters imported from Germany. Dressed and improve ski slopes which make Auli ideal for hosting skiing festivals and competition. A 3.9km lone ropeway links Joshimath with upper slopes of Auli. It covers a track distance of 4.5km and is the longest ropeway in the Asia in zig back system. It has ten towers of self supporting steel structures with saddles and shoes. Remote controlled Hydraulic and  pneumatic braking system make it in safest ropeway. Besides, most sophisticated electronic circuit  with telemetry and storm warning devices are used to minimise human error.  

       Auli has now become a leading tourist spot. While its slopes beckon daring and gallant skiing enthusiasts, its pristine natural beauty and its alpine atmosphere lure many tourists. A haven for those who want to escape the humdrum of everyday life, conquer their fear of heights, savor nature in its purest form or just throw snowballs at each other.

Helpline

Adequate medical facilities are available at Auli and Joshimath and medical   assistance can be easily obtained from  Army and Civil hospitals, including, emergency rescue by helicopters.

Air : For those traveling by air, the nearest airport is at Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) 273 km from Joshimath, 17 km from Rishikesh.

Rail : Coming from any part of India, the nearest rail head is Haridwar 299 km from Auli. 

Road : Auli is only a 13 km drive from Joshimath. Distance between Joshimath and Rishikesh (253 kms), Haridwar (277 km), Dehradun (298 km) and Delhi (500 km). 

By Cable Car : The most popular way to drop in at Auli is by the famed cable car service which runs for 3 kms. Traveling by the rope-way, it is impossible to resist the captive beauty of the snow covered peaks, the alpine forest and the bracing climate.