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| Aulir |
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| General
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Area |
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5 sq.kms |
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Altitude |
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2519 metres |
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Climate
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Summer 13 C / 9 C
Winter Below -5 C / Below -10 C
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Best Season |
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November to March |
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Tel.
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13172 |
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| Accessibility |
Air |
the nearest airport is at Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) 273 km from Joshimath, 17 km from Rishikesh.
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Rail |
the nearest rail head is Haridwar 299 km from Auli.
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Road |
Auli is only 13km drive from Joshimath. State transport and Union buses play regularly between Joshimath and Rishikesh (253 kms). Local Transport Union buses and State Transport buses operate between Joshimath and Rishikesh (253 km), Haridwar (277 km), Dehradun (298 km) and Delhi (500 km).
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| About Aulir |
Auli is nestled in the lap of snow-capped peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas, in the Chamoli district of Uttaranchal, and near the world-famous religious shrine of Badrinath. At an altitude of 2,500 to 3,050 meters above sea level, Auli's well-dressed slopes are flanked by coniferous and oak forests, which offer a panoramic view of Mountains.
16 km from Joshimath and accessible by a good motorable road, is the ideal ski resort of Auli with its slopes comparable to the best in the world. The resort is run by GMVN, which, apart from providing accommodation also provides all facilities for skiing. |
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| Sightseeing |
Gurso Bugyal:3 kms from Auli, Gurso Bugyal is a huge meadow spread amidst a mixed forest of oaks and conifers. Gurso Bugyal is at 3056 mts above sea-level. One can reach Joshimath via the ropeway. It is barely 1.5 kms from the last tower of the ropeway.As there is no accommodation available here one can only admire the scenery during the day and return to Auli by night.
Joshimath:12kms from Auli in the Chamoli District is this town with many temples and memorials. It is a gateway to Badrinath and the Valley of Flowers.
Chenab Lake:The last village from Joshimath is Dang which has to be passed to reach this beautiful lake.
Vanshinarayan Kalpeshwar:12kms from Joshimath, 10 kms from a village called Helang, this is a beautiful valley where there is a cave called Kalpeshwar. 10 kms further down the road is a spot called Vanshinarayan which is unmatched in its beauty.
Bhavishya Badri: 3kms by foot from Tapovan this spot is situated in the midst of a dense deodar forest.
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