About auli with Chopta:
Auli is a hill station in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India, known for its
skiing, natural beauty, and religious significance:
Skiing:
Auli is considered one of the best skiing destinations in the world. The slopes
are covered with snow from January to March, and the 3 km stretch with a
500 m drop is considered ideal for skiing. The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam
offers skiing courses for beginners and experts from December to March.
Natural beauty:
Auli is surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan peaks, including Nanda Devi,
Kamet, and Dunagiri. The valley is also home to thick coniferous forests and
steep oak-lined hills. Between June and October, the valley has 520 species
of high-altitude plants, including many endangered species.
Religious significance:
Auli is home several religious sites, including the Hanuman Temple in
Joshimath, which is a holy place. Some believe that the Hindu saint Guru Adi
Shankaracharya visited Auli in the 8th century AD.
Other activities:
In addition to skiing, visitors can enjoy cable car rides, rope lifts, snowball
fights, and building snowmen.
Best time to visit:
The best time to visit Auli for skiing is from late November to March.
How to get there:
Auli can be reached by road or ropeway from Joshimath
