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Auli
Uttarakhand

Auli

Best time: November – March (snow), April – June (meadows)
About the destination

About Auli

Perched above Joshimath at around 2,800 m, Auli is India's premier ski destination, with velvet meadows in summer and powder snow in winter. Its cable car offers sweeping views of Nanda Devi, the country's second-highest peak.

Highlights & attractions

  • Auli ski slopes
  • Asia's longest cable car ride
  • Gurson Bugyal meadows
  • Nanda Devi and Trishul views

Travel guide

Auli is reached via a long, scenic drive to Joshimath, then a cable car or ropeway. Winter is for skiing; spring and summer for meadow walks and views.

Things to do

  • Skiing and snowboarding in winter
  • Cable car and chairlift rides
  • Short treks to alpine meadows

Packages to Auli

Good to know

When can I ski in Auli?

The ski season typically runs from late December to March, snowfall permitting.