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Auli |
Etymology
Auli is known as 'Bugyal' in the regional language
which means meadow. A small temple having connection
to great epic Ramayana is also present. The place
Auli is surrounded by the mighty peaks of Himalayas.
Most of them have some name of goddess or some mythological
connection. The one that stand out is beautiful
Mt Nanda Devi which stands 7,817 Mts (25,643 ft)
in height. Even the Mt Neelkant visible. Auli lies
in the way of the Badrinath route. So in winter
there is a heavy snow fall in Badrinath and the
temple is closed for 5–6 months. During this period
the deity of Lord Badri Vishal is brought and kept
in temple at Joshimath. This is golden chance for
Hindus and not to be missed. In Auli there is a
small Hanuman temple having some connection to Ramayana.
The belief of people is when Laxman, younger brother
of Lord Rama got injured fighting the Rakshas in
Lanka (Sri Lanka). A medic ordered that only the
herb name 'Sanjivani' found on Sanjivani mountain
in Himalayas can save Laxman. Lord Rama ordered
Hanuman the task. Hanuman flew from Lanka and during
his way to Sanjivani mountain he took some rest
in Auli before continuing his journey.
Auli is a picturesque destination where impeccable
natural vistas of mighty peaks are studded with
huge mountainous trees creating a fabulous scenery
that compels compulsive travelers to set on Auli
Tours repeatedly. Auli is less known ski destination
than Shimla, Gulmarg or Manali. Auli lies on the
way to Badrinath. Auli is blessed with a breathtaking
panoramic view of the lofty peaks of the greatest
mountain range in the world, the Himalayas. The
slopes here provide enough thrill to professional
skier and novice as well. The Garhwal Mandal Vikas
Nigam Limited (GMVNL) have imported snow beater
to maintain slopes. |
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