| Places
To See In Auli |
Ski
:- Auli is starting to get popular among the
ski-lovers. Though the long,tiring travel and unpredictable
weather can be the mood killer. You cannot be sure
till you reach what to expect. Few lucky can gets
to enjoy snow fall and skiing. If luck is not on
your side snow storm can lock your room for days.
For some its hard solid snow which take away the
skiing pleasure. Though the GMVNL has imported snow
beater it cannot give the experience of fresh snow.
There is a long Ski-Lift connecting lower slopes
to the Top.
Ropeway :- Auli also boasts the Asia's longest
- 4 km Cable Car / Ropeway (Gondola). It also has
a Chair Lift and a Ski-Lift. The upper slopes of
Auli host the longest ropeway in Asia. The Ropeway
has ten towers of self-supporting steel structures,
complete with saddles and shoes. Besides, Auli also
offers the luxury of an 800-meter chair lift linking
the lower slopes with the upper region. Remote-controlled
hydraulic and pneumatic braking system makes it
safe to travel in this Mesmerising Trees in Auli
chair, which also has a storm-warning device attached
to it. Another comfortable scientific contribution
to this highland is a state-of-the-art ski lift.
Covering a difficult track distance of 4.15 kms
in 22 minutes, the ropeway has two cable cars and
10 towers. The ropeway passes over mesmerizing views.
Artificial Lake :- The world's highest man-made
lake is at Auli, right next to the private hotel,
Clifftop Club. The government has developed this
in view of creating artificial snow on the new ski
slopes in the event of low snow fall. The water
from this lake will be used to feed the snow guns
stationed along the ski slopes and thus provide
a good skiing surface and exend the ski season.
Mind Blowing Views :- Auli is surrounded
by high peaks like Mana, Kamet and tallest of all
Nanda Devi. The 270 degree view will be enough to
make you forget the long and tiring ride to reach
Auli. Once the Skiing is over the best thing one
can do in evening is to take chair out and get treated
to great view of snow clad mountains as they keep
changing colors every minute the sun goes down.
Here you will understand why the Sadhus(sage) came
to Himalayas for meditation. The feeling of solitude
and oneness with god will do wonders to you mind
and have a positive effect on you body. You will
get which no money can buy "Peace of Mind"
Trekking :- Apart from skiing there are some
trek options available and below list is some of
the trail normally completed in single day Auli
- Gorson around 7 km Gorson - Tali around 6 km Tali
- Kuari Pass around 11 km Kuari Pass - Khulara around
12 km Khulara - Tapovan around 9 km
Spiritual :- 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.
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.
Chattrakund :- 1 km from Gurso Bugyal, in
the middle of the jungle is a small lake of sweet
water called Chattrakund. This place can be visited
when visiting Gurso Bugyal.
Kwanri Bugyal :- 12 kms from Gurso Bugyal
Kwanri is a very interesting place for trekkers.
Its at 3350 mts above sea-level. Many tourists camp
here in summer. June and September months are the
best time visit.
Others :- There is a training facility of
Indo Tibetan Border Police. This force is responsible
for guarding Indian borders at high altitude. They
are subjected to hard training and its amazing to
see their stamina and skiing skills. This center
is equipped with best medical team for any emergency
and tourist can use their help. If tourist gets
trapped then the chopper service can be requested
for rescue or transfer to city medical facilities.
A Hydro Power project can be seen from Auli. A private
company has trapped the flowing river Alaknanda
and diverted its waters through a big tunnel that
runs under the mountain and the force acquired is
used to generate electricity. To see this you will
have to travel some 5 km towards Badrinath.
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