Auli is located in the Chamoli District of the Uttarakhand state and enjoys the status of an important ski resort in India. The snow-capped mountain slopes offer enough thrilling experiences to the professional and novice skiers as well. In the local language here, Auli is known as ‘Bugyal’ which means a meadow. Auli interestingly lies on the way to the famous Hindu pilgrimage centre of Badrinath. After the creation of new state Uttarakhand, Auli emerged as a great tourist destination. Auli is famous for its wonderful panoramic sights of the lofty peaks of the Himalayan Mountain range. At Auli, tourists can also enjoy 4 km long cable car trip which is the longest in Asia. Besides these attractions, the adventure loving tourists can follow an interesting trekking route as well making your Holiday in Auli for Winter Skiing a huge success. There is an important training centre of Indo-Tibetan Border Police in Auli. The town also has a small temple that has some connections with the great epic of Ramayana. The weather of this place is mostly unpredictable. However, the best time to visit Auli for skiing purposes is from the last week of January to first week of March. There is no railway station or airport in and around Auli, so tourists can reach there by road on an adventurous trip. The route is extremely dangerous and traveling in night is not recommended at all. From New Delhi to reach Auli, one needs to stop at Haridwar which lies around 214 km from New Delhi on National Highway No. 58. From Haridwar, one can take bus service to Joshimath. Places to Visit Rudraprayag Rudraprayag is a small town and religious centre located in the state of Uttarakhand in India. It is known primarily for being one of the five confluences (called sangam in Hindi) of the Alaknanda River. It is located at a distance of around 80 kilometres from Kedarnath one of the most famous religious places in India. According to Hindu mythology, it is birthplace of Ragas which are considered the base of Indian music. Besides its cultural and religious significance, Rudraprayag is also a beautiful hill station. It is surrounded by high snow-capped mountains and a rich and beautiful forest of Deodar and Pine trees. A calm and small place, Rudraprayag is a good short stop for travelers going towards higher altitudes of Himalayas. Rudraprayag offers a pleasant and peaceful atmosphere amidst the natural beauties of the Himalayas. Nandaprayag Nandaprayag is a small town and religious centre located in the state of Uttarakhand in India. It is known primarily for being one of the five confluences (called sangam in Hindi) of the Alaknanda River. It is located on way to Badrinath and is a lesser known travel destination, but is a very beautiful place which can be rewarding for people interested in exploring lesser known places. Nandaprayag offers a fabulous travel experience due to its beautiful mountain ranges and the breathtaking sceneries around. For local people of Uttarakhand, it is an important stop and connecting point for people travelling from Kumaon to Garhwal (the two regions of Uttarakhand) and vice versa. It doesn’t have any place to stay for tourists but is easily accessible from the nearby town of Joshimath. Joshimath Situated in the hills of Uttarakhand - the Himalayan state of India, Joshimath is an important religious town. Joshimath is one of the four cardinal Pithas established by Adi Shankara who was a famous Indian scholar and religious leader. Joshimath is very close to the more famous religious town Badrinath and is an important stop for pilgrims on way to Badrinath. Situated in the majestic Himalaya hills, Joshimath offers breathtaking natural views apart from its religious significance to travelers.
Due to the tough hilly terrain and extreme weather, the best time to visit Joshimath is during the summer especially between April and October. One should carry warm clothing while visiting Joshimath as the weather can be pretty cold even during the summers. It is a great place to visit for all kinds of travelers is it religious or nature lovers.
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