Skiing at Auli, Uttarakhand

This is an Itinerary for a Skiing Adventure trip at Auli, Uttarakhand. This itinerary is suitable for a group of friends.

INDICATIVE BUDGET

INR 10000 to 15000

HOW TO REACH

  • Ahmedabad to Dehradun by Fight
  • Dehradun to Rishikesh by local transport (30 mins)
  • Srinagar to Joshimath local bus (4-5 hours)

Closest Airport is Dehradun, local transport buses are available from Dehradun to Rishikesh. Travel in local buses or shared jeeps from Rishikesh to Srinagar (even Uttrakhand has a Srinagar) aprox 100 kms 4 hours, Srinagar to Joshimath direct bus available or shared jeeps also available till Chamoli. Chamoli to Joshimath another share jeep.

WHAT AND WHEN TO DO

  • Arrive at Joshimath and check into Hotel. Alternatively, you can take the Cable Car to Auli (get down at Tower 8) if you wish to spend the night there.
  • Rent Gum Boots
  • Enjoy the Cable Car and Chair Lift Rides (all timings available online)
  • Learn, Try and Enjoy Skiing
  • Professional Skiing Courses are also available there, usually for 7-14 days
  • Go Tube Rides, Sledge Fun, Playing in Snow and a lot more.

WHERE TO STAY

There are plenty of options available at Joshimath (which is the starting point of the Cable Car for Auli). Hotels in Auli are very expensive, there are also few Hotels in Lower Auli which can be considered as a good option. If staying for 1-2 days, stay at Joshimath and if staying for long period, stay at Lower Auli.

WHERE TO EAT

Joshimath Market has plenty of good options, Auli ‘D’ Food Plaza is a very nice place for all kind of cuisines.

SOME PICTURES FROM THE TRIP

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Akshay Kotecha

Akshay Kotecha

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