ESKIMO ADVENTURE

 

Near GMVN main market l Joshimath
Chamoli l Uttarakhand l India
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Snow Skiing In Auli

 

Indian Himalayas aren't short of exciting extreme sports regions, and if you lure to ski then visit Auli, the one of most popular ski resorts in India and the hot winter sport destination of the Garhwal hills in Uttaranchal. For those who yearn to learn skiing, no other place matches Auli.Auli Skiing At an altitude of 2,500-3,050m above sea level, Auli offers exciting skiing opportunities to both beginners as well as professional skiers.

 

 

 

 

Winter Sports At Auli

 

In the summer, Auli is inviting but in the winter it is irresistible with its snowy mountain slopes and skiing facilities. Auli can be reached by road or ropeway from Joshimath. It provides an excellent panoramic view of the giant mountain peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dunagiri. From January to March, the Auli slopes are usually covered with a thick carpet of snow, about 3m deep. The stretch of 3-kms with a drop in elevation of 500m is considered to be a very good skiing ground by international standard. The background of lofty snow clad mountains heightens the sprit of the skiers.

 

To attract attention, skiing festivals are also conducted at Auli. These now include the national championships in the months of February and March, organised by the Winter Games Federation Of India. While skiing is the chief attraction at Auli, there are other attraction like cable car rides and rope lifts, or spend the day outdoors building snowmen, or having snowball fights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snow Skiing in india

 

Skiing is one sport that has gained immense popularity all over the world and in the past decade have become quiet attention grabbing sport because of the Himalayas.. The vast open spaces above the snowline have flung open to the skiing enthusiasts. A plethora of ski locales in Jammu and Kashmir, the hills of Kumaon, Himachal Pradesh and the North eastern states of India have become the favourite ski hideouts of adventure lovers.

 

Facilities For Skiers

 

The 500m ski-lift system, the longest cable car in Asia, or the trolley, as it is known locally, connects Joshimath with Gorson, above Auli. A short distance beyond Gorson lies the hill of Gorson Top, which provides excellent mountain vistas and is on the 24-km trek to kauri Pass. From Gorson, Auli's only chair lift travels to the base lodge, which is a small building that marks the starting point of all the ski runs. An 800m long chair lift connects the lower slopes with upper slopes in Auli, making it easy for skiers to zip up in moments. Once reaching the ski start point they can ski down rapidly, while other can walk down the snow-paths at leisure. There are two snow-beaters imported from Germany, for beating the snow for skiing.

 

The slopes have been dressed and improved making them an ideal for hosting skiing festivals and competitions of national and international standards. Just the cable car ride is enough to justify a trip to this winter resort, with the snow-covered valleys below giving beautiful views of the Himalayas on all sides.

 

On the way to Auli there are various food-outlets private as well as government run restaurants available.Tourists are advised to bring woollen clothing's, cap, socks, dark glasses, gloves, mufflers, pullovers, wind-proof jacket, gum/snow boots and a torch light in their travel kit. These accessories are a must for the tourist, keeping in mind the weather conditions of Auli, where the temperature drops to as low as - 8C in winters, although it is moderately cold in the summers.

 

 

Day 01: Delhi - Rishikesh (225 kms By Road)

 

Day 02: Rishikesh - Joshimath/Auli (270 kms by Road)

After breakfast leave for Joshimath. Arrive at Joshimath & leave for Auli by Ropway. Overnight at Joshimath/Auli

 

Day 03 - Day 05: Auli

 

Three days skiing on the best Ski Slopes available in the Himalayas. Slopes have 3.8 Kms. ok cable car, 1.8 Kms. of ski lift and 3 Kms. of chair lift on the slopes. Also equipment and instructors. Auli provides up to 8 Kms of countryside and 3 Kms beated slopes with lifts. Situated at 9000 - 12000 ft. slopes are supposed to be the best in Asia for professionals as well beginners

 

Day 06: Auli- Joshimath - Haridwar (300 kms)

 

After early breakfast drive back to Haridwar. Arrive at Haridwar. Overnight at Hotel.

 

Day 07: Haridwar - Delhi (207 Kms)

 

After breakfast drive back to Delhi for onward destination.