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Auli, 16 kms. from Joshimath is an ideal winter resort run by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN). A 3 kms. long slope ranging from a height of 2519 mts. to 3049 mts. is a major attraction. The Auli resort run by GMVN has snow beaters which beat the snow to keep the slopes fit for skiing at all times. A 500 mts. long ski-lift carries skiiers back to the slope top, thus saving them the trouble and time to bridge up wearing long skis.
Season : End December to March
Equipment :
GMVN provides modern ski equipment. Participants are advised to bring heavy woolen clothing like caps, socks, gloves, mufflers, pullovers, trousers, wind proof jackets, dark glasses, gum/snow boots and a torch for personal use.
Package Tours :
GMVN conducts 7 and 14 days skiing courses at Auli and special provisions for day tourists are also available. Ski training is given by qualified ski instructors.
Dayara Bugyal: Bugyal in the local language means "high altitude meadow". The road to Dayara Bugyal branches off near Bhatwari a place on Uttarkashi-Gangotri road about 28 kms. from Uttarkashi. Vehicles can go up to the village of Barsu from where one has to trek a distance of about 8 kms. to reach Dayara and other route is via village Raithal, 10 kms. from Bhatwari, from where one has to trek about 6 kms. to Dayara Bugyal. Situated at an elevation of about 3048 mts., this vast meadow is second to none in natural beauty. During winter it provides excellent ski slopes over an area of 28 sq. kms. The panoramic view of the Himalayas from here is breathtaking.
Presently accommodation is available at Bhatwari and some villager's huts may also be used by professionals for skiing.
Mundali: Mundali is situated in district Dehradun 129 kms. from Dehradun via Chakrata. Mandali offers an unforgettable view of the snow capped Himalayas. The place has vast ski slopes on which professional can enjoy skiing.
As accommodation facility is only available at Forest Rest House therefore one has to ensure accommodation through the Forest Department.
Munsyari: The easternmost hill district of Uttaranchal bordering Nepal in the east and Tibet in the north, Pithoragarh is often called 'Miniature Kashmir' Nestling amidst spectacular Kumaon Himalayas at a height of 1645 mts. is a small valley barely 5 kms. long and 2 kms. wide.
Located at an altitude of 2135 mts., Munsyari is situated at a distance of 66 kms. from Jauljibi and 127 kms. from Pithoragarh via Thal. Munsyari is the centre as well as the gateway of the Johar region. Munsyari is the base for treks to Milam, Namik and Ralam Glaciers. There is a Tourist Rest House and a small town.
Khalia top and Betulidhar are two high altitude places, ideal for skiing.
Other areas: Besides Auli, numerous places in Garhwal & Kumaon are full of potential for skiing where an individual or a group can enjoy this winter sport on their own. In Garhwal, Kush Kalyan & Kedar Kantha in Distt. Uttarkashi; Panwali & Matya in Distt. Tehri Garhwal and Bedni Bugyal in Chamoli and Chiplakot Valley in Distt. Pithoragarh in Kumaon are well known potential skiing resorts where professionals can do skiing.
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Location: Auli, located in the northern state of Uttaranchal, is a new entrant in the tourist map of India. Located in the cradle of snow-capped mountains,
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Climate: If one is an adventure freak, the best time to visit Auli is during the winter season. The period from late November to late March is generally considered ideal for skiers. As the winters set in, the mountains seem to extend to the firmament with arms of snow. From December to March, the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam conducts 7-day and 15-day courses for both amateurs and advanced learners.
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When To Go: December to March
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STD Code: 013172
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Places Near By: Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Auli, Ranikhet, Nainital, Kausani, Dhanolti, Almora
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