Auli Ski Resort Travel Guide 2026 | Joshimath Stay & Ropeway

Auli: India's Premier Ski Destination

Auli, at altitudes of 2,500-3,050 m in Chamoli district, has emerged as India's top winter ski destination. The 4 km ski slopes, Asia's longest cable car (Joshimath-Auli, 4 km), and views of Nanda Devi (7,816 m) make it world-class.

Auli Ski Season

• Mid-December to mid-March | Best snow.
• January-February | Peak season.
• March | Slushy but sunny.

The Joshimath-Auli Ropeway

Asia's longest cable car covering 4 km in 25 minutes. Originally built for the 1990 Asian Winter Games. Operates 9 AM - 5 PM. Tickets Rs 1,000-1,500 round trip.

Auli Slopes Decoded

Slope	Grade	Length
Beginner Slope (Ropeway end)	Green	800 m
Main Bowl	Blue	1.2 km
Chair Lift Slope	Red	2 km
Top Slope (Gurso peak)	Black	4 km

Ski Equipment Rental

• Skis + boots + poles | Rs 800-1,200/day
• Snowboard | Rs 1,000-1,500/day
• Sledge | Rs 200-400/day
• Ski jacket + gloves | Rs 400-700/day

Top Ski Schools

• GMVN Ski School | 7-day course Rs 8,000.
• Auli Adventure Ski School | Private lessons Rs 2,500/hr.
• Skiers Track Auli | Beginner-friendly group classes.

Where to Stay in Auli

• Cliff Top Club Auli | Rs 8,000-15,000. Premium ski-in/ski-out.
• Auli Resort by Mall | Rs 6,000-12,000.
• GMVN Auli | Rs 2,500-4,500. Government, value.
• Hotel Mount View | Joshimath, Rs 2,000-3,800.
• Hotel Sneh Deep Joshimath | Rs 1,500-2,800.

Joshimath: The Base Town

Joshimath, at 1,890 m, is the gateway to Auli, Badrinath, and the Valley of Flowers. Despite the 2023 subsidence concerns, several hotels remain operational. Adi Shankaracharya's Jyotirmath here is one of the four cardinal mathas of Hinduism.

Beyond Skiing | What Else to Do

• Gurso Bugyal trek | Easy 3 km from Auli top.
• Kuari Pass trek | 4-day expedition for advanced trekkers.
• Auli Lake (Artificial) | Asia's highest man-made lake.
• Tapovan hot springs | 14 km from Joshimath.

How to Reach

• Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Dehradun (290 km).
• Nearest railway: Haridwar/Rishikesh (270 km).
• Drive: Delhi to Auli 12-14 hours, recommend overnight stop at Rishikesh or Rudraprayag.

Combine Trip

Most ski tourists pair Auli with Rishikesh for adventure or Uttarkashi for the Char Dham circuit. Tehri Lake is another popular detour.

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