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Deep snow surrounds Auli’s hillside cabins and ski slopes beneath a clear Himalayan panorama.
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AULI

πŸ“Auli, Uttarakhand, India

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Photo: Aaqib Javed Β· Pixabay Content License Β· Photo details

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Vertical drop
1,735 ft*
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Skiable terrain
500 acres*
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Avg snowfall
118 in*
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Lifts
3*

THE VIBE

Auli combines open Himalayan slopes, oak and deodar forests and views toward Nanda Devi. It suits a trip built around introductory skiing and mountain scenery, with instruction and equipment arranged locally. Snow cover and ski services vary: confirm that skiing is available for your dates before making it the sole purpose of the journey.

Best For

  • βœ“Beginners
  • βœ“Intermediate skiers
  • βœ“Scenic enthusiasts
  • βœ“Budget travelers

Skip If

  • βœ—You want challenging terrain
  • βœ—You need modern lift infrastructure
  • βœ—You expect Western resort amenities

TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions β†—

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
40%
Intermediate
45%
Advanced
15%
Expert
0%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
10,003 ft*
Base elevation
8,267 ft*
Longest run
1.9 mi*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map Β· official source
πŸ—ΊοΈFind the latest map on the official resort site β†—Auli official website
Terrain DNA Β· editorial
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Groomers70 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official resort website β†—

SEASON PLANNING

Winter skiing depends on snow and available services

Confirm ski conditions, instruction and equipment before a ski-focused trip. A sightseeing visit or accommodation booking does not guarantee skiing; arrange the road approach and final transfer with your host.

Official schedules & conditions β†—
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Think of Auli as a mountain ski area whose usable slopes depend on snow cover. Choose a lesson or guided ski day matched to your ability, and ask the operator which training areas and lifts are available. The open meadow setting and Himalayan views are part of the appeal; sightseeing access does not establish skiable terrain.

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Summer trekking from Auli through alpine meadows toward Gorson Bugyal and the Kuari Pass trail.

Explore summer activities β†—Make a mountain escape β†’
Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures Β· Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names Β· Auli Ski Resort, Auli Bugyal

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Winter skiing depends on snow and available services

Confirm ski conditions, instruction and equipment before a ski-focused trip. A sightseeing visit or accommodation booking does not guarantee skiing; arrange the road approach and final transfer with your host.

Official schedules & conditions β†—
Schedule source β†—Official resort β†—
Official website
https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/destination/auli
Source β†— Β· Oct 21, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source β†— Β· Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Summer trekking from Auli through alpine meadows toward Gorson Bugyal and the Kuari Pass trail.
Source β†— Β· Oct 25, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft), Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Chamoli District β€” Auli β†—District guide identifies Auli above Joshimath, approximately16km byroad, with Jolly Grant and Rishikesh as gateways and mountain views toward Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dunagiri. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Government of India β€” Joshimath situation, January10,2023 β†—Official January2023 release documents suspension of the Joshimath–Auli ropeway during the subsidence response. No reopening is established by this source. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Uttarakhand Tourism β€” Auli β†—Retained destination/summer evidence and indexed official text support Himalayan scenery, ski-training and rental possibilities, and seasonal meadow walks. Β· Checked Oct 25, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Google Maps β€” Auli ski-area reference point β†—Named Ski Resort Auli listing locates the Chair Car / Platform Rejoinder area at30.5308872,79.5615124. Nearby Auli ski-school and GMVN listings agree on the mountain area; destination pin rounded to30.531,79.562. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Clifftop Club Auli β€” operator property page β†—Auli high-altitude property, Nanda Devi-range scenery and on-site cuisine. Indexed primary body; no room-specific amenities or current ropeway verification. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Club Group of Hotels β€” reservations β†—Group identifies Clifftop Club Auli and publishes reservations contact. Group-wide room/amenity counts not assigned to this property. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

GMVN AULI Ski Resort β€” direct accommodation entry β†—Exact Auli Ski Resort lodging entry and address. Parsed body lacks property room table; generic category legend and ski-course meals do not certify rooms. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

GMVN accommodation directory β†—AULI Ski Resort is listed separately from Nanda Devi Eco Tourist Resort and Cloud End. Directory phone for Ski Resort is9568006602. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Auli Resort (The Village) β€” operator homepage β†—Current linked operator site places The Village in Auli near ski slopes/chairlift with Himalayan/meadow views. Ignore broad snow and climate assertions. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Satopanth The Auli Resort β€” official property β†—Lower Auli/Sunil location; two room formats with balconies, attached bathrooms and king beds; dining and travel-desk road transport assistance. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Himalayan High β€” official lodge β†—Himalayan-view rooms, forest/orchard setting, buffet restaurant, relaxation areas and meal plans; taxis arranged. Do not promote conflicting room counts or ropeway/chairlift operation. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

GMVN β€” Auli Snow Skiing Course Programme 2025–26 β†—Published course formats, equipment hire and booking contact; programme explicitly remains 2025–26. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Auli Skiing β€” Ski School β†—Named visitor school, ski/snowboard private and group instruction, beginner/improvement options and direct contact. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Panchvati Inn Restaurant | Hotel Panchvati Inn, Joshimath β†—The hotel’s restaurant specialises in Garhwali food and offers Indian, South Indian and Chinese choices. Its address is in Singhdhar, Joshimath. Nonresident access is not expressly defined. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Auli destination | Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam β†—The official Auli destination page’s accommodation directory explicitly lists Restaurant beneath AULI Ski Resort. This is bounded support for hotel dining, not a cuisine/menu or access policy. Β· Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Uttarakhand Tourism β€” Auli β†—

    Official tourism page provides general winter guidance, but no exact 2026–27 operating dates. Suggested travel months are not opening or closing dates.

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