Situated at an altitude of 2,500 to 3,050 metres above sea level, Auli Ski Resort, located in Uttar Pradesh state of India, is one of the most popular destinations for people who wish to play on the slopes at the foot of the Mighty Himalayas.
To reach this resort, International visitors can enter the country through the “Jolly Grant Airport” near the city of Dehradun which is about 330 km away from this resort. From the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, one can take a bus or taxi to Auli. Once closer to Auli, the best way to reach the mountain is to by cable car enjoying the panoramic view of the mountain peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dunagiri.
The resort is spread out over 5 sq km of breathtaking slopes. The longest Alpine slope is about 3 km in length with a vertical drop of 500 metres. Although high in altitude, the winds are contained due to the virgin forests around it crowded with coniferous and oak trees. Virgin slopes with carpets of fresh snow and state of the art facilities keep this ski area busy all winter.
There is one lift which carries skiers uphill for 500 meters. Snow-beaters keep the slopes in perfect condition for the skiers. The season starts in January and usually ends in March. The main activities in this ski area are skiing and snowboarding.
Activities here include skiing, skiing festivals, cross-country skiing, slalom and national championships organized by the Winter Games Federation of India.
