Auli is mostly preferred by travellers from Delhi, New Delhi. The go to destination for types of travellers, be it family, kids and couples, Auli is, however, mostly preferred by Couple, Group. The best season or months to visit places in Auli are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. There are 10 tourist places in Auli, which can be explored by travellers. Local attractions can be visited at any time of the day, be it early morning, afternoon, evening or night, as suitable for travellers.
Auli Artificial Lake, Auli
Auli Artificial Lake is one of the world’s highest man made lake. This lake was developed by the government in view of creating artificial snow on the new ski slopes at the time of low snow fall. Water from the lake is used to feed the snow guns stationed along the ski slopes. It assists in providing an apt skiing surface to help extend the ski season.
Joshimath, Auli
Joshimath, located a few kilometres away from Auli in the Chamoli District, is a pilgrim site. This place has several ancient temples, which date from the 8th century. Adi Guru Shankaracharya had established one of the four piths, centres that serve as the resting place for the pilgrims going to Badrinath.
The town has a temple of Narasimha that has more prominence than its other shrines. Other shrines present in the town are dedicated to Ganesh, Surya, Gaurishankar, Hanuman and Naudevi. Sankaracharya Tapastali is another prominent attraction of this town.
Gurso Bugyal
Gurso Bugyal is located 3 kmaway from Auli, at an elevation of 3,056 m above sea level. During spring season, it transforms into a land carpeted by green pastures. The land is surrounded by forest of conifers and oak.
By ropeway, tourists can reach Joshimath that is 1.5 km away from its last tower. As accommodation facilities are not available at the site, tourists can visit the place during the day and return back to Auli by night.
Trishul Peak
Trishul Peak stands at an elevation of 23,490 ft and is counted among the ski-friendly ranges of Auli. It is situated in Kumaon in the state of Uttarakhand near the district of Bageshwar. The Trishul Mountains form the south-east corner of the ring of peaks encircling the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. It is named after the trident of Lord Shiva (Hindu God).
Initially, Trishul and other peaks were used as the training area for the ski-equipped patrolling officers of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force. At the bottom of the slopes of the peak lies a lake, named the Roopkund. It is also known as the Mystery Lake because of the discovery of around 600 skeletal remains of humans and horses here. The Trishul Mountains can be viewed from Kausani and Bedini Bugyal.
Chenab Lake
Chenab Lake is located in the Dang Village, which is the last village of Joshimath. Travellers need to walk through an unpaved path, in order to reach this beautiful lake.
Chattarkund
Chattarkund is situated 1 km away from Gurso Bugyal, close to Auli. Surrounded by a dense forest, the lake holds sweet water. Chattrakund is a trekkers and honeymooners spot near Auli . A romantic trek of 4 km from Auli could be a healthy option away from crowdy Auli slopes.
Author: Reena Rawat
