Overview
Auli is a Himalayan ski resort and hill station in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand. It’s surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, plus the Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat mountains.
Description
A long cable car links Auli to the town of Joshimath. North of Auli is the colorful Badrinath Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site, and the Valley of Flowers National Park, with its alpine flora and wildlife like snow leopards and red foxes.
The Auli Artificial Lake is Auli’s only man-made lake. It provides a serene and calm atmosphere along with a skiing track. The glistening images of the Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi Hill appear mesmerizing. There is a ski track located beside the lake for both first-timers and professionals.
It produces fake snow during the months of summer and monsoon when snowfall is a rare sight. The lake can be accessed through cable cars from Joshimath, which provide a seamless view of the town of Auli.