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Auli
Uttarakhand · Chamoli / near Joshimath · 2,800m🚗 SUV recommended — steep mountain roads
👨👩👧 Family: manageable with planning — high altitude
3/5
April
Why 3/5? Transition month, 5-15°C. Snow patchy — skiing ends. Meadows emerging but not yet green. Limited activities. Better to wait for May.
India's best (and basically only real) ski slope, with a front-row view of Nanda Devi.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2-4 days
Budget
mid-range
Kids Rating
3/5 ✓
✓ Photographers✓ Adventure seekers✓ First-time travelers
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, BSNL
Weak signal. Jio and BSNL. Better at GMVN lodge.
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Medical
CHC Joshimath 16km. District Hospital Chamoli 55km.
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Road
NH7 to Joshimath good. Last stretch steep. Ropeway available.
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Safety
4/5
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Why Special
Auli has India's longest ski run (~3km), an actual chairlift, and a direct view of Nanda Devi (7816m). In summer it's a green meadow with Himalayan giants on the horizon.
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Festivals & Events
Auli Winter Carnival
JanJanuary (varies)
Skiing competitions and snow sports festival at Auli's slopes at 2,500m, featuring national-level ski races, snowboarding, and après-ski cultural programs.
Auli is India's premier ski destination; this carnival promotes winter sports tourism in Uttarakhand.
Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
JioBSNL
Weak signal. Jio and BSNL. Better at GMVN lodge.
WiFi: GMVN lodge
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: CHC Joshimath 16km. District Hospital Chamoli 55km.
Ambulance: 108 (slow)
Police: Joshimath police
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Getting There
Joshimath→Auli: 16km or ropeway. Rishikesh→Joshimath: 250km 9hrs.
Roads: NH7 to Joshimath good. Last stretch steep. Ropeway available.
Public transport: Buses to Joshimath. Ropeway to Auli. Jolly Grant airport Dehradun 280km.
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Fuel & Stay
Helpline: Uttarakhand Tourism: 0135-2559898
Where to Stay
Best for Families
GMVN ski resort area
Best for Backpackers
GMVN dorm or Joshimath base
Best for Peace & Quiet
Auli itself is quiet
Avoid
Roads can be dangerous in monsoon
Off-season: ₹800-2500/nightPeak: ₹2000-6000/night
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Daily Budget Reality
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Budget
₹2,200Stay₹800
Food₹400
Transport₹500
Activities₹500
per person per day
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Mid-range
₹6,300Stay₹3,000
Food₹800
Transport₹1,000
Activities₹1,500
per person per day
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Luxury
₹14,000Stay₹8,000
Food₹1,500
Transport₹2,000
Activities₹2,500
per person per day
💡 Ski resort; gondola ride ₹500-1000; ski equipment rental ₹1500-3000/day; winter season most expensive
Crowd Intelligence
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Quiet Moderate Peak
⚠ Avoid weekends — crowded with day-trippers
Best days: Mon-Wed
Ski season Dec-Mar gets crowded. Limited accommodation — book 2-3 weeks ahead in peak winter.
Food & Dining
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Vegetarian
easy
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Family Dining
limited — mostly hotel restaurants
Cuisine: Garhwali, North Indian
Basic food options. Eat at your hotel. Better food options in Joshimath below.
How to Reach
Airport
Dehradun (Jolly Grant)
Rail
Rishikesh / Haridwar
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