
Uttarakhand · Chamoli / near Joshimath · 2,800m🚗 SUV recommended — steep mountain roads
👨👩👧 Family: manageable with planning — high altitude
India's best (and basically only real) ski slope, with a front-row view of Nanda Devi.
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.
January (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.
Weak signal. Jio and BSNL. Better at GMVN lodge.
WiFi: GMVN lodge
Hospital: CHC Joshimath 16km. District Hospital Chamoli 55km.
Ambulance: 108 (slow)
Police: Joshimath police
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.
Helpline: Uttarakhand Tourism: 0135-2559898
💡 Ski resort; gondola ride ₹500-1000; ski equipment rental ₹1500-3000/day; winter season most expensive
⚠ 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.
Cuisine: Garhwali, North Indian
Basic food options. Eat at your hotel. Better food options in Joshimath below.
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