About
A 2,800m snow bowl ringed by Nanda Devi & Dunagiri peaks. India's premier ski destination Jan-March, with a 4-km cable car (Asia's longest) from Joshimath.
Must-see highlights
Auli ski slopes (Jan–Mar)
Asia's longest gondola cable car
Nanda Devi & Trishul panorama
Gurso Bugyal meadow trek
Artificial snow lake
Kwani Bugyal alpine meadow trek
Chattrakund lake hike
Joshimath town base camp
Tapovan hot springs
Badrinath day trip (40km)
Chenab Lake trek (21km)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Rishikesh 270km · Jolly Grant (DED) 290km
Nearby attractions
Auli SlopesJoshimathGurso BugyalChattrakund LakeNanda Devi viewpoint
How to get here
Rishikesh → Auli
cab · 9h
₹8,500
approx.
Rishikesh → Joshimath
bus · 10h
₹800
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
January – March (skiing), April – June
Nearest Transport
Rishikesh270 km
Jolly Grant (DED)290 km
Stay Options
budget₹1,200/night
mid₹3,500/night
luxury₹9,500/night
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Peak (80+) Good (60+) Fair Avoid
