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Best Places to Visit in Auli

Auli is popularly known as the skiing destination of Uttarakhand. Auli is such a place that you can visit at any time or any season throughout the year, but usually, the best time for skiing is from January to March. It is not just a tourist place for skiing, apart from skiing you also have some beautiful tourist places to visit in Auli.

The main attractions of Auli are Dotted with apple orchards, old oaks, pine trees, hills for trekking, the Valley of Flowers, the Auli Ropeway, artificial lakes, sacred temple resorts, and many more. I can tell that is a place with a very clean environment and offers the best view of the snowy mountains.

Summers in Auli (March to June) are very pleasant and have a moderate temperature between 11-degree celsius to 15 degrees Celsius.  Winters in Auli(November to February) are the perfect season when you can see the snowfall and the temperature drop to 4 degrees Celsius and goes as low as a minimum of -8 degree celsius. Monsoon in Auli(July to October), is the season where It rains and the temperature stands between 9 and 12-degree celsius. For some exciting offers on your travel expenses, grab PaisaWapas coupons.

Best attractions and sightseeing tourist places to visit in Auli:

#1.Gurso Bugyal:

  • Gurso Bugyal is one of the best tourist and sightseeing places to visit in Auli which provides a 360-degree view of the Himalayan peaks.
  • It is known for its lush green pasture land, a large number of coniferous trees, and oak trees. During the spring season snow melts over a wide variety of shrubs, trees, flowers, and plants, which looks naturally green offering a picturesque view.
  • Gurso Bugyal is just 3km away from Auli, you can have a mini trek of this 3km to visit this beautiful place.
  • You can also have a panoramic view of the Nandadevi, Trishul, and Dron mountain ranges.
  • You can also trek toward Chattarkund which is just 1km away from Gurso Bugyal.

  • Location: Auli Laga Salude, Uttarakhand

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#2.Joshimath:

  • Joshimath also known as the Jyotirmath, is one of those places where the mutts were founded by the Adi Guru Shri Shankaracharya in the 8th century.
  • The mutt is dedicated to the Atharva Veda. It is considered one of the religious places of Hindu pilgrims.
  • It is also known as the Gateway of Trekking with a trek valley of flowers which is very fascinating. Joshimath is one of the best Auli visiting places.
  • It is also the winter home of Lord Badri, whose idol was transferred shifted from Badrinath to Joshimath during winter.
  • You can also have an overlook of two powerful rivers Alaknanda and Dhauliganga that meet at Vishuprayag.
  • The major attraction of Joshimath is the famous Narasimha temple.

  • Location: Joshimath, Chamoli District

#3.Chenab Lake:

  • Chenab Lake is an artificial lake that provides a magnificent scenic view and is the best Auli sightseeing place.
  • This lake is Crystalline and the purest form which attracts many tourists. The water of the lake here is crystal clear.
  • Trek to this place is seriously a lifetime experience with those rocky passes hurdled with twigs and plants.
  • There are skiing places around this lake with some good small stalls and pine trees.
  • There are no properly built roads to trek to this lake, Motorbikes or any other vehicles cannot be ridden on this track.

  • Location: Dang Village, Thang Village Auli – 246443
  • The best time to visit the lake is between May to October.

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#4.Nanda Devi Peak:

  • Must considerate place in your Auli tourism is Nanda Devi peak.
  • It is the 23rd-largest peak, no doubt it attracts many tourists and you can witness the beauty of greenery mountains.
  • The best tourist place in Auli for trekking with the Valley of Flowers forms the Nanda Devi Biosphere.
  • You can also visit the National Park which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is home to varieties of rare species of flowers and trees.
  • You can also visit  Nanda Devi Sanctuary.

  • Location: Chamoli, Auli, Uttarakhand.

#5.Kwani Bagyal:

  • One of the popular destinations for trekkers is Kwani Bgayl and the best tourist place in Auli.
  • For people who love adventures, this is the best place and becomes one of the best destinations for adventure lovers on their Auli tourism.
  • The best time to trek is during the summer that is June To September.
  • A 13km trek from Auli to Kwani Bagyal gives you a lifetime experience with fresh air,  panoramic scenery, and a beautiful view of Nanda Devi and Dunagiri. 
  • There is Joshimath base camp which offers all the guidance, porters camping equipment, and kitchens.

  • Location: Auli, Uttarakhand

Things to do in Auli:

1. Must go skiing

2. Enjoy the night sky by camping

3. Taste the local food from the small stalls and the restaurants

4. Challenge yourself and go on a cable car ride

5. Witness the beauty of Trishul Peak

6. Go on a Ropeway Ride

7. Highly recommended Auli Gorson Trek

8. Shipping in the local markets

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How many days is enough to visit Auli?

  • 3 days is enough to explore the whole Auli

2. Which is the best time to visit Auli?

  • November to March is the best season to visit Auli

3. In which month does it snow in Auli?

  • It snows from December to March.

 

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