The sparkling snow-white aura in which the snowy hill station of Uttarakhand wakes after its nightlong slumber at the delightful sunrise, Auli is among the rare places in India where skiing is a major sport and pastime that draws numerous adventure lovers to its peripheries. Auli is where impeccable natural vistas of mighty peaks are studded with huge mountainous trees creating a fabulous scenery that compels compulsive travelers to set on Auli tours repeatedly. Though skiing opportunities are available almost year round, yet the winter season here brings a great elevation in the number of tourists opting for tours to Auli. The thrill of sliding down the beaten snow on skis can be one of the most thrilling and alternatively the most harrowing experience; in either case the surrounding snowy view will enchant you leaving behind a pleasing imprint on your mind.

Ski Opportunities: A popular destination amidst adventure seekers, Auli is where they gather to experience that adrenaline rush by opting for thrill of skiing. Situated 16 kms from Joshmith, it is the ultimate winter resort where snow-covered pitch ranges from an altitude of 2519 m to 3049 m. The region is blessed with stretches of 10- 20 km of snow-covered hills ideal for skiing. The forests on the slopes helps reduce wind velocity thereby making ideal conditions for skiing. Nestled in Garhwal Himalayas, Auli is embellished with snow-clad peaks ideal for skiing sport and often hosts the National Winter Games. It may appear as a fun sport, but is not one to be taken lightly, it requires hours of disciplined training and months of practice before one can actually enact death-defying stunts on thin ice. Run by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam a program is organized to offer a fortnight-long skiing course for amateur skiers. At minimal charges one can undergo another week-long course of skiing. Proper arrangements for safety and quality equipments are availed to the visitors further making your Auli tours a fun-filled memory.

Tourist Attractions: But these snowy skiing slopes are not all about Auli tour packages for the region has many more pinnacles. Look around and you will be able to set your eyes upon numerous prominent sights such as Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba and Panch Chuli. The hills draped in white snowy blanket has bounteous patches of oak forests and the panorama is worth being glanced at for hours at a stretch. The upper slopes of Auli host the longest ropeway in Asia which has ten towers of self-supporting structures.

The fun of Auli tours lie in the fact that the place offer the experience of living country life sans much of modern amenities. Hotels provide all the basic amenities of lodging, dining and recreation sans the modern modifications to let the tourists have real fun of traveling. By eight in the morning to four in the evening one can see the skiers and adventure seekers indulging in different sports till the time it gets dark and chilly. The rest of the evening can be spent listening to their folklore and enjoying local cuisines around bonfires while soulful Pahari (mountainous) music plays in the background.

Surya Prakash Mishra is a traveler who likes to share his experiences. All the articles published by him will help you understand India better and answer all your holiday queries regarding Auli Tours, Kerala tours, south India tours, Tour Packages, Uttarakhand Tours and much more.