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Auli

Auli
औली
bali zahida
Hill station
View of Auli Hill station
View of Auli Hill station
Auli is located in Uttarakhand
Auli
Auli
Auli is located in India
Auli
Auli
Location in Uttarakhand
Coordinates: 30°31′44″N 79°34′13″E / 30.52892°N 79.57026°E / 30.52892; 79.57026Coordinates: 30°31′44″N 79°34′13″E / 30.52892°N 79.57026°E / 30.52892; 79.57026
Country  India
State Uttarakhand
District Chamoli
Elevation 3,049 m (10,003 ft)
Languages
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration UK
Website uk.gov.in

Auli is a ski destination in Chamoli district in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, India. Auli, also known as Auli Bugyal, in Garhwali, which means "meadow", is located at an elevation of 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) to 3,050 metres (10,010 ft) above sea level. After the creation of the state of Uttarakhand, formerly part of Uttar Pradesh, Auli was marketed as a tourist destination. Auli lies on the way to the Hindu pilgrimage destination of Badrinath. It is surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, with a panoramic view of the peaks of the Himalayas. The slopes are intended for both professional skiers and novices. The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited (GMVNL) a state govt agency which takes care of this resort, and Uttarakhand Tourism Department conduct winter sports competitions at Auli to encourage skiing in India. It has a 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) cable car, a chairlift and a ski lift, along with a maintained trek route. There is a training facility of Indo-Tibetan Border Police. A small Hindu temple connected with the Hindu epic the Ramayana is also present.

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, about 270 kilometres (170 mi) from Auli. The airport operates daily flights to Delhi, The nearest international airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, about 480 kilometres (300 mi) from Auli.

The nearest railway stations are Rishikesh railway station (250 kilometres (160 mi)) and Dehradun railway station (290 kilometres (180 mi)).


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