Know how to spend an idyllic holiday in Auli, Uttarakhand

New Delhi: 16 km from Joshimath, Auli is an absolute winter resort run by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN). For a skiing holiday, Auli (which means meadow) situated in Chamoli district of Garhwal region (Uttarakhand) is one of the best destinations to be in during winter months.Located at a height of 2519 to 3049 m Auli makes it a perfect destination point where life just flows. A beautiful part of the state of Uttarakhand, this valley is home to some gorgeous skiing slopes.The place is situated amidst peaks, dense cedar and pine trees and also offers amazing views of the Himalayan mountain range. The peace which we want from our daily schedule can only be experienced in this magnificent pace, where land is covered with snow as if it has wore a white blanket and a gentle breeze that force us to remain in our dreamland. It has fast caught up to the popularity of Manali and Shimla as skiing destinations in India in a short period of time. The best time to visit Auli is throughout the year except monsoons. But if you want to enjoy the eternal bliss of snow then visit Auli from December end to March..The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited (GMVNL) a govt agency which takes care of this resort, and Uttaranchal Tourism Department conduct winter sports competitions at this place to encourage skiing in India have imported snow beater to maintain slopes.Auli boasts the Asia's highest and longest cable car ( Auli Ropeway ) covering a distance of 4km. This cable car is also known as Gondola. It also has a Chair Lift and a Ski-Lift. It would take 15-20 minutes to reach Auli from Joshimath as the the ropeway of Auli connects Auli with JoshimathThis ropeway has ten towers of self-supporting steel structures..The enchanting and beautiful Himalayas are distinctly visible while travelling in Gondola. Auli also offers the luxury of an 800mts long chair lift linking the lower ski slopes with the upper region. This Chair Lift has remote-controlled hydraulic and pneumatic braking system, making it safe to travel. A storm warning device is also attached with it. This ropeway helps tourists to explore the region with unsurpassed and unique experience..Right next to the hotel Clifftop Club the world's highest man-made lake is there in Auli. The government has developed this in view of creating artificial snow on the new ski slopes in the event of low snow fall. Auli is surrounded by high peaks like Kamet, Mana and tallest of all Nanda Devi. Major Attractions:Gurso Bugyal, which gives breathtaking view of the snow covered Himalayan peaks including Trishul, Dron parvat and Nanda Devi. Badrinath - One of the four Dhaams. Very important for Hindus and who worships God Vishnu. Its closed in winter. Vishnu Prayag - It is a holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Dauli Ganga. Tapovan - 'Tapo' meaning meditation, 'van' means forest in Sanskrit. The place is 15 km from Joshimath and has a temple and a natural hot water spring.