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Uttarakhand a perfect location for adventure
seekers. The large slopes of Uttarakhand covered with seasonal
snow become an ideal place for skiing in the winter months. As
the elements are defeated, excitement swells up. In skiing,
the use of only the simplest forms of implements adds to the
adventure. With there wide-open spaces above the snow line,
offer yet another exciting possibility Ski touring amongst the
glaciers. For the avid skier, cross-country runs of 10 to 20
kilometres are available, with the added advantage of fresh
powder snow, away from crises-crossing streams of skiers that
overtake the slopes of the European Alps. Because of their
height and spread, Uttarakhand, like other sectors of the
Himalayas, are in a position to offer the thrills of examining
long distance skiing round the year. |
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Important Skiing Slopes , Uttarakhand |
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Auli: Auli is 3 km ranging between 2519m to 3049m.
(Area 5 sq km) Connected by 3.9 km long cable car with
Joshimath (1980m) with the upper slopes at Garson (3016m) or
14 km by motorable road.
AULI (2750m) No matter where you are, if you are looking for
the best ski slopes, Auli is the best place to come. For those
who crave to teach no other place matches Auli, 14 km from
Joshimath is an ideal winter resort. The natural advantages of
Auli`s slopes, coupled with state-of-the-art facilities
provided by GMVN have made it comparable to the best in the
world. The snow-capped slopes of Auli are flanked by grand
coniferous and oak forests, which cut wind speed to the
minimum. Auli offers a 180° panoramic view of Himalayan peaks
like the Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mana Parvat and Doonagiri
apparently only snowball`s throwaway. Auli offers perfect
skiing conditions. Seasonal skiers have clean stretches of
virgin slopes to sport on. These slopes provide excellent
opportunities for cross-country, slalom and downhill skiing
events. A three-kilometer long slope ranging from a height of
2,519 metres to 3,049 metres is a major attraction. A
500-meter long ski lift carries skiers back to the slope top,
thus saving them the trouble and time to bridge up wearing
long skis. The ideal time is from January to March, this is
when the Nigam conducts one, five, ten, and fifteen days ski
courses at Auli. Apart from annual skiing festivals, three
official National Championships are also held here. The
everlasting attraction on the Earth is the great Himalayas. In
Uttarakhand lies the spectacular and mindblowing picturesque
treasure. Auli being one of them is the highest winter Sports
Resort in the world. It is located among glorious mountains
covered with huge expanses of snow on the Garhwal Himalayas.
It is no exaggeration to call Auli the Garden of Eden, as the
eyes observe the lush and colourful flowers in summer and the
expressive snow capped mountains in winter.
In winters, Auli is attractive with it`s enormous area of
falling snow covers and the skiing facilities provided by the
Garhwal Mandai Vikas Nigam make Auli and ideal spot for winter
sports. In the months of January to March, the Cliff Top Club
becomes one huge playground for skiers where the ski lifts
make sure no one stops skiing. For here, the twittering birds,
buzzing bees and indigo skies blend with the gentle sun, music
of the wind and the sounds of silence give your soul
everlasting peace that a tired soul always needed. |
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Mundali , Uttarakhand : 36 km unhealed jeep able road from
Chakrata. Alternative route: Tiuni to Dharagarh 49 km, from
here Mundali is 2.5 km further.
It has an unforgettable view of the snow-capped Himalayas.
Mundali is situated in the district of Dehradun, 129 km away
from Chakrata. From Chakrata to Mundali a 36 km unmettled
jeepable road links via Kandaband, Kathiyan and Dharagarh.
Tiuni to Dharagarh is 49 km unmettled. Mundali is 2.5 km trek
from Dharagarh and is surrounded by blossoming green forests.
This place has vast Ski slopes on which professionals enjoy
skiing. |
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3.
Dayara Buygal , Uttarakhand: This place is the best in
natural beauty. Bhatwari - Raithal - 10 km (motorable) Raithal
- Dayara Bugyal (3048m) - 6 km trek or Bhatwari - Barsu13 km (motorable)
Barsu - Dayara Bugyal 6 km trek.
Bugyal in the local language means "high altitude grazing
land". Dayara Bugyal is situated at an altitude of 3,048m;
this enormous field is the best in natural beauty. During
winter, it provides excellent ski slopes over an area of 28 sq
km. The panoramic view of the Himalayas from here is
breathtaking. There is a small lake in the area, and to camp
out by its side is an unforgettable event. From this spot, one
can trek down through dense forests to Dodo, which is tall at
an altitude of 3,007m. The road to Dayara Bugyal divides off
near Bhatwari on Uttarkashi Gangotri road about 23 km from
Uttarkashi. Vehicles can go up to the village of Barsu (16 km)
from where about 6 km trekking has to be done to reach Dayara
and other route is from village Raithal, 10 km from Bhatwari,
from where one has to trek about 6 km to Dayara Bugyal. |
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4.
Munsiyari , Uttarakhand: Khalia Top and Betulidhar - 7 and
5 km from Munsiyari |
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Other Places: Kush Kalyani and Kedar Kantha in District
Uttarkashi; Panwali and Natya in District Tehri Garhwal; Bedni
Buygal in Chamoli District and Chiplakot in Pithoragarh
District. |
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