291
mts. to 3049 mts. expendable to gorson 3400 mts.
Population
20,397
(1991 census)
Climate
Cold
in winter, Pleasant in summer and heavy rainfall in monsoon.
Clothing
Summer
– Cottons or light woolens. Winter – Heavy woolens.
Season
Round
the year
Language
Garhwali,
Hindi & English
Transport
Air
Jolly
Grant Airport (Dehradun) is 273 kms. from Joshimath and 17 kms.
for Rishikesh.
Rail
The
nearest railhead is Haridwar (299 kms.) which is 24 kms. from
Rishikesh. Connecting trains – Howrah – dehradun (9 UP), Delhi
– Dehradun (41 UP) and Bombay – Dehradun (19 UP).
Road
Local
Transport Union and State Transport buses operate regularly
between Joshimath to Rishikesh (253 kms.), Haridwar (277 kms.),
Dehradun (298 kms.) and Delhi (500 kms.).
Infrastructure
Simple hotel accommodation and
tourist bungalows with hot and cold running water, cable TV, intercom and
attached toilet facilities at Joshimath and Auli for 350 pax.
A 3.9 kms. long cable car linking
joshimath (1906.3 mts.) with the upper slopes of Auli and ending at
gorson (3016.6 mts.)
16 kms. motorable road from
Joshimath to Auli.
A 500 mts. long ski-lift and 800
mts. long chair-lift linking the lower slopes with upper slopes.
Two snow beaters imported from
Germany.
Two snow packing machines for
maintenance of ski slopes.
Dressed and improved ski slopes
Ski dquipment available on hire
Assistance of ski instructors and
skiers from GMVN and Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
Efficient communication available
in Auli.
East accessibility of medical
assistance from Army and civil hospitals including emergency resue
available by helicopter.
Season : End of December to early
March.
Equipment
GMVN provides modern ski equipment.
Participants are advised to bring heavy woolen clothings like caps, socks,
gloves, mufflers, pullovers, trousers, long johns, wind proof jackets,
dark glasses, gum/snow boots and a torch for personal use.
Other Skiing
Places
Besides Auli numerous places in
Garhwal & Kumaon are full of potential for skiing where an individual
or a group can enjoy this winter sport on their own.
