Have a wonderful time in the skiing destination of India, Auli, located in the beautiful Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Auli is a paradise for skiers, and snowboarders and thus witnesses several winter sports enthusiasts and nature seekers every year. Renowned for its gorgeous snow-covered slopes and breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Kamet, and Mana Parvat, Auli is a worthy place to explore. Plan your next trip to this amazing destination and add these below-mentioned outstanding places to your itinerary for a fantastic vacation-

1. Chenab Lake

A beautiful artificial lake, Chenab Lake serves as a reservoir for the people of Auli. Chenab Lake is a small crystalline lake that witnesses several tourists every year. One needs to commence a trek to reach this place. This lake can be reached after crossing the last village of Joshimath, Dang village.

2. Joshimath

Jyotirmath or Joshimath is the winter seat of Lord Badri and thus is a sacred place in Uttarakhand. Joshimath is located in the Chamolie district and is the very place where one of the four Maths was established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. Visit Joshimath to seek blessings at the various temples located here like Narsimha, and Gaurishankar.

3. Trishul Peak

Trishul Peak is formed by the three Himalayan peaks of the Western Kumaun and is a prominent place in Auli. The Trishul peak is at a height of 7120m. Capture the jaw-dropping views of this peak from Kausauni or in Roopkund trek. The peak offers a 270-degree view of the surrounding snow-clad mountains making this place a major hit for trek lovers.

4. Narsingh Temple

Located in Joshimath, Narsingh temple is one of the revered temples and is a part of Sapt Badri Narsingh temple. The deity here is the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is known as Narasimha avatar.

5. Gorson Bugyal

Located at a very short distance from Auli, the beautiful meadow of Gorson or Gorson Bugyal is worth exploring. The lush meadow is the perfect winter trekking destination that attracts several adventurists from around the world. This beautiful place is just 3 km away from Auli and is nestled at an altitude of 3056m above sea level and is beautifully surrounded by the oak forests and the massive mountain peaks. Experience camping at Gorson Bugyal and enjoy basking in the sun by day and sleeping under the sky at night will give you the next level of experience.

6. Vanshinarayan Kalpeshwar

Seek blessings at the revered Vanshinaryan Kalpeshwar temple located at a very short distance from Joshimath. This temple is devoted to lord shiva and is nestled at a height of 2200m.

7. Vridh Badri Temple

Located just 8 km away from Joshimath, Vridh Badri temple is visited by several devotees every year. The temple is amongst the Sapt Badri temples in the Badrikshetra and holds great significance in Hindu mythology. Lord Vishnu is worshipped in Vridh Badri temple.

8. Kwani Bugyal

Another amazing bugyal is the Kwani Bugyal renowned for offering the scintillating views of the massive mountain peaks like Dunagiri and Nanda Devi. Located 13 km away from Auli at an elevation of 3380m, it is one of the easiest hiking expeditions. Kwani Bugyal is quite famous among trekkers and yes a very fantastic place for camping too.

9. Chattarkund

A pristine and small lake situated at a distance of 4 km from Auli and 3 km from Gorson Bugyal.  Chattarkund is located at an elevation of 3300m above sea level. This crystal-clear lake is surrounded by lush green forests

 10. Auli Artificial Lake

Auli Artificial Lake is a pristine lake and is one of the world’s highest manmade lakes. Capture the jaw-dropping view of the Nanda Devi mountain from here. The govt developed this lake to create artificial snow on the ski slopes in the event of low snowfall during certain seasons. The water from this lake is strategically used to feed the snow guns stationed along the ski slopes.