It wouldn't be wrong to call Auli the Ski capital of India. Located at 2,500 to 3,050 meters, in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, the Auli Ski Resort is close to the famous religious shrine of Badrinath. The month of December heralds the beginning of the skiing season, which bears witness to the commencement of several ski festivals, along with the National Skiing Championships. The snowy excitement goes on all the way till March. Run and maintained by the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam, the resort provides skiers with necessary equipment and all state-of-the-art facilities. Facilities of chair lift and a ski lift are available for skiers with the objective of conserving their time and labour.
The ski lift has been imported from France and is the longest one in the country. The ski slopes descend from 3,049 meters to 2,915 meters. Accommodation at the resort is warm, cozy and decent. With a 110-bed capacity, delicious food, adequate heating arrangements, hot water, medical facilities and congenial hospitality, there is no dearth of facilities at this very budget-friendly resort. If it’s an excursion you’re interested in, a 16-kilometre drive to Joshimath will give you the benefit of exploring ancient temples dating back to 8 B.C.
Auli is quite remote when it comes to accessibility, with the nearest railway station being Haridwar, 299 kilometers away and the closest airport, Jolly Grant at Dehradun, 273 kilometres away.
Snow-covered slopes aren’t just to be admired, but to be enjoyed. Skiing has gained popularity as an alternative sport in the winter months. At an elevation of 2,915 - 3,049 meters with five kilometers expanse of snow, Auli is offers perfect grounds for beginners and seasoned skiers alike. Coniferous and oak forests line the slopes. The peaks of Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mana Parvat and Dunagiri can be seen from the location. Its importance as a venue of adventure sports lies in its natural advantages enhanced by state-of-the-art facilities. The adventurous skier can go for cross country runs covering 10 - 20 kilometers. For the less adventurous, ski touring the glaciers is another enjoyable option.
Besides Auli, other ski spots include Dayara Bugyal, Munsiyari and Mundali. Mundali is situated in Dehradun, 129 kilometres from the main Dehradun town. Mundali’s enormous skiing rings offer incredible sights of the Himalayan slopes.
Snow Skiing Course Programme 2025 - 2026
Season: January to March
| Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | March 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | No. of Seat | Date | No. of Seat | Date | No. of Seat |
| 08 Jan - 10 Jan | 10 | 01 Feb - 03 Feb | 10 | 01 Mar - 03 Mar | 10 |
| 11 Jan - 13 Jan | 10 | 04 Feb - 06Feb | 10 | 04 Mar - 06 Mar | 10 |
| 14 Jan - 16 Jan | 10 | 07 Feb - 09 Feb | 10 | 07 Mar - 09 Mar | 10 |
| 17 Jan - 19 Jan | 10 | 10 Feb - 12 Feb | 10 | 10 Mar - 12 Mar | 10 |
| 20 Jan - 22 Jan | 10 | 13 Feb - 15 Feb | 10 | 13 Mar - 15 Mar | 10 |
| 23 Jan - 25 Jan | 10 | 17 Feb - 19 Feb | 10 | 17 Mar - 19 Mar | 10 |
| 26 Jan - 28 Jan | 10 | 20 Feb - 22 Feb | 10 | 20 Mar - 22 Mar | 10 |
| 29 Jan - 31 Jan | 10 | 23 Feb - 25 Feb | 10 | 23 Mar - 25 Mar | 10 |
| 26 Feb - 28 Feb | 10 | 26 Mar - 28 Mar | 10 | ||
| 29 Mar - 31 Mar | 10 | ||||
| Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | March 2026 | |||
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| Date | No. of Seat | Date | No. of Seat | Date | No. of Seat |
| 08 Jan - 14 Jan | 30 | 07 Feb - 13 Feb | 30 | 01 Mar - 07 Mar | 30 |
| 15 Jan - 21 Jan | 30 | 14 Feb - 20 Feb | 30 | 09 Mar - 15 Mar | 30 |
| 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 30 | 22 Feb - 28 Feb | 30 | 18 Mar - 22 Mar | 30 |
| 30 Jan - 05 Feb | 30 | 24 Mar - 30 Mar | 30 | ||
| Jan & Feb 2026 | Feb & Mar 2026 | March 2026 | |||
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| Date | No. of Seat | Date | No. of Seat | Date | No. of Seat |
| 08 Jan - 21 Jan | 10 | 07 Feb - 20 Feb | 10 | 09 Mar - 22 Mar | 10 |
| 23 Jan - 05 Feb | 10 | 22 Feb - 07 Mar | 10 | ||
Snow skiing course fee 2025 - 2026
| S. No. | 3 Days Non Certificate Course | 7 Days Non Certificate Course | 14 Days Certificate Course | ||||
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| With Lodging & Boarding | Without Lodging & Boarding | With Lodging & Boarding | Without Lodging & Boarding | With Lodging & Boarding | Without Lodging & Boarding | ||
| 1 | Adults (Indian) | 8900 | 4800 | 19900 | 10000 | 39000 | 19000 |
| 2 | Foreigner | 15000 | 7500 | 30000 | 15000 | 60000 | 30000 |
| 3 | Local Candidates | - | 3800 | - | 8000 | - | 15000 |
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(Rates are inclusive of G.S.T) |
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- Above fee includes Ski equipments (i.e. Ski Boots & Sci Pole only), Ski Lifts & training charges at Auli.
- Boarding & Lodging includes shared accommodation in Dormaitories & Indian meals.
Rates for hiring ski equipments for daily tourists
| S. No. | cost | S. No. | cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpine/Nordic Ski(Student up to 18 years) | 600 /-Per Pair | 2 | Ski Lesson (Child/Adult) Per Day/ Per Person | 400 /-Per Day |
| 3 | Alpine/Nordic Ski(Adult) | 800 /-Per Pair | 4 | Ski Goggles (Child/Adult) Per Day/Per Person | 200 /-Per Day |
| 5 | Ski Gloves (Child/Adult) Per Day/Per Person | 400 /-Per Day | 6 | Snow Board Lesson (Child/Adult) Per Day/Per Person | 600 /-Per Day |
| 7 | Snow Board (Child/Adult) Per Day/Per Person | 1200 /-Per Day |
Terms & Conditions
- Fee includes boarding, lodging (sharing accommodation), ski equipment (skies, ski boots & ski sticks only), ski lifts & training charges at Auli.
- Students up to the age of 18 years are required to submit a certificate of date of birth as well as a bonafide student certificate from school/ Institution along with the application, failing which he/she may be charged full fee.
- In case of students, no participants will be admitted without producing the above documents & confirmation letter issued by the GMVN Ltd.
- Participants are requested to send the duly filled application form along with 50% of fees (non-refundable) in advance by bank draft drawn in favour of Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd., Payable at Dehradun or at respective Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. Public Relation Offices.
- However, 10% of the advance deposited shall be deducted while making refund if a course is cancelled due to inadequate snow availability.
- The balance 50% amount of the fees will have to be deposited by cash/draft at the time of joining the course at Auli.
- Separate sharing accommodation will be provided to female participants. Participants are advised to report at Auli on the evening one day prior to the commencement of the course. Registration of participants and issuing of equipment shall be completed only on the 1st day of the course.
- Please bring along one recent passport size photograph for the ski lift and the chair lift.
- In case of accidental damage or loss of ski equipment the full cost of equipment and an additional penalty shall be charged from the concerned Individual on the spot.
- Participants must be physically fit for snow skiing course.
- Local candidate rates applicable if they provide Aadhar Card only for Chamoli District.
Dehradun (Head Office)
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.
74/1, Rajpur Road, Dehradun-248001.
Call Us
0135-2748479, 2746817, 2749308, 2748478
Fax
0135-2746847
Email Us
Rishikesh (Yatra Office)
Tourist Information Centre, Yatra Office, Garhwal Mandal
Vikas Nigam Ltd.,
Shail Vihar, Haridwar By Pass Road, Rishikesh-249201.
Call Us
0135-2431793, 2431783, 2430799
Fax
0135-2430372