Surrounded by the extraordinary Himalayas, the town is a gateway to several mountain and hiking expeditions and attracts visitors from all over the world and all year round. Auli ski resort is a deep meadow, located in the lap of Garhwal Himalayas and considered to be among the best ski resorts in the world.
The resort’s base elevation is at 8267 ft/2520 m, while the top elevation reaches up a height of 10003 ft/3049 m. It has a vertical drop of 1735 ft/529 m and is connected to Joshimath town with a cable car that runs for 1.8 mi/3 km. Favored with good quality snow and flanked by ancient oak trees that reduce the wind velocity to the minimum, Auli offers snow enthusiasts amazing wild slopes and breathtaking views of the mountains.
There are more than 12.4 mi/20 km of skiable terrain on the virgin slopes of the mountain, ideal for downhill, slalom and cross country snowboarding, as well as 7.4 mi/12 km of wooded piste. The average snowfall is around 9.8 ft/3 m and provides perfect conditions for snowboarding of all skill levels.
Despite the fact that there are no terrain parks, half pipes, snow making and X-Country facilities in Auli, the natural scenery and the alpine beauty will certainly excite even the most demanding visitor. The resort provides snow packing machines, chair lifts and a surface lift, as well as snowboard rentals, restaurants, accommodation and instructors. Keep in mind that temperatures can drop as low as 19.4 °F/-7 °C on January and February, so be prepared in regards of snow gear and clothing.
Hemlock Resort is one of the most famous ski resorts, situated in the Douglas Ranges, British Columbia, Canada, near Chehalis, between the towns of Mission and Agassiz. Although, it is a small resort, Hemlock attracts many people from all over the world. So, be one of them and enjoy yourself in all fields.
Timberline Lodge is a lodge and a ski area located south of Mount Hood, Oregon, at about 60 mi/96.50 km away from Portland.
For those who want to combine adventure with fun, Mont Garceau is the best Canadian place. It is the highest peak in the Lanaudiere region in Saint-Donat. The spot is just a few steps away from Montreal and busy both in summer and winter season. Mont Garceau offers to its visitors the best conditions for their top holidays.
In central Greece, you can find Parnassos, the great mountain where you can escape from everything. It's one of the most beautiful mountains in Greece. Towering above Delphi, where Greek mythology is still alive.
Valdezcaray is located in an area of forests and natural springs, at the Sierra de la Demanda mountains, the upper Oja Valley in the northern part of Spain.
Balderschwang is a small town in the district of Oberallgäu in Germany with beautiful landscapes and several choices, ideal for the perfect winter vacation. The spot lies at 178 km / 110.6 mi in the southwest of Munich in a magnificent mountainous setting, ideal for snowboarding.
Set in one of the longest rivers of India, that rises from the western Himalayas in Uttarakhand and flows into the Bay of Bengal, Ganga River Festival is preparing to launch for yet another year, an amazing kayaking competition in the sacred river of Ganga.
Rishikesh is a small town situated in northern India, in the state of Uttarakhand and at the foothills of the great Himalayas. It is widely known as The Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas, as well as the World's Capital of Yoga.
Joshimath is a mountainous town, located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is known for its natural beauty and religious importance, as it is a pilgrimage center and home to one of the four major cardinal monasteries in the area.
In the heart of India's most sacred river, a dedicated group of volunteers who make up The Adventure Sports Society (TASS) are organizing for another year the Ganga Kayak Festival.
Rishikesh is a small town situated in northern India, in the state of Uttarakhand, in the foothills of the great Himalayas. Widely known as The Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas, as well as The World Capital of Yoga, Rishikesh has been since the 60's, a favorite destination for both spirituality and adventure seekers.
Rishikesh is a small town situated in northern India, in the state of Uttarakhand, in the foothills of the great Himalayas. Widely known as The Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas, as well as The World Capital of Yoga, Rishikesh has been since the 60's, a favorite destination for both spirituality and adventure seekers.
The Himalayas or Himalaya is an Asian mountain range that separates the plains the Indian subcontinent from of the Tibetan Plateau. The range consists of over a hundred mountains, including the earth's highest mountain peak, Mount Everest.
