Auli

Photo: Vaibhav 369 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

November: good2-3 days

India's best-known ski slopes at about 2,800 m above Joshimath, with Nanda Devi views, Gorson Bugyal meadows and the start of the Kuari Pass trail.

Visit for skiing (January-March) or for summer meadow walks; combine with Joshimath, Badrinath and the Valley of Flowers.

November: Cold, clear

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Ski on Auli's slopes: GMVN ski courses; equipment rental
Walk to Gorson Bugyal and Chattrakund: 3-4 km from Auli
Kuari Pass trek: About 33 km, easy to moderate
See Nanda Devi from the slopes
Skiing at Auli: India's premier ski slopes above Joshimath, with GMVN ski courses and equipment hire from January to March.