Feature image of Auli India 2026 showcasing snowy ski slopes, Auli ropeway, alpine huts, artificial lake, and panoramic Himalayan peaks including Nanda Devi, branded with trafficbot.

Auli India 2026: Complete Travel Guide, Skiing, Tour Packages & Best Time to Visit

Auli is a premier high-altitude hill station and India’s most celebrated skiing destination, located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district at an elevation of over 2,800 meters. Often referred to as a Bugyal (alpine meadow), Auli is renowned for its vast open slopes, snow-covered landscapes, and breathtaking Himalayan views, especially of Nanda Devi, India’s second-highest peak.
Kedartal Lake reflecting Mount Thalaysagar with snow-covered Himalayan peaks, promoting Kedartal Trek 2026 planning

Kedartal Trek 2026: Complete Guide to Distance, Height, Cost & Best Time

Kedartal is a high-altitude glacial lake located at around 15,500–16,000 ft, surrounded by some of the tallest and most dramatic peaks in the Indian Himalayas. Standing at the lake’s edge, with the sharp pyramid of Mt. Thalaysagar towering above the crystal-clear waters, is an experience that leaves many trekkers overwhelmed with emotion. Peaks like Bhrigupanth, the Jogin group, and Mandar Parvat rise dramatically around you, creating a sense of scale and grandeur that few treks can match.
Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand with Kedarnath and Badrinath visuals highlighting the proposed ban on entry of non-Hindus

Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Temples Want Ban on Entry of Non-Hindus

The Shri Gangotri Mandir Samiti in Uttarakhand has decided to ban the entry of all non-Hindus into the holy Gangotri shrine to protect its sanctity. The restriction will also apply to Mukhba, the winter seat of Mother Ganga. According to the temple body, only Hindus will be allowed entry into these sacred spaces, as the presence and actions of people from other faiths have, in some instances, hurt the religious sentiments of devotees.