In films, the audience gets thrilled to see the romance between the hero and heroine between the Eiffel Tower of Paris and the snowy valleys of Switzerland. Many couples start dreaming of visiting foreign places shown in films with their partners. Switzerland is one such place that many Indians want to visit.
However, to go to Switzerland, a passport, visa as well as additional money are required. For people from normal families, going to Switzerland is no less than a dream, but if sights like Switzerland can be seen in India itself, then what is the need to go so far?
If you want to visit Switzerland because of the scenes seen in films, then you can see such scenes in India at a very low cost. These views can be seen at the hill station known as Mini Switzerland. India's mini Switzerland, very close to Delhi, is so beautiful that even foreigners come to see the views here. Let us know where is India's mini Switzerland and how to reach here. What is special in Mini Switzerland to visit and in how much time can the journey be completed?
Where is India's mini Switzerland?
Auli Hill Station located in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India is called 'Mini Switzerland'. Auli is one of the most beautiful places in India. Seeing the valleys and mountains here, you will feel that you are visiting Switzerland. Every year thousands of tourists come here from faraway places to see this unique place of nature. Tourists come from all over the world to enjoy snow skiing.
12 months trip to Auli
Auli is called the paradise of Uttarakhand, which is famous all over the world as the best ski resort. To admire the beauty of Auli, crowds of tourists come here not only during the winter season but throughout the year. The view of the mountains covered with a white blanket of snow from sunrise to sunset is worth seeing here. Auli is always seen spreading its beauty in a different color.
Skiing race
Auli is the only place authorized by FIS to hold skiing races. According to FIS standards, the centers for skiing races are required to have slopes, alternative snow-making arrangements, good arrangements for accommodating foreign players, etc. Auli meets all these standards. For skiing, Auli has a 1300-meter-long ski track, which meets the standards of the Federation of International Skiing.
Ropeway in Auli and its specialty
Gulmarg in Kashmir is considered to be the longest ropeway in Asia, while the second one is the Auli-Joshimath Ropeway. In 1982, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi laid the foundation stone of this 4.15 km long ropeway and it was completed in 1994. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the valleys through ropeway in Auli.
How to reach Auli?
This place surrounded by mountains and greenery, situated at a distance of about 320 kilometers from Delhi, Dehradun can be reached through train and bus transport. The further journey can be done by road, for that Auli can be reached by local buses of Uttarakhand Transport or by private vehicle.
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