The route between Auli and Joshimath, in Badrinath

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A map showing the route between Joshimath, Auli, Tapoban and the other neighbouring places, such as Harsil, Chamoli, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Nanda Devi and Uttarkashi. A panoramic view can be seen of Auli and other mountains in the distance. Auli is an important ski destination in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, India. Auli, also known as Auli Bugyal, in Garhwali, which means meadow, is located at an elevation of 2500 to 3050 meters above sea level. Auli is less known ski destination than Shimla, Gulmarg or Manali. It was only in the recent time, after the creation of new state Uttarakhand carved out from Uttar Pradesh, Auli was marketed as a tourist destination. The state is called "Devbhumi" which means "Land of the Gods" as there are important pilgrimage destination in this state