Uttarakhand: Shitalkin Winter Carnival begins in Auli | India News
Auli witnessed the opening of Shitalkin Winter Carnival and National Skiing Championship on Friday.Uttarakhand Minister Satpal Maharaj inaugurated the Games by lighting the ceremonial lamp. A total of 17 teams are participating in the world famous Auli Winter Carnival and National Skiing Championships.More than 300 athletes are participating in this winter’s carnival and national skiing championship events.Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj while talking to reporters said, “Winter Carnival is being inaugurated in Auli today. I have announced that this carnival will be held every year. We want to make Auli a Winter Games hub. We are committed to that. This arrangement will provide employment to the youth. It will encourage local entrepreneurship.”Auli Skiing Winter Carnival and National Winter Games Championship 2026 will be held from February 13 to 16 at Auli in Chamoli district. The four-day event will host national level competitions in Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding and Ski Mountaineering (SKIMO).Located at 2,500-3,050 meters, Auli is one of India’s premier skiing spots, boasting long, natural slopes and perfect winter conditions. Auli offers spectacular views of some of India’s highest peaks, including the second-highest Nanda Devi (7,816 m).It is also the gateway to Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park with Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara and popular trekking destinations like Gorson Bugyal, Pangerchulla Summit and Tapoban.Apart from Auli, Uttarakhand has several other ski destinations including Dayara Bugyal, Munsiari and Mundali.
