Auli Artificial Lake

A pristine lake perched at a height of 3056 m above sea level, Auli Artificial Lake is one of the top places to visit in Auli. The beauty of this lake is surreal both in winter as well as summer season. It is located around 1.5 km from Auli Ropeway’s last stop where you can walk up to and enjoy the beautiful views of the meadows.

Did You Know? Auli Artificial Lake is the highest man-made lake in the world.

Thus, it must be on your bucket list.

Why was Auli Artificial Lake created?

The government developed this artificial lake to ensure the ski slopes are always covered with snowfall. If there is a ski event or low snowfall during certain seasons that may hinder tourism for this ski hotspot, they can use the water from this lake to feed the snow guns. These guns are placed along the slopes of skiing and therefore, helps in a smooth skiing experience.

Location of the lake

Auli Artificial Lake is located near Clifftop Auli, 2 km from GMVN tourist rest house and a short trek will lead you to the lake.

Timings and Entry Fee

You can visit anytime between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. There is no entry fee to visit the lake.

Best time to visit Auli Artificial Lake

You can visit both in summer and winter. During summer, the weather remains pleasant and the lake turns into a gorgeous color of blue. And in winter, the entire area around the lake is covered in snow, making the color of the lake shine even more.