Auli is located near Joshimath in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Though it’s a bit remote, reaching Auli is a scenic and adventurous journey, filled with winding mountain roads, cable car rides, and Himalayan views.

✅ Step 1: Reach Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun (Gateway to Garhwal)

This is your entry point if you’re coming from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, etc.

🚆 By Train:

• Haridwar and Rishikesh are the nearest major railway stations.

• Well-connected to Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, and other cities.

✈️ By Air:

• Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) is the nearest airport.

• From there, you can take a taxi or bus to Joshimath (around 280 km).

✅ Step 2: Haridwar / Rishikesh → Joshimath (by road)

• Distance: Around 270–290 km

• Time: 8–10 hours

• Route: Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Srinagar → Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag → Joshimath

You can hire a private taxi, take a shared cab, or hop on a GMOU bus to reach Joshimath, which is the base town for Auli.

✅ Step 3: Joshimath → Auli

Now, the fun part begins! You have two options:

🚠 By Cable Car (Ropeway):

• Asia’s longest and second highest cable car ride (4 km)

• Scenic 15–20 min ride with spectacular views

• Operates from Joshimath to Auli

• Note: May be closed during bad weather, so check in advance

🛻 By Road:

• You can also drive or take a taxi from Joshimath to Auli

• Distance: ~10–12 km via a steep, narrow mountain road

🗓️ Best Time to Travel:

• Dec to Feb – For snow, skiing & winter views

• Mar to June – For green meadows & pleasant weather