The roads less taken often lead to beautiful destinations and the mystic hamlet of Auli justifies this statement. Not only the destination but the roads leading to Auli also make up for a dream road trip in the Himalayas. The road journey takes you through the beautiful winding roads with ever-changing vistas in the form of oak and pine forests, apple orchards, confluences of Himalayan rivers and far-off views of the snow cladded peaks.

Snuggled in the Gharwal Himalayas, Auli looks like an impeccable fairytale land where you can enjoy adventure activities to your heart’s content. Watch the serpentine moment of the tiny skiers on the rolling slopes of Auli from India’s longest Gondola ride that starts off from Joshimath. Upon reaching, take a hike to the majestic Auli lake which will present you with magical views of the Nanda Devi peak reflecting in the blue-green waters of the lake and changes its colors during sunrise and sunset.

Route: Haridwar – Joshimath – Auli – Joshimath – Haridwar

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Start Point: Haridwar

End Point: Haridwar

::DAY-1

Haridwar to Joshimath(distance-268km/8-hours
journey)

  • Your amazing Auli Tour starts from Haridwar.
  • Head to the pickup point in Haridwar from where a representative will help you get transferred to Joshimath which is situated in the foothills of the Nanda Devi National Park.
  • Drive along the holy Ganga river and pass through Devprayag.
  • You can take a short stopover at Devprayag to witness the holy sangam where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers come together to form Ganga.
  • You can then proceed along the Alaknanda river and pass through Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag to ultimately reach Joshimath.
  • Upon reaching Joshimath, check-in to the hotel and take some rest.
  • The rest of the day is at leisure and you are free to explore the surroundings at your own pace.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Joshimath.

::DAY-2

Joshmath to Auli,Local Sightseen

  • Wake up early to a beautiful morning and have a healthy breakfast.
  • You can then get ready to embark on a full-day scenic tour to Auli.
  • You can choose to drive to Auli by road or can also take the 4 KM long Gondola Ride from Joshimath to Auli.
  • The ropeway to Auli greets you with some of the best views of the snow-capped Himalayas and the dense oak forests that surround the beautiful ski resort.
  • On reaching Auli, you can spend a great time walking along the beautiful Auli Lake and admire the refreshing breeze and magnificent panorama. 
  • Here you can also indulge in various adventures activities or try your hands at Skiing through the snow.
  • While in Auli, you can also choose to take a short trek up to the Gorson Bugyal that lies at an altitude of 3056 mts.
  • You can also trek further up to Chattarkund located in the center of a dense forest which is famous for its sweet water.
  • Later in the evening, start the journey back to Joshimath after a day full of fun and adventure.
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Joshimath.

::DAY-3

Joshimath to Haridwar Return

  • Have a delicious breakfast and check out from the hotel.
  • You can then set off on your journey towards Haridwar and bid adieu to the majestic Nanda Devi Parbat.
  • Conclude the tour with beautiful memories on reaching your desired destination in Haridwar for your onward journey.