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All routes end with a road journey to Joshimath and then 14–16 km uphill to Auli (about 40–60 minutes). From Rishikesh to Joshimath is about 255 km on NH-7 via Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Chamoli – about 9–11 hours. From Delhi, Auli is about 510 km; most travellers break the journey in Rishikesh, Haridwar or Rudraprayag.
Buses and shared jeeps run from Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun to Joshimath, mostly leaving early in the morning. From Joshimath, take a local taxi or shared jeep to Auli.
The nearest practical railheads are Yog Nagari Rishikesh and Haridwar. Continue by bus or taxi to Joshimath.
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (about 280–290 km from Auli), with direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and other cities. From the airport, hire a taxi to Joshimath, ideally with an overnight stop on the way.
Ropeway: The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023, after land subsidence in Joshimath, and had not reopened when this guide was updated (October 2026). Auli is reached by road from Joshimath.
Avoid driving on mountain roads after dark. In winter, carry snow chains or use local drivers with suitable vehicles, and check road status after snowfall.
Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh (about 270 km); Haridwar (about 295 km) has more long-distance trains. The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway was still under construction as of October 2026. Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (about 280–290 km).
