How to Reach Auli from Badrinath

Badrinath and Auli are both in Chamoli district, making them practical to combine when the Badrinath road is open. The journey generally runs from Badrinath down to Joshimath and then up to Auli. Badrinath is roughly 45–50 km from Joshimath, while Auli is about 16 km from Joshimath. Because Badrinath is a high-altitude seasonal destination, always check the temple season, weather and road status before planning the transfer.

The practical route is Badrinath → Hanuman Chatti/Pandukeshwar → Govindghat/Vishnuprayag → Joshimath → Auli. The Badrinath to Joshimath section is roughly 45–50 km, followed by about 16 km from Joshimath to Auli. Road conditions can change quickly because of rain, landslides, snow and seasonal controls. After reaching Joshimath, continue by taxi or local road transport, or use the ropeway when it is officially operating.

There is no railway connection between Badrinath and Auli. Both destinations are in the upper Garhwal Himalayas and the practical transfer is by road via Joshimath. Travelling down to a distant railhead and then returning toward Auli would add unnecessary distance, so rail is not a useful option for this route.

There is no air connection between Badrinath and Auli. Jolly Grant Airport is far away near Dehradun and is not useful for a direct Badrinath-to-Auli transfer. Travelling by road through Joshimath is the practical option.