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Badrinath to Auli Distance & How to Reach

Approx. road distance: 60 kmAbout 2–2.5 hours by car.

Taxi or shared jeep to Joshimath (yatra season), then a local taxi up to Auli.

The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023 – the last 14–16 km from Joshimath is by road. Badrinath is open only from about May to November.

Read the route details below and confirm current transport timings before departure.

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Badrinath to Auli: about 60 km by road. About 2–2.5 hours by car.

Route: Badrinath – Hanuman Chatti – Pandukeshwar – Govindghat – Vishnuprayag – Joshimath – Auli
Best way: Taxi or shared jeep to Joshimath (yatra season), then a local taxi up to Auli.
Good to know: The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023 – the last 14–16 km from Joshimath is by road. Badrinath is open only from about May to November.

Badrinath to Auli distance is about 60 km by road – about 45 km down the Alaknanda valley to Joshimath, then 14–16 km up to Auli, roughly 2–2.5 hours in total. Badrinath Dham is open only from about May to November, so this route is used in the Badrinath season.

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How to Reach Auli from Badrinath by Road

The road distance from Badrinath to Auli is about 60 km. Allow 2–2.5 hours.

Route: Badrinath – Hanuman Chatti – Pandukeshwar – Govindghat – Vishnuprayag – Joshimath – Auli.
Season: the road beyond Joshimath towards Badrinath can close in winter; check road status and the temple season.
Taxi: taxis and shared jeeps run from Badrinath to Joshimath in the yatra season, mostly in the morning.

Last stretch: Joshimath to Auli is 14–16 km up a mountain road (40–60 minutes by taxi or shared jeep). The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023, so the road is the only way up.

Coming from further away? There is no railway or airport on this route. The nearest working railway station is Yog Nagari Rishikesh and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun (DED); from either, the journey is by road.

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Badrinath to Auli Travel FAQs

How far is Auli from Badrinath?

About 60 km by road via Joshimath.

How long does it take from Badrinath to Auli?

About 2–2.5 hours by car, more after rain, landslides or snow.

Can I visit Badrinath and Auli on the same trip?

Yes, between about May and November when Badrinath is open. Joshimath is the base for both: Badrinath is about 45 km beyond Joshimath and Auli is 14–16 km above it.

Is there a train or flight from Badrinath to Auli?

No. The journey is by road; there is no railway or airport on this route.

Is the Joshimath–Auli ropeway open?

No. It has been closed since January 2023. The last 14–16 km from Joshimath is by road (40–60 minutes).

Badrinath se Auli ki duri kitni hai?

Badrinath se Auli ki sadak se duri lagbhag 60 km hai. Raasta Joshimath hokar jaata hai; Joshimath se Auli 14–16 km ki chadhai hai.