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FROMChopta
TOAuli
120 kmapprox. distance
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Airflight + road
120 kmapprox. distance
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Build My Auli Itinerary →Chopta to Auli Route
Chopta to Auli distance is about 120 km by road – about 40 km down to Gopeshwar via Mandal, then via Chamoli and Pipalkoti to Joshimath, and 14–16 km up to Auli. That is roughly 4–4.5 hours by car, which makes Chopta–Tungnath and Auli an easy pair on one trip.
In winter the Chopta–Mandal–Gopeshwar road can close after heavy snow. Then the route goes via Ukhimath, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag instead – about 200 km and 7–8 hours.
By train · Rail + onward
How to Reach Auli from Chopta by Train
There is no railway near Chopta or Auli. The nearest working railway station is Yog Nagari Rishikesh, about 270 km from Auli. The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway was still under construction as of October 2026.
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By road · Door to door
How to Reach Auli from Chopta by Road
The road distance from Chopta to Auli is about 120 km via Gopeshwar. Allow 4–4.5 hours.
- Route: Chopta – Mandal – Gopeshwar – Chamoli – Pipalkoti – Joshimath – Auli.
- Winter: snow can block the Chopta–Mandal stretch, usually between late December and February. If it is closed, go via Ukhimath, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag (about 200 km).
- Taxi: book a taxi from Chopta or Ukhimath; shared jeeps are few on this road.
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.
By air · Flight + road
How to Reach Auli from Chopta by Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) is the nearest airport to both Chopta and Auli. There are no flights between Chopta and Auli.
Chopta to Auli Travel FAQs
How far is Auli from Chopta?
About 120 km by road via Gopeshwar, Chamoli and Joshimath.
How long does it take from Chopta to Auli?
About 4–4.5 hours by car on the Gopeshwar road.
Is the Chopta to Gopeshwar road open in winter?
It can close after heavy snow, usually between late December and February. Then go via Ukhimath, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag (about 200 km).
Can I do Chopta, Tungnath and Auli on one trip?
Yes. Do the Tungnath trek from Chopta, then drive to Auli the next day. 4–5 days in total works well from Rishikesh.
Chopta se Auli ki duri kitni hai?
Chopta se Auli ki sadak se duri lagbhag 120 km hai. Raasta Joshimath hokar jaata hai; Joshimath se Auli 14–16 km ki chadhai hai.
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