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Train or overnight bus to Haridwar/Rishikesh, or fly to Dehradun; then taxi, bus or shared jeep to Joshimath and up to Auli.
The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023 – the last 14–16 km from Joshimath is by road. In winter (December–February) the Joshimath–Auli road can close for a day or two after heavy snow; from July to September landslides can block NH-7. Avoid driving in the hills after dark.
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Delhi to Auli: about 510 km by road. About 15–17 hours of driving – most people take 2 days, with a night in Rishikesh or Rudraprayag.
| Way | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Car or taxi | 15–17 h driving (2 days) | Most flexible; stop overnight in Rishikesh or Rudraprayag |
| Bus | 6–7 h to Rishikesh, then about 10–12 h to Joshimath | Cheapest; overnight bus from Kashmere Gate, early-morning bus or shared jeep onwards |
| Train + road | 4.5–6 h to Haridwar, then 11–13 h by road | Comfortable first leg; continue by bus, shared jeep or taxi |
| Flight + road | About 1 h to Dehradun, then 9–11 h by road | Quickest start; Jolly Grant Airport is 280–290 km from Auli |
Delhi to Auli distance is about 510 km by road – about 240 km to Rishikesh via Meerut and Haridwar, then about 255 km on NH-7 via Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag to Joshimath, and 14–16 km up to Auli. That is roughly 15–17 hours of driving, so most travellers take two days, with a night in Rishikesh, Rudraprayag or Joshimath.
There is no train or airport at Auli. The usual ways are to drive, take an overnight bus to Rishikesh or Haridwar, take a train to Haridwar, or fly to Dehradun – and then continue by road to Joshimath. The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023, so the last stretch is by road too.
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Rail + onward travel
There is no railway station at Auli or Joshimath. Take a train from Delhi to Haridwar (many trains daily, about 4.5–6 hours) or to Yog Nagari Rishikesh, then continue by road: about 295 km from Haridwar or 270 km from Rishikesh to Auli.
Train timings and running days change. Check the current schedule on IRCTC or NTES before you book.
Road journey
The road distance from Delhi to Auli is about 510 km. Plan for two days.
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.
Flight + transfer
Fly from Delhi to Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) – about an hour in the air. It is the nearest airport to Auli, about 280–290 km away by road (9–11 hours, or two days with a night in Rudraprayag or Joshimath). Pre-book a taxi from the airport, or go to Rishikesh for buses and shared jeeps towards Joshimath.
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