By Road
See the road route from Haridwar to Auli, including the onward journey and practical travel notes.
Read road route →Haridwar to Auli Route
Haridwar is another convenient starting point for travelling to Auli, particularly for visitors arriving from Delhi and other parts of India by train.
The road journey heads towards Rishikesh and then follows the Garhwal route through the Alaknanda valley towards Joshimath. Chamoli district lists Haridwar to Joshimath at approximately 277 km, with Auli approximately 16 km farther by road.
How to Reach Auli from Haridwar by Road
A practical road route is:
Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Srinagar → Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag → Joshimath → Auli.
Buses and taxis operate along sections of this route, including services towards Joshimath. Because this is a long mountain journey, start early and allow additional time for weather, traffic and road conditions.
From Joshimath, continue to Auli by taxi/road transport or use the ropeway when operational.
How to Reach Auli from Haridwar by Train
Haridwar is a major railway station with connections to Delhi and several other Indian cities. There is no railway line to Auli or Joshimath.
After arriving at Haridwar Railway Station, travellers continue by road towards Rishikesh, Joshimath and Auli.
How to Reach Auli from Haridwar by Air
Haridwar does not have an airport. Jolly Grant Airport near Dehradun is the nearest airport to Haridwar as well as the nearest major airport used for Auli travel.
If you are already in Haridwar, continuing by road towards Rishikesh and Joshimath is generally the straightforward option.
Haridwar to Auli Travel FAQs
How far is Auli from Haridwar?⌄
Haridwar to Auli is approximately 290 km by road when travelling via Joshimath. The exact distance varies with the route and final destination within Auli.
How can I reach Auli from Haridwar?⌄
Travel by road from Haridwar through Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Joshimath. From Joshimath, continue to Auli by road or ropeway when operational.
Is there a direct train from Haridwar to Auli?⌄
No. Auli does not have a railway station. Haridwar is a useful railhead, after which the journey continues by road.
Are buses available from Haridwar to Auli?⌄
Bus services are available towards Joshimath and other destinations along the Garhwal route. From Joshimath, travellers need local transport, taxi or the ropeway to reach Auli.
Can I travel from Haridwar to Auli in one day?⌄
Yes, but it is a long mountain journey. Start early and allow additional time for traffic, roadworks and changing weather conditions.
What is the best route from Haridwar to Auli?⌄
A commonly used route is Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Srinagar → Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag → Joshimath → Auli.