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Karnaprayag to Auli Distance & How to Reach

Approx. road distance: 97 kmAbout 3–3.5 hours by car.

Taxi or shared jeep on NH-7 to Joshimath, 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.

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

Karnaprayag to Auli: about 97 km by road. About 3–3.5 hours by car.

Route
Karnaprayag – Nandprayag – Chamoli – Pipalkoti – Helang – Joshimath – Auli
Best way
Taxi or shared jeep on NH-7 to Joshimath, 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.

Karnaprayag to Auli distance is about 97 km by road – about 82 km on NH-7 via Nandprayag, Chamoli and Pipalkoti to Joshimath, then 14–16 km up to Auli. Plan on roughly 3–3.5 hours by car, more after rain or landslides.

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Road journey

How to Reach Auli from Karnaprayag by Road

The road distance from Karnaprayag to Auli is about 97 km. Allow 3–3.5 hours.

  • Route: Karnaprayag – Nandprayag – Chamoli – Pipalkoti – Helang – Joshimath – Auli.
  • Bus or shared jeep: buses from Rishikesh to Joshimath pass Karnaprayag around midday; shared jeeps run through the day.

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.

Before you set off

Karnaprayag to Auli Travel FAQs

How far is Auli from Karnaprayag?
About 97 km by road via Joshimath.
How long does it take from Karnaprayag to Auli?
About 3–3.5 hours by car, more after rain, landslides or snow.
Is there a train to Karnaprayag?
Not yet. The Rishikesh–Karnaprayag railway was still under construction and not open to passengers as of October 2026.
Is there a train or flight from Karnaprayag 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).
Karnaprayag se Auli ki duri kitni hai?
Karnaprayag se Auli ki sadak se duri lagbhag 97 km hai. Raasta Joshimath hokar jaata hai; Joshimath se Auli 14–16 km ki chadhai hai.

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