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Mussoorie to Auli Distance & How to Reach

Approx. road distance: 310 kmAbout 10–12 hours by road; most people stop overnight in Srinagar or Rudraprayag.

Taxi or own car on the New Tehri hill route; take the Dehradun–Rishikesh highway in winter or after heavy rain.

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.

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

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Mussoorie to Auli: about 310 km by road. About 10–12 hours by road; most people stop overnight in Srinagar or Rudraprayag.

Route: Mussoorie – Chamba – New Tehri – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Karnaprayag – Joshimath – Auli (about 350 km via Dehradun and Rishikesh)
Best way: Taxi or own car on the New Tehri hill route; take the Dehradun–Rishikesh highway in winter or after heavy rain.
Good to know: 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.

Mussoorie to Auli distance is about 310 km by road on the shorter hill route via Chamba, New Tehri and Srinagar (Garhwal), joining NH-7 to Joshimath and then climbing 14–16 km to Auli. Allow about 10–12 hours. The route via Dehradun and Rishikesh is longer (about 350 km) but on wider roads with more fuel stops and places to stay.

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How to Reach Auli from Mussoorie by Road

The road distance from Mussoorie to Auli is about 310 km via New Tehri, or about 350 km via Dehradun and Rishikesh. Allow 10–12 hours.

Hill route (shorter): Mussoorie – Chamba – New Tehri – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Karnaprayag – Chamoli – Joshimath – Auli.
Highway route (easier): Mussoorie – Dehradun – Rishikesh – Devprayag – Srinagar – then NH-7 as above. Better in winter or after heavy rain.
Break the journey: Srinagar or Rudraprayag are good overnight stops.

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.

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Mussoorie to Auli Travel FAQs

How far is Auli from Mussoorie?

About 310 km by road via Chamba, New Tehri and Joshimath, or about 350 km via Dehradun and Rishikesh.

How long does it take from Mussoorie to Auli?

About 10–12 hours by road; most travellers break the journey overnight in Srinagar or Rudraprayag.

Which route is better from Mussoorie to Auli?

The hill route via Chamba and New Tehri is shorter. The route via Dehradun and Rishikesh is longer but on wider roads with more fuel stops and places to stay – better in winter or after heavy rain.

Is there a train or flight from Mussoorie to Auli?

No. Both are hill towns without a railway or airport; the transfer is by road.

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).

Mussoorie se Auli ki duri kitni hai?

Mussoorie se Auli ki sadak se duri lagbhag 310 km hai. Raasta Joshimath hokar jaata hai; Joshimath se Auli 14–16 km ki chadhai hai.