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FROMNainital
TOAuli
275 kmapprox. distance
Trainrail route
Roadtaxi or bus
Airflight + road
275 kmapprox. distance
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Nainital to Auli distance is about 275 km by road – through the Kumaon hills via Bhowali, Ranikhet, Dwarahat, Chaukhutia and Adibadri to Karnaprayag, then NH-7 via Chamoli to Joshimath and 14–16 km up to Auli. Plan on roughly 9–10 hours of mountain driving. This is the direct hill route between Kumaon and Garhwal, so you do not need to go down to Haridwar or Rishikesh.
By train · Rail + onward
How to Reach Auli from Nainital by Train
There is no railway near Auli. The nearest railhead to Nainital is Kathgodam (KGM), about 35 km below Nainital, but from the Kumaon side the whole journey to Auli is still by road.
The nearest working railway station to Auli itself is Yog Nagari Rishikesh; 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 Nainital by Road
The road distance from Nainital to Auli is about 275 km. Allow 9–10 hours, more after rain or landslides.
- Route: Nainital – Bhowali – Ranikhet – Dwarahat – Chaukhutia – Adibadri – Karnaprayag – Chamoli – Joshimath – Auli.
- Taxi: the easiest option; start early so you reach Joshimath before dark.
- Break the journey: Ranikhet or Karnaprayag are good overnight stops if you want two easier days.
- Bus: there is no direct bus. You would need to change at Ranikhet or Karnaprayag, so a taxi saves a lot of time.
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 Nainital by Air
Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 70 km from Nainital, is the closest airport to Nainital. For Auli, Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED) is the usual airport, about 280–290 km from Auli. From Nainital, driving is far quicker than flying.
Nainital to Auli Travel FAQs
How far is Auli from Nainital?
About 275 km by road via Ranikhet, Karnaprayag and Joshimath.
How long does it take from Nainital to Auli?
About 9–10 hours by car. Many travellers break the journey at Ranikhet or Karnaprayag.
What is the best route from Nainital to Auli?
The Kumaon–Garhwal hill road via Bhowali, Ranikhet, Dwarahat, Chaukhutia and Adibadri to Karnaprayag, then NH-7 to Joshimath and up to Auli.
Can I do Nainital and Auli on one trip?
Yes. Spend 2–3 days in Nainital, then drive to Auli over one long day or two easier days with a night in Ranikhet or Karnaprayag.
Nainital se Auli ki duri kitni hai?
Nainital se Auli ki sadak se duri lagbhag 275 km hai. Raasta Joshimath hokar jaata hai; Joshimath se Auli 14–16 km ki chadhai hai.
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