By Road
See the road route from Srinagar Garhwal to Auli, including the onward journey and practical travel notes.
Read road route →Srinagar Garhwal to Auli Route
Srinagar Garhwal is a useful overnight stop on the Rishikesh–Joshimath corridor and offers a shorter onward journey to Auli than starting from the plains. From Srinagar, continue through Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag, then follow the Alaknanda valley towards Joshimath and Auli. Use the name Srinagar Garhwal in planning and navigation to avoid confusion with Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.
How to Reach Auli from Srinagar Garhwal by Road
A common route is Srinagar Garhwal → Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag → Nandaprayag → Chamoli → Pipalkoti → Joshimath → Auli. The road distance to Auli is roughly 165 km. From Joshimath, complete the final approximately 16 km by road or use the ropeway when available. Leave early and keep buffer time for roadwork, landslides, rain or snow.
How to Reach Auli from Srinagar Garhwal by Train
There is no direct train from Srinagar Garhwal to Auli. Once you are in Srinagar Garhwal, the practical onward journey is by road. Travellers approaching from outside Uttarakhand normally use rail gateways such as Rishikesh or Haridwar before entering the Garhwal road network.
How to Reach Auli from Srinagar Garhwal by Air
There is no direct air connection from Srinagar Garhwal to Auli. Jolly Grant Airport near Dehradun is the main airport for the wider region, but after reaching Srinagar Garhwal, continuing by road to Joshimath and Auli is the practical option.
Srinagar Garhwal to Auli Travel FAQs
How far is Auli from Srinagar Garhwal?⌄
The road distance is roughly 165 km, depending on the route and your final point in Auli.
What is the route from Srinagar Garhwal to Auli?⌄
A common route is Srinagar Garhwal → Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag → Nandaprayag → Chamoli → Pipalkoti → Joshimath → Auli.
How long does Srinagar Garhwal to Auli take?⌄
It is a several-hour mountain journey. Keep additional buffer time for traffic, roadwork, landslides, rain and winter conditions.
Is there a train from Srinagar Garhwal to Auli?⌄
No. The practical onward journey is by road through the Garhwal hills.
Why use Srinagar Garhwal as a stop for Auli?⌄
It is a useful break point on the Rishikesh–Joshimath corridor and reduces the amount of mountain driving needed the following day.
Can I continue from Joshimath by ropeway?⌄
Yes, when the Joshimath–Auli ropeway is officially operating. Check its current status before travel.