1-Day Auli Itinerary: Best of Auli in One Day

1-Day Auli Itinerary

Planning a 1-day trip to Auli? This itinerary covers some of the city's most popular attractions without trying to squeeze everything into one trip. You'll explore Auli Ski Slopes, Auli Artificial Lake, Chattrakund and Joshimath (Jyotirmath). The plan works well for first-time visitors and can be adjusted based on your interests and travel pace.

Base yourself in Auli or Joshimath (14–16 km by road, 40–60 minutes). The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since January 2023, so every stop here is reached by road or on foot. In winter, keep one spare day in case snow closes the road.

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📍Auli, Uttarakhand

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Auli Ski Slopes

Auli's celebrated ski slopes are the signature winter experience of Uttarakhand's Garhwal Himalaya, combining long snow runs, ski training and panoramic views toward Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dunagiri.

Outdoor area; ski, lift and training operations follow seasonal operating hours and weather conditions. Check locally on the day of visit. Free to walk on. Skiing is paid: ski hire about ₹600–800 a day, GMVN lesson about ₹300 a day, private lesson with equipment about ₹1,500–3,000. View on map

Auli Artificial Lake

Auli Artificial Lake is a scenic high-altitude man-made lake within the ski landscape, surrounded by Himalayan slopes and linked with Auli's snow-management infrastructure.

Open-area sightseeing follows local access conditions; visit during daylight. Access can change with snow, maintenance or local restrictions. No verified separate fixed lake-entry fee is published on the official tourism destination page; ropeway, lift or local transport charges may apply depending on how you reach it. View on map

Chattrakund

Chattrakund is a small, tranquil high-altitude lake around 4 km from Auli and about 1 km beyond Gorson Bugyal, surrounded by mountain greenery and quiet Himalayan scenery.

Daylight visit only; start in the morning and return before weather or light deteriorates. No verified fixed attraction entry fee is published on the official Auli tourism page; guide or local activity costs may apply. View on map

Joshimath (Jyotirmath)

Joshimath (Jyotirmath) is the gateway town below Auli and on the Badrinath route – the base for hotels, markets, taxis and the historic Jyotirmath and Narsingh Temple.

The town is open throughout the day; individual temples, ropeway counters, markets and attractions follow their own schedules. No entry fee to visit the town; individual attractions, parking or ropeway services may have separate charges. View on map