Auli

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Safety & current conditions in Auli

Generally safe to travel

Advisory

No active alerts. Carry layers, keep emergency contacts handy and check local conditions before you set out.

Live weather

17°C Drizzle
  • Feels 16°C
  • 4 km/h wind
  • 56% humidity

Mountain weather changes quickly. Treat this as a planning signal, not a final safety clearance - confirm locally before you set out.

Overview

India's premier ski slope, reached by one of Asia's longest cable cars from Joshimath - meadows, the artificial lake and a front-row Nanda Devi view.

DIY Snapshot

DIY difficulty Moderate
Best for Nature
Ideal days 2 days
Best season Nov to Mar (snow), Apr to Jun (meadows)
Budget β‚Ή8,000-β‚Ή15,000
Local transport Moderate
Internet Patchy
Safety comfort High
Languages Hindi, Garhwali
Plan it yourself

The DIY deep-dive

DIY route options

The classic route Base around Auli and run the standard 2-day plan - the easiest, most dependable version of the trip.
Time it by season Plan around November to March (snow), April to June (meadows) for the best weather, views and open access.

What most travellers miss

  • Download offline maps and share your plan first - the mobile network here is patchy to none.
  • Time it for November to March (snow), April to June (meadows). Outside that window, snow, weather or road closures can cut access.
  • Carry enough cash - card and UPI are unreliable once you leave the main town.

Where to base yourself

Auli The main base - most stays, food and transport, and the easiest to reach.

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Curated places to visit in Auli

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Joshimath

1.9 km from Auli centre

Joshimath, also known as Jyotirmath, is a town and a municipal board in Chamoli District in the state of Uttarakhand. Located at a height of 6,150 feet, it is a gateway to several Himalayan mountain climbing expeditio…

Dhauliganga River

2.9 km from Auli centre

The Dhauliganga is a turbulent Himalayan river which rises in the border regions of India and China and flows south into the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It joins the Alaknanda, the major source stream of the…

Vishnuprayag

2.9 km from Auli centre

Vishnuprayāg is the confluence of India's Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers-the first of five major confluences of the Alakanda known as the Panch Prayag. It is located at an elevation of 1,372 metres (4,501Β ft) in the…

Vishnuprayag Dam

3.7 km from Auli centre

The Vishnuprayag Dam lies in Chamoli district at the confluence of Alaknanda River and Dhauliganga River, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, India.

Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant

7.7 km from Auli centre

The Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant is a 520 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project being constructed on Dhauliganga River in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, India. The plant is expected to generate over 2.5 TWh of…

Govindghat

9.3 km from Auli centre

Govindghat is a town in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India, located at the confluence of the Alaknanda and the Lakshman Ganga rivers. It lies around 22 kilometres (14Β mi) from Joshimath on NH58 at an altitude of 6,0…

Hotels & food in Auli

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Faraway Cottages, Auli

Faraway Cottages, Auli, Joshimath-Malari Road, Kharori -, Uttarakhand, India

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Tathatshu Ski Resort

Tathatshu Ski Resort, Joshimath-Malari Road, Oucha -, Uttarakhand, India

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Vijay Laxmi Guesthouse

Vijay Laxmi Guesthouse 600rup, NH7, Joshimath -, Uttarakhand, India

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Snow Crest Hotel

Snow Crest Hotel, NH7, Joshimath -, Uttarakhand, India

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NH7

NH7, Govindghat -, Uttarakhand, India

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Shepherds Lodge Devangan

Shepherds Lodge Devangan, Thuaa, NH107B, Joshimath - 246443, Uttarakhand, India

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