Auli weekend trip from Delhi
Ski slopes above Joshimath with Nanda Devi views
- By road
- 496 km
- Best months
- Oct–May
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹5,270 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
- By road496 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest airportDehradun (Jolly Grant), 138 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Oct–May
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
5°
-7°
8d rain
9d snow
Feb
6°
-6°
7d rain
7d snow
Mar
9°
-3°
7d rain
6d snow
Apr
14°
2°
7d rain
1d snow
May
16°
5°
13d rain
Jun
19°
10°
14d rain
Jul
19°
13°
20d rain
Aug
19°
13°
18d rain
Sep
18°
11°
8d rain
Oct
15°
5°
4d rain
Nov
12°
0°
3d rain
1d snow
Dec
8°
-5°
4d rain
4d snow
A sample 3-day plan
Day 1 — up the Alaknanda valley
- 6:00 amFrom Rishikesh, drive via Devprayag and Rudraprayag to Joshimath (about 9h)
- 10:00 amStop at Devprayag confluence
- 1:00 pmLunch at Rudraprayag or Karnaprayag
Day 2 — slopes or Gorson Bugyal
- 8:00 amWinter: ski lesson on the Auli slopes
- 8:00 amOther months: hike about 3 km to Gorson Bugyal meadows
- 1:00 pmLunch, then the man-made lake and slope viewpoints
- 5:00 pmSunset on Nanda Devi
Day 3 — Joshimath and the drive back
- 7:00 amNarsingh temple in Joshimath
- 8:30 amDrive toward Rishikesh
- 1:30 pmLunch stop at Rudraprayag
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
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Auli: questions people ask
How far is Auli from Delhi?
About 496 km by road from central Delhi.
What is the best time to visit Auli?
Oct–May. Avoid Jul–Aug.
What is the weather like in Auli?
Warmest in Jun (days around 19°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -7°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 20 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec.
Can I do Auli in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Auli covers 3 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Auli cost?
From about ₹5,270 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Auli this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.