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Auli — 2-day itinerary

Auli in two days

A day-by-day plan for Auli, Uttarakhand, 7 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.

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2 days in Auli

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JoshimathDay 1

Day 1

Joshimath

The town sixteen kilometres below Auli, and the winter seat of the Badrinath deity. It is also subsiding — cracks in buildings forced evacuations in recent years, so check what is open before booking a room here.

Day 1

Skiing or snow play (winter)

Skiing or snow play (winter)

Auli Artificial Lake

Day 1

Auli Artificial Lake

A reservoir built purely to feed snow cannons in the years the natural snow fails, which is often. One of the highest artificial lakes anywhere, half a kilometre from the slopes.

Day 1

Nanda Devi sunset views

Nanda Devi sunset views

Gorson BugyalDay 2

Day 2

Gorson Bugyal

A high meadow three kilometres above the ski slopes, and the standard acclimatisation walk from Auli. Under snow January to March; grass and a long view of Nanda Devi the rest of the year.

Kwani Bugyal

Day 2

Kwani Bugyal

A higher, emptier meadow beyond Gorson, twelve kilometres out and a full day there and back. Nothing on the way, so carry water and food.

Joshimath

Day 2

Joshimath

The town sixteen kilometres below Auli, and the winter seat of the Badrinath deity. It is also subsiding — cracks in buildings forced evacuations in recent years, so check what is open before booking a room here.

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Planning Auli

Best time for skiing in Auli?+

January to March for snow; April-June and September-November for meadows and clear views.

How do I reach Auli?+

Via Joshimath, then the ropeway or a short drive; nearest railhead is Rishikesh/Haridwar and airport Dehradun.

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