Auli
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Meadow / Bugyal Garhwal

Auli

A high Himalayan meadow where snow slopes, ski trails, oak forests, and Nanda Devi views create Uttarakhand’s finest winter escape.

Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India
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LocationChamoli, Uttarakhand, India
Altitude3,050 m
Place typeMeadow / Bugyal
Best seasonDecember to March is best for snow and skiing, though snowfall can vary by year. April to…

About the place

The feeling of Auli

Auli is a mountain meadow and ski destination in Chamoli, known for clean slopes, open Himalayan views, and a quieter adventure feel. It suits travellers looking for snow, skiing, short treks, photography, and crisp mountain air without the chaos of a typical hill station.

How to reach

Your way to Auli

Built from travel connections reviewed by Pahad Calling. Distances and times are guidance—not live traffic information.

Rishikesh to Auli

By road
Distance
276 km
Drive time
8 h 57 min
Climb
+2,678 m
Directions in Maps ↗
  1. RishikeshStart · 372 m · Dehradun
  2. 71 km · 2 h · Hill road
  3. Devprayag830 m · Tehri Garhwal
  4. 6 stops along the way189 km · 6 h 12 minSrinagar Garhwal · Rudraprayag · Karnaprayag +3
    1. 40.6 km · 1 h 19 min · Hill road
      Srinagar Garhwal
    2. 34 km · 1 h · Hill road
      Rudraprayag
    3. 33 km · 1 h 10 min · Hill road
      Karnaprayag
    4. 21 km · 40 min · Hill road
      Nandaprayag
    5. 10.4 km · 24 min · Hill road
      Chamoli
    6. 15.1 km · 30 min · Hill road
      Pipalkoti
    7. 35.2 km · 1 h 9 min · Hill road
  5. Joshimath1,875 m · Chamoli
  6. 16 km · 45 min · Hill road
  7. AuliArrive · 3,050 m · Chamoli

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