How to reach Auli from Delhi?
Ans. Auli is situated around 368 km from Delhi and is best connected by road. Following are the ways to reach Auli from Delhi:

By Air: The nearest airport to Auli is situated in Dehradun, which is around 149 km away. One can take a flight to Dehradun from Delhi. Cabs are readily available from Dehradun to Auli.

By Rail: The nearest railway stations to Auli are in Dehradun (149 km) and Haridwar (202 km). One can board a train from Delhi to Dehradun or Haridwar. Cabs are available from the two places for Auli.

By Road: NH 44 connects Auli to Delhi. There are state-run buses to Rishikesh and Dehradun from where another bus has to be boarded for Joshimath. From Joshimath a cable car ride takes you to Auli.

How can I go to Auli by train?
Ans. The nearest railway stations to Auli are situated in Dehradun (149 km) and Haridwar (202 km). One can board a train from Delhi to Dehradun or Haridwar. Cabs are available from both the places for Auli.

How far is Auli from Delhi?
Ans. Auli is situated around 368 km from Delhi and is connected by NH 44.

What is the best time to visit Auli?
Ans. The best time to visit Auli is the summer season (April-June) and winter season (December-February). In the summer season, Auli becomes a getaway to get respite from the heat in other parts of the country. It is also an ideal time for trekking around Auli. 

In the winter season, Auli becomes the skier’s paradise. This place to visit in Uttarakhand boasts great gradients for skiing in India. It is the second-best destination for skiing in the country, first being Gulmarg in Kashmir.

How far is Auli from Rishikesh?
Ans. Auli is situated at a distance of about 196 km from Rishikesh. It takes 7-8 hours to reach Auli from Rishikesh.

Can we go to Auli by car?
Ans. Yes, it is possible to go to Auli by car. However, make sure, you or whoever is driving has some amount of experience in driving in the hills. Some patches of road to Auli can be really tricky, especially in the monsoon season.

Which is better: Auli or Manali?
Ans. It clearly depends on your interest and what you are expecting on your holiday. Auli is a lesser-known destination in Uttarakhand and thus you can expect lesser people even in peak tourist season. It is a skier’s paradise in the winter season and in summer it is ideal for trekking to nearby and distant alpine meadows and mountain passes.

Manali, on the other hand, is a popular tourist destination. Therefore, it is crowded in both peak season as well as shoulder season. In Manali, apart from sightseeing, one can enjoy a number of adventure activities like skiing (in winter), paragliding (in summers), zorbing etc. It is also the base for a bike tour to Ladakh and several amazing treks.

Thus, both Auli and Manali have their own speciality and it is unfair to compare the two.

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Can we stay in Auli?
Ans. Yes, Auli now has few hotels for the visitors and offers great accommodation experience. In case, the hotels are packed, one can choose to stay in Joshimath, which is 16 km away from Auli and has a wide variety of staying options available. Joshimath is connected to Auli by ropeway (cable car).

How many days are enough to visit Auli?
Ans. Since Auli’s location is remote and reaching here from Delhi can take up to 1.5 days (one side), it is wise to keep at least 5 days in hand for an end to end trip. If you are visiting in the winter season for skiing, it is recommended to spend at least 7-10 days in Auli.

How far is Badrinath from Auli?
Ans. Badrinath is situated at a distance of about 55 km from Auli. It takes 3+ hours to reach Badrinath from Auli due to the road condition as well as traffic. 

How far is Joshimath from Auli?
Ans. Joshimath is situated at a short distance of 11 km from Auli. Joshimath and Auli are connected by road as well as a ropeway.

How far is Auli from Kedarnath?
Ans. Auli is situated some 200 km from Kedarnath. The last motorable road to Kedarnath ends at Gaurikund, from where a trek of around 18-19 km takes one to the sacred temple.