1-Day Auli Itinerary

1 Day Itinerary

Planning a 1-day trip to Auli? This itinerary covers some of the city's most popular attractions without trying to squeeze everything into one trip. You'll explore Auli Ski Slopes, Auli Artificial Lake, Chattrakund and Joshimath–Auli Ropeway. The plan works well for first-time visitors and can be adjusted based on your interests and travel pace.

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📍Auli, Uttarakhand

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Auli Ski Slopes

Auli's celebrated ski slopes are the signature winter experience of Uttarakhand's Garhwal Himalaya, combining long snow runs, ski training and panoramic views toward Nanda Devi, Kamet and Dunagiri.

Outdoor area; ski, lift and training operations follow seasonal operating hours and weather conditions. Check locally on the day of visit. Free to walk on. Skiing is paid: ski hire about ₹600–800 a day, GMVN lesson about ₹300 a day, private lesson with equipment about ₹1,500–3,000. View on map

Auli Artificial Lake

Auli Artificial Lake is a scenic high-altitude man-made lake within the ski landscape, surrounded by Himalayan slopes and linked with Auli's snow-management infrastructure.

Open-area sightseeing follows local access conditions; visit during daylight. Access can change with snow, maintenance or local restrictions. No verified separate fixed lake-entry fee is published on the official tourism destination page; ropeway, lift or local transport charges may apply depending on how you reach it. View on map

Chattrakund

Chattrakund is a small, tranquil high-altitude lake around 4 km from Auli and about 1 km beyond Gorson Bugyal, surrounded by mountain greenery and quiet Himalayan scenery.

Daylight visit only; start in the morning and return before weather or light deteriorates. No verified fixed attraction entry fee is published on the official Auli tourism page; guide or local activity costs may apply. View on map

Joshimath–Auli Ropeway

The Joshimath–Auli ropeway, about 4 km long and once one of Asia's longest cable cars, has been closed since January 2023 after land subsidence in Joshimath. Auli is currently reached by road.

Closed since January 2023 (no reopening date announced as of October 2026). Not operating. Before closure, a return ticket cost about ₹1,000. View on map