Auli, Chopta & Rishikesh
Trip Overview Facts
- Auli — ski slopes and meadows, reached by chairlift from Joshimath
- Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat from the Auli ridge
- Tungnath — highest Shiva temple in the world
- Chandrashila summit, 360° Himalayan views
About Auli, Chopta & Rishikesh
Eight days across Garhwal on one loop out of Delhi. Two nights at Joshimath with a full day up at Auli on the chairlift, then across to Chopta for the Tungnath and Chandrashila climb, the mirror lake at Deoria Tal on the way down, and two days in Rishikesh for rafting and the evening Ganga Aarti before the overnight run back to Delhi. Travel is by tempo traveller with a trip captain on board throughout.
- Auli — ski slopes and meadows, reached by chairlift from Joshimath
- Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat from the Auli ridge
- Tungnath — highest Shiva temple in the world
- Chandrashila summit, 360° Himalayan views
- Deoria Tal — the lake that mirrors the snow peaks
- All four Prayags on the drive: Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag
- Bonfire evening at Chopta
- White-water rafting on the Ganga at Rishikesh
- Ram Jhula, Janki Setu and the sunset Ganga Aarti
Auli's open ski meadows, Chopta's forest and temple trail, and the river town energy of Rishikesh — a week that would normally take three separate bookings.
Chandrashila is 12,110 ft, but the climb from Chopta is only about 4 km each way on a stepped trail. Reasonable fitness is enough; no technical skill is needed.
The Joshimath to Auli chairlift and the local cab to the lift station are both covered, so the Auli day is spent on the slopes rather than getting to them.
A young open-group batch travelling together in one tempo traveller, on shared rooms, with a trip captain from the Delhi pickup to the Delhi drop.
Ideal for: Backpackers, solo travellers and friend groups aged 18 to 40 who want snow, a Himalayan summit and the Ganga in a single week off work.
Day-by-day Schedule
- 8:30 PMReport at the Delhi pickup point and meet the trip captain.
- Depart by tempo traveller for Joshimath — about 505 km.
- Overnight in the vehicle. Expect a long haul: 15 to 18 hours on the road is normal for this leg.
What's Included & What's Not
- Accommodation on shared occupancydouble, triple or quad — as per the itinerary
- All transport by tempo travellerDelhi to Delhi
- 11 vegetarian meals in totalon a modified American plan — breakfast and dinner at the stays
- Packed lunch on the Tungnath trek day
- Vegetarian snacks on Day 4
- Tungnath entry fee
- Chairlift at Auli
- Local cab from Joshimath to the chairlift station and back
- White-water rafting at Rishikesh
- All sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Trip captain with the group throughout
- Toll taxesparking and driver allowances
- All necessary permits
- First aid kit
Eligibility & Fitness
Graded Easy-Moderate. Days are built around drives, sightseeing stops and short walks, so a baseline level of everyday fitness is enough — no prior trekking experience is required.
This itinerary is open to travellers aged 18 to 40. Travellers with a cardiac history, chronic knee trouble or reduced mobility should tell us at the time of booking so we can plan the pace and the stops around them.
- Open to travellers aged 18 to 40 — this is a young open-group backpacking batch
- Able to walk about 8 km return on a stepped mountain trail on the Tungnath day
- Original government photo ID is mandatory — driving licence, Aadhaar or voter ID
- Two overnight road journeys and several long mountain driving days; the Delhi–Joshimath leg alone can run 15 to 18 hours
- Tell the team in advance about any chronic condition, joint problem or respiratory concern, and carry your own medication
- Comfortable covering 4 km uphill to around 12,000 ft and back down the same day
- Two to three weeks of regular cardio before the trip makes the Chandrashila climb far easier
- Motion sickness tablets if ghat roads affect you — the route is almost entirely hill road
Auli, Chopta & Rishikesh Departure Batches
Choose your preferred 8-day departure batch. Open batches are available from November 2026 to March 2027.
How to Reach Auli, Chopta & Rishikesh
The trip runs Delhi to Delhi. The batch leaves the Delhi pickup point at 8:30 PM on Day 1 and is back by about 6:00 AM on Day 8 — book onward travel with a buffer, since both legs are overnight road journeys.
Reach Delhi by the evening of Day 1 to make the 8:30 PM departure. On Day 8 the group reaches Delhi around 6:00 AM; allow at least 3 hours before a flight.
Both are a short ride from the pickup point. The exact pickup location is shared with the batch a few days before departure.
About 505 km from Delhi to Joshimath, 12 km up to Auli, 145 km across to Chopta, then down to Rishikesh and back to Delhi. All transport is by tempo traveller and is part of the package.
- Delhi
- Devprayag
- Rudraprayag
- Karnaprayag
- Nandaprayag
- Joshimath
- Auli
- Chopta
- Sari / Deoria Tal
- Rishikesh
- Delhi
Both the outbound and return legs are overnight drives. Road and weather conditions can shift these times by several hours.
Trip Essentials Packing List
- Thermal innerwear, top and bottom
- Heavy insulated or down jacket
- Fleece or woollen sweater as a mid-layer
- Windproof and waterproof outer shell
- Woollen cap, neck gaiter and warm gloves
- Waterproof trekking shoes with good grip — not sneakers, for the snow
- Extra pairs of woollen socks and undergarments
- Slippers or sandals for the stays
- 20–30L daypack for the trek days
- Sunglasses with UV protection and sunscreen — snow glare is strong
- Reusable water bottle and a thermos
- Headtorch with spare batteries
- Power bank — charging is limited at Chopta
- Quick-dry towel and basic toiletries
- Personal medication and a small first aid kit
- Original government photo ID
Trip Photo Album
Trail, campsite and summit shots from past batches.
Cancellation & Voucher Policy
No refund if you cancel less than 48 hours before departure. 50% refund if cancelled 7 days before. If we cancel the trip, you get a full refund less any transportation cancellation charges. The advance is non-refundable in all cases.
Trek Reviews & Videos
"Summiting Auli, Chopta & Rishikesh with TripMySoul was a dream come true! The guide team carried oxygen tanks and checked our SpO2 twice daily. Food at high camp was fresh and hot!"
"The campsite management and safety protocols on Auli, Chopta & Rishikesh are top notch. Triple-layer sleeping bags kept us warm even at -8°C at night!"
"Joined the Women-Only batch and felt completely safe and empowered! Our female trek leader was super supportive during steep incline sections."
"Clear instructions from base camp to summit ridge. TripMySoul's logistics and transport coordination made the journey seamless."
Trip Article & Written Guide
The Complete Guide to Auli, Chopta & Rishikesh: Trail Contours, Campsites & Preparation
Everything you need to know about preparing for Auli, Chopta & Rishikesh. Deep-dive analysis of altitude sickness prevention, terrain contours, camp temperature ranges, and gear checklist.
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- Auli — ski slopes and meadows, reached by chairlift from Joshimath
- Nanda Devi and Nar Parvat from the Auli ridge
- Tungnath — highest Shiva temple in the world
- Chandrashila summit, 360° Himalayan views