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Auli & Chopta
Auli and Chopta are two of Garhwal's favourite mountain escapes, and they are often visited together. Auli, above Joshimath, has open snow slopes and is India's best-known ski area, while Chopta is the meadow base for the treks to Tungnath and Chandrashila and to Deoria Tal. These guides help you plan either place or both: itineraries from Haridwar, a per-person budget, the drive between the two, where to stay, what to pack for snow and summer, and the best time to visit month by month. You will also find the trek guides, skiing for beginners, snowfall and weather notes, and the latest on the Auli ropeway. They are written by the Gokeys team in Haridwar from the trips we plan through the year.
Gorson Bugyal Trek from Auli: Route, Distance, Best Time and Tips
Gorson Bugyal also spelled as Gurson Bugyal or Gurso Bugyal is a high meadow just above Auli, at about 3,050 m (10,000 ft). It is a gentle 3 km walk from the top of Auli's ski slopes through an oak and conifer forest. On...
Gokeys team · 13 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
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Where to Stay in Chopta and Auli: Camps, Hotels and Which Area to Pick
If you're wondering where to stay in Chopta, pick a camp at Chopta or nearby Duggalbitta or Baniyakund, so you're close to the Tungnath trail. For more comfort, stay in Sari village or Ukhimath and drive up. In Auli, sta...
8 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Auli Chopta Packing List: What to Carry for Snow and Summer
Your Auli Chopta packing list should start with layers: thermal innerwear, a fleece, and a down or padded jacket. Add waterproof gloves, a woollen cap and trekking shoes with good grip. In winter, add micro-spikes for th...
8 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Deoria Tal Trek: Distance, Route and How to Add It to Your Chopta Trip
The Deoria Tal trek is an easy 2.5–3 km uphill walk from Sari village, near Ukhimath, to a forest lake at about 2,400 m. The climb takes 1–1.5 hours. On a clear, still morning, the Chaukhamba peaks reflect perfectly in t...
8 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Skiing in Auli for Beginners: Season, Costs and How to Start
Skiing in Auli usually runs from mid-January to early March, depending on snowfall. As a beginner, you can try it for a day with a local instructor for about ₹1,500–₹3,000 including gear, or join a 7-day course. You don'...
8 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Best Time to Visit Auli and Chopta: A Month-by-Month Guide
The best time to visit Auli Chopta depends on what you want: If you want... Go in Snow and skiing Mid-January to February Rhododendrons in bloom on the Tungnath trail March to April Easy weather for families, temple open...
8 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Tungnath Chandrashila Trek Guide: Distance, Difficulty and Timings
The Tungnath Chandrashila trek starts at Chopta. Tungnath temple is about 3.5 km up the trail at 3,680 m, and Chandrashila peak is about 1.5 km further at around 4,000 m. The full round trip is about 10 km and takes 5–6...
8 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Auli vs Chopta: Which Should You Choose?
In the Auli vs Chopta question, choose Auli for snow, skiing and comfortable hotels, and Chopta for trekking, forests and a simple camping experience. If you have five days, don't choose at all: they're only about 110–12...
8 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Chopta to Auli Distance and Route: A Driver's Guide
The Chopta to Auli distance is about 110–120 km by road, and the drive takes around 5 hours plus stops. The route runs Chopta → Mandal → Gopeshwar → Chamoli → Joshimath → Auli. The straight-line distance is only about 50...
8 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Auli Chopta Itinerary from Haridwar: 4, 5 and 6-Day Plans
The best Auli Chopta itinerary for most people is five days. Day 1: drive Haridwar to Chopta. Day 2: Tungnath–Chandrashila trek. Day 3: drive to Auli. Day 4: explore Auli. Day 5: drive back to Haridwar. Four days works i...
8 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Auli Chopta Trip Cost from Haridwar: Complete Per-Person Budget (2026)
Our 5-day Auli Chopta trip from Haridwar costs ₹9,800 to ₹17,500 per person on a package, for a group of six sharing a cab and rooms. Add about ₹1,500–₹4,000 per person for lunches, snacks, 5% GST and small extras. Skiin...
8 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Auli Ropeway Status 2026: Is the Joshimath–Auli Ropeway Open?
No, the Auli ropeway is not open. The Joshimath (Jyotirmath)–Auli ropeway has been closed since 5 January 2023, and as of October 2026 no reopening date has been announced. You can still reach Auli easily by road. It's a...
8 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Auli Chopta Travel Guide 2026: Plan Your Trip from Haridwar
An Auli Chopta trip gives you two very different sides of the Garhwal Himalayas in one short holiday. In Chopta, you sleep in a camp in the forest and walk up to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world. In Auli,...
8 Oct 2026 · 12 min read
Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trek Blog
Once we have completed our Kedarnath Trip by trekking in 2 days then we thought of doing Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trek . We have started at around 4 pm evening from Sonprayag to Chopta by car, but we were very tired...
14 Jul 2025 · 6 min read
Deoria Tal Trek Details and Travel Guide
Deoria Tal lake is one of the amazing places to visit in Uttarakhand and also the peoples who are adventure seeker and thrill lover, for them it's going to be a treat in the foothills of Himalayas. Here you can trek to D...
14 Jul 2025 · 3 min read
Auli Weather, Snowfall, Temperature Guide
Auli is an amazing destination for winter tour package trips and giving yourself a treat of joy by visiting snowfall and best Auli weather in the Hills of Himalayas. Auli is known for Skiing destination of India and one...
13 Jul 2025 · 4 min read
Best Places to Stay in Auli
Hi, there it's like you have planned your trip to Auli or you have chosen your trip destination which is of course Auli, so now you are searching the best places to stay in Auli , where you can spend your holidays with y...
13 Jul 2025 · 4 min read
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