The Joshimath–Auli ropeway
A long cable-car ride up from the valley floor, a highlight in its own right.

Chamoli District
A high-altitude slope above Joshimath, India's best-known ski destination in winter.
The story
Auli is a ridge of open slopes and meadow above Joshimath, reached by road or by a long ropeway ride — one of Asia's longer cable-car runs. In winter it's India's most established ski slope, with views toward Nanda Devi and the surrounding peaks on a clear day. Come summer, the snow gives way to Auli Bugyal's meadow and a quieter, greener character. Most travelers base themselves in Joshimath and treat Auli as a day up and back rather than an overnight stay.
Best time
December – March (skiing), April – June (meadows)
Ideal duration
1 Day
Altitude
2,800 m
Travel style
Adventure • Nature
Why visit
A long cable-car ride up from the valley floor, a highlight in its own right.
India's best-known ski slope, when snow and operations allow.
The slopes turn to open meadow once the snow retreats.
Go deeper
The top of the cable-car run, with the main slope and viewpoints around it.
The meadow that the ski slope becomes outside winter.
A further meadow beyond the main slope, reached on foot.
Make it yours
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No fixed-departure tours in Auli yet — a curated journey below can be tailored instead.
Curated journeys
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Plan the route
30-40 minutes • 13 km
From ₹1,200
Year-round
Local knowledge
No dedicated Auli specialist yet — our broader team can still help you plan.
Explore all Travel ExpertsWhere to stay
Showing stays in Joshimath, the usual base near Auli.
Time it right
December–March is ski season, when snow and conditions allow — confirm current status before you go.
How Auli compares
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