India · Trekking

3-Day Auli Himalayan Trek from Rishikesh with Gorson Bugyal

3 Days Round trip from Rishikesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the famous 4-km-long Auli ropeway with spectacular Upper Himalayan views
02 Trek to Gorson Bugyal through alpine meadows in the Garhwal Himalayan region
03 Pass through Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Joshimath en route to Auli
04 Capture stunning images of the Ganga Aarati at Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh

Visit Auli, India's favorite ski destination, and pass through a diverse landscape coated with lush green meadows and dotted with wild flora and fauna. Go for the Gorson Bugyal trek in the Garhwal Himalayan region with alpine meadows, ride the famous 4-km-long gondola from Joshimath, and capture majestic views of the Upper Himalayas from Auli Top.

Visit Auli, India's favorite ski destination, and pass through a diverse landscape coated with lush green meadows and dotted with wild flora and fauna.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rishikesh, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Jyotirmath, Auli

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rishikesh to Auli via the Prayags and Joshimath

Have a good breakfast and depart for Auli.
En route, visit Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, and Joshimath.
Arrive and check in to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Auli Ropeway Ride and Trek to Bugyal

Eat an early breakfast and go for a ropeway ride on the Auli cable car, covering a distance of 4 km.
Encounter spectacular views of the Upper Himalayas during the cable car ride.
Reach Auli Top and proceed for your first trekking experience.
Trek uphill to Bugyal, located at a height ranging from 2,591 meters to 3,049 meters.
Head back to the hotel, and spend the evening at leisure.

Day 03

Joshimath Temple Visit and Return to Rishikesh

Depart for Rishikesh.
Visit Joshimath Narsingh Temple and the confluence of the Ganges and its tributary rivers.
Go to Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula, and capture stunning images of the Ganga Aarati in Rishikesh.
Transfer to the railway station or bus stand.

The route