Auli Tour Package from Assam
Auli Tour Package from Assam: Itinerary, Travel Routes & Brahmaputra-to-Himalaya Guide
Planned and reviewed by Govind Bisht, Operations, SnazzyTrips | Last updated: 27 October 2026
From Guwahati, Dibrugarh or Silchar, most Assam families who want snow head to Sikkim or Tawang. Auli is the less obvious choice, and that is part of its appeal: wide ski slopes, an unbroken view of Nanda Devi, and Garhwal pilgrimage towns that feel nothing like the Northeast. The journey is long, though. There is no non-stop flight from any Assam airport to Dehradun, and no train from Guwahati runs straight into Haridwar.
This package is designed to make that distance manageable. You arrive in Dehradun or Haridwar, sleep in Rishikesh, and then climb to Joshimath, not straight to Auli. That one night at around 1,900 m helps your body adjust before going higher. Two nights in Auli cover the slopes and Gorson Bugyal. On the way down, you stop at Rudraprayag, so the final day to the airport is about five hours, short enough to catch an evening flight back towards Guwahati.
SnazzyTrips is a local Uttarakhand-based DMC operating since 2003, with teams in Haldwani and Dehradun. You can see every route and duration on our Auli holiday packages page.
📋 Key Facts: Auli Trip from Assam
Numbers to plan around
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 Nights / 6 Days |
| Starting price | ₹30,999 per couple (Standard) |
| Night split | Rishikesh 1, Joshimath 1, Auli 2, Rudraprayag 1 |
| Pickup points | Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun), Haridwar Jn, Rishikesh |
| Main gateway from Assam | Delhi (by Rajdhani or flight), then Dehradun/Haridwar |
| Rishikesh to Joshimath | About 255 km, 8–9 hours |
| Joshimath to Auli | About 14 km, 40 minutes |
| Auli to Rudraprayag | About 130 km, 4–5 hours |
| Rudraprayag to Dehradun Airport | About 160 km, 5–6 hours |
| Auli altitude | Roughly 2,500–3,050 m |
| Joshimath–Auli ropeway | Closed since the Joshimath land-subsidence crisis; check status |
| Not included | Flights or trains from Assam |
🗓️ Quick Itinerary
Your six days in brief
| Day | Plan | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Dehradun Airport or Haridwar, transfer to Rishikesh | Rishikesh |
| 2 | Drive Rishikesh to Joshimath via Devprayag and Rudraprayag | Joshimath |
| 3 | Short drive up to Auli; slopes and artificial lake | Auli |
| 4 | Gorson Bugyal walk; skiing or chairlift if available | Auli |
| 5 | Drive down to Rudraprayag | Rudraprayag |
| 6 | Drive to Dehradun Airport or Haridwar for departure | – |
🧭 How Does Each Day Look?
Practical day-by-day notes
⚖️ Auli vs North Sikkim (Lachung–Yumthang): Which Should Assam Travellers Choose?
The nearby snow trip or the far one
| Factor | Auli | North Sikkim (Lachung–Yumthang) |
|---|---|---|
| Journey from Guwahati | 1–2 days via Delhi | About 1–1.5 days via Siliguri and Gangtok |
| Permit for Indians | Not required | Protected area permit required |
| Vehicles allowed | Any vehicle | Only registered local taxis beyond Gangtok |
| Base altitude | Approx. 2,500–3,050 m | Lachung approx. 2,650 m |
| Skiing | Yes, snow-dependent | No organised skiing |
| Road reliability | Monsoon landslides; usually open in winter | Frequent closures after floods and slides |
| Spiritual sites | Haridwar, Rishikesh, Badrinath | Buddhist monasteries |
| Accommodation | Resorts and hotels | Mostly basic hotels in Lachung |
| Best for | Skiing, new region, seniors | Short trip, lower travel cost |
🥾 How Difficult is the Auli Trip?
Effort, altitude and comfort
- Walking: Easy slope walks; Gorson Bugyal is about 3 km each way through forest.
- Terrain: Grass and forest in summer; snow and ice in winter, so you need grippy boots.
- Altitude: Mild headache or breathlessness is possible on the first Auli evening; it usually settles.
- Crowds: Busiest on snow weekends and between Christmas and New Year.
- Weather: Dry cold, very different from Assam’s humid winter; nights fall below freezing in January.
- Safety: NH7 has landslide-prone stretches in monsoon; we check every morning before driving.
- Suitable for: Families, couples, active seniors and children above about 4.
❄️ Best Time to Visit Auli from Assam
Match the season to your trip
| Season | Months | Auli Conditions | Fits Assam Holidays? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow season | Dec – Feb | Snow likely, ski courses run | Magh Bihu (mid-January) |
| Thaw | Mar | Slushy, quieter | – |
| Spring–summer | Apr – Jun | Green meadows, mild days | Rongali/Bohag Bihu (mid-April), summer vacations |
| Monsoon | Jul – Aug | Heavy rain, road risk | Avoid |
| Autumn | Sep – Nov | Clear skies, cold nights | Durga Puja holidays |
✈️ How to Reach Auli from Assam
All routes go through Delhi
✈️ By Flight
Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has no non-stop flight to Dehradun, but one-stop options via Delhi run daily. From Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar or Tezpur, first fly to Guwahati, Kolkata or Delhi. Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport is about 20 km from Rishikesh.
🚆 By Train
The 12423 Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express runs daily, stopping at Guwahati in the early morning and reaching New Delhi around 10:30 AM on Day 3. Other Rajdhani services (such as 20503) run on selected days. From New Delhi, take an afternoon train to Haridwar; check IRCTC for your date.
🚉 Via Laksar
The weekly 15651 Lohit Express runs from Guwahati to Laksar Jn, about 27 km from Haridwar, taking roughly 38 hours. It saves a change in Delhi, but runs only once a week, so check the current day on IRCTC.
🌊 Via Rishikesh
Many Assam travellers prefer Rishikesh as the first stop because it is close to both Dehradun Airport and Haridwar station. If you want an extra riverside day before the mountains, see our riverside Rishikesh packages.
🚆 Train vs Flight from Assam
| Factor | Rajdhani + Delhi–Haridwar Train | Flight via Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Total time from Guwahati | About 34–36 hrs | About 5–8 hrs |
| Frequency | 12423 daily; others on set days | Several daily one-stop options |
| Approx. one-way fare per person | 3AC ₹4,000–5,000; 2AC ₹5,500–6,500 (incl. Delhi–Haridwar) | ₹7,000–16,000 to Dehradun |
| Arrival point | Haridwar Jn | Jolly Grant, Dehradun |
| Meals | Included on Rajdhani | Buy on board |
| Best for | Budget, seniors who prefer trains | Short leave |
All fares approximate; check IRCTC and airline websites.
💰 Total Trip Cost from Assam
Budget for a couple
| Travel Option (2 people, return) | Package Tier | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|
| Rajdhani 3AC + Delhi–Haridwar train (₹16,000–20,000) | Standard ₹30,999 | ₹47,000–51,000 |
| Rajdhani 2AC + Delhi–Haridwar train (₹22,000–26,000) | Standard ₹30,999 | ₹53,000–57,000 |
| Rajdhani 2AC (₹22,000–26,000) | Premium ₹40,499 | ₹62,000–67,000 |
| Flight via Delhi (₹28,000–64,000) | Standard ₹30,999 | ₹59,000–95,000 |
| Flight via Delhi (₹28,000–64,000) | Luxury ₹56,999 | ₹85,000–1,21,000 |
Approximate; check IRCTC/airline for live fares. Excludes ski lessons, chairlift tickets and personal costs.
🤝 Package vs Planning It Yourself
What changes when a local team runs it
| Factor | SnazzyTrips Package | Planning It Yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Acclimatisation halt | ✔ Joshimath night built in | Easy to skip by mistake |
| Vehicle | ✔ One car and driver, all 6 days | Separate taxis for each leg |
| Return timing | ✔ Rudraprayag halt protects your flight | Long final day, missed-flight risk |
| Snow-week hotels | ✔ Blocked in advance | Often full |
| Road closures | ✔ Re-routed by local team | Handled alone |
| Support | ✔ 24x7 phone line | None |
⭐ What is the SnazzyTrips Experience Like?
On the ground, day to day
- Stay: Checked hotels in Rishikesh, Joshimath, Auli and Rudraprayag; Auli rooms come with heaters in winter.
- Food: Breakfast and dinner daily. Rice and dal are available everywhere; chicken is available at many Joshimath and Auli hotels, but fish is rare in the hills, and Rishikesh is largely vegetarian.
- Transport: One private vehicle (sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller) with a driver used to NH7.
- Support: Our Dehradun team watches road and weather updates and calls you the evening before each drive.
SnazzyTrips is a Leading Uttarakhand DMC operating since 2003, with teams in Haldwani and Dehradun, 50+ destinations, 150+ verified local partners and 20,000+ families hosted. Our average rating is 4.6/5 from verified traveller reviews.
🏨 Stay Options and Package Cost
Choose your stay tier
| Tier | Price (per couple) | Stay Type |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹30,999 | Comfortable mid-range hotels throughout |
| Premium | ₹40,499 | Cottage-style rooms; slope or valley views where available |
| Luxury | ₹56,999 | Boutique properties, candlelight dinner included |
👨👩👧 Who Should Book This Package?
A good fit, and who should skip it
- Assam families who have done Sikkim or Tawang and want a new Himalayan region
- First-time skiers looking for proper slopes
- Couples who want a quiet resort stay with big mountain views
- Seniors who prefer a gradual climb with an acclimatisation night
- Travellers on a fixed 7–8 day leave who will fly both ways
- ⚠️ Not ideal for: travellers hoping for guaranteed snow, anyone with serious heart or lung conditions, or those wanting the Badrinath darshan as the main focus (a longer Badrinath-centred trip suits them better).
🏔️ Peaks You Can See from Auli
Know what you are looking at
| Peak | Approx. Height | Where to See It |
|---|---|---|
| Nanda Devi | 7,816 m | Upper slopes, Gorson Bugyal |
| Kamet | 7,756 m | Upper slopes on clear mornings |
| Mana Parvat | 7,272 m | Gorson Bugyal |
| Trishul | 7,120 m | Main slopes, artificial lake |
| Dronagiri | 7,066 m | Main slopes |
| Hathi Parvat | 6,727 m | Most of Auli |
| Neelkanth (Badrinath) | 6,596 m | Upper slopes, clear days |
Heights approximate. Views depend on weather; mornings are usually clearest.
🎒 Packing List
From humid Assam to dry Himalayan cold
- Thermals (2 sets) and a down jacket for December–February
- Fleece and a light jacket for autumn and spring
- Waterproof shoes with good grip
- Woollen cap, gloves, warm socks
- Rich moisturiser and lip balm (the air in Auli is very dry)
- Sunglasses and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Personal medicines and motion-sickness tablets
- Power bank
- Reusable water bottle
- Small packets of familiar snacks for the drive days
🩺 How to Prepare for the Auli Trip
A short checklist before you leave
- Fitness: Walk 30–40 minutes daily for two weeks if you plan to do Gorson Bugyal.
- Health: Travellers with BP, heart or asthma issues should consult a doctor before going above 2,500 m.
- Documents: Carry Aadhaar or another government ID for flights, trains and hotels.
- Hydration: Drink more water than usual in Joshimath and Auli; dry air makes you lose water fast.
- Temple visits: For Narsingh Temple and the Rishikesh ghats, wear modest clothing.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What Assam travellers ask us most
1. What is the price of the Auli tour package from Assam?
The package starts at ₹30,999 per couple for 5N/6D (Standard tier). Premium is ₹40,499 and Luxury is ₹56,999 per couple; flights or trains from Assam are extra.
2. How long is the Auli trip from Assam?
The package is 5N/6D on the ground. Add about one day each way for travel by flight, or two days each way by train.
3. What is the best month to visit Auli from Assam?
Late December to February for snow and skiing, and April to June for green meadows. Avoid July and August due to monsoon landslides.
4. How do I travel from Assam to Auli?
Fly from Guwahati to Dehradun via Delhi, or take the Rajdhani from Guwahati to New Delhi and a train to Haridwar. Our vehicle takes you from there to Auli.
5. Is there a direct flight from Guwahati to Dehradun?
No. Flights from Guwahati to Dehradun connect through Delhi, with several one-stop options daily.
6. Is there a direct train from Guwahati to Haridwar?
No. The weekly 15651 Lohit Express runs to Laksar Jn, about 27 km from Haridwar, or you can take the daily Rajdhani to New Delhi and change.
7. Which airport is nearest to Auli?
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest, about 285 km from Auli. It is also our main pickup point.
8. Is Auli better than North Sikkim for Assam travellers?
North Sikkim is closer but needs a protected area permit and has frequent road closures. Auli is farther but offers ski slopes, better hotels and no permit.
9. Why does the package stop at Joshimath before Auli?
Joshimath sits at around 1,900 m, so it acts as a halfway step for travellers coming from near sea level. It makes the first evening in Auli more comfortable.
10. Is the Joshimath–Auli ropeway open?
It has been closed since the Joshimath land-subsidence crisis. Check current status with GMVN; the package uses the 14 km road.
11. Will I definitely see snow in Auli?
No. Snow is most likely between late December and February, but it depends on the weather each year.
12. Can senior citizens and children join?
Yes, most seniors and children above about 4 manage the trip well with the Joshimath halt. Anyone with heart or lung conditions should consult a doctor first.
13. What is included in the package price?
Five nights’ stay, breakfast and dinner, a private vehicle from pickup to drop, tolls, parking and sightseeing. Flights, trains, ski lessons and chairlift or ropeway tickets are not included.
14. Is fish or non-veg food available on the trip?
Chicken is available at many Joshimath and Auli hotels, but fish is rare in the hills. Rishikesh is largely vegetarian.
15. Can I add Haridwar or Badrinath to the trip?
Yes. We can add a Haridwar night at the start, and Badrinath can be added between roughly May and mid-November; see our Haridwar add-on options.
16. How do I book the Auli package from Assam?
Call +91 79834 29120 or email care@snazzytrips.in with your travel dates, starting city in Assam and group size. We confirm hotels and the itinerary before payment.
📚 Sources
Official references
- IRCTC (trains and schedules): https://www.irctc.co.in/
- Uttarakhand Tourism (destination information): https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/
- Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (Auli ropeway and chairlift): https://gmvnonline.com/
📞 Plan Your Trip with SnazzyTrips
Share your dates, we handle the rest
Tell us your flight or train plan from Guwahati, Dibrugarh or anywhere in Assam, along with your dates and group size. We will time your pickup, block hotels on the route and send you a confirmed itinerary.
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✉️ Email: care@snazzytrips.in
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +91 79834 29120
⚠️ Travel Disclaimer and Cancellation Policy
Please read before booking
Travel disclaimer: Train and flight timings, NH7 road conditions, ropeway and chairlift operations, and temple dates can change at short notice. SnazzyTrips may change the itinerary for safety reasons. Snowfall, mountain views and darshan cannot be guaranteed. Fares mentioned are approximate.
Cancellation: 30+ days before travel: 90% refund | 15–29 days: 50% refund | 7–14 days: 25% refund | Under 7 days: no refund.
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