Auli Tour Package from Gujarat
Auli Tour Package from Gujarat: Itinerary, City-by-City Travel Routes & Mussoorie-plus-Auli Guide
Planned and reviewed by Govind Bisht, Operations, SnazzyTrips | Last updated: 27 October 2026
Gujarat has more direct rail links to Uttarakhand than almost any other state. Ahmedabad has a daily train to Haridwar, Surat and Vadodara have a weekly superfast, Rajkot and Jamnagar have the Uttaranchal Express to Dehradun, and Bhavnagar has its own twice-weekly service. Ahmedabad also has a non-stop flight to Dehradun. The catch is that each city’s best option arrives on a different day, at a different time, at a different station.
This package is built to absorb those differences. It starts in Mussoorie, which is about an hour from Dehradun station and the airport and about three hours from Haridwar, so the first evening works for any arrival time. After two nights in Mussoorie, you cross the hills through Dhanaulti and Tehri to Srinagar (Garhwal), then continue to Auli for three nights. The trip ends in Haridwar, where most return trains to Gujarat depart. Mussoorie, which many Gujarati families already know, is paired with Auli, which gets far more reliable winter snow.
SnazzyTrips is a local Uttarakhand-based DMC operating since 2003, with teams in Haldwani and Dehradun. For Auli-only trips, see the main Auli tour packages page.
🚆 Your Gujarat City, Your Best Route
Pick the train or flight that fits your city
| City | Best Direct Train | Runs | Arrives | Flight Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar | 19031 Yoga Express | Daily | Haridwar, ~11:20 AM next day | Non-stop to Dehradun |
| Vadodara | 12911 Valsad–Haridwar SF | Weekly (Tue) | Haridwar, ~2:30 PM next day | One-stop |
| Surat | 12911 Valsad–Haridwar SF | Weekly (Tue) | Haridwar, ~2:30 PM next day | One-stop |
| Rajkot / Jamnagar / Dwarka | 19565 Uttaranchal Express | Weekly (Fri from Okha) | Dehradun, Saturday evening | One-stop via Ahmedabad/Delhi |
| Bhavnagar | 19271 Bhavnagar–Haridwar Exp | Mon & Thu | Haridwar, ~3:40 AM (Day 3) | One-stop via Ahmedabad |
Timings approximate; check IRCTC and airline schedules before booking.
📋 Trip Facts
Core details in one place
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 Nights / 8 Days |
| Starting price | ₹38,999 per couple (Standard) |
| Night split | Mussoorie 2, Srinagar (Garhwal) 1, Auli 3, Haridwar 1 |
| Two destinations | Mussoorie (~2,000 m) and Auli (~2,500–3,050 m) |
| Dehradun to Mussoorie | About 35 km, 1–1.5 hours |
| Mussoorie to Srinagar (Garhwal) | About 150–170 km via Dhanaulti and Tehri, 6–7 hours |
| Srinagar to Auli | About 150 km, 5–6 hours |
| Auli to Haridwar | About 285 km, 9–10 hours |
| Snow in Auli | Likely late December–February, never guaranteed |
| Ropeway status | Joshimath–Auli ropeway closed since the land-subsidence crisis; check status |
| Not included | Trains or flights from Gujarat |
🗓️ Mussoorie + Auli: The Plan
Eight days at a glance
| Day | Plan | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Dehradun or Haridwar; drive to Mussoorie; Mall Road evening | Mussoorie |
| 2 | Mussoorie sightseeing: Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, Landour | Mussoorie |
| 3 | Mussoorie to Srinagar (Garhwal) via Dhanaulti and Tehri Lake viewpoint | Srinagar |
| 4 | Srinagar to Auli via Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Joshimath | Auli |
| 5 | Auli slopes and artificial lake; chairlift if running | Auli |
| 6 | Gorson Bugyal walk; ski lesson in season | Auli |
| 7 | Auli to Haridwar; evening Ganga Aarti if time allows | Haridwar |
| 8 | Drop at Haridwar Jn, Dehradun station or Jolly Grant Airport | – |
🧭 What Each Day Involves
Short notes, day by day
⚖️ Why Not Just Mussoorie? Auli vs Mussoorie for Snow
Two very different snow experiences
| Factor | Auli | Mussoorie |
|---|---|---|
| Altitude | Approx. 2,500–3,050 m | Approx. 2,000 m |
| Snowfall | More likely, late Dec–Feb | Light and occasional |
| Skiing | Proper slopes, lessons in season | None |
| Crowds in winter | Moderate | Very heavy, especially weekends |
| Things to do | Slopes, meadows, viewpoints | Mall Road, waterfalls, cafés, shopping |
| Distance from Dehradun | About 285 km | About 35 km |
| Hotel options | Fewer, resort-style | Many, all budgets |
| Best for | Snow and mountains | Easy hill-station break |
🚉 Train Timings That Shape This Trip
How each Gujarat train fits Day 1 and Day 8
| Train | Arrival in Uttarakhand | Our Day 1 Plan | Return Train | Our Day 8 Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19031/19032 Yoga Express | Haridwar ~11:20 AM | Pickup, 3-hr drive to Mussoorie | Leaves Haridwar ~4 PM daily | Morning free in Haridwar |
| 12911/12912 Valsad SF | Haridwar ~2:30 PM (Wed) | Pickup, evening arrival in Mussoorie | Leaves Haridwar ~5:20 PM (Wed) | Morning free in Haridwar |
| 19565/19566 Uttaranchal Exp | Dehradun, Saturday evening | Short 1-hr transfer to Mussoorie | Leaves Dehradun ~5:55 AM (Sun) | Early drop at Dehradun station |
| 19271/19272 Bhavnagar Exp | Haridwar ~3:40 AM | Early check-in arranged at a Haridwar hotel, then Mussoorie | Leaves Haridwar ~5 AM (Wed/Sat) | Night in Haridwar, pre-dawn drop |
Check current timings on IRCTC; weekly trains can change days by season.
✈️ Flying from Gujarat
When the train doesn’t fit
IndiGo runs a non-stop Ahmedabad–Dehradun flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes; check current days and timings. Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot connect to Dehradun with one stop, usually via Delhi or Ahmedabad. Jolly Grant Airport is about an hour from Mussoorie.
| Factor | Direct Train (by city) | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Journey time | About 23–33 hrs | 1 hr 45 min non-stop (Ahmedabad); 4–8 hrs one-stop (others) |
| Approx. one-way fare per person | Sleeper ₹575–700; 3AC ₹1,500–1,900 | ₹5,000–15,000 |
| Frequency | Daily (Ahmedabad) to weekly (others) | Daily |
| Luggage | Generous | Airline limits |
| Best for | Families, seniors, budget | Short leave |
All fares approximate; check IRCTC and airline websites.
❄️ Month-by-Month for Gujarati Holidays
Matching the season to your calendar
| Gujarat Occasion | Months | Mussoorie | Auli |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navratri and Dussehra | Sep – Oct | Pleasant, clear | Clear peaks, cold nights |
| Diwali vacation | Oct – Nov | Busy around Diwali week | Clearest views, no snow yet |
| Year-end leave | Late Dec | Very crowded | Snow likely |
| After Uttarayan | Mid-Jan – Feb | Quieter, cold | Peak snow and ski season |
| Summer vacation | May – Jun | Busy, pleasant | Green meadows |
| Monsoon | Jul – Aug | Rainy | Landslide risk; avoid |
🥾 Difficulty and Comfort
Quick answers to common worries
- Longest drive? Day 7, Auli to Haridwar, about 9–10 hours.
- Any trekking? Only the optional Gorson Bugyal walk, about 3 km each way.
- Altitude? Mussoorie (~2,000 m) and Srinagar help you adjust before Auli (~2,800 m).
- Cold? Gujarat rarely sees freezing temperatures; Auli January nights go well below zero.
- Food? Vegetarian meals are easy throughout; Jain meals are best requested in advance for Auli and Srinagar.
- Road safety? We check NH7 and the Tehri route every morning.
🏨 Price by Tier
Choose your stay level
| Tier | Price (per couple) | Stay Style |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹38,999 | Mid-range hotels in all four towns |
| Premium | ₹50,999 | Valley-view rooms in Mussoorie, slope-view where available in Auli |
| Luxury | ₹68,999 | Boutique properties, candlelight dinner included |
💰 Full Trip Budget by Departure City
Two people, return travel plus Standard tier
| City | Train 3AC (2 people, return) | Total with Standard | Flight (2 people, return) | Total with Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad / Gandhinagar | ₹6,400–7,200 | ₹45,400–46,200 | ₹20,000–40,000 | ₹59,000–79,000 |
| Vadodara | ₹5,800–6,400 | ₹44,800–45,400 | ₹28,000–55,000 | ₹67,000–94,000 |
| Surat | ₹6,000–6,400 | ₹45,000–45,400 | ₹28,000–55,000 | ₹67,000–94,000 |
| Rajkot / Jamnagar | ₹6,400–7,400 | ₹45,400–46,400 | ₹28,000–55,000 | ₹67,000–94,000 |
| Bhavnagar | ₹6,800–7,600 | ₹45,800–46,600 | ₹28,000–55,000 | ₹67,000–94,000 |
Approximate; check IRCTC/airline for live fares. Premium adds ₹12,000 and Luxury ₹30,000 per couple to the Standard total.
🤝 Package or Do It Yourself?
What changes with a local team
Doing this trip yourself means matching a weekly train to hotel dates in four towns, finding a driver for the Tehri back route and securing Auli rooms in snow season. With us, it’s one booking.
| Task | SnazzyTrips Package | On Your Own |
|---|---|---|
| Matching weekly trains | ✔ Package starts on your train’s day | Re-plan every hotel |
| Pre-dawn arrivals | ✔ Early check-in arranged | Wait at the station |
| Tehri back route | ✔ Driver who knows it | Unfamiliar road |
| Auli rooms in peak snow | ✔ Blocked early | Often full |
| Four towns, one vehicle | ✔ Included | Several taxis |
| Support | ✔ 24x7 phone line | None |
⭐ On the Ground with SnazzyTrips
How the trip runs
- Stay: Checked hotels in Mussoorie, Srinagar, Auli and Haridwar; heated rooms in Auli during winter.
- Food: Breakfast and dinner daily, with vegetarian and Jain preferences shared with every hotel.
- Transport: One private vehicle (sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller) with a hill-trained driver.
- Support: Our Dehradun team tracks your train and checks road status before every 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.
📍 Mussoorie Sightseeing Checklist
What Day 2 and Day 3 cover
| Spot | Distance from Mall Road | Time Needed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mall Road | – | 1–2 hrs | Evening walk, shopping |
| Kempty Falls | About 15 km | 2–3 hrs | Busy on weekends; go early |
| Gun Hill | Near Mall Road | About 1 hr | Ropeway or short walk; check ropeway status |
| Camel’s Back Road | Near Mall Road | About 1 hr | Quiet walking road |
| Landour and Lal Tibba | About 5 km | 1–2 hrs | Quieter, colonial-era lanes and viewpoints |
| Dhanaulti | About 25 km | 1 hr stop | On the Day 3 route |
| Tehri Lake viewpoint | On the Day 3 route | 30–45 min | Large reservoir views |
Distances and timings approximate. For a longer Mussoorie stay, see our Mussoorie tour packages.
👨👩👧 Good Fit / Poor Fit
Who should book this
✅ Good fit:
- Gujarat families wanting both a classic hill station and real snow
- Travellers using any of Gujarat’s direct trains to Uttarakhand
- Vegetarian and Jain travellers who want food sorted in advance
- First-time visitors to Uttarakhand with 9–10 days in total
⚠️ Poor fit:
- Travellers with fewer than 8 days on the ground
- Those who’ve done Mussoorie and want only snow (ask for Auli-only)
- Anyone expecting guaranteed snowfall
- Travellers with serious heart or lung conditions
🎒 What to Pack and How to Prepare
From Gujarat’s warmth to Himalayan cold
- Thermals (2 sets) and a heavy jacket for winter; a fleece for other months
- Waterproof shoes with good grip
- Woollen cap, gloves and warm socks
- Sunglasses and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Moisturiser and lip balm for the dry mountain air
- Personal medicines and motion-sickness tablets
- Dry snacks for the train and drive days
- Aadhaar or another government ID
If you have BP, heart or breathing conditions, check with a doctor before going above 2,500 m. Share Jain or other food needs with us at booking.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Gujarat travellers
1. How much does the Auli tour package from Gujarat cost?
It starts at ₹38,999 per couple for 7N/8D (Standard tier). Premium is ₹50,999 and Luxury is ₹68,999 per couple; trains or flights are extra.
2. How many days do I need for this trip from Gujarat?
The package is 7N/8D on the ground. By train, add about one day each way, so plan 9–10 days in total.
3. What is the best time to visit Auli from Gujarat?
Mid-January to February for snow, May–June for summer vacation, and October–November for clear views over Diwali. Avoid July and August.
4. Which Gujarat cities have direct trains to Uttarakhand?
Ahmedabad (daily Yoga Express), Surat and Vadodara (weekly Valsad–Haridwar), Rajkot, Jamnagar and Dwarka (weekly Uttaranchal Express to Dehradun), and Bhavnagar (twice weekly to Haridwar).
5. Is there a direct flight from Gujarat to Dehradun?
Yes, from Ahmedabad. IndiGo runs a non-stop Ahmedabad–Dehradun flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes; other Gujarat cities need one stop.
6. Which is the nearest airport to Auli?
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, about 285 km from Auli and about an hour from Mussoorie.
7. Why does this package include Mussoorie?
It gives Gujarat travellers a classic hill station with easy sightseeing, while Auli adds reliable winter snow. Mussoorie is also an easy first stop for any train arrival time.
8. Does Mussoorie get snow?
Only light and occasional snowfall, usually in January. Auli is much more likely to have snow between late December and February.
9. Can the package start on my weekly train’s day?
Yes. We start the package on whichever day your train or flight arrives.
10. Is vegetarian and Jain food available?
Yes. Vegetarian food is easy everywhere; Jain meals are widely available in Mussoorie and Haridwar and arranged in advance in Srinagar and Auli.
11. Is the Joshimath–Auli ropeway working?
It has been closed since the Joshimath land-subsidence crisis. Check current status with GMVN; the package uses the road.
12. Is snow guaranteed in Auli?
No. Snow is most likely between late December and February, but it depends on each year’s weather.
13. Is this trip suitable for children and seniors?
Yes, for most children above about 4 and active seniors. Anyone with heart or lung conditions should consult a doctor first.
14. What is included in the package?
Seven nights’ stay, breakfast and dinner, a private vehicle from pickup to drop, tolls, parking and sightseeing. Trains, flights, ski lessons, entry tickets and ropeway or chairlift tickets are not included.
15. Can I spend more time in Haridwar?
Yes. We can add a Haridwar night before your return; see our Haridwar tour options.
16. How do I book the Auli package from Gujarat?
Call +91 79834 29120 or email care@snazzytrips.in with your city, train or flight dates, group size and food preferences. We confirm the itinerary and hotels before payment.
📚 Sources
Official references
- IRCTC (train schedules and booking): 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 city and travel dates
Tell us your Gujarat city, the train or flight you plan to take, your dates and group size. We’ll start the package on your arrival day, book all four towns and send a confirmed itinerary.
Request your Auli Tour Package from Gujarat:
🌐 Website: www.snazzytrips.in
✉️ Email: care@snazzytrips.in
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +91 79834 29120
⚠️ Travel Disclaimer and Cancellation Policy
Please read before booking
Travel disclaimer: Weekly train days, flight schedules, road conditions on the Tehri route and NH7, and ropeway or chairlift operations can change at short notice. SnazzyTrips may change the itinerary for safety reasons. Snowfall and mountain views cannot be guaranteed. Fares shown are approximate.
Cancellation: 30+ days before travel: 90% refund | 15–29 days: 50% refund | 7–14 days: 25% refund | Under 7 days: no refund.