Joshimath is the main halt on the road to Badrinath and the base for Auli and the Valley of Flowers trek via Govindghat. The town has been affected by land subsidence since early 2023. Check official advisories, lodging availability and ropeway status before planning.
About this page: Ropeway status comes from a PTI report (April 2025); no official 2026 notice was found. Other details are approximate and from general knowledge and secondary sources.
Things to see
- Narsingh Temple. Temple where the Badrinath deity is worshipped in winter.
- Auli ropeway. Cable car to Auli. A PTI report from April 2025 said it had been suspended for safety reasons; we found no official 2026 notice, so confirm before planning around it.
- Base for Valley of Flowers and Hemkund. Govindghat is about an hour's drive from Joshimath.
How to reach Joshimath
By road
About 250 km from Rishikesh via Devprayag, Srinagar, Karnaprayag and Chamoli. Plan a full day; landslides can delay.
By rail
Rishikesh is the railhead.
By air
Jolly Grant Airport, then road.
Where to stay
Hotels and guesthouses, but availability has been affected by subsidence. Pipalkoti and Auli are alternatives.
Food
Dhabas and hotel meals.
Budget
No verified price list is published on this page. Use the budget estimator and replace its placeholder rates with real quotes. Open the budget estimator.
Season and weather
Winters bring snow at Auli; monsoon landslides on the highway.
Safety
- Check current subsidence and road advisories.
- Do not assume any specific building or ropeway is open without checking.
Tips
- Consider staying in Pipalkoti or Auli if Joshimath lodging is limited.
Plan around Joshimath
Itineraries that include it
- Auli and Joshimath (4 days)
- Valley of Flowers and Hemkund (7 days)
- Adventure road trip (10 days)
Treks in the same district
- Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Trek (moderate, 6 days)
- Kuari Pass (moderate, 5 days)
- Brahmatal (moderate, 6 days)
Map
Approximate location at town level. Use an official or navigation map for exact directions.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to stay in Joshimath?
Parts of the town have been affected by subsidence. Follow official advisories and choose accommodation certified as safe by authorities.
Sources and verification
Last reviewed 2026-10-25. Prices, opening dates, road status and permits change often. Confirm with an official source before you travel.