Check before you go: driving times are typical estimates for mountain roads, not live traffic. Confirm road status, opening dates and bookings locally.
Day by day
- Day 1: Rishikesh to Joshimath. A long drive via Devprayag.
Driving: About 9-10 hours (250 km) · Overnight: Joshimath or Pipalkoti - Day 2: Auli. Explore Auli and Gorson Bugyal.
Driving: About 1 hour · Overnight: Auli - Day 3: Auli and optional Badrinath day trip. Optional visit to Badrinath if open.
Driving: About 2-3 hours each way · Overnight: Auli or Joshimath - Day 4: Return. Drive back to Rishikesh.
Driving: About 9-10 hours · Overnight: Rishikesh
Is it comfortable or rushed?
Balanced. Balanced; two long driving days.
Seasonal alternatives
Skiing depends on snowfall; confirm before booking.
Budget
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Route map
Straight lines between stops are schematic only, not the road route.