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Auli Chopta Tour Package: Explore Auli & Chopta With Rishikesh

Our 6 Nights / 7 Days Auli Chopta tour package starting from Dehradun offers a complete combination of Himalayan adventure, snow sports, and peaceful stays. Explore the famous ski resort and artificial lake in Auli, ride the beautiful Auli cable car with views of Nanda Devi, trek to the sacred Chopta Tungnath temple and Chandrashila Summit, and visit iconic temples and ashrams in Rishikesh. Managed by a Uttarakhand Tourism & India Tourism Approved company with 30 years of local mountain experience, this all-inclusive itinerary covers verified comfortable stays, expert local guides, private transfers, and a stress-free journey across Uttarakhand's top destinations.

Complete 7 Days / 6 Nights Auli Chopta Tour Package Itinerary

Day 01

Dehradun Arrival to Rishikesh

  • Pickup & Transfer: Meet our representative at Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport) and drive straight to Rishikesh.

  • Evening Highlights: Check into your hotel and head out to attend the soulful Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat.

  • Return to the hotel for a warm dinner and comfortable overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Rishikesh Sightseeing

  • Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a full day visiting Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Geeta Bhawan, and Swarg Ashram.

  • Evening Highlights: Experience the peaceful evening Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan, walking back along the holy riverbanks.

  • Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03

Rishikesh to Chopta Valley Drive (200 km / 6-7 hrs)

  • Morning: Eat breakfast, check out, and take a beautiful scenic drive up to Chopta.

  • Evening Highlights: Arrive at Chopta, surrounded by oak and deodar forests, and check into your Swiss camp or hotel.

  • Enjoy hot dinner under the mountain sky and rest for the trek.

Day 04

Chopta to Tungnath & Chandrashila Trek (8 km drive, 5 km trek)

  • Morning Trek: After an early breakfast, start your guided climb from the Chopta base point.

  • Reach Chopta Tungnath, the world's highest Shiva temple, and continue up to Chandrashila Peak for panoramic views of Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Chaukhamba.

  • Afternoon Return: Trek back down to Chopta to rest and share photos of the snow-capped views.

  • Dinner and overnight stay at your Chopta hotel or camp.

Day 05

Chopta to Joshimath Drive (140 km / 5-6 hrs)

  • Morning: Enjoy breakfast, check out, and take the winding mountain road to Joshimath.

  • Sightseeing: Check into your hotel on arrival and visit the historic Shankaracharya Math and the holy Narsingh Temple.

  • Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Joshimath.

Day 06

Full Day Auli Snow & Cable Car Tour (14 km one way)

  • Morning: Head out for a full day exploring Auli, Uttarakhand’s premier ski destination.

  • Highlights: Ride the Auli Cable Car, visit the high-altitude artificial lake, and enjoy snow sports or skiing at the Auli slope point.

  • Head back down to Joshimath for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07

Joshimath to Dehradun Departure via Panch Prayag (290 km / 9-10 hrs)

  • Morning Departure: Eat breakfast, check out, and start your return journey down to Dehradun.

  • Highlights: Stop along the way to witness the holy river confluences (Panch Prayag) at Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag, Rudraprayag, and Devprayag.

  • Drop-off: Direct drop-off at Dehradun Airport or Railway Station. And your tour ends with beautiful mountain memories!

Auli Chopta Trip Cost: Package Inclusions & Exclusions

Includes
  • Private Transport: Dedicated vehicle (Dzire, Ertiga, or Tempo Traveller) for all Dehradun-to-Dehradun transfers and sightseeing.

  • 6 Nights Stay: Quality hotels in Rishikesh and Joshimath plus Swiss camps or eco-resorts in Chopta.

  • Daily Meals: 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners at your hotels and campsites.

  • Trek Guide: Certified local guide for the Chopta–Tungnath–Chandrashila trek.

  • Local Transfers: Transport to Auli ski slopes and artificial lake point.

  • Driver & Permits: Driver allowances, fuel, tolls, parking, and forest entry permits included.

Excludes
  • Daily Lunches: Allows flexibility to try local cafes along the way.

  • Skiing & Activities: Ski equipment rentals, instructor fees, and ATV rides in Auli.

  • Personal Gear: Winter jackets, snow boots, or trekking poles (rentals available locally).

  • Ponies/Porters: Optional mule or porter charges on the Chopta trek.

  • Personal Expenses: Tips, room service, laundry, and temple offerings.

  • Insurance: Travel/medical insurance or extra costs from weather delays.

Best Time to Visit Auli & Chopta

Winter (December to March): Peak Snow & Skiing

  • Highlights: Fresh snowfall turns both destinations into a white winter landscape. Ideal for professional and beginner skiing on the Auli slopes and guided snow treks to Chandrashila.

  • Temperature: Drops between -5°C and 8°C.

  • Tip: Heavy downpours of snow can temporarily block roads. Note that the main Tungnath Temple remains closed during these months (its holy idol resides in Ukhimath for winter).

Summer (April to June): Pleasant Climate & Trekking

  • Highlights: Comfortable weather, blooming rhododendrons, and bright green meadows (bugyals). Perfect for families, first-time trekkers, and pilgrims attending the open Tungnath Temple darshan.

  • Temperature: Ranges between 10°C and 25°C.

  • Tip: Peak travel season. Book your tour package early to secure preferred hotels and camps in Chopta.

Autumn (October to November): Clear Skies & Sharp Views

  • Highlights: Post-monsoon atmospheric clarity brings the clearest 360-degree views of peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Chaukhamba.

  • Temperature: Ranges between 2°C and 15°C.

  • Tip: Perfect for photography and travelers looking to avoid large summer crowds without facing extreme sub-zero winter temperatures.

Auli vs Chopta: Key Comparison

Feature Auli Chopta
Altitude 2,800 to 3,050 meters (9,180 to 10,010 ft) 2,680 meters (8,790 ft)
Primary Attraction Skiing slopes, artificial lake, and Auli Cable Car Tungnath Shiva Temple and Chandrashila Summit trek
Travel Vibe Luxurious ski resort and scenic winter destination Peaceful nature getaway, alpine meadows, and trek camp vibe
Stay Options Premium ski resorts, wooden huts, and star hotels Alpine Swiss camps, eco-lodges, and budget homestays
Trek Level Easy walking along meadows and lake trails Easy-to-moderate high-altitude summit trekking
Best Visited For Winter snow sports and cable car views High-altitude temple darshan, camping, and mountain views

 

Essential Packing Checklist for Rishikesh Auli Chopta Tour

Packing the right gear keeps your trip comfortable and safe across changing mountain altitudes. Use this quick checklist to pack smart:

1. Clothing & Footwear

  • Layering: Thermals (top/bottom), fleece jacket, and windproof heavy down jacket.

  • Footwear: Water-resistant trekking shoes with deep ankle support and strong rubber grip.

  • Accessories: Waterproof gloves, woolen cap (covering ears), neck gaiter, and thick woolen socks.

2. Sun & Trekking Gear

  • Eye & Skin Protection: Dark UV sunglasses (to prevent snow glare), SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm, and moisturizer.

  • Trekking Support: 20–30L daypack (with rain cover), collapsible trekking poles, and a reusable water bottle.

3. Medical, Cash & Tech

  • First-Aid: Altitude sickness meds, pain relievers, motion sickness pills, cold medicine, and band-aids.

  • Cash: Carry enough physical cash from Rishikesh or Ukhimath (no ATMs in Chopta, weak UPI signal).

  • Power Backup: 10,000–20,000 mAh power bank (cold weather drains phone batteries fast).

Frequently Asked Questions

Auli is approximately 140 to 148 km from Chopta. The road journey takes around 5 to 6 hours via Gopeshwar and Joshimath, winding through scenic mountain passes and forest valleys.

Connectivity is very unreliable. Chopta has no working ATMs, and cellular networks (Jio/BSNL) are weak, causing UPI payments to frequently fail. In Auli and Joshimath, digital payments work near major resorts, but local shops still prefer cash. Always carry sufficient physical cash from Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, or Ukhimath.

Yes, beginners and children aged 7 and above can comfortably complete the trek. The trail up to Tungnath Temple (3.5 km) is well-paved with a gradual slope. The final 1.5 km climb from Tungnath to Chandrashila Peak is steeper, but safe for anyone with basic physical fitness and proper trekking shoes.

Yes, our all-inclusive Auli Chopta tour package covers ground transport assistance up to the cable car and ski points. Cable car / chair lift tickets (approx. ₹1,000 per person) are pre-arranged in your final itinerary to save you time and long queue waiting hours at the Joshimath boarding station.

For snow sports and skiing, the best months are December to March. For green alpine meadows, comfortable weather, and clear temple trekking, visit between April and June or during the post-monsoon autumn months of October and November.

BSNL and Jio provide decent coverage in Auli and Joshimath for calls and 4G data. In Chopta Valley, mobile signals are extremely weak or non-existent once you enter the forest zone, though basic voice connectivity (primarily BSNL) works at a few open spots along the trail.

In case of sudden heavy blockages near Chopta, transfers are adjusted using local 4x4 vehicles (like Bolero with snow chains), or alternative base stays near Ukhimath/Gopeshwar are arranged to ensure safety without skipping key attractions.

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