5 Nights / 6 Days · Sightseeing + Light Trekking

Amazing Uttarakhand - Chopta + Auli + Rishikesh 5N / 6D

A balanced Uttarakhand sightseeing tour that pairs the alpine meadows of Chopta (with the famous Tungnath Mahadev trek to the highest Shiva temple in the world) with two nights at Auli - the Himalayan meadow and skiing town - and finishes with one riverside night at Rishikesh. Ex-Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station. Subject to weather and regulatory clearance.

₹19,808from / person (Standard, 12 pax)
5N / 6Dduration
3 tiersStandard · Deluxe · Luxury
TL;DR · This is a sightseeing and light-trek tour, not a Char Dham helicopter pilgrimage. You spend 2 nights at Chopta (Tungnath / Chandrashila trek), 2 nights at Auli (Gurso Bugyal day trek, optional Joshimath ropeway at own cost), and 1 night at Rishikesh. Best season: April to June and September to November for trekking; December to February for snow at Auli. For Char Dham helicopter pilgrims, see our Char Dham 5N/6D by Helicopter. For trekkers who want a UNESCO bloom add-on, see Valley of Flowers + Auli 4N/5D.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Dehradun / Haridwar -> Chopta

185 km, ~5-6 hrs

Pickup at Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station. Drive via Rudraprayag. Before hotel check-in, visit Omkareshwar Temple at Ukhimath - the winter seat of the Panch Kedar.

Overnight: Chopta

Day 2

Chopta - Tungnath / Deoria Tal trek

3 km trek (Tungnath) or 3 km (Deoria Tal)

After breakfast, trek to Tungnath - one of the Panch Kedar at 3,680 m and the highest Shiva temple in the world. Optional 1 km onward summit to Chandrashila for sunrise views. Alternative: trek to Deoria Tal lake. Rhododendron and deodar forest on the trail.

Overnight: Chopta

Day 3

Chopta -> Joshimath -> Auli

115 km, ~3-4 hrs

Drive via Joshimath - the seat of the Adi Shankaracharya math and the gateway to Badrinath. Continue to Auli by road. The Joshimath - Auli chair lift / cable car can be added at own cost.

Overnight: Auli

Day 4

Auli local sightseeing - Gurso Bugyal trek

~3 km trek

Trek to Gurso Bugyal - a high-altitude meadow with views of Trishul, Dron Parvat and Nanda Devi. Auli sits at 2,519-3,050 m and is one of India's premier skiing destinations.

Overnight: Auli

Day 5

Auli -> Rishikesh

255 km, ~7-8 hrs

Long descent to Rishikesh. Evening at leisure - Triveni Ghat, Ram Jhula, Laxman Jhula, or one of the riverside ashrams. Rishikesh is the Yoga Capital of the World at the Ganga's exit from the Himalayas.

Overnight: Rishikesh

Day 6

Rishikesh -> Dehradun / Haridwar

25 km, ~40 min

After breakfast, drive to Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station for onward journey.

Pricing matrix - per person (INR)

Three hotel tiers - Standard, Deluxe, Luxury - across group sizes from 2 pax to 24 pax. All prices are per person and include transport, accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, tolls, parking, driver allowance, and taxes. The Joshimath - Auli chair lift / cable car is not included - paid direct on the day.

Group sizeTransport StandardDeluxeLuxury
02 Pax Dzire ₹28,067 ₹34,246 ₹43,271
02 Pax Innova ₹33,957 ₹40,136 ₹49,161
04 Pax Innova ₹24,428 ₹30,608 ₹39,633
06 Pax Innova ₹21,252 ₹27,431 ₹36,456
06 Pax Crysta ₹24,717 ₹30,896 ₹39,921
08 Pax Tempo ₹22,263 ₹28,442 ₹37,467
10 Pax Tempo ₹20,790 ₹26,969 ₹35,994
12 Pax Tempo ₹19,808 ₹25,988 ₹35,013
14 Pax Tempo ₹20,988 ₹27,167 ₹36,192
14 Pax Tempo+ ₹21,830 ₹28,009 ₹37,034
16 Pax Tempo ₹22,263 ₹28,442 ₹37,467
18 Pax Tempo ₹21,445 ₹27,624 ₹36,649
20 Pax Tempo ₹20,790 ₹26,969 ₹35,994
22 Pax Tempo ₹20,255 ₹26,434 ₹35,459
24 Pax Tempo ₹19,808 ₹25,988 ₹35,013

Supplements (INR)

ItemStandardDeluxeLuxury
Extra person ₹10,385 ₹14,691 ₹19,947
Child without bed ₹7,418 ₹10,494 ₹14,412
Single room supplement ₹14,835 ₹20,988 ₹29,974

What's included

  • Pickup and drop ex-Dehradun Airport / Haridwar Railway Station
  • Accommodation for 5 nights (Chopta x2, Auli x2, Rishikesh x1)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at hotels only
  • Toll, parking, and driver allowance
  • All applicable taxes
  • Vehicle with experienced hill driver (non-AC in hill sections)

Not included

  • Air or train fare to Dehradun / Haridwar
  • Joshimath - Auli chair lift / cable car (own cost, paid direct)
  • Lunch and any meals not specified
  • Entrance fees during sightseeing
  • Porterage during trekking (Tungnath, Deoria Tal, Gurso Bugyal)
  • Tips, telephone, laundry, liquor, and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Any expense due to bad weather, road closures, or landslides

What you see on this tour

Chopta + Tungnath

Chopta (~2,680 m) is the trailhead for the 3 km trek to Tungnath Mahadev - the highest Shiva temple in the world and one of the Panch Kedar. From Tungnath a further 1 km climb leads to Chandrashila summit for unobstructed views of the Garhwal Himalayas. The forested approach is rich in rhododendron and deodar.

Auli + Joshimath

Auli sits between 2,519 m and 3,050 m and is one of India\'s premier skiing destinations. The day trek to Gurso Bugyal opens up views of Trishul, Dron Parvat and Nanda Devi. Joshimath - the gateway to Badrinath - is the seat of one of Adi Shankaracharya\'s four mathas. The Joshimath - Auli chair lift can be added at own cost.

Rishikesh

Rishikesh at ~415 m is the Yoga Capital of the World, where the Ganga exits the Himalayas. The evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, the Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula suspension bridges, and the riverside ashrams along the banks are the classic stops.

Compare options

If you want pilgrimage instead of sightseeing, the Char Dham helicopter packages are the senior-friendly default. If you want a higher-altitude trek, the Valley of Flowers options pair well with this Auli stop. If you would prefer a gentler 5N/6D circuit with no light treks - just plains and foothills - the Haridwar + Rishikesh + Mussoorie 5N/6D is the senior- and family-friendly alternative. For a longer family-friendly circuit that adds Mussoorie, Nainital and Jim Corbett, see the Mussoorie + Rishikesh + Nainital + Corbett 7N/8D. For the longest Auli-focused tour - 9 days covering Mussoorie, Joshimath, Auli, Rudraprayag and Rishikesh - see the Mussoorie + Joshimath + Auli + Rudraprayag + Rishikesh 8N/9D. If you want the same Chopta trek base extended into a full 9-day Garhwal arc, see the Mussoorie + Chopta + Auli + Rudraprayag + Rishikesh 8N/9D - same Tungnath / Chandrashila / Deoria Tal trekking, plus Mussoorie and the Panch Prayag.

Important notes

  • All vehicles in the hills are non-AC. Mountain hotel services cannot be compared to plain areas - we use the best available at each stop.
  • The Joshimath - Auli chair lift / cable car is excluded - book and pay direct on the day. Subject to operating hours and weather.
  • The Tungnath / Chandrashila and Gurso Bugyal walks are light treks - reasonable fitness needed; carry trekking shoes with grip and a windproof layer. Pony / porter at own cost where available.
  • Drink only tap or boiled water; eat only hot, freshly cooked food at altitude. Carry monkey cap, raincoat, canvas shoes with grip, and personal medication.
  • In case of any hike in hotel rates, the package cost will be amended accordingly. During festivals and long weekends, these prices are not valid - quoted on request.
  • If the group does not arrive or depart together, additional transfer charges apply.
  • Any expense incurred due to weather, road closures, or landslides is not covered. We will re-route where possible but cannot guarantee completion if a road or trail is shut.

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