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Auli in September: mostly shut — here's what's open
Closed in September.
Auli is shut in September; this page is for planning the trip around when it reopens. Mild days around 18°C, nights near 10°C, occasional rain. Stays run about 30% below the usual rate this month.
The next season opens in January, 4 months away. It reopens in January, 4 months away. The rains usually arrive in July, 10 months away. Deep winter usually sets in in November, 2 months away. The cold months usually begin in October, next month.
Auli is closed in September
Auli is best for skiing January–March. The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since the 2023 land subsidence: the road from Joshimath is the way up.
What the weather actually does
10-year average · AuliMild days around 18°C, nights near 10°C, occasional rain.
What a day in Auli looks like
The things most people actually do here, by time of day.
Morning
- Gurso Bugyal alpine meadow trek3h · strenuous
- Badrinath Char Dham temple (40km)May–Oct4h · easy
Afternoon
- Kwani Bugyal meadow & Chattrakund lake3h · strenuous
About 10h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
What a September trip costs · 2 days, total for two
Budget
₹5,842 for two
- Stay · 1n₹1,617
- Food₹2,600
- Local + entry₹1,200
- Buffer₹425
Mid-range
₹14,186 for two
- Stay · 1n₹4,043
- Food₹6,000
- Local + entry₹3,100
- Buffer₹1,043
Luxury
₹34,189 for two
- Stay · 1n₹11,564
- Food₹14,000
- Local + entry₹6,100
- Buffer₹2,525
September multiplier already applied (0.70× on stays). Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Auli. How we price this
Getting to Auli
Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.
Rishikesh → Auli
cab · 9h
₹8,500
1 way / person
Rishikesh → Joshimath
bus · 10h
₹800
1 way / person
Cheapest listed route is Rishikesh → Joshimath by bus. Return for two works out to about ₹3,200 — so a whole trip lands near ₹9,042 for two, travel included.
Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Auli's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.
Every month, scored
What you’ll actually do in Auli
Worth knowing for when you do go — several of these are unavailable in September.
- Nanda Devi & Trishul panorama
- Gurso Bugyal meadow trek
- Artificial snow lake
- Kwani Bugyal alpine meadow trek
- Chattrakund lake hike
- Joshimath town base camp
- Tapovan hot springs
- Badrinath day trip (40km)
- Chenab Lake trek (21km)
Not in September: Auli ski slopes (Jan–Mar).
Within reach: Auli Slopes · Joshimath · Gurso Bugyal · Chattrakund Lake · Nanda Devi viewpoint.
Packing for September
- Light layers and a jacket for the evenings.
- Sunscreen and a cap for long days outdoors.
- Walking shoes with grip and a power bank — charging points and signal are patchy on hill roads.
September questions, answered
Is September a good time to visit Auli?
No — Auli is closed in September. Auli is best for skiing January–March. The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since the 2023 land subsidence: the road from Joshimath is the way up.
How much does a trip to Auli cost in September?
A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹5,842 (budget) to ₹34,189 (luxury), excluding travel to Auli. Seasonally adjusted for September.
When is the best time to visit Auli?
The best months are May, June, April. From September: The next season opens in January, 4 months away. It reopens in January, 4 months away. The rains usually arrive in July, 10 months away. Deep winter usually sets in in November, 2 months away. The cold months usually begin in October, next month.
What is there to do in Auli?
Nanda Devi & Trishul panorama. Gurso Bugyal meadow trek. Artificial snow lake. Kwani Bugyal alpine meadow trek. Chattrakund lake hike. Joshimath town base camp. Rishikesh is the nearest railhead, 270 km away.
Is Auli open in September?
Auli is best for skiing January–March. The Joshimath–Auli ropeway has been closed since the 2023 land subsidence: the road from Joshimath is the way up.
Nearby, same trip
Elsewhere in India in September
Instead in season this month, from Tourisma's ranking of all 238 destinations for September.
- Ziro Valley · Arunachal Pradesh · from ₹4,855 for two, 2 days
- Tirupati · Andhra Pradesh · from ₹7,058 for two, 3 days
- Munnar · Kerala · from ₹14,295 for two, 4 days
- Chitrakote Falls · Chhattisgarh · from ₹5,587 for two, 2 days
- Dzukou Valley · Nagaland · from ₹3,829 for two, 2 days
- Lonavala · Maharashtra · from ₹5,189 for two, 2 days
- Jog Falls · Karnataka · from ₹5,167 for two, 2 days
- Spiti Valley · Himachal Pradesh · from ₹10,611 for two, 4 days
Want this as a real plan?
Auli in September, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.