Rishikesh to Auli by Maharaja Tempo Traveller
12 to 17 passengers · air-conditioned · driver and fuel included
The Rishikesh to Auli tempo traveller adventure route takes your group to one of India's premier skiing destinations through the heart of the Garhwal Himalayas. Travel via NH7 along the Alaknanda River through Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag, passing through five of the Panch Prayag (sacred confluences). The road climbs to Joshimath (1,875m) — the winter seat of Lord Badrinath and home to the 1,200-year-old Narsingh Temple. From Joshimath, take the 4 km gondola ride (Asia's longest cable car) to Auli (2,500-3,050m), where pristine snow slopes offer stunning panoramic views of Nanda Devi (7,816m), Kamet, Mana Parvat, and Dunagiri peaks. In summer, the alpine meadows of Auli burst with wildflowers, and the Gorson Bugyal trek is ideal for groups. Joshimath also serves as the base for the Valley of Flowers trek. Groups should carry warm layers even in summer as temperatures drop sharply after sunset.
In short
A maharaja tempo traveller from Rishikesh to Auli costs ₹26 to ₹30 per kilometre depending on the seater, over roughly 270 km and about 9-10 hours of driving. Fuel and an experienced driver are included; tolls, parking and state permits are billed at actuals. A one-way drop is charged at the same per-km rate as a round trip, because the vehicle still returns to base empty afterwards.
The journey
Rishikesh to Auli at a glance
Drive times are realistic door-to-door estimates in normal traffic rather than best-case figures. Hill sections and holiday weekends change them, and we plan departures around that instead of discovering it on the day.
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Where the vehicle stops
Meal and rest halts are planned into the drive rather than left to chance. Tell the driver if you would rather push on or stop longer — the itinerary is yours.
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Devprayag (Ganga Sangam)
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Srinagar Garhwal (lunch)
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Rudraprayag (Mandakini-Alaknanda confluence)
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Karnaprayag
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Joshimath (cable car base)
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Auli
Road conditions
NH7 (mountain road, mostly single lane after Rishikesh, well-maintained but narrow stretches, avoid monsoon, BRO-maintained)
Transparent pricing
Rishikesh to Auli — fares by seater
Per-kilometre outstation rates apply to this route. Round trips are billed on the total distance covered; a one-way drop is the same rate because the vehicle returns empty. Tolls, parking and state permits are itemised separately on the invoice.
Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags
Most bookedMaharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags
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All-inclusive fares
Fuel and driver in the quoted rate. Tolls and parking at actuals, itemised on the invoice.
Verified drivers
Commercially licensed, police-verified, and familiar with the route before being assigned to it.
24/7 support
A real person on the phone during the trip — which matters at 2am on a hill road.
Sanitised, fully AC
Deep-cleaned before every trip, with fresh linens for overnight journeys on request.
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Rishikesh to Auli — FAQs
Maharaja Tempo Traveller fare from Rishikesh to Auli starts at ₹26/km and goes up to ₹30/km depending on seater. The distance is approximately 270 km. Price includes driver, fuel and AC. Toll and parking extra. Call 7668570551 for an exact quote.
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