HikeEasyMax 3,056m
Gorson Bugyal Hike
An oak and fir forest trail above Auli that ends in a meadow of total Himalayan silence.
Chamoli, Uttarakhand · 3 days · Groups of 6–16
Highlights
- →Gorson Bugyal — a meadow above Auli with Nanda Devi East in full view
- →Auli ski slopes below — winter sports village in summer silence
- →Ropeway optional from Auli for those who want a shorter ascent
- →Uttarakhand wildflowers in June — entire meadow changes color weekly
Day-by-day Itinerary
1
Drive: Rishikesh → Auli
Drive via Devprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath. Auli by evening.
Altitude: 2,519mStay: Guesthouse
2
Auli → Gorson Bugyal → Auli
5 km hike through forest. Meadow with Nanda Devi view. Return.
Altitude: 3,056mDistance: 10 kmStay: Guesthouse
3
Auli → Drive → Rishikesh
Morning departure.
Altitude: 356mStay: — departure
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 3 breakfast
- ✓Guesthouse accommodation in Auli
- ✓Guide
- ✓Transport: Rishikesh to Joshimath/Auli and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Rishikesh
- ✗Auli ropeway ticket (₹750, optional)
FAQs
Is Auli crowded?
In ski season (Jan–Feb) yes. But from April to November the town is quiet and the meadow above is often completely empty. We go in the quiet season.
Logistics
Meeting point
Rishikesh Bus Stand, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Rishikesh Bus Stand, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
10 years
Fitness required
Minimal — suitable for families
Starting from
₹8,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: April 2026
Duration3 days
Group size6–16 people
Advance to book₹2,000
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