How to get fromShimla to Joshīmathby bus, plane, taxi, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Joshīmath by bus, plane, taxi, car, or train

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Bus, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane IXC - DED
3. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Joshīmathtaxi
12h 13m
₹14,888–27,234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Pontabus 221
2. Take the bus from Ponta to Dehradunbus
3. Take the bus from Dehradun to Tapovan Joshimathbus
21h 22m
₹1,014–3,148
Bus via Chandīgarh
1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus 139 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Pountabus 700
3. Take the bus from Ponta to Dehradunbus
4. Take the bus from Dehradun to Tapovan Joshimathbus
20h 33m
₹1,302–2,839
Drive 518.7 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Joshīmathcar 518.7 km
9h 28m
₹5,829–8,419
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Joshīmathtaxi 518.7 km
9h 28m
₹12,000–16,000
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Haridwarbus 139 / ...
2. Take the train from Haridwar Jn to Dehraduntrain
3. Take the bus from Dehradun to Tapovan Joshimathbus
24h 16m
₹1,154–3,858

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Dehradun Airport (DED) flights

53Weekly Planes

4h 34mAverage Duration

₹6,985Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.9 km
Duration: 12h 13m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Joshīmath, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Tapovan Joshimath via Chandigarh, Ponta, and Dehradun in around 20h 33m.

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Joshīmath(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Joshimath, also known as Jyotirmath, is a town and a municipal board in Chamoli District in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Located at a height of 6,150 feet (1,875 m), it is a gateway to several Himalayan mountain climbing expeditions, trekking trails and pilgrim centres like Badrinath. It is home to one of the four cardinal pīthas established by Adi Shankara.

Things to do in Joshīmath

Auli(Opens in a new window)

Auli is a ski destination in Chamoli district in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, India. Auli, also known as Auli Bugyal, in Garhwali, which means "meadow", is located at an elevation of 2500 m to 3050 m above sea level. After the creation of the state of Uttarakhand, formerly part of Uttar Pradesh, Auli was marketed as a tourist destination. Auli lies on the way to the Hindu pilgrimage destination of Badrinath. It is surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, with a panoramic view of the peaks of the Himalayas. The slopes are intended for both professional skiers and novices. The Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Limited (GMVNL) a state govt agency which takes care of this resort, and Uttarakhand Tourism Department conduct winter sports competitions at Auli to encourage skiing in India. It has a 4 km cable car, a chairlift and a ski lift, along with a maintained trek route. There is a training facility of Indo-Tibetan Border Police. A small Hindu temple connected with the Hindu epic the Ramayana is also present.

Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant(Opens in a new window)

The Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant is a 520 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project being constructed on Dhauliganga River in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, India. The plant is expected to generate over 2.5k GWh of electricity annually.

Places to stay in Joshīmath

Himalayan High, Auli, By Himalayan Eco Lodges(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Mandola Stays(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Bhagirathi Homestay(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Zero Degree Camps(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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