Delhi – Auli & Kasauli Adventure (4 Days)

Day 1: Delhi → Auli (Travel & Arrival)

Morning: Board the New Delhi – Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express (Train 12053) departing at 06:30 AM, arriving in Dehradun by 12:00 PM. Enjoy comfortable AC seating and onboard meals.

Afternoon: Transfer by pre‑booked shared taxi to Haridwar (≈1.5 h) for a quick lunch, then continue on a scenic bus to Auli (≈6 h) via Joshimath, with stops for refreshments.

Evening: Check‑in to the cozy “Auli Alpine Retreat” Airbnb (3‑bedroom chalet, ideal for 8 guests). Relax with a warm dinner and enjoy the mountain views.

Day 2: Auli Exploration

Morning: Take the famous Auli Ropeway up to the viewpoint and start a gentle trek to Gorson Bugyal, soaking in alpine meadows.

Afternoon: Descend for a hearty lunch at a local dhaba, then explore the Gurudwara Bairagi Baba and the nearby Lake Bander for photography.

Evening: Return to the chalet, unwind with a bonfire, and enjoy a group dinner featuring Kumaoni specialties.

Day 3: Auli → Kasauli (Travel)

Morning: Check out and catch a shared taxi back to Dehradun (≈6 h). Grab a quick breakfast en route.

Afternoon: Board the Dehradun – Chandigarh Intercity Express (Train 12610) departing at 02:30 PM, arriving in Chandigarh at 06:00 PM. Transfer to a private minivan for the short ride to Kasauli (≈1.5 h).

Evening: Check‑in to the charming “Kasauli Hillside Villa” Airbnb (2‑bedroom villa and a separate guesthouse). Stroll to Sunset Point for panoramic views before dinner.

Day 4: Kasauli Sightseeing & Return to Delhi

Morning: Visit the historic Kasauli Church and wander through the colonial‑style Gilbert Trail for birdwatching.

Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at a local café, then head to Monkey Point for a short hike and the famed “Hanuman Temple” with its sweeping valley vistas.

Evening: Return to Chandigarh and board the Chandigarh – New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Train 12430) departing at 07:30 PM, reaching Delhi around 01:30 AM.

Time and Cost Estimates

• New Delhi – Dehradun Jan Shatabdi Express: 5.5 h, ₹800 per person
• Dehradun → Auli Bus: 6 h, ₹500 per person
• Auli Ropeway & Gorson Bugyal Trek: 3 h, ₹300 per person
• Accommodation “Auli Alpine Retreat”: 2 nights, ₹2,400 per person
• Dehradun – Chandigarh Intercity Express: 3.5 h, ₹600 per person
• Chandigarh → Kasauli Transfer: 1.5 h, ₹200 per person
• Accommodation “Kasauli Hillside Villa”: 1 night, ₹1,200 per person
• Kasauli Church, Sunset Point, Monkey Point: 4 h, ₹250 per person
• Food & Meals (average ₹500/day): 4 days, ₹2,000 per person
• Miscellaneous (local transport, entry fees): ₹500 per person
• Total Estimated Cost: ₹8,550 per person

Tips

To extend the trip, add an extra day in Auli for a full‑day ski session (seasonal) or a day‑trip to Joshimath and the Vishnuprayag pilgrimage sites. If you need to shorten the itinerary, skip the afternoon hike at Gorson Bugyal and combine the Kasauli church and Sunset Point visits into a single morning walk, allowing an early evening departure back to Delhi.