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Vadodara → Prayagraj → Varanasi → Auli Snow Hills (–5°C) — 6‑Day Budget Roadtrip under INR 45,000

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Day 1: Long Drive

Vadodara, India → Prayagraj, India on December 10, 2025

6:00am

Depart Vadodara by car

Early morning start to cover the longest stretch while roads are clearer; traveling by NH corridor north-east toward Prayagraj.
INR4876, 14h0m.

8:30pm

Check-in hotel — Prayagraj

Affordable family rooms/double rooms (we budget 2 rooms for 6 people) for a comfortable overnight rest before next day's short hop to Varanasi.
INR2400, Overnight.

7:30pm

Dinner / en-route meals

Meals at highway restaurants or hotel; budgeted modest group dinner for 6 people.
INR1200, 1h0m.

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Tolls & checkposts (leg)

Highway tolls / state checkpost charges for the Vadodara → Prayagraj leg.
INR2000, —.
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Day 2: Sangam & Ghats

Prayagraj, India → Varanasi, India on December 11, 2025

6:00am

Visit Triveni Sangam (Prayagraj) — early morning

Morning dip / puja or view the Sangam where Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati meet; best early for rituals and photos. Many ghats/places accessible from 5:30–10:00am.
INR600, 1h0m.

11:30am

Drive Prayagraj → Varanasi

Short drive (around 2–3 hours) along the NH corridor to Varanasi; arrive in the afternoon and check in.
INR644, 3h0m.

5:45pm

Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

Must-see Varanasi evening aarti (usually ~6:00pm). Attend from Ghat or take a small shared boat (confirm boat operators and safety; boat slots limited).
INR1200, 1h0m.

8:30pm

Hotel check-in — Varanasi

Overnight at budget-mid hotel with 2 rooms for group comfort.
INR2400, Overnight.

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Tolls & food (day)

Toll for this short leg plus day meals for the group.
INR1400, —.
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Day 3: Long Mountain Drive

Varanasi, India → Auli / Joshimath, Uttarakhand, India on December 12, 2025

5:00am

Depart Varanasi for Auli (Joshimath base)

Full-day mountain transfer toward Uttarakhand; long drive across plains into Himalayan approach roads — plan frequent short breaks and driver rotation.
INR3496, 15h0m.

8:30pm

Arrive Joshimath/Auli region — check-in

Settle into guesthouse/hotel in Joshimath or Auli area. Hotel early check-in depending on availability; higher altitudes are colder — pack warm bedding.
INR2400, Overnight.

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Tolls / meals (day)

Toll charges for this long leg and dinners; small local permits or parking fees may apply in hill roads.
INR900, —.
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Day 4: Snow Day

Auli / Joshimath, Uttarakhand, India on December 13, 2025

8:00am

Auli ropeway / Gorson Bugyal viewpoint

Take the Auli ropeway (hours typically ~8:00am–4:30pm but seasonal; check operational status). Views of Nanda Devi and snowfields; good spot for photos and light walks. Temperatures at Auli in winter can drop to –5°C or lower at night.
INR3000, 4h0m.

12:30pm

Local snow walks / short treks

Easy snow treks around Gorson Bugyal and Auli — free to low-cost; avoid risky routes and hire a local guide if venturing deeper.
INR0, 3h0m.

4:00pm

Relax at hotel — acclimatize

Rest, hot meals, warm clothes; expect strong cold at night (pack thermal layers).
INR2400, Overnight.

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Local fuel/drive (hill) & small fees

Short local driving, parking, and small local permit fees if any.
INR368, —.
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Day 5: Return Drive

Auli (Uttarakhand) → Prayagraj, India (overnight stop) on December 14, 2025

6:00am

Depart Auli toward Prayagraj (breaking the return)

Start early to cover a large return distance in daylight; enjoy valley views on descent and keep stops for food and driver rest.
INR3266, 12h0m.

8:00pm

Hotel check-in — Prayagraj

Overnight at the same or similar hotel used earlier for consistency and rest before the final leg home.
INR2400, Overnight.

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Tolls & meals (day)

Toll costs for this return leg and food for the group.
INR800, —.
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Day 6: Homebound

Prayagraj, India → Vadodara, India on December 15, 2025

6:00am

Final drive Prayagraj → Vadodara

Finish the loop back to Vadodara with an early departure to arrive home by evening; rotate drivers and stop for refreshment as needed.
INR3266, 14h0m.

12:00pm

Lunch en route

Quick highway meals to keep schedule; budget accounts for group meal.
INR600, 1h0m.

any

Final tolls & trip wrap-up

Final toll/checkpoint charges and small contingencies; unload and final car checks.
INR200, —.

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Budget summary — trip totals

Consolidated planned cost for fuel, tolls, stay, food and activities for 6 people in one car (20 km/l average; diesel at INR 92/L). This keeps the trip under your INR 45,000 limit with a small contingency.
INR42216, —.
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