Rise early in Nagpur for your departure — catch the morning flight to Delhi (or direct to Dehradun if available), enjoying in-flight views as the plains give way to the foothills. On arrival in Dehradun, collect luggage and transfer by comfortable car toward Gopeshwar; stop for a warming chai and snacks in Rishikesh/Haridwar if timing allows to stretch legs and savor local flavors before the mountain drive.
Continue the scenic drive through Uttarakhand’s winter landscape toward Gopeshwar and the Badrinath road, watching villages turn into snow-dusted pines; pause for a hearty lunch at a roadside dhaba or the Gopeshwar market to try local aloo ke gutke and hot dal. Arrive at the last motorable point and transfer by shared/local jeep or pre-arranged vehicle up to Auli — the final ascent offers sweeping views of the Garhwal Himalaya and is a perfect introduction to the altitude.
Check in to your Auli hotel or guesthouse, unpack, and take a gentle acclimatization walk close to the property to breathe the crisp mountain air and admire the sunset over Nanda Devi. Enjoy a warming dinner at the lodge featuring local Himachali/Uttarakhandi dishes, then relax with hot tea or soup while planning tomorrow’s ropeway and skiing adventures; aim for an early night to rest and adjust to the altitude.
Wake early to catch golden light across the Garhwal peaks and take the Auli Ropeway down (or up, depending on your lodge) for panoramic views of Nanda Devi and Mana Parvat; stop at the Auli top station to stroll the snow-blanketed Gurso Bugyal and try a short guided beginner ski lesson with a local instructor. Warm up with steaming masala chai and local buns at a slope-side café before tackling a gentle run on the beginner ski slopes or practicing snowman-building and photography against the dramatic mountain backdrop.
After lunch at your lodge or the Auli cafeteria, hire skis or a sled and head to the groomed intermediate slopes for a few longer runs, or join a guided snowshoe trek toward the conifer ridge that offers quieter views and wildlife tracks; consider a quick detour to the nearby Auli Artificial Lake and the cable car station for more sweeping vistas. If weather permits, take a short hike to the Joshimath-Auli viewpoint to watch paragliders (seasonal) or to capture sunset practice runs on the slopes as you refine your technique.
Return to your hotel as dusk settles and warm up with a hearty Himachali meal—mandua rotis, rajma or locally prepared trout if available—while swapping stories of the day's runs with fellow travelers. Spend the evening relaxing with hot chocolate or herbal tea by a fireplace (or in your room), check your gear and photos for tomorrow's last morning adventure, and aim for an early bedtime to be ready for the return journey the next day.
Rise early for a last sunrise stroll along the Auli ridge to watch the first light paint Nanda Devi and Mana Parvat, capturing final photos and breathing in crisp mountain air before breakfast. After packing, take a short visit to the Auli Artificial Lake and the nearby ropeway station for one more panoramic ride down toward Joshimath, stopping briefly at the Bhavishya Badri viewpoint if time and weather allow.
From Joshimath, enjoy a relaxed lunch in a local dhaba or hotel—sample piping hot thalis with local dal and mandua rotis—then begin your road transfer toward Gopeshwar/Dehradun or the nearest airport, pausing en route at scenic pullouts and the small temples of Narsingh or Tapovan for cultural glimpses. Allow buffer time for mountain traffic and luggage handover; if your schedule permits, a quick stroll through Gopeshwar market offers spices, handwoven shawls, and last-minute snacks for the journey.
Arrive at Dehradun (or Delhi, depending on your connection) in time for your evening flight back to Nagpur, where you can relax with tea on the plane and reflect on your snowy Auli adventure. On arrival in Nagpur, reunite with familiar streets and comforts—unpack, warm up, and enjoy a quiet dinner as you plan photos and memories from the trip.