Joshimath is accessible by air, rail and road. We will take you all the three options.
By air: The closest airport to Joshimath is the Jolly Grant Airport that is located 270 km from here. When you travel by air, you can reach this airport which is located in Dehradun. After you reach here you can travel to the town of Joshimath which will take approximately 6 hours to reach.
By Train: The closest railway station to Joshimath is Rishikesh which is a close to 250 km away from here. You can reach Rishikesh and then cover the remaining distance by road
By road: You can start your journey from Delhi, but we suggest you drive through Rishikesh. Rishikesh has a good network of roads and public transport buses which will ease your pain of looking for options. You can also reach Joshimath from other destinations like Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Srinagar too.
Apart from the essence of the town which you will love, there are many things you can explore here which will make you fall in love with the winter beauty.
1. Exploring the town is incomplete without a temple visit to all the popular temples especially Narsimha.
2. A visit to Nanda Devi national park is a must-include for those who love to explore flora and fauna amidst the beauty of nature.
3. For adventure pursuers, skiing and trekking is very popular here and you will love the town for it.
4. You will also like hopping on Asia’s longest cable car ride that covers a distance of about 4 km.
5. For those who seek peace in this dreamy destination, camping also is something you will like.
1. If you intend to visit here during monsoon, then we recommend you to download the best weather app to keep updating yourself about the weather conditions. Apart from this, we recommend you to stay in touch with your tour operator to get a check every little time to be sure to visit here.
2. If you come here during winters you will be able to witness the deity from Badrinath brought here. This will be an experience of a lifetime.
3. When you are planning to visit here in peak season, we suggest you complete all your bookings much in advance to avoid any difficulty in the future.