Joshimath
About Joshimath
A spiritual gateway where ancient shrines meet high-altitude trekking, serving as the storied entrance to the Garhwal Himalayas.
Highlights
- Sacred temple architecture
- Himalayan trekking hub
- Spiritual pilgrimage routes
- Cliffside mountain vistas
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2704m
- Top lift: 3059m
- Ski pistes: 2.5km
- Ski lifts: 4
- Lakes nearby: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Joshimath
- Today: 5 to 18 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4715 m (4520 to 4900 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | 5 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 5 / 18 °C | drizzle | dry | 9 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 7 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 13 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 6 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 5 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 5 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 7 / 9 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 6 / 13 °C | rain showers | dry | 7 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 4 / 18 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 7 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Joshimath
Hikes nearby — Joshimath (2)
2 curated hiking trails around Joshimath, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Pana to Joshimath
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Pangarchulla Trek
Getting to Joshimath
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 139 km away, about 6h59 by road
Where to stay in Joshimath
94 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 17 EUR per night, median 38 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Joshimath page.