Snow-covered slopes and pine trees at Auli, Uttarakhand

Shopping in Auli: Markets & What to Buy

Auli itself has almost no shops, so Jyotirmath market is where you'll buy anything you need. It's a good place for woollens, pahadi dals and local spices you won't easily find in the plains. In the Badrinath season, Mana village adds hand-woven woollens made by the local Bhotia community.

BuyWoollens, pahadi dals
Main marketJyotirmath
SeasonalMana village (May-Nov)
NoteCarry cash

What to buy in Auli

Woollens

Shawls, caps, socks and blankets, including hand-woven pieces by the Bhotia community of Mana.

Pahadi dals and grains

Rajma, gahat, black soybean and millets grown in the hills.

Local spices

Jakhiya, jambu and timur, used in Garhwali cooking and hard to find elsewhere.

Religious items

Rudraksha, prasad and temple items around Jyotirmath and Badrinath.

Herbal products

Herbal teas, honey and remedies sold by local shops and cooperatives.

Snow gear on hire

Jackets, boots and gloves for hire at Auli and Jyotirmath in winter.

Markets near Auli

Jyotirmath main market

13 km from Auli

The main shopping area for the region: woollens, groceries, local produce, pharmacies and ATMs. Open all year.

Mana village

≈ 61 km · May - Nov

Small stalls sell hand-woven woollens, caps and local items. Open only in the Badrinath season.

Badrinath bazaar

≈ 58 km · May - Nov

Shops along the temple approach sell prasad, rudraksha and religious souvenirs.

Shopping tips

  • There are almost no shops on the Auli slopes. Buy what you need in Jyotirmath.
  • Carry cash. ATMs are in Jyotirmath; small shops may not take cards.
  • Buying directly from village weavers and cooperatives supports local families.
  • Mana and Badrinath shops close for winter along with the temple.

Shopping in Auli: FAQs

Can I rent snow gear in Auli?

Yes. Jackets, snow boots and gloves can usually be hired at Auli and in Jyotirmath during the snow season.

Is there an ATM in Auli?

ATMs are in Jyotirmath town. Carry enough cash before going up to the slopes.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 · By · How we check facts · Suggest a correction