Almora vs Auli
Pick Almora for
peace and quiet, workations, tight budgets, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Auli for
snow, family trips, first-timers
| Almora | Auli | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Almora, Kumaon | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 2,000 m | 3,050 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Great | Good |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Almora: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely