Auli vs Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal
Pick Auli for
snow, first-timers, photography
Pick Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal for
tight budgets, peace and quiet, nature, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Auli | Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Nainital, Kumaon |
| Highest point | 3,050 m | 1,400 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Great | Great |
| With seniors | Good | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely