Auli vs Binsar
Pick Auli for
snow, family trips, first-timers
Pick Binsar for
peace and quiet, nature, comfort, fewer people
| Auli | Binsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Almora, Kumaon |
| Highest point | 3,050 m | 2,412 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 3–4 |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Great |
| Permits | None. | Sanctuary entry fee at the gate. |
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Binsar: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely