Auli vs Brahmatal
Pick Auli for
family trips, first-timers, couples, an easier walk, fewer days
Pick Brahmatal for
camping, adventure, photography, a smaller budget
| Auli | Brahmatal | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Lohajung, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 3,050 m | 3,734 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 22 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Kathgodam / Dehradun |
| With kids | Great | Possible |
| With seniors | Good | Not advised |
| Permits | None. | Forest department permit, usually arranged by the operator. |
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
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- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Brahmatal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely