Auli vs Deoria Tal
Pick Auli for
snow, family trips, couples, an easier walk
Pick Deoria Tal for
tight budgets, nature, camping, a smaller budget
| Auli | Deoria Tal | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Sari, Rudraprayag |
| Highest point | 3,050 m | 2,438 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 20 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 3–4 |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May, Jun |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Great | Great |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | None. | Forest camping fee at the lake. |
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Deoria Tal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely