Auli vs Gulmarg
Pick Auli for
photography, fewer people, a smaller budget
Pick Gulmarg for
comfort, couples, adventure
| Auli | Gulmarg | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli | Kashmir, Baramulla |
| Highest point | 3,050 m | 3,980 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 | Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹5,000 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Srinagar |
| With kids | Great | Great |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | None. | None; gondola tickets online. |
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Gulmarg: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely