Auli vs Harsil
Pick Auli for
snow, family trips, first-timers
Pick Harsil for
peace and quiet, nature, photography, fewer people, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Auli | Harsil | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Uttarkashi |
| Highest point | 3,050 m | 2,900 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 | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Harsil: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely