Auli vs Hemkund Sahib
Pick Auli for
snow, family trips, first-timers, fewer people, an easier walk
Pick Hemkund Sahib for
a spiritual journey, nature, adventure, a smaller budget
| Auli | Hemkund Sahib | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Ghangaria, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 3,050 m | 4,329 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 38 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 5–6 |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Great | Possible |
| With seniors | Good | Possible |
| Permits | None. | No separate permit; the Valley of Flowers check post covers the area. |
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Hemkund Sahib: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely