Auli vs Kedarkantha
Pick Auli for
family trips, couples, fewer people, an easier walk
Pick Kedarkantha for
camping, adventure, tight budgets, a smaller budget
| Auli | Kedarkantha | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi |
| Highest point | 3,050 m | 3,810 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 20 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 6 |
| 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 | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,500 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun |
| With kids | Great | Possible |
| With seniors | Good | Not advised |
| Permits | None. | Forest entry fee (Govind Wildlife Sanctuary area), usually handled by your trek operator. |
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kedarkantha: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely