Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal vs Har Ki Dun
Pick Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal for
tight budgets, family trips, couples, fewer people, an easier walk, fewer days
Pick Har Ki Dun for
nature, photography, snow
| Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal | Har Ki Dun | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Nainital, Kumaon | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi |
| Highest point | 1,400 m | 3,566 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 47 km |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 7–8 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam | Dehradun |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Great | Possible |
| Permits | None. | Forest entry fee (Govind Wildlife Sanctuary), usually via your operator. |
Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Har Ki Dun: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely