Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal vs Landour
Pick Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal for
tight budgets, family trips, nature, a smaller budget
Pick Landour for
couples, comfort, first-timers
| Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal | Landour | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Nainital, Kumaon | Uttarakhand, Mussoorie, Dehradun |
| Highest point | 1,400 m | 2,290 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Jan |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹4,000 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam | Dehradun |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Landour: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely