Brahmatal vs Auli
Pick Brahmatal for
camping, adventure, photography, a smaller budget
Pick Auli for
family trips, first-timers, couples, an easier walk, fewer days
| Brahmatal | Auli | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Lohajung, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 3,734 m | 3,050 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 22 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 6–7 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam / Dehradun | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Possible | Great |
| With seniors | Not advised | Good |
| Permits | Forest department permit, usually arranged by the operator. | None. |
Brahmatal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely