Brahmatal vs Kedarkantha
Pick Brahmatal for
photography, fewer people
Pick Kedarkantha for
first-timers, tight budgets
| Brahmatal | Kedarkantha | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Lohajung, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi |
| Highest point | 3,734 m | 3,810 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 22 km | about 20 km |
| Days on the ground | 6–7 | 6 |
| Best months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam / Dehradun | Dehradun |
| With kids | Possible | Possible |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest department permit, usually arranged by the operator. | Forest entry fee (Govind Wildlife Sanctuary area), usually handled by your trek operator. |
Brahmatal: 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