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Brahmatal vs Nainital

Pick Brahmatal for

snow, camping, adventure, fewer people

Pick Nainital for

family trips, couples, first-timers, an easier walk, fewer days

Brahmatal compared with Nainital
BrahmatalNainital
RegionUttarakhand, Lohajung, ChamoliUttarakhand, Nainital, Kumaon
Highest point3,734 m2,615 m
DifficultyEasy–moderateEasy
Trek distanceabout 22 kmNo trek needed
Days on the ground6–73–4
Best monthsDec, Jan, Feb, MarMar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
Snow likelyDec, Jan, Feb, MarJan, Feb
Crowds in seasonModerateBusy
Daily spendabout ₹2,800about ₹3,000
GatewayKathgodam / DehradunKathgodam
With kidsPossibleGreat
With seniorsNot advisedGreat
PermitsForest department permit, usually arranged by the operator.None.

Brahmatal: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Nainital: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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