Chakrata vs Harsil
Pick Chakrata for
tight budgets, first-timers
Pick Harsil for
photography, couples
| Chakrata | Harsil | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Dehradun | Uttarakhand, Uttarkashi |
| Highest point | 2,300 m | 2,900 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 | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | Some areas need a military pass — check locally. | None. |
Chakrata: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Harsil: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely