Dalhousie & Khajjiar vs Barot Valley
Pick Dalhousie & Khajjiar for
family trips, couples, snow
Pick Barot Valley for
peace and quiet, tight budgets, camping, fewer people, a smaller budget
| Dalhousie & Khajjiar | Barot Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Chamba | Himachal, Mandi |
| Highest point | 2,340 m | 2,200 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Pathankot / Gaggal | Mandi / Jogindernagar |
| With kids | Great | Good |
| With seniors | Great | Good |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Dalhousie & Khajjiar: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Barot Valley: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely