Dalhousie & Khajjiar vs Nako
Pick Dalhousie & Khajjiar for
family trips, couples, snow
Pick Nako for
peace and quiet, road trips, photography, fewer people, fewer days
| Dalhousie & Khajjiar | Nako | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Chamba | Himachal, Kinnaur |
| Highest point | 2,340 m | 3,800 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 1–2 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Pathankot / Gaggal | Shimla / Reckong Peo |
| 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
Nako: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely