Deoria Tal vs Kedarkantha
Pick Deoria Tal for
tight budgets, nature, photography, fewer people, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Kedarkantha for
snow, adventure
| Deoria Tal | Kedarkantha | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Sari, Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi |
| Highest point | 2,438 m | 3,810 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 20 km | about 20 km |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 6 |
| Best months | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May, Jun | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun |
| With kids | Great | Possible |
| With seniors | Good | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest camping fee at the lake. | Forest entry fee (Govind Wildlife Sanctuary area), usually handled by your trek operator. |
Deoria Tal: 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