Deoria Tal vs Kedarnath
Pick Deoria Tal for
tight budgets, nature, camping, fewer people
Pick Kedarnath for
a spiritual journey, family trips
| Deoria Tal | Kedarnath | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Sari, Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand, Gaurikund, Rudraprayag |
| Highest point | 2,438 m | 3,583 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 20 km | about 32 km |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May, Jun | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun |
| With kids | Great | Possible |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | Forest camping fee at the lake. | Char Dham registration with Uttarakhand Tourism is mandatory — check the current process before you travel. |
Deoria Tal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kedarnath: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely