Deoria Tal vs Pindari Glacier
Pick Deoria Tal for
tight budgets, camping, first-timers, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Pindari Glacier for
adventure, a real challenge
| Deoria Tal | Pindari Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Sari, Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand, Song, Bageshwar |
| Highest point | 2,438 m | 3,900 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Moderate |
| Trek distance | about 20 km | about 90 km |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 8–9 |
| Best months | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May, Jun | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,600 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Great | Not advised |
| With seniors | Good | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest camping fee at the lake. | Forest permit at Song; check current fee. |
Deoria Tal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Pindari Glacier: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely