Deoria Tal vs Valley of Flowers
Pick Deoria Tal for
tight budgets, camping, first-timers, fewer days
Pick Valley of Flowers for
a spiritual journey
| Deoria Tal | Valley of Flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Sari, Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand, Ghangaria, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 2,438 m | 3,658 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 20 km | about 38 km |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May, Jun | Jul, Aug |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Great | Possible |
| With seniors | Good | Possible |
| Permits | Forest camping fee at the lake. | Entry permit at the forest check post in Ghangaria; day visits only, no camping inside. |
Deoria Tal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Valley of Flowers: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely