Gulmarg vs Auli
Pick Gulmarg for
comfort, couples, adventure
Pick Auli for
photography, fewer people, a smaller budget
| Gulmarg | Auli | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Kashmir, Baramulla | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 3,980 m | 3,050 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹5,000 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Srinagar | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Great | Great |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | None; gondola tickets online. | None. |
Gulmarg: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Auli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely