Har Ki Dun vs Auli
Pick Har Ki Dun for
nature, photography, peace and quiet, a smaller budget
Pick Auli for
snow, family trips, first-timers, fewer people, an easier walk, fewer days
| Har Ki Dun | Auli | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 3,566 m | 3,050 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 47 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 7–8 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Possible | Good |
| Permits | Forest entry fee (Govind Wildlife Sanctuary), usually via your operator. | None. |
Har Ki Dun: 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