Har Ki Dun vs Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal
Pick Har Ki Dun for
nature, photography, snow
Pick Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal for
tight budgets, family trips, couples, fewer people, an easier walk, fewer days
| Har Ki Dun | Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Nainital, Kumaon |
| Highest point | 3,566 m | 1,400 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 47 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 7–8 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Possible | Great |
| 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
Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely