Haridwar vs Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal
Pick Haridwar for
a spiritual journey, a smaller budget
Pick Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal for
peace and quiet, nature, couples, fewer people
| Haridwar | Bhimtal & Naukuchiatal | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Haridwar | Uttarakhand, Nainital, Kumaon |
| Highest point | 350 m | 1,400 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,000 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Great | Great |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Haridwar: 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