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Haridwar vs Kedarnath

Pick Haridwar for

tight budgets, family trips, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days

Pick Kedarnath for

photography

Haridwar compared with Kedarnath
HaridwarKedarnath
RegionUttarakhand, HaridwarUttarakhand, Gaurikund, Rudraprayag
Highest point350 m3,583 m
DifficultyEasyEasy–moderate
Trek distanceNo trek neededabout 32 km
Days on the ground24–5
Best monthsFeb, Mar, Oct, NovMay, Jun, Sep, Oct
Snow likelyRarelyRarely
Crowds in seasonBusyBusy
Daily spendabout ₹2,000about ₹2,500
GatewayDehradunDehradun
With kidsGreatPossible
With seniorsGreatGood
PermitsNone.Char Dham registration with Uttarakhand Tourism is mandatory — check the current process before you travel.

Haridwar: when to go

  1. Jan
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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Kedarnath: when to go

  1. Jan
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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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