Harsil vs Nainital
Pick Harsil for
peace and quiet, nature, photography, fewer people, a smaller budget
Pick Nainital for
family trips, couples, first-timers
| Harsil | Nainital | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Nainital, Kumaon |
| Highest point | 2,900 m | 2,615 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 3–4 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Good | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Harsil: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Nainital: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely