Hemkund Sahib vs Auli
Pick Hemkund Sahib for
a spiritual journey, nature, adventure, a smaller budget
Pick Auli for
snow, family trips, first-timers, fewer people, an easier walk
| Hemkund Sahib | Auli | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Ghangaria, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 4,329 m | 3,050 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 38 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Jul, Aug, Sep | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Possible | Great |
| With seniors | Possible | Good |
| Permits | No separate permit; the Valley of Flowers check post covers the area. | None. |
Hemkund Sahib: 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