Hemkund Sahib vs Kedarnath
Pick Hemkund Sahib for
nature, adventure, a real challenge
Pick Kedarnath for
photography, an easier walk
| Hemkund Sahib | Kedarnath | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Ghangaria, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Gaurikund, Rudraprayag |
| Highest point | 4,329 m | 3,583 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 38 km | about 32 km |
| Days on the ground | 5–6 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Jul, Aug, Sep | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun / Rishikesh | Dehradun |
| With kids | Possible | Possible |
| With seniors | Possible | Good |
| Permits | No separate permit; the Valley of Flowers check post covers the area. | Char Dham registration with Uttarakhand Tourism is mandatory — check the current process before you travel. |
Hemkund Sahib: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kedarnath: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely