Kedarkantha vs Har Ki Dun
Pick Kedarkantha for
snow, camping, adventure, fewer days
Pick Har Ki Dun for
nature, photography, peace and quiet
| Kedarkantha | Har Ki Dun | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Sankri, Uttarkashi |
| Highest point | 3,810 m | 3,566 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 20 km | about 47 km |
| Days on the ground | 6 | 7–8 |
| Best months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun |
| With kids | Possible | Good |
| With seniors | Not advised | Possible |
| Permits | Forest entry fee (Govind Wildlife Sanctuary area), usually handled by your trek operator. | Forest entry fee (Govind Wildlife Sanctuary), usually via your operator. |
Kedarkantha: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Har Ki Dun: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely