Kedarnath vs Deoria Tal
Pick Kedarnath for
a spiritual journey, family trips
Pick Deoria Tal for
tight budgets, nature, camping, fewer people
| Kedarnath | Deoria Tal | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Gaurikund, Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand, Sari, Rudraprayag |
| Highest point | 3,583 m | 2,438 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 32 km | about 20 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 3–4 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May, Jun |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Possible | Great |
| With seniors | Good | Good |
| Permits | Char Dham registration with Uttarakhand Tourism is mandatory — check the current process before you travel. | Forest camping fee at the lake. |
Kedarnath: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Deoria Tal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely