Kedartal vs Auli
Pick Kedartal for
nature, adventure, a real challenge, fewer people
Pick Auli for
snow, family trips, first-timers, an easier walk, fewer days
| Kedartal | Auli | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Gangotri, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Joshimath, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 4,912 m | 3,050 m |
| Difficulty | Difficult | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 34 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 6–7 | 4–5 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Not advised | Great |
| With seniors | Not advised | Good |
| Permits | Gangotri National Park permit — daily quota applies, book ahead. | None. |
Kedartal: 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