Kedartal vs Nag Tibba
Pick Kedartal for
nature, adventure, a real challenge, fewer people
Pick Nag Tibba for
tight budgets, camping, first-timers, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Kedartal | Nag Tibba | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Gangotri, Uttarkashi | Uttarakhand, Pantwari, Tehri |
| Highest point | 4,912 m | 3,022 m |
| Difficulty | Difficult | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 34 km | about 16 km |
| Days on the ground | 6–7 | 3 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Dec, Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹1,800 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun |
| With kids | Not advised | Good |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| 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
Nag Tibba: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely