Nag Tibba vs Chakrata
Pick Nag Tibba for
camping, first-timers, adventure, a smaller budget
Pick Chakrata for
peace and quiet, nature, road trips, fewer people
| Nag Tibba | Chakrata | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Pantwari, Tehri | Uttarakhand, Dehradun |
| Highest point | 3,022 m | 2,300 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 16 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹1,800 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Dehradun |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Not advised | Good |
| Permits | None. | Some areas need a military pass — check locally. |
Nag Tibba: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Chakrata: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely