Nainital vs Mukteshwar
Pick Nainital for
family trips, first-timers, tight budgets
Pick Mukteshwar for
peace and quiet, nature, comfort, fewer people
| Nainital | Mukteshwar | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Nainital, Kumaon | Uttarakhand, Nainital, Kumaon |
| Highest point | 2,615 m | 2,286 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Great | Great |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Nainital: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Mukteshwar: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely