Palampur vs Barot Valley
Pick Palampur for
workations, couples
Pick Barot Valley for
camping, photography
| Palampur | Barot Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Kangra | Himachal, Mandi |
| Highest point | 1,500 m | 2,200 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,200 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Dharamshala (Gaggal) | Mandi / Jogindernagar |
| With kids | Good | Good |
| With seniors | Great | Good |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Palampur: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Barot Valley: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely