Rishikesh vs Brahmatal
Pick Rishikesh for
tight budgets, a spiritual journey, peace and quiet, an easier walk, fewer days
Pick Brahmatal for
snow, camping, adventure, fewer people
| Rishikesh | Brahmatal | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Tehri Garhwal / Dehradun | Uttarakhand, Lohajung, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 600 m | 3,734 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 22 km |
| Days on the ground | 2–4 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Kathgodam / Dehradun |
| With kids | Good | Possible |
| With seniors | Great | Not advised |
| Permits | None. | Forest department permit, usually arranged by the operator. |
Rishikesh: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Brahmatal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely