Kedarkantha vs Bali Pass: the numbers
| Kedarkantha | Bali Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,810 m | 4,950 m |
| Days on trail | 5 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Hard |
| Region | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand | Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | Dec–Feb | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr | – |
| Peaks in view | Swargarohini, Black Peak · Kalanag, Bandarpoonch, Ranglana | Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Bandarpunch II, Kalanag |
| 3D route | Fly the Kedarkantha trail → | Fly the Bali Pass trail → |
Bali Pass goes 1,140 m higher (4,950 m against 3,810 m). Bali Pass takes 3 more days on the trail. Kedarkantha is the easier of the two (Easy–moderate against Hard). Their best seasons don't overlap: Kedarkantha in Dec–Feb, Bali Pass in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 17 km apart in a straight line.
