Season & Weather Guide
Best Time for Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Expedition — Month-by-Month Guide
June (pre-monsoon) and September (post-monsoon) are the only viable windows.
Seasonal Overview
The window to cross this pass is incredibly small. May/June offers snow-filled gullies which act as bridges over crevasses. September provides cold, clear, crevasse-exposed safety where ice-axes are essential.
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Peak Season
september, june
Off Season
july, august, january, february, march, april, october, november, december
Bridging the Gap
Key point
Late May to Mid-June is ideal because the snow 'bridges' the lethal crevasses. Going in September requires a guide with expert glacier-reading skills to avoid dropping into one.
Month-by-Month Trail Guide
January
Conditions
Pass buried under deep winter snow. Lethal avalanches.
Crowds
none
February
Conditions
Deep winter. Closed.
Crowds
none
March
Conditions
High avalanche risk as temperatures slightly shift. Closed.
Crowds
none
April
Conditions
No expedition window. Snow is highly unstable.
Crowds
none
May
RecommendedConditions
Late May sees early attempts. Heavy snow navigation required.
Crowds
low
June
RecommendedConditions
Prime summer trekking. Snow bridges are navigable.
Crowds
low
Good window. Snow bridges mostly intact.
July
Conditions
Monsoon renders approach gorges deadly with flash floods.
Crowds
none
August
Conditions
Heavy monsoons. Rivers un-crossable. Avoid.
Crowds
none
September
RecommendedConditions
The safest window. Crevasses are visible and massive blue ice is exposed.
Crowds
low
Best month. Clear skies, exposed crevasses.
October
Conditions
Extreme cold drops in quickly. Ice becomes brittle and dangerous.
Crowds
none
November
Conditions
Closed for winter.
Crowds
none
December
Conditions
Deep freeze.
Crowds
none
Important Tips
Attempting this pass late in June is risky as the snow bridges over the Kalanag glacier begin to melt, turning a safe walk into a deadly plunge hazard.
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Last Verified: May 2026
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