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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.
Pass Window
When is it climbable?
Pass Crossing Window
Early Start
02:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Conditions by Month
Jun
Sep
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.
Season at a Glance
Editor's Notes
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
What each month looks like
January
Pass ClosedConditions
Deep winter. The high pass is completely buried and impassable.
Crowds
none
Impassable winter snowpack.
Closed. Extreme winter conditions.
February
Pass ClosedConditions
Deep winter. The high pass is completely buried and impassable.
Crowds
none
Impassable winter snowpack.
Closed. Extreme winter conditions.
March
Pass ClosedConditions
Deep winter. The high pass is completely buried and impassable.
Crowds
none
Impassable winter snowpack.
Early season. Deep snow accumulations.
April
Pass ClosedConditions
Shoulder season. Highly unstable snow conditions and narrow weather windows.
Crowds
none
Unstable snow conditions.
Early season. Deep snow accumulations.
May
Pass OpenConditions
Late May sees early attempts. Heavy snow navigation required.
Crowds
low
Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.
June
Pass OpenConditions
Prime summer trekking. Snow bridges are navigable.
Crowds
low
Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.
July
Conditions
Monsoon season. Extreme objective hazards including rockfall, avalanches, and swollen rivers.
Crowds
none
Severe monsoon hazards.
Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.
August
Conditions
Monsoon season. Extreme objective hazards including rockfall, avalanches, and swollen rivers.
Crowds
none
Severe monsoon hazards.
Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.
September
Pass OpenConditions
The safest window. Crevasses are visible and massive blue ice is exposed.
Crowds
low
Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.
October
Conditions
Shoulder season. Highly unstable snow conditions and narrow weather windows.
Crowds
none
Unstable snow conditions.
Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.
November
Pass ClosedConditions
Shoulder season. Highly unstable snow conditions and narrow weather windows.
Crowds
none
Unstable snow conditions.
Winter setting in. Sub-zero temperatures rapid.
December
Pass ClosedConditions
Deep winter. The high pass is completely buried and impassable.
Crowds
none
Impassable winter snowpack.
Closed. Extreme winter conditions.
Photography & Light Conditions
Drones not permitted
Extreme cold drains battery.
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