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Seasonal Overview

June-September. The passes are snow-free from mid-June. September offers best clarity.

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Peak Season

september

Off Season

june, july, august

Season at a Glance

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Recommended
Open / Shoulder
Closed / No data

Month-by-Month Trail Guide

January

Conditions

Impossible. Village snowbound.

Crowds

none

-14C to 1CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

February

Conditions

Impossible.

Crowds

none

-12C to 3CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

March

Conditions

Impossible.

Crowds

none

-7C to 8CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Early season. Deep snow accumulations.

April

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

-3C to 12CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Early season. Deep snow accumulations.

May

Conditions

Opening. Deep snow on pass.

Crowds

low

1C to 16CSnow: MediumSky Clarity:

Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.

June

Recommended

Conditions

Opening month. Snow melting. Trail clearing.

Crowds

low

4C to 19CSnow: MediumSky Clarity:

Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.

July

Recommended

Conditions

Monsoon. Trail wet. River crossings high. Wildflowers peak.

Crowds

low

6C to 17CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.

August

Recommended

Conditions

Monsoon continues. Lush greenery. Trail muddy.

Crowds

low

5C to 16CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.

September

Recommended

Conditions

The Gold Standard. Clear air. Brown meadows. Best views. Dry trail.

Crowds

medium

1C to 14CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.

October

Conditions

Closing. First snow on pass.

Crowds

low

-4C to 10CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.

November

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

-9C to 5CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Winter setting in. Sub-zero temperatures rapid.

December

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

-13C to 2CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

Important Tips

This trek NEVER gets crowded. Even in peak season, you may be the only group on the trail.

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