Seasonal Verdict

When should you go?

This trek winds through the lush meadows of the Kullu Valley up to the glacial base of Deo Tibba. It is stunning in summer and autumn. The monsoon brings heavy rain and muddy trails, but the alpine flora is spectacular.

May-Jun, Sep-OctPeak Season

Season at a Glance

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak
Recommended
Shoulder
Closed

Editor's Notes

Editor's Insight

Mid-May to June and September to October offer stable weather and clear skies.

Important Advisory

Avoid the monsoon months (July-August) due to heavy rainfall and slippery trails.

Month by Month

What each month looks like

January

Conditions

Deep winter. The route is heavily snowbound and inaccessible.

Crowds

none

Impassable winter snowpack and extreme cold.

-14C to 1CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

February

Conditions

Deep winter. The route is heavily snowbound and inaccessible.

Crowds

none

Impassable winter snowpack and extreme cold.

-12C to 3CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

March

Conditions

Spring melt begins, making snow bridges and steep slopes highly unstable.

Crowds

none

High avalanche exposure and deep residual snow.

-7C to 8CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Early season. Deep snow accumulations.

April

Conditions

Spring melt begins, making snow bridges and steep slopes highly unstable.

Crowds

none

High avalanche exposure and deep residual snow.

-3C to 12CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Early season. Deep snow accumulations.

May

Peak Season

Conditions

Prime pre-monsoon window for deo tibba base camp. Snow is consolidated on the higher approaches.

Crowds

high

1C to 16CSnow: MediumSky Clarity:

Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.

June

Peak Season

Conditions

Prime pre-monsoon window for deo tibba base camp. Snow is consolidated on the higher approaches.

Crowds

high

4C to 19CSnow: MediumSky Clarity:

Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.

July

Recommended

Conditions

Monsoon season. The meadows are lush green and alpine flowers are blooming, despite the rain and leeches.

Crowds

low

6C to 17CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.

August

Recommended

Conditions

Monsoon season. The meadows are lush green and alpine flowers are blooming, despite the rain and leeches.

Crowds

low

5C to 16CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.

September

Peak Season

Conditions

Autumn brings crystal clear skies and the best mountain views of the year for this route.

Crowds

high

1C to 14CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.

October

Peak Season

Conditions

Autumn brings crystal clear skies and the best mountain views of the year for this route.

Crowds

high

-4C to 10CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.

November

Conditions

Winter sets in. The route becomes inaccessible.

Crowds

none

Impassable winter snowpack and extreme cold.

-9C to 5CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Winter setting in. Sub-zero temperatures rapid.

December

Conditions

Winter sets in. The route becomes inaccessible.

Crowds

none

Impassable winter snowpack and extreme cold.

-13C to 2CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

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