Seasonal Verdict

When should you go?

A pristine meadow trek running parallel to the Har Ki Dun valley. It is an excellent summer and autumn destination with spectacular views of the Swargarohini peaks. Winter brings deep, impassable snowpack to the upper valley.

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

May to June features lush wildflowers, while September to November brings crisp autumn colors.

Important Advisory

Winter and monsoon seasons are strongly advised against due to heavy snow and accessibility issues.

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.

-16C 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.

-14C to 1CSnow: 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.

-9C to 6CSnow: 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.

-5C to 10CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Early season. Deep snow accumulations.

May

Recommended

Conditions

Excellent weather. The trail to dev kyara is stable and fully accessible.

Crowds

low

-1C to 14CSnow: MediumSky Clarity:

Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.

June

Recommended

Conditions

Excellent weather. The trail to dev kyara is stable and fully accessible.

Crowds

low

2C to 17CSnow: 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

4C to 15CSnow: 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

3C to 14CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.

September

Recommended

Conditions

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

Crowds

low

-1C to 12CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.

October

Recommended

Conditions

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

Crowds

low

-6C to 8CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.

November

Recommended

Conditions

Early winter brings the first snowfalls, transforming the trail into a quiet winter wonderland.

Crowds

low

-11C to 3CSnow: 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.

-15C to 0CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

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