Is May a good time for Fachu Kandi Pass Trek?

Prime season. You will encounter significant snow on the pass and Saru Tal will likely be frozen, requiring microspikes. Temperatures typically range -5°C to 15°C. Prime season. Expect significant, manageable snow on the pass.

Is July a good time for Fachu Kandi Pass Trek?

High risk. Heavy monsoon rains trigger landslides on the drives to both Sankri and Yamunotri. Ridge walks become dangerous in lightning. Temperatures typically range 5°C to 15°C. High risk. Heavy monsoon rains. Lightning risk on the exposed ridge.

Is June a good time for Fachu Kandi Pass Trek?

Excellent trekking conditions. The meadows (Pushtara) are vibrant green. Pass is mostly clear of soft snow. Temperatures typically range 0°C to 18°C. Prime season. The meadows on Phulara ridge are incredibly green.

Is October a good time for Fachu Kandi Pass Trek?

Crisp autumn weather. Excellent visibility, but night temperatures at Saru Tal plummet. Temperatures typically range -8°C to 10°C. Crisp autumn weather, but extremely cold at Saru Tal.

Is September a good time for Fachu Kandi Pass Trek?

The absolute best month. The monsoon has washed the sky clean, offering razor-sharp views from the ridge and pass. Temperatures typically range -2°C to 15°C. The absolute best month. Razor-sharp views and mostly dry trails.

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Best Time for Fachu Kandi Pass Trek — Month-by-Month Guide

September. The monsoon clears the air, offering panoramic views from the Phulara Ridge, and the snow on the pass is stable.

Seasonal Verdict

When should you go?

The pass is only safely crossable in the pre-monsoon (May to June) and post-monsoon (September to October) windows. Winter snows make the ridge and pass deadly.

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Month by Month

What each month looks like

January

Conditions

Closed. Buried under massive winter snow.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-25°C to -5°CSnow: 100%Sky Clarity:

Closed. Complete winter blackout.

February

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-20°C to 0°CSnow: 100%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

March

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-15°C to 5°CSnow: 80%Sky Clarity:

Closed. Snow on the pass is unstable.

April

Conditions

Closed. Snow is too deep and unstable on the pass.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-10°C to 10°CSnow: 60%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

May

Peak Season

Conditions

Prime season. You will encounter significant snow on the pass and Saru Tal will likely be frozen, requiring microspikes.

Crowds

medium

-5°C to 15°CSnow: 30%Sky Clarity:

Prime season. Expect significant, manageable snow on the pass.

June

Peak Season

Conditions

Excellent trekking conditions. The meadows (Pushtara) are vibrant green. Pass is mostly clear of soft snow.

Crowds

medium

0°C to 18°CSnow: 10%Sky Clarity:

Prime season. The meadows on Phulara ridge are incredibly green.

July

Peak Season

Conditions

High risk. Heavy monsoon rains trigger landslides on the drives to both Sankri and Yamunotri. Ridge walks become dangerous in lightning.

Crowds

medium

5°C to 15°CSnow: 0%Sky Clarity:

High risk. Heavy monsoon rains. Lightning risk on the exposed ridge.

August

Conditions

Monsoon continues. Not recommended.

Crowds

none

Monsoon precipitation and landslide / slippery trail hazards

5°C to 15°CSnow: 0%Sky Clarity:

High risk. Monsoon continues.

September

Peak Season

Conditions

The absolute best month. The monsoon has washed the sky clean, offering razor-sharp views from the ridge and pass.

Crowds

medium

-2°C to 15°CSnow: 5%Sky Clarity:

The absolute best month. Razor-sharp views and mostly dry trails.

October

Peak Season

Conditions

Crisp autumn weather. Excellent visibility, but night temperatures at Saru Tal plummet.

Crowds

medium

-8°C to 10°CSnow: 20%Sky Clarity:

Crisp autumn weather, but extremely cold at Saru Tal.

November

Conditions

Closed. Early winter storms make the 14,000 ft pass too dangerous to cross.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-15°C to 5°CSnow: 60%Sky Clarity:

Closed. Early winter storms make the pass dangerous.

December

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-20°C to 0°CSnow: 100%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

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