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Seasonal Overview

Indrahar Pass is best in May-June (snow crossing) and September-October (clear views). Monsoon closes the pass.

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Peak Season

may, june, october

Off Season

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

Heavy snow. Pass buried.

Crowds

none

Inaccessible

-19C to -4CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

February

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow

-17C to -2CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

March

Conditions

Closed. Spring melt begins.

Crowds

none

Avalanche

-7C to 8CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Early season. Deep snow accumulations.

April

Conditions

Opening. Deep snow at pass. Expert groups only.

Crowds

low

High risk

-3C to 12CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Early season. Deep snow accumulations.

May

Recommended

Conditions

Best for snow experience. White-out at the pass. Cold but stable.

Crowds

medium

1C to 16CSnow: MediumSky Clarity:

Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.

June

Recommended

Conditions

Classic window. Snow melting. Wildflowers on Triund. Clear views.

Crowds

high

4C to 19CSnow: MediumSky Clarity:

Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.

July

Conditions

Monsoon. Pass dangerous.

Crowds

low

Monsoon

6C to 17CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Peak season in rain shadow. River crossings swell.

August

Conditions

Monsoon peak.

Crowds

none

Dangerous

5C to 16CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Peak season in rain shadow. River crossings swell.

September

Recommended

Conditions

Clarity Return. Best views. No snow. Brown meadows. Cold nights.

Crowds

medium

1C to 14CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.

October

Recommended

Conditions

Autumn. Sharpest views. Very cold at the pass. First frost.

Crowds

medium

-4C to 10CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.

November

Conditions

Closing. First snow. Dangerous.

Crowds

low

Ice

-9C to 5CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Winter setting in. Sub-zero temperatures rapid.

December

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Winter

-18C to -3CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

Important Tips

October crossing offers the best Mani Mahesh Kailash visibility.

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