Season & Weather Guide
Best Time for Kheerganga Trek — Month-by-Month Guide
Seasonal Overview
Kheerganga is accessible from March to November. The hot spring makes it a 3-season trek. Peak popularity is April-June when the weather is warm and the meadow is green.
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Peak Season
april, may, october
Off Season
july, august
Month-by-Month Trail Guide
January
Conditions
Heavy snow. Trail buried. Hot spring area inaccessible.
Crowds
none
Snow closure
Magical hot spring experience in falling snow. Trail can be very slippery.
February
Conditions
Snow melting begins. Slippery trail.
Crowds
low
Ice on trail
March
RecommendedConditions
Opening month. Cool weather. Light snow patches above 9k ft. Quiet trails.
Crowds
medium
April
RecommendedConditions
Perfect weather. Warm days, cool nights. Meadow starting to green. Cherry blossoms in Nakthan.
Crowds
high
May
RecommendedConditions
Summer peak. Very popular. Warm trekking weather. Hot spring feels extra therapeutic after the warm climb.
Crowds
very high
June
RecommendedConditions
Pre-monsoon. Hazy but warm. Last good window before rains.
Crowds
high
Peak crowds. Start early from Barshaini to avoid trekking in the afternoon sun.
July
Conditions
Monsoon. Heavy rain. Leeches active. Trail slippery. Waterfalls at peak flow.
Crowds
medium
Leech and landslide risk
August
Conditions
Peak monsoon.
Crowds
low
Dangerous trail
September
RecommendedConditions
Clarity Return. Green valley. Cool breezes. Quiet trails. Best value.
Crowds
medium
Post-monsoon lushness. The waterfalls along the trail are at their most powerful.
October
RecommendedConditions
Autumn. Brown meadows. Crispest air. The contrast of hot spring steam against cold air is stunning.
Crowds
high
November
RecommendedConditions
Early winter. First frost. Very cold nights. Hot spring is most therapeutic now.
Crowds
medium
December
Conditions
Heavy snow starts. Trail icy.
Crowds
low
Ice hazard
Important Tips
The hot spring in November, when it's freezing outside, is the most transcendent experience.
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Last Verified: May 2026
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