
Season & Weather Guide
May-June and September-October. Monsoon (July-Aug) and winter are inaccessible. Views of surrounding peaks are cleanest and sharpest during these stable windows.
May-June and September-October. Monsoon (July-Aug) and winter are inaccessible.
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Peak Season
june, september
Off Season
december, january, february, july, august
Season Selection
Key point
October gives you autumn-gold valley below, permanent snow above, and diamond-clear skies — Maldaru Tal at its most photogenic.
Season at a Glance
Conditions
Closed. Deep snow.
Crowds
none
Closed. Extreme winter conditions.
Conditions
Inaccessible.
Crowds
none
Closed. Extreme winter conditions.
Conditions
Snow melting.
Crowds
none
Early season. Deep snow accumulations.
Conditions
Trail opens. Snow at lake.
Crowds
low
Early season. Deep snow accumulations.
Conditions
Early season. Good trekking.
Crowds
low
Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.
Conditions
Green valley. Peak season.
Crowds
medium
Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.
Conditions
Monsoon. Avoid.
Crowds
none
Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.
Conditions
Monsoon. Avoid.
Crowds
none
Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.
Conditions
Post-monsoon perfection.
Crowds
medium
Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.
Conditions
Autumn gold. Cold nights.
Crowds
low
Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.
Conditions
First snow. Closing.
Crowds
none
Winter setting in. Sub-zero temperatures rapid.
Conditions
Closed.
Crowds
none
Closed. Extreme winter conditions.
Important Tips
May-June and September-October. Offers a quieter alternative to the busy Har Ki Dun trail.
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