Best time for Maldaru Tal Trek — Season Guide

Season & Weather Guide

Best Time for Maldaru Tal Trek — Month-by-Month 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.

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Seasonal Overview

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

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

Closed. Deep snow.

Crowds

none

-14C to 1CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

February

Conditions

Inaccessible.

Crowds

none

-12C to 3CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

Closed. Extreme winter conditions.

March

Conditions

Snow melting.

Crowds

none

-7C to 8CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Early season. Deep snow accumulations.

April

Conditions

Trail opens. Snow at lake.

Crowds

low

-3C to 12CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Early season. Deep snow accumulations.

May

Recommended

Conditions

Early season. Good trekking.

Crowds

low

1C to 16CSnow: MediumSky Clarity:

Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.

June

Recommended

Conditions

Green valley. Peak season.

Crowds

medium

4C to 19CSnow: MediumSky Clarity:

Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.

July

Conditions

Monsoon. Avoid.

Crowds

none

6C to 17CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.

August

Conditions

Monsoon. Avoid.

Crowds

none

5C to 16CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.

September

Recommended

Conditions

Post-monsoon perfection.

Crowds

medium

1C to 14CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.

October

Recommended

Conditions

Autumn gold. Cold nights.

Crowds

low

-4C to 10CSnow: LowSky Clarity:

Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.

November

Conditions

First snow. Closing.

Crowds

none

-9C to 5CSnow: HighSky Clarity:

Winter setting in. Sub-zero temperatures rapid.

December

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

-13C to 2CSnow: Very HighSky Clarity:

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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