Is May a good time for Mayali Pass Trek?

Late May is possible for experienced climbers. Expect heavy, deep snow on the pass and frozen lakes. Temperatures typically range -15°C to 5°C. Late May is possible for experienced climbers, but the lakes will be frozen and the pass will have deep snow.

Is July a good time for Mayali Pass Trek?

High risk. Heavy monsoon rains trigger landslides in the Bhilangana valley. Crevasses on the Khatling glacier open up and become hidden by fresh snow. Temperatures typically range -5°C to 15°C. High risk. Heavy monsoon rains in the lower valleys cause landslides. Crevasses become hidden.

Is June a good time for Mayali Pass Trek?

Prime season. The lower valleys are green, and the snow on the pass is stable enough for crossing. Temperatures typically range -10°C to 10°C. Prime season. The weather window before the monsoon hits.

Is October a good time for Mayali Pass Trek?

Early October is excellent, but extremely cold. By late October, the first major winter storms shut the pass down. Temperatures typically range -20°C to 5°C. Early October is excellent but brutally cold. By late October, the pass is too dangerous.

Is September a good time for Mayali Pass Trek?

The absolute best month. The sky is crystal clear, the glacier ice is exposed (making crevasses visible), and the weather is stable. Temperatures typically range -10°C to 10°C. The absolute best month. The glacier is exposed, making navigation safer, and skies are clear.

/Treks

MountRoutes

Explore

Treks

41 routes

●

Yatra

5 routes

Expedition

14 routes

Intelligence

🔬

Research Labs

Why Us

Blog

How We Compare

Guide Hub

Our complete curriculum

Part 1: Understanding Difficulty

Part 2: Fitness Logic

Part 3: The Match Engine

Part 4: Train for Gaps

Part 5: Altitude Science

Find My Route

Compare Treks

Am I Fit?

Packing Checklist

AMS Calculator

Best time for Mayali Pass Trek — Season Guide

Season & Weather Guide

Best Time for Mayali Pass Trek — Month-by-Month Guide

September. The monsoon washes the sky clean, and the melted snow exposes the hidden crevasses on the Khatling glacier, making it safer to navigate.

Seasonal Verdict

When should you go?

Due to the extreme altitude and glacial crossings, the trek has a very narrow window: pre-monsoon (late May to June) and post-monsoon (September to early October). Outside these months, the pass is impassable.

May-Jul, Sep-OctPeak Season

Season at a Glance

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak

Recommended

Shoulder

Closed

Editor's Notes

Editor's Insight

Related Route Factors

View Detailed Itinerary

Back-to-back high intensity days limit recovery time and require careful pacing.

View Safety & Risks

Back-to-back high intensity days limit recovery time and require careful pacing.

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

-40°C to -20°CSnow: 100%Sky Clarity:

Closed. Complete winter blackout.

February

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-35°C to -15°CSnow: 100%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

March

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-30°C to -10°CSnow: 90%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

April

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-20°C to -5°CSnow: 70%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

May

Peak Season

Conditions

Late May is possible for experienced climbers. Expect heavy, deep snow on the pass and frozen lakes.

Crowds

medium

-15°C to 5°CSnow: 50%Sky Clarity:

Late May is possible for experienced climbers, but the lakes will be frozen and the pass will have deep snow.

June

Peak Season

Conditions

Prime season. The lower valleys are green, and the snow on the pass is stable enough for crossing.

Crowds

medium

-10°C to 10°CSnow: 20%Sky Clarity:

Prime season. The weather window before the monsoon hits.

July

Peak Season

Conditions

High risk. Heavy monsoon rains trigger landslides in the Bhilangana valley. Crevasses on the Khatling glacier open up and become hidden by fresh snow.

Crowds

medium

-5°C to 15°CSnow: 10%Sky Clarity:

High risk. Heavy monsoon rains in the lower valleys cause landslides. Crevasses become hidden.

August

Conditions

High risk. Monsoon continues. Not recommended.

Crowds

none

Monsoon precipitation and landslide / slippery trail hazards

-5°C to 15°CSnow: 5%Sky Clarity:

High risk. Monsoon continues.

September

Peak Season

Conditions

The absolute best month. The sky is crystal clear, the glacier ice is exposed (making crevasses visible), and the weather is stable.

Crowds

medium

-10°C to 10°CSnow: 10%Sky Clarity:

The absolute best month. The glacier is exposed, making navigation safer, and skies are clear.

October

Peak Season

Conditions

Early October is excellent, but extremely cold. By late October, the first major winter storms shut the pass down.

Crowds

medium

-20°C to 5°CSnow: 30%Sky Clarity:

Early October is excellent but brutally cold. By late October, the pass is too dangerous.

November

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-30°C to -10°CSnow: 70%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

December

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-35°C to -15°CSnow: 100%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

Plan Your Trek:

Difficulty Analysis Route Itinerary Cost Breakdown Complete Treks Guide

Still deciding?

Compare routes side-by-side to find the perfect match for your fitness, dates, and budget.

VSCompare seasons with Bali Pass Trek

VSCompare seasons with Dharansi Pass Trek

VSCompare seasons with Kalicho Pass Trek

Timing makes or breaks a trek. Send this to your group before you decide.

Step 3: Route Intelligence

You've chosen a season.

Now see exactly how the route unfolds day by day, including terrain types and daily altitude profiles.

Explore the Itinerary