Is May a good time for Patangini Dhar Pass Trek?

Prime season. The pass will have significant hard snow, requiring microspikes. Temperatures typically range -5°C to 15°C. Prime season. Expect significant, hard snow on the pass.

Is July a good time for Patangini Dhar Pass Trek?

High risk. Heavy monsoon rains trigger severe rockfalls in the Kedar Kharak gorge. Temperatures typically range 5°C to 15°C. High risk. Heavy monsoon rains trigger severe rockfalls.

Is June a good time for Patangini Dhar Pass Trek?

Excellent trekking conditions. The snow begins to melt, exposing the rocky scree. Temperatures typically range 0°C to 18°C. Excellent trekking conditions. The snow begins to clear.

Is August a good time for Patangini Dhar Pass Trek?

High risk. Monsoon continues. Temperatures typically range 5°C to 15°C. High risk. Monsoon continues.

Is October a good time for Patangini Dhar Pass Trek?

Crisp autumn weather, but night temperatures at Kedar Kharak plummet well below freezing. Temperatures typically range -8°C to 10°C. Crisp autumn weather, but extremely cold at Base Camp.

Is September a good time for Patangini Dhar Pass Trek?

The absolute best month. The monsoon clears the dust, offering razor-sharp views of Thalaysagar. Temperatures typically range -2°C to 15°C. The absolute best month. Razor-sharp views and stable rocks.

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Best Time for Patangini Dhar Pass Trek — Month-by-Month Guide

September. The monsoon clears the air, offering panoramic views of Thalaysagar, and the loose scree is dry.

Seasonal Verdict

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The pass is only accessible during the brief pre-monsoon and post-monsoon windows. Heavy winter snows make the steep rock walls impassable.

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Month by Month

What each month looks like

January

Conditions

Closed. Brutal winter snow.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-25°C to -5°CSnow: 100%Sky Clarity:

Closed. Complete winter blackout.

February

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-20°C to 0°CSnow: 100%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

March

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-15°C to 5°CSnow: 80%Sky Clarity:

Closed. Snow on the pass is unstable.

April

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-10°C to 10°CSnow: 60%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

May

Peak Season

Conditions

Prime season. The pass will have significant hard snow, requiring microspikes.

Crowds

medium

-5°C to 15°CSnow: 30%Sky Clarity:

Prime season. Expect significant, hard snow on the pass.

June

Peak Season

Conditions

Excellent trekking conditions. The snow begins to melt, exposing the rocky scree.

Crowds

medium

0°C to 18°CSnow: 10%Sky Clarity:

Excellent trekking conditions. The snow begins to clear.

July

Peak Season

Conditions

High risk. Heavy monsoon rains trigger severe rockfalls in the Kedar Kharak gorge.

Crowds

medium

5°C to 15°CSnow: 0%Sky Clarity:

High risk. Heavy monsoon rains trigger severe rockfalls.

August

Peak Season

Conditions

High risk. Monsoon continues.

Crowds

medium

5°C to 15°CSnow: 0%Sky Clarity:

High risk. Monsoon continues.

September

Peak Season

Conditions

The absolute best month. The monsoon clears the dust, offering razor-sharp views of Thalaysagar.

Crowds

medium

-2°C to 15°CSnow: 5%Sky Clarity:

The absolute best month. Razor-sharp views and stable rocks.

October

Peak Season

Conditions

Crisp autumn weather, but night temperatures at Kedar Kharak plummet well below freezing.

Crowds

medium

-8°C to 10°CSnow: 20%Sky Clarity:

Crisp autumn weather, but extremely cold at Base Camp.

November

Conditions

Closed. Early winter storms make the 16,125 ft pass too dangerous.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-15°C to 5°CSnow: 60%Sky Clarity:

Closed. Early winter storms make the pass dangerous.

December

Conditions

Closed.

Crowds

none

Deep snow accumulation, extreme cold, or closed trail conditions

-20°C to 0°CSnow: 100%Sky Clarity:

Closed.

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