Season & Weather Guide
Best Time for Thamsar Pass Trek — Month-by-Month Guide
Seasonal Overview
Thamsar receives the full brunt of the Kangra monsoon, making July and August incredibly dangerous. The only safe windows are a highly technical pre-monsoon slot (June) or the perfect post-monsoon clarity (September).
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Peak Season
september
Off Season
january, february, march, april, may, july, august, november, december
September Ice
Key point
In September, the snow bridges melt, revealing the crevasses. Paradoxically, this makes the glacier SAFER to cross because you can see the traps.
Season at a Glance
Month-by-Month Trail Guide
January
Conditions
Buried.
Crowds
none
Closed. Extreme winter conditions.
February
Conditions
Buried.
Crowds
none
Closed. Extreme winter conditions.
March
Conditions
Buried.
Crowds
none
Early season. Deep snow accumulations.
April
Conditions
Heavy avalanche danger.
Crowds
none
Early season. Deep snow accumulations.
May
Conditions
Heavy avalanche danger.
Crowds
none
Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.
June
RecommendedConditions
Pass opens for extreme alpinists. Snow is deep and exhausting.
Crowds
low
Prime pre-monsoon window. Good snow stability.
July
Conditions
Kangra monsoon hits. Rivers swell dangerously.
Crowds
none
Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.
August
Conditions
Monsoon renders trails a deadly mudslide.
Crowds
none
Monsoon danger. Landslides and severe rains.
September
RecommendedConditions
The golden month. Minimal snow over hard ice. Clear skies.
Crowds
medium
Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.
October
RecommendedConditions
Very cold. Ice freezes solid, making the steep climbs treacherous.
Crowds
low
Crystal clear skies. Best visibility of the year.
November
Conditions
Pass freezes out completely.
Crowds
none
Winter setting in. Sub-zero temperatures rapid.
December
Conditions
Closed.
Crowds
none
Closed. Extreme winter conditions.
Important Tips
Do not gamble with the monsoon here. The Kangra side records some of the highest rainfall in the Himalayas, meaning landslides are guaranteed in August.
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