Best Time to Visit
Going in the wrong month is the fastest way to ruin a Himalayan trip. These month-by-month guides cover 29 destinations — when the passes and temples actually open, which months bring rain or snow, when crowds and prices peak, and the two or three weeks we would book ourselves.
Pilgrimages & Yatras
Best TimeBest Time to Visit Kedarnath
Temple open May–November · Best months: May & September
Best TimeBest Time to Visit Badrinath
Temple open May–November · Best months: May & September
Best TimeBest Time for Char Dham Yatra
All 4 dhams open May–October · Best: May & September
Best TimeBest Time to Visit Haridwar
Year-round pilgrimage city · Best: October–March
Best TimeBest Time to Visit Braj Bhoomi
Best: October–February · Holi season: February–March
Best TimeBest Time to Visit Varanasi
Year-round pilgrimage city · Best: November–February
Himalayan Treks
Best TimeBest Time for Kedarkantha Trek
Snow trek Nov–April · Best: December & January
Best TimeBest Time to Visit Valley of Flowers
Open July–September only · Peak bloom: July & August
Best TimeBest Time for Har Ki Dun Trek
Open May–June & Sep–Nov · Best: May & October
Best TimeBest Time for Roopkund Trek
Open May–Jun & Sep only · Best: September
Best TimeBest Time for Hamta Pass Trek
Trek season: June–September · Best months: July & September
Best TimeBest Time for Triund Trek
Best months: April–May & October · Avoid July–August monsoon
Best TimeBest Time for Bhrigu Lake Trek
Trek season: June–October · Best months: Late June & September
Best TimeBest Time for Kareri Lake Trek
Best months: April–May & October · Avoid July–August monsoon
Best TimeBest Time for Beas Kund Trek
Trek season: June–September · Best months: July & September
Best TimeBest Time for Indrahar Pass Trek
Dhauladhar crossing Apr–Jun & Sep–Nov · Best months: May & October
Best TimeBest Time for Chandrakhani Pass Trek
Kullu Valley crossing May–Oct · Best months: June & September
Best TimeBest Time for Rupin Pass Trek
Snow bridges May–Jun · Post-monsoon Sep–Oct · Best months: May & June
Best TimeBest Time to Climb Kanamo Peak
Spiti cold desert summit Jun–Sep · Best months: July & August
Best TimeBest Time for Pin Parvati Pass Trek
Glacier crossing Jul–Sep · Best month: August
Best TimeBest Time for Brahmatal Trek
Winter snow trek Nov–February · Best: December & January
Best TimeBest Time for Dayara Bugyal Trek
Meadow & snow season Sep–March · Best: October & November
Best TimeBest Time for Kuari Pass Trek
Two seasons: Feb–June & Oct–Nov · Best: April & May
Best TimeBest Time for Chopta–Tungnath Trek
Year-round short trek · Best: April & November
Hill Stations, Snow & Tours
Best TimeBest Time to Visit Rishikesh
Year-round destination · Best: October–March
Best TimeBest Time to Visit Mussoorie
Hill station open year-round · Best: March–June & Sep–Nov
Best TimeBest Time to Visit Nainital
Year-round lake city · Best: March–June & October–December
Best TimeBest Time for Auli Skiing
Skiing: December–February · Trekking: April–June
Best TimeBest Time to Visit Rajasthan
Winter is peak season · Best: November–January
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