Season wise treks in India
India is a land of diversity. We mainly have four seasons – Summer, Monsoon, Post monsoon (Autumn) and Winters. The treks are mainly divided as per the seasons because a lot of geographical factors affect the operations of treks.
Main Factors Affecting the accessibility of treks are:
- Altitude: This is a major factor as almost all other factors depend on this. For example, higher treks open up in summer and autumn and are closed for Winters and monsoons. During winters high altitude treks are not accessible due to access snow and in monsoons they are mostly unsafe. Though high-altitude treks in Ladakh region can be accessed in monsoons as it is a monsoon shadow zone.
- Temperatures: Temperature is a vital factor in deciding the feasibility of the treks. Higher altitude treks get extremely cold in winters resulting in a limited number of treks in winters. The temperatures in Summer and Autumn are mostly pleasant and not as harsh as in winters.
- Rainfall:Rainfall can affect the treks as there are no permanent shelters on treks. Due to this there are only certain treks doable in monsoons.
Considering the above factors here is a season wise list of treks which can be easily done by trekkers
- Summer Treks: As the snow melts and higher slopes get accessible Treks Like Gaumukh Tapovan, Bali Pass, Pangarchulla, Goechala, Har ki Dun, Ali Bedni Bugyal, Rupin Pass, and Ranthank Kharakare few examples of treks which are done in summers. For a detailed guide, you can check our Best Summer Treks in India page.
- Monsoon Treks: During monsoons there are only few treks like Kashmir Great lakes, Tarsar Marsar, Hampta Pass, Bhrigu Lake, Valley of Flowers, Pin Bhabha which are accessible. For more information, visit our Best Monsoon Treks in India page.
- Autumn Treks: This period is similar to summers and makes the landscapes colorful. Don’t expect much snow on these treks. Sandakphu, Kedartal, Gaumukh Tapovan, Bali Pass, Goechala, Har ki Dun, Ali Bedni Bugyal, Rupin Pass and Ranthan Kharak
- Winter Treks: Winters can be really cold and harsh. Only few treks like Kedarkantha, Dayara Bugyal, Brahmatal, Kuari Pass, Phulara Ridge, Chadar are done during this period. For more information, visit our Best Winter Treks in India page.