Best time for Uttarakhand trek booking in 2026

Uttarakhand has two big trekking windows — pre-monsoon (Apr–Jun) and post-monsoon (Sep–Nov). Snow treks like Kedarkantha and Kuari Pass are best from late December to early April.

Pre-monsoon (April–June)

Meadows are green, rivers are strong, and passes above 14,000 ft start opening. Book early — buses to Sankri and Lohajung fill fast.

Post-monsoon (September–November)

Clearest skies of the year. Har Ki Dun, Bali Pass and Kuari Pass shine in October.

Winter (December–March)

Kedarkantha, Brahmatal and Dayara Bugyal deliver reliable snow with short driving days.