Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand - Month by Month Guide

Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand offers something special in every season. Here's your complete guide.

Summer (March - June)

Best for: Hill stations, Char Dham Yatra, trekking

• Temperature: 15°C - 30°C (plains), 5°C - 20°C (hills)
• Peak tourist season
• Char Dham temples open
• Best time for most treks

Monsoon (July - September)

Best for: Valley of Flowers, rafting, waterfall chasing

• Heavy rainfall in most regions
• Valley of Flowers at peak bloom
• Rafting season opens post-monsoon
• Avoid Char Dham route (landslide risk)

Autumn (October - November)

Best for: Photography, trekking, wildlife safaris

• Clear skies with stunning mountain views
• Pleasant temperatures
• Jim Corbett reopens (November)
• Great for photography

Winter (December - February)

Best for: Skiing, snow experiences, wildlife

• Snowfall in higher regions
• Auli skiing season
• Winter treks (Brahmatal, Kedarkantha)
• Jim Corbett best for tiger sighting