The short answer
April to May for rhododendrons and warmer days, and September to November for clear skies. June is the time of the Ganga Dashahara festival, which draws pilgrims but also rain.
Key facts
- Apr to May
- Flowers, warmer
- Sep to Nov
- Clear, crisp
- Jun
- Festival, wetter
- Dec to Mar
- Snow, cold
Insider tip
Plan around the festival if you want to see the culture; avoid it if you want solitude.
Avoid this
Do not go in January unless you want snow and closed lodges.
Related questions
Is monsoon possible?
It is wet and leech-prone; most travellers avoid it.
Are the lodges open in winter?
Most are closed or minimal.
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