Weather and Best Time To Visit
The state of Himachal Pradesh encompasses very tall peaks, alpine forests and glaciers on one hand and warm meadows, rivers and flower-filled valleys on the other. The climate greatly depends on where you are and at what height your destination lies. In a broad sense, the state experiences three seasons – a long rainy season, a warm summer and a chilly winter.
If you are a romantic, the rainy season in Himachal will definitely attract you. The hazy evenings with clouds caressing the huge mountains will leave you mesmerized. Although most parts in Himachal experience good to heavy rain, there are some rain-shadow regions like Spiti and Lahaul for people who don’t want to get wet. Snow is common in the winters in Kullu, Manali and other northern cities. In the southern cities like Shimla and Dharamsala, winters are quiet but not as cold as the northern cities. Summer here is usually regarded as the tourist season as the weather is quite pleasant in most parts of the state. The state is bustling with activity around this time of the year. While valley regions can get a little hot, the hill-stations like Shimla and Manali offer an escape from the hot plains of the country.
Himachal Pradesh Weather And Best Time To Visit Himachal Pradesh
Planning A Trip To Himachal Pradesh? Here’s a snapshot of Himachal Pradesh weather and the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh, northern gem of India, is a delight no matter which month of the year you visit. The breezy and bright summers make way for the grey and misty monsoons before the pleasant and slightly chilly Autumn welcomes the freezing Winter months.
One of the most coveted summer destinations in India, Himachal Pradesh and its fine weather make for a paradise for those who like mountains and the clear air of high altitudes. Here’s a quick and comprehensive guide on the best time to visit Himachal Pradesh.
Summer (March to June)
An ideal time to visit Himachal is during the summer season, when the area enjoys a spectacularly pleasant climate, occasional thunderstorms and pre-monsoon showers especially in the month of June. A huge number of domestic and international tourists flock to the various hill stations across the state during these months so the prices are relatively higher; though Himachal has plenty of options for the budget traveller as well.
Monsoon (July to September)
Monsoons in Himachal are breathtakingly beautiful, however, the state becomes wet and quite land-slide prone. This makes monsoon a low season, tourist-wise, hence making accomodations easier and cheaper. The only drawback is that trekking, hiking and other adventure opportunities are stopped at this time.
Winters (November to February)
December to January are the coldest months here and the temperature drops down below zero often causing snowfall. If you like the romanticism of snow, then this is the perfect time to visit the state. Though snow packed roads might cause a hindrance as parts of the state lose connectivity during these months.
Since this is the off-season as most prefer to stay away from the cold temperature, it’s easy to land great deals on accommodation.
