"Nature has musich for the one who listen"
Uttarakhand is a destination to be visited all through the year as each season has something special to offer. The best time to explore the destination is during the summer season as climate conditions remain comfortable. Its summers (March-June) are pleasant and a great time to soak in the scenic beauty and embark on adventures. Tourists can also plan to travel to the place during winters, although, certain areas become inaccessible during this time due to heavy snowfall. So, if you enjoy the cold, this is a beautiful time to visit the state. From July to September the state of Uttarakhand experiences monsoon. This time of year is not considered as the idyllic season as compared to other two seasons. The reason for this is that the place witnesses heavy rainfall in these months. But, Monsoon in Uttarakhand is refreshing. One can enjoy to the fullest, the lush greenery and the natural beauty of destinations like Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Lansdowne, Mukteshwar and Pangot will makes you relax and enjoy like never before.
Summer (March – June):
Arguably the best time to visit Uttarakhand, the temperature is at pleasant average throughout this season, making it a heaven for pilgrims, wildlife and nature lovers as well as adventure sport enthusiasts. Summers are counted as favourable to plan a trip to Uttarakhand. The temperature in summer season varies from 20°C to 35°C.
Winter (October – February):
With temperatures dropping to sub-zero levels, parts of the state are inclined to receive heavy snowfall during these months due to its geographic location. The winter season in Uttarakhand is quite cold and the season lasts from October to March. Snowfall is quite common especially in the upper regions of Uttarakhand. Tourists are advised to pack in their woolens if they make a plan to explore Uttarakhand in the winters.
Monsoon (March – September):
Uttarakhand is likely to receive heavy rainfall almost every monsoon season. The rainy season is not a very pleasant phase in Uttarakhand as the hilly parts are particularly prone to landslides. Caution is advised to visitors travelling to Uttarakhand during the monsoon.
Climate in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand experiences 3 major seasons; summers, winters and monsoon. The climate of the region is also dependent on geographical divisions which consist of hilly terrains which are predominant and the plains, which are the smaller. However just as a visit to the lower regions of Uttarakhand is advisable in the winter, the higher areas are best visited in the summer. Many tourists now visit the state during winter to enjoy snowfall. Auli is a major winter attraction thanks to its smooth ski-slopes.