A journey through Sandakphu as a trek is ethereal, and is beyond anything ordinary and unveils the profound untamed beauty. A small visit to Sandakphu throughout the year has its charm and unique beauty. It stands in full glory. The best season for the Sandakphu trek is the spring, between March and May and the autumn season between October and November, when the weather is at its best, with magnificent natural wonders. Also, the nights during these seasons are much like the celestial canvas due to the starlit night in the clear sky.
The Singalila Sandakphu Winter trek is surely there to offer you some magic during your trek journey traversing the landscapes covered with milky white snow and some of the splendid and clear views of the Himalayas. If you are willing to trek through the snow in Sandakphu, the period from December to February is ideal for you to make your plan come true as it exposes trekkers to the magnificent experience of the stunning visuals of the panoramic mountain ranges, the crisp refreshing air of the mountains and a promising trekking route filled with challenges to navigate the route covered with snow, yet a tranquil experience blended with excitement. This winter trek surely promises some memorable moments cherished amidst the wilderness of winter.
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Sandakphu trek in the Monsoon is filled with challenges due to massive rainfall, causing trekking tracks to be covered with mud and making them slippery. Here’s the month-wise list of monsoon months in Sandakphu for you to plan your trek with better care and detailed information.
The month of June sets in monsoon in this place, when the temperature is between 20 and 25℃, with high humidity. This is the season when the visibility of the mountains reduces with increasing rainfall. Moreover, July is the peak rainy season in these places, with a temperature ranging between 18 and 22℃. The roads become muddy and visibility is limited. This place continues to experience heavy rainfall during August and the temperature ranges between 18 and 22℃. Trekking in this season is very risky due to heavy rainfall.
September marks the end of the monsoon when the temperature ranges between 15 and 20℃. From 15th June, this place remains officially closed, due to increased slippery tracks caused by heavy rainfall.
Sandakphu’s best season depends on the preference of the person. The first season is spring, from mid-March to the end of May, when the weather remains pleasant when the temperature rises and stays above the freezing point. During this time, rhododendrons are in full blossom and carpet the valleys alongside the melodious chirping of the birds, with exotic floral fragrances alluring the crisp cool breeze. October and November is another season which is popular among tourists for the chilly nights and bright sunny mornings and days. This is the season when the night sky is covered entirely like a starry canvas ready to enchant you. The days have bright and clear skies, offering some breathtaking Himalayan range views. Except during the monsoons when visits are restricted due to increased threats of unwarranted natural calamities, a trip to Sandakphu is a great idea, any time of the year. In case of the best time, feel free to choose any of these times as per your preference:
Sandakphu has chilling weather throughout January with most of the region covered in snow, especially those at higher altitudes. The temperature ranges between 5 and 7℃ and the speciality of January is the splendid pristine white and frozen panoramic views of the Himalayas.
Sandakphu tends to be cold throughout February, with clear blue skies and the temperature ranges between 5 and 10℃. The speciality of this month is the excellent visibility of the mighty Himalayas which is perfect for awesome photography.
During March, you can witness the snow-capped mountains melting down the ridges and the temperature ranges between 5 and 15℃. Although the first half of the month remains chilly, there is a gradual rise in the temperature towards becoming warm in the second half of March. The speciality of this month is the radiant blossoms of rhododendrons and the enigmatic alpine flowers.
This month sets in the spring when the landscape bursts with splendid views of a wide range of flowers, which is its speciality and the temperature ranges between 10 and 20℃, which is also ideal for watching migratory and exotic birds.
The weather in May is pretty warm, with temperatures ranging between 15 and 25℃, showcasing some exotic and wildflowers, which is ideal for trekking in Sandakphu, just before the onset of the monsoon. The speciality is in its lush emerald green valleys and the valley filled with wildflowers and exotic fragrances.
This month sets in monsoon in this place, when the temperature is between 20 and 25℃, with high humidity. This is the season when the visibility of the mountains reduces with increasing rainfall. From 15th June, this place remains officially closed, due to increased slippery tracks caused by heavy rainfall.
July is the peak rainy season in these places, with a temperature ranging between 18 and 22℃. The roads become muddy and visibility is limited. From 15th June, this place remains officially closed, due to increased slippery tracks caused by heavy rainfall.
This place continues to experience heavy rainfall during August and the temperature ranges between 18 and 22℃. Trekking in this season is very risky due to heavy rainfall. From 15th June, this place remains officially closed, due to increased slippery tracks caused by heavy rainfall.
September marks the end of the monsoon when the temperature ranges between 15 and 20℃. From 15th June, this place remains officially closed, due to increased slippery tracks caused by heavy rainfall. After 15th September, there is an improvement in the overall visibility of the mountain ranges.
This place in October brings in the crispiness of autumn when the temperature ranges between 10 and 15℃. The speciality of this place in October is the golden hue of sunrays on the majestic mountain ranges, brightly showcasing the vibrant autumnal colours.
In November, the entire landscape in this place starts to witness a change with the onset of winter and the temperature drops to 5℃ at night and 10℃ during the day. November is special as it offers a clear sky, with snow cupping the mountain peaks.
In December, this place turns into a winter wonderland blanketed with snow and the temperature here ranges between 0 and 5℃, which gives tourists a serene and magical experience. The speciality of this place in December is the snow-covered peaceful atmosphere that turns the Himalayas into a tranquil state.
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