January 1st, 2026 - Trek Update : Batches of Chopta, Dayara, and Sandakphu are on Schedule

The weather has shifted once again in the mountains, and the skies have cleared. It looks like trekkers may have to wait a little longer to experience snowfall. This sudden change in weather highlights why staying informed in real time is extremely important for all trekkers.

Hence, we have curated this detailed weather and trek update to make your journey easier. This update gives you a complete overview of the current status of all treks and running batches.

So, don’t worry about tracking the weather situation yourself. Just trust Trek The Himalayas to guide your journey, whatever the skies may hold.

India Trek Update - Uttarakhand Treks

Winter Kuari Pass Trek

The weather in Pipalkoti has cleared again, making it a favorable day for trekking. Below is the latest batch movement update:

  • The 27th December batches are on the final day and will return from Pipalkoti to Rishikesh.
  • The 28th December batches are on day 5 and will move from Tali Forest Camp to Pipalkoti via Gurson Bugyal and Auli.
  • The 29th December batches are on day 4 and will trek from Tali Forest Camp to Kuari Pass and return via Khullara Top.
  • The 30th December batches are on day 3 and will move from Gulling Top to Tali Forest Camp.
  • The 31st December batch is on day 2 and will trek from Pipalkoti to Gulling Top.
  • A new Winter Kuari Pass batch began on 1st January 2026 and will travel from Rishikesh to Pipalkoti.

Chopta Chandrashila 3-day Trek

Weather conditions in Baniyakund have also cleared. Current batch updates:

  • The 30th December batch is on the final day and will drive back to Rishikesh.
  • A new 3-day Chopta batch began on 1st January 2026 and will travel from Rishikesh to Baniyakund.

Chopta Chandrashila with Deoriatal (5 Days)

The weather in Sari village is bright and clear at the moment. Batch movements include:

  • The 28th December batch is on the final day and will drive back to Rishikesh.
  • The 29th December batch is on day 4 and will drive to Chopta and trek to Tungnath and Chandrashila, then return.
  • The 30th December batch is on day 3 and will move from Deoriatal to Tala Village and drive to Baniyakund.
  • The 31st December batch is on day 2 and will trek from Sari to Alpine Lake Deoriatal.
Weather Update of 1st-Jan-2026 by Trek The Himalayas

Dayara Bugyal Trek

The sky over Dayara Bugyal has cleared again, creating good trekking conditions. Batch updates:

  • The 28th December batch is on the final day and will move from Nayata to Natin Village and drive to Dehradun.
  • The 29th December batches are on day 4 and will trek from Chilapada to Dayara Top and descend to Nayata.
  • The 30th December batches are on day 3 and will move from Gui to Chilapada.

Kedarkantha Trek

Weather conditions in the Kedarkantha region are now clear. Batch movements are as follows:

  • The 27th December batch is on the final day and will travel from Sankri to Dehradun.
  • The 28th December batches are on day 5 and will move from Hargaon Camp to Sankri.
  • The 29th December batch is on day 4 and will summit Kedarkantha Peak and descend to Hargaon Camp.
  • The 30th December batch is on day 3 and will move from Juda-Ka-Talab to Kedarkantha Base.
  • A new batch began on 1st January 2026 and will arrive at Sankri.

Brahmatal Trek

The weather in the Brahmatal region is clear for now, and snowfall chances have reduced. Batch updates:

  • The 27th December batch is on the final day and will depart from Lohajung to Rishikesh.
  • The 28th December batches are on day 5 and will descend from Brahmatal to Lohajung.
  • The 29th December batches are on day 4 and will trek from Tilandi to Brahmatal via Jhandi Top.
  • The 30th December batch is on day 3 and will move from Gujreni to Tilandi.

Gulabi Kantha Trek

The weather in the Gulabi Kantha region has cleared completely, making it an excellent day to enjoy the trail. Batch update:

  • The 28th December batch is on the final day and will move from Kandoli Chhani to Hanuman Chatti and drive to Dehradun.

North East Treks

Sandakphu Trek

The weather in the Sandakphu region is clear at the moment. Batch movements include:

  • The 26th December batch is on the final day and will move from Timburey to Srikhola and drive to NJP.
  • The 27th December batch is on day 6 and will trek from Aal to Timburey via Sandakphu.
  • The 28th December batch is on day 5 and will move from Thokum to Aal.
  • The 30th December batch is on day 3 and will drive from Samanden to Phalut via Gorkhey.

Africa Trek Update - Tanzania Trek

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

The weather in Moshi is clear today. The 26th December batch is on day 7 and will trek from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (Summit), descend back to Barafu, and continue to Millennium Camp.

These are the latest trek and weather updates. If there are any changes, Team TTH will keep you informed. Trek with confidence knowing we are monitoring every detail for you.

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