All the trekking regions in Himachal and Uttarakhand are experiencing mixed weather today. In some regions, it's all cloudy, while in some regions it gets sunny sometimes. Although all the batches are running completely as per schedule, still we will advise that you must carry all the monsoon trekking essentials with you.

Make sure to add a few buffer days in your trekking schedule, and always keep yourself updated with the latest trek updates. Now, here is the current status of all the batches that are currently ongoing.

UTTARAKHAND TREKS

Valley of Flowers Trek

The weather at the Valley of Flowers base camp (Pipalkoti) is sunny today. As for the batches:

• The two batches of 27th July are on the last day of their schedule, and today they will move from Pipalkoti to Rishikesh.
• The 28th July batch is on the 5th day of their schedule, and today they will reach the Valley of flowers.
• The 29th July batch is on the 4th day of their schedule, and today they will move from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and back to Ghangaria.
• The 30th July batch is on the 3rd day of their schedule, and today they will trek from Ghangaria to the Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangaria.
• The 31st July batch is on the 2nd day, and today they will drive from Pipalkoti to Govindghat-Pulna and Trek to Ghangaria.
• Two new batches of Valley of Flowers began on 1st August, and today they will drive from Rishikesh to Pipalkoti.

HIMACHAL TREKS

Hampta Pass Trek

The weather at the Hampta Pass base camp (Manali) has turned mixed today. Sometimes it's cloudy and sometimes it's sunny. As for the batches:

• The 28th July batch is on the last day of their trek schedule, and today they will drive from Chatru to Manali.
• The 30th July batch is on the 3rd day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Balu Ka Ghera to Shea Goru via Hampta Pass.
• A new batch of Hampta Pass has begun on 1st August, and today they will drive from Manali to Jobra and trek from Jobra to Chhika.

Pin Bhaba Trek

The weather at the Pin Bhaba Pass base camp (Kafnu) is cloudy today. As for the batches:

• The 25th July batch is on the last day of their trek schedule, and today they will drive from Kaza to Manali.
• The 26th July batch is on the 7th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Bwaldar to Mudh and drive to Kaza.
• The 27th July batch is on the 6th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Phutsirang to Bwaldar via Bhaba Pass.
• A new batch of Pin Bhaba has begun on 1st August, and today they will drive from Shimla to Kafnu.

LEH - LADAKH EXPEDITION

The Leh–Ladakh trekking region is experiencing partly cloudy weather today. However, the weather might change later on, and it might rain. So, we firmly advise you to stay updated on local forecasts.

Kang Yatse 2 Peak Expedition

The weather at the Kang Yatse 2 Expedition Trek is a little mixed. Sometimes it gets cloudy, and sometimes there are chances of rain too. As for the batch update -

• The 25th July batch is on the 8th day of their trek schedule, and today they will have a rest and training day.

Keeping in mind the ongoing weather conditions and possible upcoming sudden changes, we have crucial tips for trekkers:

• Cloudy and rainy weather is manageable with the right preparation, albeit extra caution is needed in the Himalayas.
• Before stepping out, it's always better to check the latest weather updates.
• Pack appropriate rain gear, and ensure your equipment is suitable for wet terrain.
• More importantly, follow your trek leader's instructions earnestly, and avoid unnecessary risks.
• Also, be prepared to delay or reschedule your trek.