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 UPDATE

Valley of Flowers Trek

The weather at the Valley of Flowers base camp (Pipalkoti) has turned mixed today. Sometimes it's cloudy and sometimes it's sunny. As for the batches:

• The 30th July is the last day of their schedule, and today they will first reach Pipalkoti and then Rishikesh.
• The 31st July batch is on the 5th day of their schedule, and today they will reach Ghangaria to Govindghat and drive to Pipalkoti (Badrinath Optional).
• The 1st August batch is on the 4th day of their schedule, and today they will move from Ghangaria to Hemkund Sahib and back to Ghangaria.
• Two batches of the 2nd August are on the 3rd day of their schedule, and today they will trek from Ghangaria to the Valley of Flowers and back to Ghangaria.
• Two batches of 3rd August are 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 4th August, and today they will drive from Rishikesh to Pipalkoti.

HIMACHAL TREKS UPDATE

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 1st August batch is on the 4th day of their trek schedule, and today they will drive from Chatru, tomorrow they will return to Manali
• The 2nd August 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.
• The 3rd August batch is on the 2nd day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Chhika to Balu Ka Ghera.

Pin Bhaba Trek

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

• The 1st August batch is on the 4th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Kara to Phutsirang.
• The 2nd August batch is on the 3rd day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Mulling to Kara.

Bhrigu Lake Trek

The weather at the Bhrigu Lake base camp (Gulaba) is cloudy today. As for the batches:

• The 2nd August batch is on the 3rd day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake and back to Rola Kholi.

LEH - LADAKH EXPEDITION TREK

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 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 1st August batch is on the 4th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Sara to Markha.

Markha Valley Trek

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

• The 1st August batch is on the 4th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Sara to Markha.

Dzo Jongo East Peak With Markha Valley

The weather at the Dzo Jongo East Peak Trek is cloudy, but there is a chance it might drizzle later today. As for the batch update -

• The 1st August batch is on the 3rd day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Sara to Markha.

Keeping in mind the ongoing weather conditions and possible upcoming sudden changes, we have actionable 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.