The Himalayas are currently witnessing mostly sunny and pleasant weather, making the ongoing trekking season a rewarding experience for trekkers. Clear skies across several trekking regions are offering bright days, improved visibility, and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

The pleasant weather has also made the Himalayan landscapes particularly scenic. Fresh greenery from the monsoon season, clear mountain horizons, and bright sunlight are creating excellent conditions for photography and panoramic views.

Trekkers are advised to carry “proper rain gear, waterproof trekking shoes, and warm layers”, and to stay prepared for sudden changes in mountain weather. Wet and slippery sections may require extra caution.

As per the latest reports, here’s how the weather looks today across the Himalayan trekking regions:

UTTARAKHAND TREKS UPDATE

Valley of Flowers Trek

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

• The 6th September batch is on the 6th day of their trek schedule, and today they will drive from Pipalkoti to Rishikesh.
• The 7th September batch is on the 5th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Ghangaria to Govindghat and drive to Pipalkoti (Badrinath optional).

HIMACHAL TREKS UPDATE

Hampta Pass Trek

The weather at the Hampta Pass base camp (Manali) is sunny today. As for the batches:

• The two batches of 7th September are on the 5th day of their trek schedule, and today they will drive from Chatru to Manali.
• The batch of 10th September is on its second day, and today, they will trek from Chhika to Balu Ka Ghera.

Pin Bhaba Trek

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

• The 5th September batch is on the 7th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Bwaldar to Mudh and drive to Kaza.
• The 6th September batch is on the 6th day of their trek schedule, and today, they will trek from Phutsirang to Bwaldar via Bhaba Pass.
• The 7th September batch is on the 5th day of their trek schedule, and today, they will trek from Kara to Phutsirang.

Yunam Peak expedition

The weather at the base camp of the Yunam Peak trek (Manali) is sunny today. As for the batches:

• The 6th September batch is on the 6th day of their trek schedule, and today is base camp Acclimatization.

Friendship Peak Expedition

The weather at the base camp of the Friendship Peak (Manali) has changed again, and it’s sunny today. As for the batches:

• The 6th September batch is on the 6th day of their trek schedule, and today, they will attempt the summit and trek back to Lady Leg camp.

LEH - LADAKH EXPEDITION TREK

The weather across the Leh-Ladakh trekking routes was clear till now, but today it's all cloudy. So, we firmly advise all the trekkers to keep a close watch on local weather updates and stay prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions.

Kang Yatse 2 Peak Expedition

The weather in the Kang Yatse 2 region is partially cloudy and partially sunny. As for the batches:

• The 5th September batches of:


1. Markha Valley will return to Leh City via Kongmaru La pass.
2. Dzo Jongo will go to Nimaling to Dzo Jongo Base Camp.
3. Kang Yatse 2 will move from Nimaling to Kang Yatse 2 Base Camp.
4. Kang Yatse 1 and Kang Yatse 2 will move to Base Camp.
5. Kang Yatse 2 and Dzo Jongo will move to Kang Yatse 2 Base Camp.

TANZANIA AFRICA UPDATE (Overseas Trek)

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

The weather at the base camp of the Mount Kilimanjaro Trek (Moshi) is favourable and pleasant for trekkers. Basically a perfect weather to explore the place. As for the batches:

• The 5th September to 13th September batch is on the 7th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Barafu Camp to Summit to Uhuru Peak and trek back to Barafu, then to Millennium Camp.

The overall conditions are typical of this season. From prime monsoon to transition phase, the weather is behaving as per the expected lines. And teams are continuing their planned movements.

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.