20th March Weather Update: Cloudy Weather Across All Treks, but It’s Raining at Kuari Pass

The Himalayas are once again experiencing mixed weather conditions as the season transitions. Today, all the trekking regions are experiencing cloudy weather, except for the Kuari Pass trek, as it’s raining there today.

So, trekkers are advised to carry proper gear and proper layers of clothes, and before leaving for their trek, they should ask their respective trek leader about the same.

That said, till now, all the batches are going quite smoothly without encountering any problems. Just remember that it’s important that you keep yourself updated with local weather forecasts, as conditions might change quickly. Other than that, if there are any changes, we will keep you updated.

As for the weather on various prominent trekking trails, here is today’s forecast:

INDIA TREKS UPDATE

• Uttarakhand Treks

Kuari Pass Trek

The weather in the Kuari Pass base camp (Pipalkoti) has turned, and trekkers are experiencing rain there today. As for the batch update -

• The 15th March batch is on the last day of their trek schedule, and today they will move back from Pipalkoti to Rishikesh.
• The 16th March batch is on the 5th day of their trek schedule, and today they will move from Tali Forest Camp - Pipalkoti via Gurson bugyal and Auli.

Chopta Chandrashila Trek

Today, the weather in the Chopta base camp (Sari) has changed to all cloudy. As for the batch updates -

• The 16th March batch is on the last day of their trek schedule, and today they will drive back to Rishikesh.
• A new batch of Chopta Chandrashila has begun on 20th March, and today they will move from Rishikesh to Sari Village.

Chopta Chandrashila 3 Day Trek

Today, the weather in the Chopta base camp (Baniyakund) is all cloudy. As for the batch updates -

• A new batch of Chopta Chandrashila 3 Day trek has begun on 20th March, and today they will move from Rishikesh to Baniyakund.

Brahmatal Trek

The weather at the base camp, Lohajung, is also cloudy today. As for the batch update -

• The 15th March batch is on the last day of their trek schedule, and today they will move from Lohajung to Rishikesh.
• The 16th March batch is on the 5th day of their trek schedule, and today they will move from Brahmatal to Lohajung.
• A new batch of the Brahmatal trek began on 20th March, and today they will move from Rishikesh to Lohajung.

Pangarchulla Trek

The weather in Pipalkoti, the base camp of the Pangarchulla trek, is still cloudy today. As for the trek updates -

• The two batches of 14th March are on the 7th day of their trek, and today they will trek from Pipalkoti to Rishikesh.
• The 15th March batch is on the 6th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Khullara to Tugasi Village and drive to Pipalkoti.
• The two batches of 16th March are on the 5th day of their trek, and today they will trek from Khullara to Pangarchulla Summit and drive to Pipalkoti.

Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

The weather in Lohajung has turned all cloudy today. As for the trek updates -

• The 15th March batch is on the last day of their trek, and today they will move from Lohajung to Rishikesh.

• North-East Treks

Sandakphu Trek

The weather at Sepi, Sandakphu Base Camp, has also changed, and it’s all cloudy there today. As for the batch updates -

• The 15th March batch is on the 6th day of their trek schedule, and today they will move from Aal to Timburey via Sandakphu.
• The 16th March batch is on the 5th day of their trek schedule, and today they will move from Thokum to Aal.

With all the cloudy and rainy weather, trekkers might have to face changes in the weather conditions throughout the remaining week. Although for now, all the batches are going quite smoothly. If there are any further changes in the condition, don’t worry, we will keep you updated as soon as possible.

Till then, we wish you all a fun and comfortable trek in the Himalayas, and without any worries, enjoy the breathtaking view.