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) is cloudy today. As for the batches:

• The two batches of 26th July are on the last day of their schedule, and today they will move from Pipalkoti to Rishikesh.
• The two batches of 27th July are on the 5th day of their schedule, and today they will move from Ghangaria to Govindghat and drive to Pipalkoti.
• The 28th 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 29th 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 30th July batch is on the 2nd day, and today they will drive from Pipalkoti to Govindghat-Pulna and Trek to Ghangaria.
• A new batch of Valley of Flowers has begun on 31st July, 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 two batches of 27th July are on the last day of their trek schedule, and today they will drive from Chatru to Manali.
• The 28th July batch is on the 4th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Shea Goru to Chatru and drive to Chandratal.
• The 30th July 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) is cloudy today. As for the batches:

• The 25th 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 26th July batch is on the 6th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Phutsirang to Bwaldar via Bhaba Pass.
• The 27th July batch is on the 5th day of their trek schedule, and today they will trek from Kara to Phutsirang.

LEH-LADAKH EXPEDITION UPDATE

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.

Markha Valley Trek

The weather at the Markha Valley 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 last day of their trek schedule, and today they will move from Nimaling to Chokdo via Kongmaru La and drive to Leh.

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 7th day of their trek schedule, and today they will move from Nimaling to Base Camp.

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.