Best Time To Visit Chamoli

The summers of Chamoli are pleasant enough to make a trip. Temperatures hardly cross 30 degree celcius at any time and stays between 15° to 32°C on an average. Summers in Chamoli has clear blue skies and pleasant surroundings. The season of summer starts from April and stretches till July. This is a very busy time in Chamoli and you will find most places heavily packed and prices skyrocketing. This is the perfect time for the 14 km trek up to Badrinath without any cold or rainfall, and summer is also the vacation time and tourists from warmer places swarm here to spend a week in the chill of the mountains.

While the monsoon showers make the roads of Chamoli prone to landslides and accidents, it is also true that they wash over the town, leaving it pretty and green. July to August is when the Valley of Flowers is most beautiful to visit. The sun of the summer melts away all the snow, and the monsoon rains turn it green and cover the alpine meadows with endless endemic flora. However, this is not the best time for trekking and regular sightseeing will be disrupted by rain as well.

Winters are heaven-like in Chamoli, as the regular snowfall turns the place into a land of paradise. If you are a regular tourist, then this is the most ideal time for you to visit. Since the Badrinath Temple is closed from November for the next six months, there aren't a crowd of pilgrims and the prices of hotels and airfare drop. Temperature can fall below 0°C at times and stays around 5°-15°C on an average - perfect for a winter holiday trip. November also hosts the famous Gaucher Mela, which is a cultural fest and an industrial fair that you can visit. People participate in adventure activities like skiing during this season. It is indeed the season of enthusiasts in Chamoli.