In these three months, it is extremely cold. The temperature can drop to minus 20 degrees. The entire Spiti Valley is covered in snow, and you will feel like you are in a winter wonderland. However, there is a bit less snow in January, but due to heavy snowfall in February and March, there is a large amount of snow. You will feel like you are in a sea of snow. During these months, the road from Manali to Kaza is definitely closed, and roads within Spiti such as Kaza to Losar, Pin Valley, Gue Mummy, Hikkim, Langza, and Komik are also closed due to heavy snowfall. The roads begin to open in March. The road from Kaza to Kakti is mostly open during winter. On the road from Shimla to Kinnaur to Kaza, there will definitely be some sections where you will see snow, particularly near Nako where there is the Malling Nala, or up to Nako, and between Tabu and Kaza, it is normal to slip on black ice. Since this is the cold season, there is a chance of snowfall. If snowfall occurs, some places from Shimla to Kaza might be closed for a few days.

If we talk about accommodation and food, do not expect many facilities during winter. Most hotels are closed, and only a few homestays remain open. Most importantly, you will have to use toilets without running water because, in such cold conditions, the hotel staff shuts off the water due to freezing. If you want to visit Spiti during these months, you need to be fully prepared. If you want to see Spiti Valley covered in snow, you need to be ready and willing to take some risks. If you are determined to go, visiting from February to March will reduce the risk.

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The season starts in April, and during these months, snowfall decreases and temperatures rise from minus to plus degrees. You will be free from extreme cold. If you want to enjoy snowfall, you can plan a road trip from Kaza to Losar to Kunzum Pass. Regarding roads, the road from Manali to Kaza remains closed during this month. However, the road from Shimla to Kaza is open, and due to less black ice, traveling is not very difficult. Most tourist spots open up, and by the end of May, all tourist places will be accessible. Hotels open by the end of May. If you want to play in the snow at Kunzum Pass and avoid extreme cold, you can visit Spiti from April to May.

From June, the main season of Spiti Valley starts, and many tourists begin to visit. In June, the road from Manali to Kaza is open, so if you come this month, you can explore the entire Spiti Valley, from Manali to Kaza, and from Kaza to Shimla to Delhi. On this trip, you can also visit Chandratal Lake. The weather becomes very pleasant, the snow melts, and all the roads in Spiti Valley are open. There might be numerous water crossings on the Manali to Kaza road, which can be a problem. All hotels, restaurants, and shops in Kaza open up. Therefore, if you are from North India and want to escape the heat, plan your Spiti Valley trip from June to July.

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The season in this month is worth seeing. The mountains in Kinnaur Valley become fragile. Landslides are common during this time on the roads from Shimla to Kinnaur and Kaza. Not just Shimla to Kinnaur, but also the condition of the Manali to Kaza road becomes very poor during the monsoon. However, Spiti Valley, being at a high altitude, does not experience monsoon, but due to changes in weather over the years, even Spiti Valley has seen some monsoon. This month is mainly the apple season, so there are many trucks on the roads, causing traffic jams. Therefore, I personally suggest that it is best not to plan a Spiti Valley tour this month. If you visit this month, don’t forget to buy apples from orchards and homes.

These months are my preferred time for planning a Spiti Valley trip. At the end of September and the beginning of October, you will see Spiti Valley in fall colors, which looks beautiful against the Himalayan backdrop. The rivers turn aqua-colored, and the beauty of the valley is highlighted. The temperature increases in the mornings and evenings. As the cold increases, you should bring warm clothes. Snowfall starts at Kunzum Pass and Rohtang Pass during this month. The apples in Spiti Valley are very delicious during this season. The roads are very beautiful, and there are no water crossings. You won’t see snowfall everywhere this month. An important point is that if you come this month, enter the Manali to Kaza road keeping an eye on the temperature and weather, because by the end of October, there is a higher chance that this road might close. If you get stuck on this road, extreme cold at night can be life-threatening, so be cautious.

These months experience extreme cold, and the roads are closed. All hotels are closed, and there are many other problems, so it is better not to visit Spiti Valley during these months.

Now decide when to plan your Spiti Valley road trip, and all the information in this blog is based on personal experience. If you need any help, please let me know in the comments“Thank you”.