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Garhwal in February
Snow still covers Auli and the upper Chopta road, and the ski season peaks in the first half of the month. Lower down, Rishikesh warms up and the yoga schools run full timetables. Mussoorie and Landour can get a fresh snowfall, which brings Delhi weekend crowds for a day or two. On Basant Panchami the date for opening Badrinath is announced at the Tehri royal palace in Narendra Nagar.
Photo: Vaibhav 369 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for February
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Auli & Joshimath
Ski slopes and meadows facing Nanda Devi, above Joshimath
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Chopta & Tungnath
Meadows, rhododendron forest and the highest Shiva temple
Photo: McKay Savage from London, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Commons
Rishikesh
Where the Ganga leaves the hills and the yatra begins
Trips
Trips at their best in February
No published trip peaks in February
We still plan Garhwal in February where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Garhwal in February, answered
Is February a good time to visit Garhwal?
Snow still covers Auli and the upper Chopta road, and the ski season peaks in the first half of the month. Lower down, Rishikesh warms up and the yoga schools run full timetables. Mussoorie and Landour can get a fresh snowfall, which brings Delhi weekend crowds for a day or two. On Basant Panchami the date for opening Badrinath is announced at the Tehri royal palace in Narendra Nagar.
What is the weather like in Garhwal in February?
Rishikesh 9–23 °C; Mussoorie 1–12 °C. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Garhwal in February?
We suggest Auli & Joshimath, Chopta & Tungnath, Rishikesh. Carry microspikes for Tungnath if you go after a fresh fall.