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Garhwal in June
The Valley of Flowers opens on 1 June with early primulas and snow bridges, and the yatra stays busy until monsoon rain arrives, usually in the last third of the month. Ganga Dussehra falls in May or June and brings crowds to the Rishikesh ghats. From late June, landslides begin to close the highways for hours at a time; build spare days into any plan.
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Our picks for June
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Valley of Flowers & Hemkund
A UNESCO hanging valley that blooms in the monsoon
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Badrinath & Mana
Vishnu's shrine on the Alaknanda, and the village before Tibet
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Gangotri
The Ganga's temple town, and the trail to its glacier source
Trips
Trips at their best in June
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Comfort
Landour, Harsil apples and Gangotri
Private car with driver
Elsewhere in June
Other hives this month
Questions
Garhwal in June, answered
Is June a good time to visit Garhwal?
The Valley of Flowers opens on 1 June with early primulas and snow bridges, and the yatra stays busy until monsoon rain arrives, usually in the last third of the month. Ganga Dussehra falls in May or June and brings crowds to the Rishikesh ghats. From late June, landslides begin to close the highways for hours at a time; build spare days into any plan.
What is the weather like in Garhwal in June?
Rishikesh 25–39 °C; Ghangaria 8–18 °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 June?
We suggest Valley of Flowers & Hemkund, Badrinath & Mana, Gangotri. Finish high-altitude treks by mid-June if you want dry trails.