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Himachal in August
The wettest stretch for most of the hive. Roads in the Beas valley and along the Sutlej suffer slides, and rivers run high and brown. The hills are green and empty, and hotel prices are at their lowest of the year. Minjar can stretch into early August. Avoid long road trips and river-side camping completely.
Photo: Navneet Sharma · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for August
Photo: Navneet Sharma · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
Shimla
The old summer capital, reached by a 1903 mountain railway
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Chamba
A thousand-year-old hill capital of stone temples and fine embroidery
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McLeodganj (Dharamshala)
Tibetan temples and the Dhauladhar wall above Dharamshala
Trips
Trips at their best in August
No published trip peaks in August
We still plan Himachal in August where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Himachal in August, answered
Is August a good time to visit Himachal?
The wettest stretch for most of the hive. Roads in the Beas valley and along the Sutlej suffer slides, and rivers run high and brown. The hills are green and empty, and hotel prices are at their lowest of the year. Minjar can stretch into early August. Avoid long road trips and river-side camping completely.
What is the weather like in Himachal in August?
Shimla 15 to 21 °C, frequent heavy rain. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Himachal in August?
We suggest Shimla, Chamba, McLeodganj (Dharamshala). Never camp on river banks in Kasol or Tirthan during monsoon; water rises fast at night.