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Himachal in February
Still wintry in the high towns, with late snow common in Manali and Shimla. Losar, the Tibetan New Year, often falls in February or early March, when McLeodganj's temples hold prayers and families visit each other. Bir and Chamba warm up first. Hotel prices stay low except on long weekends, and the toy train is pleasantly empty.
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Our picks for February
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McLeodganj (Dharamshala)
Tibetan temples and the Dhauladhar wall above Dharamshala
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Bir and Billing
Paragliding over tea gardens and Tibetan monasteries in Kangra
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Chamba
A thousand-year-old hill capital of stone temples and fine embroidery
Trips
Trips at their best in February
No published trip peaks in February
We still plan Himachal 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
Himachal in February, answered
Is February a good time to visit Himachal?
Still wintry in the high towns, with late snow common in Manali and Shimla. Losar, the Tibetan New Year, often falls in February or early March, when McLeodganj's temples hold prayers and families visit each other. Bir and Chamba warm up first. Hotel prices stay low except on long weekends, and the toy train is pleasantly empty.
What is the weather like in Himachal in February?
Shimla 0 to 11 °C, Dharamshala 4 to 17 °C. 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 February?
We suggest McLeodganj (Dharamshala), Bir and Billing, Chamba. Check the Losar date against the Tibetan calendar before you book; it moves every year.