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Garhwal in April
Buransh turns the forests red around Chopta and Deoria Tal, and Mussoorie fills with families escaping the plains. In the second half of the month the yatra begins: Yamunotri and Gangotri open on Akshaya Tritiya, and Kedarnath and Badrinath follow within days. The first week of the yatra is very crowded and hotels at Guptkashi and Badrinath are at their highest rates.
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Our picks for April
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Chopta & Tungnath
Meadows, rhododendron forest and the highest Shiva temple
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Yamunotri
The Yamuna's shrine, where rice cooks in a hot spring
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Gangotri
The Ganga's temple town, and the trail to its glacier source
Trips
Trips at their best in April
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Saver
Deoria Tal, Tungnath and Chandrashila
UTC and GMOU buses, shared jeeps and a shared taxi
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Signature
Taj Rishikesh and Mussoorie in comfort
Private car with driver
Elsewhere in April
Other hives this month
Questions
Garhwal in April, answered
Is April a good time to visit Garhwal?
Buransh turns the forests red around Chopta and Deoria Tal, and Mussoorie fills with families escaping the plains. In the second half of the month the yatra begins: Yamunotri and Gangotri open on Akshaya Tritiya, and Kedarnath and Badrinath follow within days. The first week of the yatra is very crowded and hotels at Guptkashi and Badrinath are at their highest rates.
What is the weather like in Garhwal in April?
Rishikesh 17–34 °C; Chopta 2–15 °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 April?
We suggest Chopta & Tungnath, Yamunotri, Gangotri. Avoid the opening week itself unless the ceremony is your reason for going.