Best month · Garhwal
Garhwal in March
A fine month for the lower half of Garhwal. Rishikesh hosts the International Yoga Festival in the first week, rafting runs on clear green water, and rhododendrons begin to flower on the Chopta and Mussoorie ridges. Snow lingers on Chandrashila, so the summit is a proper winter climb. The Char Dham roads are being cleared, and registration for the yatra usually opens online this month.
Photo: McKay Savage from London, UK · CC BY 2.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for March
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Rishikesh
Where the Ganga leaves the hills and the yatra begins
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Chopta & Tungnath
Meadows, rhododendron forest and the highest Shiva temple
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Mussoorie & Landour
A Raj-era ridge town, and the quiet cantonment above it
Trips
Trips at their best in March
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Signature
Taj Rishikesh and Mussoorie in comfort
Private car with driver
Elsewhere in March
Other hives this month
Questions
Garhwal in March, answered
Is March a good time to visit Garhwal?
A fine month for the lower half of Garhwal. Rishikesh hosts the International Yoga Festival in the first week, rafting runs on clear green water, and rhododendrons begin to flower on the Chopta and Mussoorie ridges. Snow lingers on Chandrashila, so the summit is a proper winter climb. The Char Dham roads are being cleared, and registration for the yatra usually opens online this month.
What is the weather like in Garhwal in March?
Rishikesh 13–28 °C; Chopta −2 to 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 March?
We suggest Rishikesh, Chopta & Tungnath, Mussoorie & Landour. Register for the Char Dham online as soon as the portal opens if you want early-May dates.