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Kumaon in September
The monsoon weakens through the month and the air clears from late September. The Nanda Devi Mela fills Almora and Nainital with processions and stalls, depending on the lunar date. Roads may still be under repair after the rains, so allow time. Hotels are still at low-season rates in the first half.
Photo: Travelling Slacker · CC BY 2.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for September
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Almora and Kasar Devi
The Chand kings' capital, bal mithai and the pine ridge of Kasar Devi
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Nainital
An eye-shaped lake, a Raj summer capital and the gateway to Kumaon
Photo: Abhijit Kar Gupta from Kolkata, India · CC BY 2.0 · Commons
Kausani
Gandhi's ridge, a poet's birthplace and a 300 km wall of peaks
Trips
Trips at their best in September
No published trip peaks in September
We still plan Kumaon in September where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Kumaon in September, answered
Is September a good time to visit Kumaon?
The monsoon weakens through the month and the air clears from late September. The Nanda Devi Mela fills Almora and Nainital with processions and stalls, depending on the lunar date. Roads may still be under repair after the rains, so allow time. Hotels are still at low-season rates in the first half.
What is the weather like in Kumaon in September?
Rain easing; Nainital about 14 to 22 °C. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Kumaon in September?
We suggest Almora and Kasar Devi, Nainital, Kausani. The second half of September is often the cheapest time to get October-quality views.