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Spiti & Lahaul in March
The awkward month. Winter wildlife trips wind down, snow can still fall heavily, and the thaw makes the Kinnaur road prone to rockfall. Hotels and cafes in Kaza remain mostly shut, and the Manali side stays closed. We do not run trips in March apart from specialist winter departures, and we suggest waiting for May or June unless you are already experienced with Himalayan winter travel.
Photo: Sumita Roy Dutta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for March
Photo: Sumita Roy Dutta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
Nako
A lake village and 11th-century temples on the road to Spiti
Photo: 11th century West Tibetan painter Photography … · Public domain · Commons
Tabo
A working monastery founded in 996 CE, painted inside
Trips
Trips at their best in March
No published trip peaks in March
We still plan Spiti & Lahaul in March where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Spiti & Lahaul in March, answered
Is March a good time to visit Spiti & Lahaul?
The awkward month. Winter wildlife trips wind down, snow can still fall heavily, and the thaw makes the Kinnaur road prone to rockfall. Hotels and cafes in Kaza remain mostly shut, and the Manali side stays closed. We do not run trips in March apart from specialist winter departures, and we suggest waiting for May or June unless you are already experienced with Himalayan winter travel.
What is the weather like in Spiti & Lahaul in March?
Kaza −10 to 5 °C, late snow. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Spiti & Lahaul in March?
We suggest Nako, Tabo. If you must go, carry chains or travel with a local driver who knows the ice spots.