◐ Shoulder season — possible with care

Bali Pass Trek in April

Weather, temperatures, packing and honest advice — from the team that runs this trail.

The quick answer

April is a shoulder month for Bali Pass. The core season is May, Jun, Sep, Oct, so conditions can work with the right preparation — but check with our team about your specific dates. The trek runs 8 days from Sankri, Uttarkashi, reaching 16,207 ft at its highest point, and is graded Difficult (5/5). The fee is ₹20,000 + 5% GST with permits, meals, camping and certified trek leaders included.

Why this window works: May–June offers firm pre-monsoon snow bridges for the crossing; September–October gives dry, stable trails and the clearest views on the 16,207 ft pass day. April sits at the edge of this window, so conditions vary year to year — check with our team for your dates.

Weather & trail conditions in April

The snowline retreats through these weeks, so you often get the best of both worlds — snow patches up high and rhododendron blooms in the forest sections. Trails are firm and days are comfortably cool. On Bali Pass, expect daytime temperatures around 12°C on the trail and roughly -5°C at the highest camps after dark in April.

April in the Himalayas

Daytime

~12°C

Night at camp

~-5°C

Highest point

16,207 ft

Grade

Difficult

What to pack for April

✓ Light thermal base layer for camp evenings
✓ Fleece plus a light padded jacket for early starts
✓ High-ankle trekking shoes — trails can hold old snow patches
✓ Cap, sunglasses and sunscreen for strong spring sun

Don't own the gear? Rent shoes, jackets and more on our rentals page — sanitised after every trek.

Booking notes for April

Summer-holiday bookings begin — families start appearing on easier trails. The best months for Bali Pass are May, Jun, Sep, Oct.

Frequently asked

Is April a good time for the Bali Pass trek?

April is a shoulder month for Bali Pass. The core season is May, Jun, Sep, Oct, so conditions can work with the right preparation — but check with our team about your specific dates.

How cold is Bali Pass in April?

Plan for daytime temperatures around 12°C and nights near -5°C at the higher camps. Our sleeping bags are rated for well below these temperatures.

Can beginners do Bali Pass in April?

Bali Pass is graded Difficult (5/5), so we recommend at least one prior Himalayan trek. Beginners should start with Nag Tibba, Dayara Bugyal or Kedarkantha instead.