✓ In season — great time to go

Deoban Trek in December

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

The quick answer

Yes — December is one of the best months for the Deoban trek. It falls squarely in the trail's prime season (Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr). The trek runs 3 days from Chakrata, Dehradun, reaching 9,514 ft at its highest point, and is graded Easy (1/5). The fee is ₹5,999 + 5% GST with permits, meals, camping and certified trek leaders included.

Weather & trail conditions in December

Expect snow on the upper sections of the trail and frozen water sources near camps. Micro-spikes and gaiters (provided on our snow treks) become essential above the snowline, and daylight hours are short — days start early and end early. On Deoban, expect daytime temperatures around 11°C on the trail and roughly -3°C at the highest camps after dark in December.

December in the Himalayas

Daytime

~11°C

Night at camp

~-3°C

Highest point

9,514 ft

Grade

Easy

What to pack for December

✓ Thermal base layers (top and bottom) — never cotton
✓ A fleece mid-layer plus a padded jacket (rentable at ₹499)
✓ Woollen cap, neck gaiter and two pairs of gloves
✓ High-ankle waterproof trekking shoes with woollen socks
✓ Sunscreen and sunglasses — snow doubles the UV

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

Booking notes for December

Christmas–New Year batches are the year's fastest sellers; book by October if possible. The best months for Deoban are Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.