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Kuari Pass Trek in March

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

The quick answer

Yes — March is one of the best months for the Kuari Pass trek. It falls squarely in the trail's prime season (Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar, Apr). The trek runs 6 days from Joshimath, Chamoli, reaching 12,516 ft at its highest point, and is graded Easy-Moderate (2/5). The fee is ₹7,500 + 5% GST with permits, meals, camping and certified trek leaders included.

Why this window works: September to December offers post-monsoon clarity for the trek's signature Nanda Devi views; March–April adds spring snow and rhododendron bloom on the Curzon Trail.

Weather & trail conditions in March

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 Kuari Pass, expect daytime temperatures around 12°C on the trail and roughly -4°C at the highest camps after dark in March.

March in the Himalayas

Daytime

~12°C

Night at camp

~-4°C

Highest point

12,516 ft

Grade

Easy-Moderate

What to pack for March

✓ 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 March

Holi week batches sell out first; the rest of the month usually has good availability. The best months for Kuari Pass are Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar, Apr.