Kalesar National Park

How to Get to Kalesar National Park #

Kalesar lies about 60-80 km east of Chandigarh and roughly 100-120 km from New Delhi by road. The nearest railway station is at Yamunanagar-Jagadhri (about 20-30 km); buses and taxis connect from there. Local tour operators in Yamunanagar can arrange guided safaris and park permits.

Tips for Visiting Kalesar National Park #

Arrive at first light for best chances of spotting sambar, nilgai and other ungulates in the sal forest.
Hire a local naturalist guide - they know which dry-season waterholes attract leopards and sloth bears.
Combine a visit with nearby religious sites (Kalesar Mahadev temple) to see both wildlife and local culture.

Best Time to Visit Kalesar National Park #

Winter months (November-February) are best for game viewing and comfortable trekking; avoid peak monsoon for overland access.

Winter

Nov-Feb · 10-25 °C

Cool, clear days; best time for wildlife viewing.

Monsoon

Jul-Sep · 25-35 °C

Heavy rains, lush forest but many trails can be slippery and access roads muddy.

Summer

Mar-Jun · 30-45 °C

Hot and dry; early mornings are the only comfortable time outdoors.

Weather & Climate near Kalesar National Park #

Climate

Kalesar National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 38°C. Abundant rainfall (1676 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 124 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

NovemberAprilOctober

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

46%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

0.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 22°

47%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

1.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

11.0h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

14° – 28°

41%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

19° – 34°

33%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall.

83 Excellent

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

31°C

Temperature

23° – 38°

29%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

June

June is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

31°C

Temperature

25° – 37°

44%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

117 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

13.9h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (503 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 32°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

503 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (548 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

548 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

226 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 30°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

0.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

11° – 25°

48%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

0.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

7° – 21°

44%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

0.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.1h daylight

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