Khirganga National Park National Park

Himachal national park with thermal springs and trails

A protected mountain area in Himachal Pradesh noted for alpine trails and high meadows. Trekkers use marked routes, campsites and passes to reach scenic ridgelines.

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Khirganga National Park at a Glance#

How to Get to Khirganga National Park#

Access is typically by road from larger Himachal towns (e.g., Shimla or Dharamsala) followed by local transport to park trailheads. Because terrain and services vary, arrange local guidance from a licensed operator in advance.

Tips for Visiting Khirganga National Park#

  • Hire a local guide for remote trails-the park's terrain can be rugged and wayfinding is not always obvious.
  • Pack for altitude and sudden weather changes-temperatures drop substantially at night even in summer.
  • Respect local conservation rules: some wildlife and alpine meadow areas are seasonally off-limits.

Best Time to Visit Khirganga National Park#

Mountainous park with short summers-visit in June-September for safest access and best trail conditions.

Summer trekking
June-September · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Best window for alpine trails, wildflowers and accessible passes.
Late spring & early autumn
May & October · 0-15°C (32-59°F)
Variable conditions; higher trails may still be snowbound in May.

Weather & Climate near Khirganga National Park#

Climate

Khirganga National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (957 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 73 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneNovemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
18°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10° -1°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-8°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 18°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 18°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 20 mm.

69 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight