Trisul Mountain
Three-peaked Himalayan massif in Uttarakhand
Trisul is a three-peaked massif in Uttarakhand's Kumaon Himalaya, with Trisul I reaching high alpine elevations. Climbers and trekkers come for classic Himalayan routes and mountain panoramas.
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Trisul is a three-peaked massif in the Kumaon Himalaya of Uttarakhand, India. The group includes a principal summit that rises above 7,000 meters.
The highest of the three peaks was first climbed in 1907 by Tom Longstaff in a noted early Himalayan expedition. Since that first ascent the Trisul group has been a recognized objective within Himalayan mountaineering literature.
Trisul lies in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in northern India, within the high Himalayan zone of the state.
- Notable first ascent: First climbed by British mountaineer Tom Longstaff in 1907, marking one of the early European ascents of a Himalayan peak above 7,000 meters.
Tips for Visiting Trisul#
- Aim for the pre-monsoon (May-June) or post-monsoon (September-October) windows for the clearest summit views and safer trekking conditions; monsoon months bring heavy snow at higher camps and unstable weather.
- You can view Trisul without mountaineering by staying in nearby Kumaon hill towns such as Kausani or Ranikhet at sunrise - these villages offer panoramic vantage points that many non-trekkers miss.
- If you plan to attempt the climb or base-camp trek, arrange a licensed local guide and permits through a recognized Uttarakhand agency in advance - Trisul is a technical massif and logistics, rescue options and regulations must be handled locally.
Best Time to Visit Trisul#
For climbing or trekking around Trisul, aim for the pre‑monsoon or post‑monsoon windows (April-June or Sept-Nov) when weather is most stable.
Weather & Climate near Trisul#
Trisul's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -27°C to -1°C. Moderate rainfall (779 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Almost no rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (289 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -22°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
