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.
Trisul at a Glance#
Address: Trisul (Trishul), Kumaon Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India
About Trisul#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -27° - -17° | -31° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Poor | -27° - -16° | -31° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Poor | -24° - -13° | -28° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 4.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 11.9h |
| April | Poor | -19° - -10° | -23° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Poor | -15° - -6° | -19° | 3 mm | overcast | 68% | 6.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Poor | -11° - -2° | -14° | 12 mm | overcast | 74% | 7.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Poor | -8° - -1° | -11° | 289 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Poor | -7° - -1° | -10° | 221 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Poor | -11° - -3° | -14° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Poor | -17° - -7° | -20° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 5.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.3h |
| November | Poor | -22° - -11° | -23° | 7 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 2.9 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Poor | -25° - -14° | -27° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 51% | 3.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.1h |
