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Himalayan treks & trips in December 2026

Christmas–New Year in the snow: Manali, Kedarkantha, Winter Spiti

December is snow season. Manali–Solang–Sissu tours, the Kedarkantha summit trek and the Winter Spiti circuit all run through Christmas and New Year, which is the single most booked week of the year. Expect snowfall in Manali from mid-December, −10 °C nights on Kedarkantha and −20 °C in Spiti.

Trips in season
9
Scheduled batches
49
Day activities
2
Holidays
Christmas

Other months

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Weather in December

Typical conditions; mountain weather changes fast — the trek leader makes the final call on summit and pass days.

RegionConditionsTemperature (°C)
Manali & SolangFirst big snowfalls mid-month−4 to 10
Sissu / Atal TunnelSnowbound, reachable−12 to 2
KedarkanthaSnow from Juda-ka-Talab up−10 to 10
Kaza / SpitiDeep winter begins−20 to −2

Open in December

  • Manali–Solang–Sissu snow tours
  • Kedarkantha summit trek
  • Winter Spiti via Shimla
  • Prashar Lake, Tirthan, Jibhi
  • Bir Billing paragliding
  • Workation retreats

Closed in December

  • Rohtang, Kunzum, Manali–Leh
  • All treks above 3,800 m except Kedarkantha

Pack for it

  • −10 °C jacket, thermals, waterproof shoes
  • Microspikes (provided on Kedarkantha)
  • Christmas–New Year: book by early November

Trips running in December

Trips with a fixed group departure in December 2026 are listed first.

Sainj Valley & Shangarh Meadows Offbeat Tour - 3N / 4D with cravel.in
GroupGuest favorite
Next: 18 Dec11 seats left

Sainj Valley & Shangarh Meadows Offbeat Tour

4.98

Shangarh Rolling Meadow • 800yo Sangchul Mahadev Pagoda • Pundrik Rishi Sacred Grass Lake • Kath-Kuni Hamlets

3N / 4D•Fixed Batch•Easy
₹8,499/ person (group)₹11,999
Winter Spiti 4x4 Extreme Expedition: The White Spiti - 6N / 7D with cravel.in
GroupGuest favorite
Next: 22 Dec13 seats left

Winter Spiti 4x4 Extreme Expedition: The White Spiti

4.98

4x4 Off-Road Caravans • Frozen Nako Lake • Key Monastery • Chicham Bridge

6N / 7D•Fixed Batch•Moderate
₹26,999/ person (group)₹34,500
Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour - 3N / 4D with cravel.in
GroupGuest favorite
Next: 18 Dec11 seats left

Prashar Lake & Bijli Mahadev Mystical Hilltop Circuit Tour

4.97

Prashar Lake Floating Island (8,960 ft) • 13th-Century Pagoda Temple • Bijli Mahadev Panoramic Hilltop

3N / 4D•Fixed Batch•Easy
₹7,999/ person (group)₹11,200
Bir Billing Paragliding, Dharamsala & Kangra Valley Tour - 4N / 5D with cravel.in
GroupBest seller
Next: 18 Dec11 seats left

Bir Billing Paragliding, Dharamsala & Kangra Valley Tour

4.97

Billing World Cup Paragliding • Tibetan Monasteries • Palampur Tea Estates • McLeod Ganj & Dalai Lama Temple

4N / 5D•Fixed Batch•Easy
₹11,999/ person (group)₹16,500
Tirthan Valley Riverfront, Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Tour - 3N / 4D with cravel.in
GroupBest seller
Next: 18 Dec11 seats left

Tirthan Valley Riverfront, Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Tour

4.97

GHNP Buffer Zone • Crystal Trout Streams • Chhoie Waterfall • Jalori Pass (10,800 ft) • Sacred Serolsar Lake

3N / 4D•Fixed Batch•Easy
₹8,999/ person (group)₹12,500
Old Manali Apple Orchard Villa & Mountain Staycation - 5N / 6D with cravel.in
GroupBest seller
Next: 22 Dec13 seats left

Old Manali Apple Orchard Villa & Mountain Staycation

4.97

Private Orchard Chalet • 100 Mbps Dual Fiber WiFi • Farm Meals • Workation Retreat

5N / 6D•Fixed Batch•Easy
₹14,999/ person (group)₹21,500
Banjar Valley, Jibhi Waterfalls & Chehni Kothi Heritage Tour - 3N / 4D with cravel.in
GroupGuest favorite
Next: 18 Dec11 seats left

Banjar Valley, Jibhi Waterfalls & Chehni Kothi Heritage Tour

4.96

Chehni Kothi 1500yo Timber Tower • Shringa Rishi Temple • Jibhi Pine Streams • Mini Thailand • Jalori Ridge

3N / 4D•Fixed Batch•Easy
₹8,999/ person (group)₹12,999
Kedarkantha Winter & Alpine Summit Trek - 4N / 5D with cravel.in
GroupBest seller
Next: 22 Dec13 seats left

Kedarkantha Winter & Alpine Summit Trek

4.96

12,500 ft Summit • Frozen Juda Ka Talab • 360° Himalayan Panorama

4N / 5D•Fixed Batch•Easy
₹8,999/ person (group)₹12,500
Manali, Solang Valley & Sissu Snow Odyssey - 4N / 5D with cravel.in
GroupBest seller
Next: 22 Dec13 seats left

Manali, Solang Valley & Sissu Snow Odyssey

4.92

Atal Tunnel Gateway • Solang Snow Adventures • Old Manali Cafes

4N / 5D•Fixed Batch•Easy
₹11,499/ person (group)₹15,999

Day activities open in December

Himalayan Bungee Jumping & Extreme Giant Canyon Swing - Adrenaline Drop with cravel.in
GroupBest seller
Next: 14 Nov15 seats left

Himalayan Bungee Jumping & Extreme Giant Canyon Swing

4.90

55m Canyon Platform • Pure Zero-Gravity Freefall • Military-Grade Cords • Jump Certificate

Adrenaline Drop•Fixed Batch•Easy
₹3,999/ person (group)₹5,500
Tandem Paragliding High-Fly Adventure: Solang Valley & Bir Billing - 1 Day Adventure with cravel.in
GroupBest seller
Next: 14 Nov15 seats left

Tandem Paragliding High-Fly Adventure: Solang Valley & Bir Billing

4.90

High Thermalling Flight • 2,400m Takeoff • 4K GoPro Cockpit Footage • Certified Pilots

1 Day Adventure•Fixed Batch•Easy
₹3,499/ person (group)₹4,999

December 2026: holidays & planning

Holidays in December 2026

  • Christmas · Friday, 25 Dec 2026

    Long weekend (3 days, no leave)

Movable festival dates follow the generally observed day; confirm against your company calendar.

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December in the Himalaya — FAQs

Is December a good time to visit the Himalaya?
December is snow season. Manali–Solang–Sissu tours, the Kedarkantha summit trek and the Winter Spiti circuit all run through Christmas and New Year, which is the single most booked week of the year. Expect snowfall in Manali from mid-December, −10 °C nights on Kedarkantha and −20 °C in Spiti.
Which treks are open in December?
Manali–Solang–Sissu snow tours; Kedarkantha summit trek; Winter Spiti via Shimla; Prashar Lake, Tirthan, Jibhi; Bir Billing paragliding; Workation retreats. 9 of our trips run in December; see the list on this page.
What is closed in December?
Rohtang, Kunzum, Manali–Leh; All treks above 3,800 m except Kedarkantha.
What should I pack for December?
−10 °C jacket, thermals, waterproof shoes; Microspikes (provided on Kedarkantha); Christmas–New Year: book by early November.
Are there long weekends in December 2026?
Christmas — Friday 25 December: Long weekend (3 days, no leave).