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Himalayan treks & trips in January 2027

Deep-winter snow: Kedarkantha, Winter Spiti and Manali at its whitest

January is the snowiest month in the Indian Himalaya. Manali and Solang are white, Sissu and Lahaul are reachable through the Atal Tunnel, Kedarkantha's summit trek is at its photogenic peak, and the Winter Spiti circuit via Shimla–Kinnaur visits villages at −20 °C. High passes (Rohtang, Kunzum, Manali–Leh) are closed.

Trips in season
6
Scheduled batches
0
Day activities
1
Holidays
New Year's Day, Makar Sankranti, Republic Day

Other months

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Weather in January

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

RegionConditionsTemperature (°C)
Manali & SolangHeavy snow, sunny spells−6 to 8
Sissu / Lahaul (via Atal Tunnel)Frozen waterfalls, deep snow−15 to 0
Kedarkantha (Sankri 1,950 m → summit 3,800 m)Knee-deep snow above 3,000 m−10 to 10
Kaza / SpitiFrozen river, clear skies−22 to −5
Leh (fly-in only)Dry cold−15 to −2

Open in January

  • Atal Tunnel to Sissu & Koksar
  • Shimla → Kinnaur → Kaza road (weather permitting)
  • Kedarkantha, Prashar Lake, Bir Billing paragliding
  • Manali skiing at Solang (Jan–Feb)

Closed in January

  • Rohtang Pass
  • Manali–Leh highway
  • Kunzum La (Manali–Kaza)
  • Hampta Pass, Bhrigu Lake and all 4,000 m+ trails

Pack for it

  • −10 °C rated jacket + thermals
  • Waterproof trekking shoes with gaiters
  • Microspikes for Kedarkantha summit day
  • Sunglasses (snow glare)

Trips running in January

No fixed batches are published for January 2027 yet — private departures are available on all of these.

Winter Spiti 4x4 Extreme Expedition: The White Spiti - 6N / 7D with cravel.in
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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
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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
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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
Old Manali Apple Orchard Villa & Mountain Staycation - 5N / 6D with cravel.in
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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
Kedarkantha Winter & Alpine Summit Trek - 4N / 5D with cravel.in
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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
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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 January

Tandem Paragliding High-Fly Adventure: Solang Valley & Bir Billing - 1 Day Adventure with cravel.in
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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

January 2027: holidays & planning

Holidays in January 2027

  • New Year's Day · Friday, 1 Jan 2027

    Long weekend (3 days, no leave)

  • Makar Sankranti / Pongal · Thursday, 14 Jan 2027

    South India, Gujarat, Punjab (Lohri 13 Jan)

    Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend

  • Republic Day · Tuesday, 26 Jan 2027

    Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend

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

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January in the Himalaya — FAQs

Is January a good time to visit the Himalaya?
January is the snowiest month in the Indian Himalaya. Manali and Solang are white, Sissu and Lahaul are reachable through the Atal Tunnel, Kedarkantha's summit trek is at its photogenic peak, and the Winter Spiti circuit via Shimla–Kinnaur visits villages at −20 °C. High passes (Rohtang, Kunzum, Manali–Leh) are closed.
Which treks are open in January?
Atal Tunnel to Sissu & Koksar; Shimla → Kinnaur → Kaza road (weather permitting); Kedarkantha, Prashar Lake, Bir Billing paragliding; Manali skiing at Solang (Jan–Feb). 6 of our trips run in January; see the list on this page.
What is closed in January?
Rohtang Pass; Manali–Leh highway; Kunzum La (Manali–Kaza); Hampta Pass, Bhrigu Lake and all 4,000 m+ trails.
What should I pack for January?
−10 °C rated jacket + thermals; Waterproof trekking shoes with gaiters; Microspikes for Kedarkantha summit day; Sunglasses (snow glare).
Are there long weekends in January 2027?
New Year's Day — Friday 1 January: Long weekend (3 days, no leave). Makar Sankranti / Pongal — Thursday 14 January: Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend. Republic Day — Tuesday 26 January: Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend.