Himalayan treks & trips in March 2027

Holi long weekend, late snow in Kedarkantha, spring in Kullu

March is a transition month: Kedarkantha still has snow on the summit ridge, the Winter Spiti season wraps up, and the Kullu–Parvati valley wakes up — Malana, Tirthan, rafting on the Beas and bungee at Bahang reopen. Holi usually creates a long weekend that fills Manali tours.

Trips in season
11
Scheduled batches
0
Day activities
4
Holidays
Maha Shivaratri, Eid al-Fitr, Holi, Good Friday

Weather in March

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

RegionConditionsTemperature (°C)
ManaliMelting snow in town, snow above 2,500 m0 to 15
KedarkanthaSnow on summit, spring at Sankri−4 to 15
Tirthan / JibhiFresh green, rhododendron bloom starts4 to 18
KazaThaw begins; road via Kinnaur still open−12 to 5

Open in March

  • Kedarkantha (last snow month)
  • Winter Spiti (early March)
  • Tirthan, Sainj, Banjar, Malana
  • Beas rafting, bungee, rock climbing restart
  • Bir Billing paragliding

Closed in March

  • Rohtang
  • Manali–Leh
  • Hampta / Bhrigu / Beas Kund

Pack for it

  • Layers for 0–18 °C swings
  • Rain shell for spring showers
  • Microspikes if doing Kedarkantha

Trips running in March

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

March 2027: holidays & planning

Holidays in March 2027

  • Maha Shivaratri · Saturday, 6 Mar 2027

    Falls on the weekend
  • Eid al-Fitr · Wednesday, 10 Mar 2027

    Subject to moon sighting

    Take 2 days' leave → 5-day break
  • Holi · Monday, 22 Mar 2027

    Holika Dahan on 21 March

    Long weekend (3 days, no leave)
  • Good Friday · Friday, 26 Mar 2027

    Long weekend (3 days, no leave)

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

March in the Himalaya — FAQs

Is March a good time to visit the Himalaya?
March is a transition month: Kedarkantha still has snow on the summit ridge, the Winter Spiti season wraps up, and the Kullu–Parvati valley wakes up — Malana, Tirthan, rafting on the Beas and bungee at Bahang reopen. Holi usually creates a long weekend that fills Manali tours.
Which treks are open in March?
Kedarkantha (last snow month); Winter Spiti (early March); Tirthan, Sainj, Banjar, Malana; Beas rafting, bungee, rock climbing restart; Bir Billing paragliding. 11 of our trips run in March; see the list on this page.
What is closed in March?
Rohtang; Manali–Leh; Hampta / Bhrigu / Beas Kund.
What should I pack for March?
Layers for 0–18 °C swings; Rain shell for spring showers; Microspikes if doing Kedarkantha.
Are there long weekends in March 2027?
Maha Shivaratri — Saturday 6 March: Falls on the weekend. Eid al-Fitr — Wednesday 10 March: Take 2 days' leave → 5-day break. Holi — Monday 22 March: Long weekend (3 days, no leave). Good Friday — Friday 26 March: Long weekend (3 days, no leave).