Himalayan treks & trips in May 2027
Summer-holiday peak: Beas Kund, Bhrigu Lake, summer camps and Ladakh opening
May is the busiest month on the Delhi–Manali highway. Beas Kund and Bhrigu Lake open with snow still on the meadows, summer camps run back to back, Rohtang usually opens by late May, and the first Leh flights of the season fill with families. Spiti via Manali and the Manali–Leh road typically open in the last week.
- Trips in season
- 23
- Scheduled batches
- 0
- Day activities
- 6
Other months
Weather in May
Typical conditions; mountain weather changes fast — the trek leader makes the final call on summit and pass days.
| Region | Conditions | Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Manali | Warm days, crowded town | 10 to 25 |
| Beas Kund / Bhrigu (3,700–4,300 m) | Snowfields above 3,500 m | −2 to 15 |
| Leh | Dry, sunny, cold nights | 5 to 20 |
| Tirthan / Jibhi | Perfect camp weather | 12 to 26 |
Open in May
- Beas Kund, Bhrigu Lake, Deo Tibba base camp, Rani Sui
- Friendship Peak & Hanuman Tibba expeditions (pre-monsoon window)
- Summer camps
- Leh fly-in tours
- Rohtang (late May)
Closed in May
- Hampta Pass (mid-June)
- Pin Parvati, Parang La, Kang La
- Spiti via Kunzum until late May / June
Pack for it
- Sunscreen + sunglasses — snow glare at 4,000 m
- Fleece + light down for camps
- Book Volvos 3 weeks ahead (peak demand)
Trips running in May
No fixed batches are published for May 2027 yet — private departures are available on all of these.
Day activities open in May
May 2027: holidays & planning
No national holidays fall in May 2027 — a good month for quieter trails and lower Volvo fares.
May in the Himalaya — FAQs
Is May a good time to visit the Himalaya?
May is the busiest month on the Delhi–Manali highway. Beas Kund and Bhrigu Lake open with snow still on the meadows, summer camps run back to back, Rohtang usually opens by late May, and the first Leh flights of the season fill with families. Spiti via Manali and the Manali–Leh road typically open in the last week.
Which treks are open in May?
Beas Kund, Bhrigu Lake, Deo Tibba base camp, Rani Sui; Friendship Peak & Hanuman Tibba expeditions (pre-monsoon window); Summer camps; Leh fly-in tours; Rohtang (late May). 23 of our trips run in May; see the list on this page.
What is closed in May?
Hampta Pass (mid-June); Pin Parvati, Parang La, Kang La; Spiti via Kunzum until late May / June.
What should I pack for May?
Sunscreen + sunglasses — snow glare at 4,000 m; Fleece + light down for camps; Book Volvos 3 weeks ahead (peak demand).