Himalayan treks & trips in November 2026

Diwali getaways, autumn gold and the first Kedarkantha snow

November is clear, cold and under-rated. Diwali week fills Manali, Tirthan and Prashar Lake tours, the lower Kullu treks — Malana, Chanderkhani, Dev Ropa — have perfect weather, Bir Billing is at its paragliding best, and the first snow usually reaches the Kedarkantha summit by month-end. High passes are closed; Lahaul stays open through the tunnel.

Trips in season
14
Scheduled batches
49
Day activities
4
Holidays
Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti

Weather in November

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

RegionConditionsTemperature (°C)
ManaliCrisp, sunny, sub-zero nights0 to 16
Tirthan / JibhiGolden forests, clear3 to 18
KedarkanthaFirst snow on summit by late Nov−4 to 14
Bir BillingPrime flying season8 to 22

Open in November

  • Kedarkantha
  • Malana, Chanderkhani, Dev Ropa, Patalsu
  • Tirthan, Sainj, Banjar, Prashar Lake
  • Lahaul valley via Atal Tunnel
  • Bir Billing paragliding
  • Manali–Sissu tours

Closed in November

  • Hampta Pass, Chandratal
  • Spiti via Manali
  • Manali–Leh
  • Rohtang (by mid-Nov)

Pack for it

  • Winter layers for nights
  • Daytime sun protection
  • Diwali week: book 4–6 weeks out

Trips running in November

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

November 2026: holidays & planning

Holidays in November 2026

  • Diwali · Sunday, 8 Nov 2026

    Govardhan Puja 9 Nov, Bhai Dooj 10 Nov

    Falls on the weekend
  • Guru Nanak Jayanti · Tuesday, 24 Nov 2026

    Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend

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

November in the Himalaya — FAQs

Is November a good time to visit the Himalaya?
November is clear, cold and under-rated. Diwali week fills Manali, Tirthan and Prashar Lake tours, the lower Kullu treks — Malana, Chanderkhani, Dev Ropa — have perfect weather, Bir Billing is at its paragliding best, and the first snow usually reaches the Kedarkantha summit by month-end. High passes are closed; Lahaul stays open through the tunnel.
Which treks are open in November?
Kedarkantha; Malana, Chanderkhani, Dev Ropa, Patalsu; Tirthan, Sainj, Banjar, Prashar Lake; Lahaul valley via Atal Tunnel; Bir Billing paragliding; Manali–Sissu tours. 14 of our trips run in November; see the list on this page.
What is closed in November?
Hampta Pass, Chandratal; Spiti via Manali; Manali–Leh; Rohtang (by mid-Nov).
What should I pack for November?
Winter layers for nights; Daytime sun protection; Diwali week: book 4–6 weeks out.
Are there long weekends in November 2026?
Diwali — Sunday 8 November: Falls on the weekend. Guru Nanak Jayanti — Tuesday 24 November: Take 1 day's leave → 4-day weekend.