BEST
TIME TO VISIT
The
state has two distinct climatic regions: the predominant
hilly terrain and the small plain region. The climatic condition
of the plains is very similar to its counterpart in the
Genetic plain-that is, tropical. Summers are unbearable
with temperature going over the 40°C mark  and a lot
of humidity. Winters can be chilly with temperatures going
below 5°C at times.
The
Himalayan region has Alpine conditions characterized by
cold winters with snowfall for quite a long time, good rainfall
in the monsoon, and mild summers. This climate also provides
the state with its only livelihood, i.e., tourism.
Thus,
you need cotton clothing for summers and must carry woolens
if planning a visit in the winter season.
For
Trekking the best time is between mid April to June 30th
and between mid September 1st to October last. Both seasons
have their attractions. During the month of April &
May the spring flowers bloom at the margins of the snowline
while the weather is generally settled barring the occasional
pre monsoon storm that can blow up at any time. Day time
temperatures can rise to the mid 20s even at altitudes while
at night they can fall to 0 degrees C. The post monsoon
season is a time of settled weather with clear views of
the mountains. Day time temperatures will still be quite
warm, upto 20 degrees C during the middle of the day, however
at night the temperatures will occasionally drop below 0
degrees C.
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