About Chitkul

Chitkul is the Last Village of India on the Indo-Tibetan border in Himachal Pradesh. Chitkul village is the last motorable village inhabited on the Indian boundaries. The charming town of Chitkul is a gateway to beautiful meadows, a gushing river, and majestic mountains. Chitkul Village attracts many backpackers, campers, hikers, and explorers by its divine nature. The locals here are humble and with a warm heart welcome the tourists to witness the beauty of their hometown. According to the legends, in the prehistoric period, the residers of Chitkul Village were called Kinnaras as they were believed to be halfway between mortals and deities mainly for their homeland. The Kinnaur district was home to these supernatural people as this place makes one feel close to God while leaving in this earthly environment. The culture and tradition followed by the people of Chitkul are diverse and are influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Animalism. Several monasteries can be found in the Chitkul. The local dialect of Chitkul is Pahadi and Tibetian yet communication with tourists is done in Hindi. 

Best Time to Visit Chitkul

Winters in Chitkul ( October - February)

Chitkul in winters remains for six months with the given reason of heavy snowfall. Chitkul remains closed from October to February. The locals of the village migrate to the lower regions in winters as the region is extremely cold. The average temperature of Chitkul during winters is -21℃ to 3℃. 

The temperature of Chitkul in Winters:

• Chitkul in October: The temperature of Chitkul in October maximum rises to 10℃ and falls minimum-till -5℃.
• Chitkul in November: The temperature of Chitkul in November maximum rises to 3℃ and falls minimum-till -15℃.
• Chitkul in December: The temperature of Chitkul in December maximum rises to -2℃ and falls minimum-till -19.
• Chitkul in January: The temperature of Chitkul in January maximum rises to -5℃ and falls minimum-till -21℃.
• Chitkul in February: The temperature of Chitkul in February maximum rises to -17℃ and falls minimum-till -2℃.
• Chitkul in March:  The temperature of Chitkul in March rises maximum of 1℃ and falls minimum-till -13℃.

Summers in Chitkul (April - June)

Chitkul in summers is the best time to visit with pleasant weather where the sun shines pass through the cloud and the breeze sways the trees in its rhythm. The summers in Chitkul are cold rather than hot. So one has the opportunity to explore the village to its fullest. The season is perfect for trekking and camping here. The early months of Summer have chances of snowfall. The average temperature of Chitkul in Summers is -3℃ to 12℃. 

The temperature of Chitkul in Summers:

• Chitkul in April: The temperature of Chitkul in April rises maximum to 7℃ and falls minimum-till -8℃.
• Chitkul in May: The temperature of Chitkul in May rises maximum to 12℃ and falls minimum-till -3℃.
• Chitkul in June: The temperature of Chitkul in June rises maximum to 18℃ and falls minimum-till 2℃. 

Monsoons in Chitkul (July-September)

Chitkul in monsoons receives heavy rainfall. The risk of landslides and roads getting blocked is high in Chitkul during monsoons. It is not recommended to visit Chitkul in monsoons as accidents happen frequently in this season. On the positive side, the flora is at its fullest bloom. The mountains look freshly painted in green. The average temperature of Chitkul in Monsoon is 1℃ to 20℃.

The temperature of Chitkul in Monsoons:

• Chitkul in July: The temperature of Chitkul in July rises maximum to 20℃ and falls minimum-till 7℃.
• Chitkul in August: The temperature of Chitkul in August rises maximum to 20℃ and falls minimum-till 7℃
• Chitkul in September: The temperature of Chitkul in September rises maximum to 15℃ and falls minimum to 1℃.