OT Staff
India’s highest national park remains snow-free in summer, making it the best time for high-altitude treks and spotting rare wildlife like blue sheep and and Himalayan marmots.
Though technically opening in June, summer marks the blooming start of this UNESCO-listed valley. Melting snow feeds the alpine flora, attracting butterflies, birds, and trekkers.
Best visited in summer for dry riverbeds that make wildlife viewing easier. It's home to feral horses, river dolphins, and migratory birds.
Summer improves access to this Eastern Himalayan park’s dense forests. One of India’s most biodiverse reserves, it’s the only park where all four big cats coexist.
Ideal in summer when high-altitude routes are snow-free. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering treks, red panda sightings, and stunning views of the Khangchendzonga.
This park's undisturbed evergreen rainforest shelters lion-tailed macaques, Malabar giant squirrels, and over 100 butterfly species in clear, warm weather.
In summer, wildlife gathers near reservoirs like Parambikulam and Aliyar, offering increased sightings. Elephants, leopards, and langurs are common here.
Summer brings clear skies and excellent birdwatching, especially for the Bugun liocichla, one of India’s rarest birds.
Cool and lush in summer, Binsar is a welcome Himalayan escape. The forest teems with birds, barking deer, and leopard activity, with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks like Nanda Devi.
Open from April, the summer window offers stunning hikes, alpine flora, and sightings of Himalayan tahr and musk deer.