Bharmour weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Bharmour, Chamba and Khajjiar, month-by-month temperatures, heavy winter snow, and the weather for the Manimahesh yatra and the trek from Hadsar.
- ~2,195 m Bharmour
- ~4,080 m Manimahesh lake
- Dec–Feb heavy snow
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Bharmour (about 2,195 m) is the old capital of Chamba, about 65 km up the Budhil valley from Chamba town, and the base for the Manimahesh yatra. It is far colder than Chamba: winter nights fall well below freezing and heavy snow from December to February can close the Chamba–Bharmour road for days. Summer days are mild, around 24–25 °C. April–June and September–October are the best months to visit; Manimahesh lake (about 4,080 m) is reached on foot from Hadsar, and the official yatra is held in August–September, between Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami, when nights at the lake are close to freezing.
- ColdestJanuary — about 10° by day, −4 °C at night (estimate).
- SnowDecember–February; the road can close for days.
- Best monthsApril–June, September–October.
- Manimahesh yatraAugust–September, Janmashtami to Radha Ashtami.
- MonsoonJuly–August; landslides on the Chamba–Bharmour road.
Bharmour, Chamba and Khajjiar weather today
Bharmour (about 2,195 m), Chamba town on the Ravi (about 1,000 m) and Khajjiar (1,920 m) — current temperature and the next days’ high, low, rain and snow.
Forecast data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed about once a day — last update —.
Bharmour weather by month
Bharmour has no published IMD averages. The temperatures below are an estimate: the India Meteorological Department normals for Chamba (about 1,000 m), lowered by about 8 °C for Bharmour’s extra 1,200 m of height, rounded to whole degrees. Manimahesh lake, about 1,900 m higher again, is much colder.
| Month | Approx. Bharmour high / low* | Chamba rain | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / −4 °C | 74 mm | Heavy snow; road may close |
| February | 12° / −2 °C | 117 mm | Snow and rain |
| March | 15° / −1 °C | 160 mm | Late snow, melting |
| April | 21° / 5 °C | 100 mm | Pleasant; spring |
| May | 25° / 9 °C | 88 mm | Mild days, cool nights |
| June | 24° / 12 °C | 104 mm | Pleasant; trek season |
| July | 25° / 13 °C | 169 mm | Monsoon; landslides |
| August | 23° / 13 °C | 168 mm | Monsoon; yatra begins |
| September | 21° / 10 °C | 102 mm | Yatra; clearing |
| October | 20° / 6 °C | 33 mm | Clear and crisp |
| November | 15° / 1 °C | 26 mm | Cold nights; first snow |
| December | 12° / −2 °C | 51 mm | Snow |
*Estimated from Chamba’s IMD normals (1961–1990) adjusted for height — not official Bharmour records. Full Chamba figures: Chamba weather.
Manimahesh lake and the yatra: weather and timing
Manimahesh lake lies at about 4,080 m below the Manimahesh Kailash peak. The usual route is a road from Bharmour to Hadsar, then a trek of roughly 13–14 km via Dhancho and Gauri Kund, usually with a night at Dhancho.
The official Manimahesh yatra is held for about two weeks between Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami (August–September). Days are cool and nights near freezing at the lake; rain and sudden weather changes are common, so the administration’s yatra advisories matter.
Outside the yatra, the lake is snowbound for much of the year; late June to early October is the realistic window for a trek. More: Chamba tourist places and Dalhousie weather.
Bharmour and Manimahesh in pictures
The Chaurasi temples, Manimahesh lake and the Kailash peak — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Bharmour
Depending on what you are going for.
Pleasant weather
Mild days; the road is open.
Manimahesh yatra
Janmashtami to Radha Ashtami.
Clear skies
Crisp air; the best views.
Snow
Heavy snow; road may close.
Chaurasi temples
Easy access to the 84 temples.
Take care
Monsoon landslides on the road.
Bharmour trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: a warm jacket and layers in every season; full winter wear and waterproof boots from November to March; rain gear and a warm layer for the Manimahesh trek even in August.
Plan a buffer day in winter and in the monsoon — the Chamba–Bharmour road can close after heavy snow or landslides.
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Bharmour weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Bharmour today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Bharmour, Chamba and Khajjiar (MET Norway data).
Does it snow in Bharmour?
Yes — heavily from December to February, and the Chamba–Bharmour road can close for days after a big snowfall.
When is the Manimahesh yatra?
Every year for about two weeks between Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami, in August–September.
How cold is Manimahesh lake?
Near freezing at night even during the yatra; the lake is snowbound for much of the year.
How far is Bharmour from Chamba?
About 65 km by road up the Budhil valley.
What is the best time to visit Bharmour?
April–June and September–October.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Chamba normals (height-adjusted estimate)
- Wikipedia: Bharmour
Photo credits
Manimahesh lake above Bharmour in September — Photo: Ashuthakur39, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Manimahesh lake below Kailash — Photo: Vimeshwar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Snow peaks above Bharmour, from the Chaurasi temples — Photo: Varun Shiv Kapur from New Delhi, India, CC BY 2.0 · Narasimha temple, Chaurasi complex — Photo: Dhruvaeng, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chaurasi temples in winter snow — Photo: Bharmourview, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Snow near Manimahesh lake — Photo: LKLakhotia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Chaurasi courtyard — Photo: Varun Shiv Kapur from New Delhi, India, CC BY 2.0 · Kailash peak at sunrise — Photo: Ashish3724, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bharmour town from above — Photo: Pankajcharak1999, CC BY-SA 4.0
