Karsog weather: today, this week and through the year
Live temperature and a five-day forecast for Karsog, Shikari Devi and Mandi, month-by-month temperatures in the valley, heavy winter snow on the ridges, and when to visit Shikari Devi and Kamru Nag.
- ~1,400 m Karsog
- ~3,300 m Shikari Devi
- Dec–Mar snow on the ridge
- Live 3 places
Photo: Sunil Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Karsog is a valley town in Mandi district, about 108 km from Shimla and 125 km from Mandi, at roughly 1,400 m. Days are mild for most of the year and winters are cold, with frost and occasional snow in the valley. High above it, Shikari Devi (about 3,300 m) gets heavy snow from about December to March, when the road up is often closed; Kamru Nag is reached on foot from Chowki. April–June and September–November are the best months for the valley and the temples.
- WinterCold nights, frost; snow on the ridges, sometimes in the valley.
- Shikari DeviHeavy snow about December–March; road often closed.
- Best monthsApril–June, September–November.
- MonsoonJuly–August; landslides on hill roads.
- DistancesAbout 108 km from Shimla, 125 km from Mandi.
Karsog, Shikari Devi and Mandi weather today
Karsog in the valley (about 1,400 m), Shikari Devi on its ridge (about 3,300 m) and Mandi (760 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 —.
Karsog weather by month
Karsog has no published IMD averages. The temperatures below are an estimate: the India Meteorological Department’s 1991–2020 normals for Bhuntar (about 1,090 m), a valley station in the Kullu valley, lowered by about 2 °C for Karsog’s extra height and rounded. Rainfall is shown for Bhuntar as a guide only. Shikari Devi, nearly 2,000 m higher, is far colder.
| Month | Approx. Karsog high / low* | Bhuntar rain (guide) | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 0 °C | 81 mm | Cold; frost; snow on the ridges |
| February | 16° / 2 °C | 103 mm | Cold; snow or rain spells |
| March | 21° / 5 °C | 117 mm | Cool; showers and hail |
| April | 25° / 8 °C | 78 mm | Pleasant |
| May | 29° / 11 °C | 61 mm | Warm days |
| June | 31° / 15 °C | 66 mm | Warmest; Shikari Devi busy |
| July | 30° / 18 °C | 136 mm | Monsoon; landslides |
| August | 29° / 18 °C | 129 mm | Monsoon |
| September | 28° / 15 °C | 77 mm | Clearing |
| October | 26° / 8 °C | 25 mm | Clear and dry |
| November | 21° / 3 °C | 22 mm | Sunny days, cold nights |
| December | 16° / 0 °C | 31 mm | Cold; snow on Shikari Devi |
*Estimated from Bhuntar’s IMD normals (1991–2020) adjusted for height — not official Karsog records. Nearby: Mandi weather.
Shikari Devi, Kamru Nag and the valley temples: when to go
Shikari Devi, the open-roofed hilltop temple at about 3,300 m, is reached by road from the Karsog side or from Janjehli, then a climb of several hundred steps. Heavy snow from about December to March often closes the road; May–June and September–October are the best months.
Kamru Nag, with its sacred lake, is a walk of about 6 km through forest from Chowki — a summer and autumn trip. In the valley, the Mamleshwar Mahadev temple at Mamel and the old Devi Kot temple at Pangna can be visited all year.
Nearby weather: Mandi weather, Jibhi weather and Shimla weather.
Karsog and Shikari Devi in pictures
The Karsog valley, Shikari Devi in snow, Mamleshwar and Kamru Nag — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
Best time to visit Karsog and Shikari Devi
Depending on what you are going for.
Shikari Devi
Road open; clear views.
Pleasant weather
Mild days in the valley.
Clear skies
The driest months.
Kamru Nag
The forest walk from Chowki.
Snow
On the ridges; road to Shikari Devi often closed.
Take care
Monsoon landslides.
Karsog trip: what the weather means for you
Clothing: warm layers all year for the evenings; full winter wear from December to February; a warm jacket for Shikari Devi in any month.
Plan a buffer in winter — snow can close the roads to Shikari Devi for days.
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Karsog weather: frequently asked questions
What is the weather in Karsog today?
The top of this page shows the current temperature and the next days’ forecast for Karsog, Shikari Devi and Mandi (MET Norway data).
Does it snow at Shikari Devi?
Yes — heavily, from about December to March; the road up is often closed then.
Does it snow in Karsog?
Occasionally in the valley; the ridges around it get regular winter snow.
How far is Karsog from Shimla?
About 108 km; Mandi is about 125 km away.
What is the best time to visit Shikari Devi?
May–June and September–October.
How do you reach Kamru Nag?
On foot — a walk of about 6 km through forest from Chowki.
Sources
- MET Norway Locationforecast (CC BY 4.0) — live forecast data
- India Meteorological Department — Bhuntar normals 1991–2020 (height-adjusted estimate)
- Wikipedia: Karsog
Photo credits
Snow on the Shikari Devi ridge above Karsog — Photo: Sunil Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Karsog valley — Photo: Arsenal1103, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Karsog town — Photo: Arsenal1103, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Shikari Devi temple — Photo: Prateek0007, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shikari Devi ridge in snow — Photo: Sunil Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shikari Devi in winter — Photo: Narender Sharma, Blue Particle Solutions, CC BY-SA 4.0 · A temple in the Karsog valley — Photo: Nishant karsogi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kamru Nag lake and temple — Photo: Dhiman.ashishpro, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Snow on the trees near Shikari Devi — Photo: Narender Sharma, Blue Particle Solutions, CC BY-SA 4.0
