Himachal Pradesh (& Uttarakhand?) Weather/accommodation February-April?

Maizani

Hi
first off, great forums, lots to browse on.
if all goes as planned I'll be poking around Himachal Pradesh (and possibly Uttarakhand) from early February to early April (flying from Delhi apr 15). this is my first trip to India, and being a native of Oregon and sometime resident of Alaska I'm really interested by the pictures I've seen of sweeping mountain vistas and deep pine forest valleys in the Himalayas. it sounds like a lot of hotels/guesthouses shut up in the winter months up there, at least above certain elevation.
I'm wondering how far up and in a budget traveller could practically get at this time of year, and what kind of weather I should be prepared for?
I don't have a fixed itinerary, Naggar Castle and the descriptions of various temples have caught my attention; most places I just wander around with my sketchbook, slow-moving and curious.
any info would be great,
Cheers
Dan
please forgive me if this is one of those topics that's already been beaten to death in previous thread.

machadinha

For a general look at the weather, see this (entire) thread: India climate chart

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Maizani

Thanks! very useful information.
perhaps I should be a little more specific: where are good places to trek between february and april? I'm not a hardcore outdoorsman but I enjoy a good hike and the peaceful remote locations they sometimes lead to.
Also, what towns/areas in particular will be inaccessible or totally void of accomodations?

Dilliwala

Here's a great place to start looking for answers to all your Q's:
http://www.indiamike.com/india/trekk...-in-india-f89/

Once u've browsed a bit and have a better idea of where u'd like to go, I'm sure plenty more info will be forthcoming if u need it.

Vinian

Maizani,

I am planning to go to somewhere in Himalaya from 24th to 28th Jan and I am looking for someone who can come along. If you feel like pls. respond.

Dilliwala, have you been to Dodital?

Is it possible to do this short trek during the three four days I have at my disposal. Anyone else who can guide me please let me have your comments, views

Dilliwala

I haven't been to Dodi Tal, but 4 days shud be ok.
Here's a few threads to help u on your way:

http://www.indiamike.com/india/uttar...hlight=dodital
has anyone been to dayara bugyal or dodital or both??

Maizani

digging more info...I think I'll just read as much as I can and decide where exactly to go when I get there...

Vinian- I'd love to but I'm not arriving in Delhi until February 1st.

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Dilliwala

Thanks, macha, didn't know that.