Best time to visit in Seven Sisters
Find out the best time to visit Seven Sisters and plan your trip with ease. Learn about the ideal seasons, weather conditions, and travel experiences that make your journey to Seven Sisters truly memorable.
Season-wise guidance, activities, festivals, and practical tips.
OCT–MAR (Peak Season)
Weather & Temperature
Dry and pleasantly cool overall. Plains (Assam/Tripura) average 24–28°C days and 12–18°C nights; hill towns (Shillong, Kohima, Aizawl) 15–20°C days and 5–12°C nights, with higher reaches like Tawang often 0–10°C and occasional snowfall Dec–Feb. Humidity moderate (45–70%), very light rainfall, but morning fog can occur in river valleys (Dec–Jan).
What to Expect
The clearest skies and most reliable road conditions of the year, lush landscapes after the monsoon, comfortable sightseeing, open national parks, and a packed festival calendar. Demand spikes in November–December and around New Year—book ahead.
Key Events & Festivals
- Hornbill Festival (Dec, Nagaland)
- Wangala – 100 Drums Festival (Nov, Meghalaya)
- Sangai Festival (Nov, Manipur)
- Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival (Nov, Meghalaya)
- Bhogali/Magh Bihu (Jan, Assam)
- Torgya Festival (Jan, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh)
- Losar – Tibetan New Year (Feb/Mar, Arunachal highlands)
- Sekrenyi (Feb, Nagaland)
Recommended Activities
- Wildlife safaris in Kaziranga/Manas/Nameri (best Nov–Apr)
- Living root bridge hikes and waterfall circuits in Meghalaya (safer/drier)
- Caving in Mawsmai, Arwah, and Krem Liat Prah systems
- Brahmaputra river cruises and island visits (Majuli)
- Village stays and craft trails in Nagaland and Arunachal
- High-altitude road trip to Tawang and Sela Pass (check snow conditions)
- Birdwatching for winter migrants in wetlands and forests
- Cycling and gentle treks around Ziro and Dzukou
Travel Tips
- Book flights, key stays, and festival tickets 4–8 weeks in advance (Nov–Dec sells out fast).
- Pack layers: days are mild but nights can be cold, especially above 2,000 m.
- Carry original photo ID; there are frequent check-posts on inter-state routes.
- Indians need ILP for Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur; foreigners may need special permits for some border areas—apply online early.
- Expect morning fog in Assam plains—start road journeys after visibility improves.
- Fuel up in towns; remote stretches may have limited petrol pumps and ATMs.
- If heading to high passes (e.g., Sela), check snow advisories and carry basic altitude-care supplies.
- Most parks close during monsoon; confirm opening dates if traveling in March.
