Best time to do the Chhattisgarh Jungle Trek

Chattisgarh Jungle Trek is one of those rare treks we’ve explored and opened for trekkers. Most people don’t know much about Chhattisgarh, its incredible natural beauty, or even trekking places in Chhattisgarh. It takes you deep inside the Guru Ghasidas National Park. Doing a trek here is a one-of-a-kind experience.

But you have to time your trek right. So, it’s important to know the best time to do the Chhattisgarh Jungle Trek.

So let’s break down the best seasons to do this trek.

Early Winter (Mid-October to Mid-December)

This is right after the monsoon. The rains have just gone. The forests are lush and alive. These are deciduous forests, and they’re full of life at this time.

On the last day of your trek, you walk alongside the Gopat River. Sometimes beside it. Sometimes right inside it. The river’s flow is higher in this season as compared to the others and the lush greenery around it makes the riverwalk a very vibrant experience. It feels fresh. It feels wild.

This is early winter. And it’s a magical time to experience the jungle trek in Chhattisgrah.

Actual Winter (Mid-December to End of February)

This is a very different season from pre-Winters. The forest changes completely. Trees start shedding and the forest floor becomes a carpet of dry, crisp leaves.

You walk on these golden leaves. The sound under your feet is amazing. Since the trees lose foliage, you get long-distance views. You can see deep into the forest. You can see through the sal trees.

This kind of see-through forests—you don’t get it in the Himalayas. It’s unique to the Chhattisgarh jungle trek.

You’ll hear birds. You’ll notice pug marks. You might spot some wildlife. You might not. But this is when the jungle is truly alive. And don’t worry—we always have a forest guard with us.

This is also the time when the river walk is at its finest. You’ll probably walk inside the river all day. And at night, you’ll camp on soft, beachy sands. It’s unforgettable.

What About Other Months?

Chhattisgarh is in central India. It gets very hot—above 40°C. Summer is not for trekking here. Winter is your window.  So we do not recommend trekking there in the summer months as the Chhattisgarh jungle trek distance is about 22 Kms. And the good news?

Even in winter, it’s not freezing. It’s pleasant. At night, it gets a little cool. Just a jacket will do.
That’s it.

Plan in Advance

We have special permissions to run this trek. You can’t go on your own. So the trek gets filled up fast.

Start planning around July or August. That way, you can trek in winter.

If you have any further questions, let us know. See you on the trail!