Trek alerts
Treks that are closed, banned or restricted right now, and treks closed for the season this month. Orders change quickly — always confirm locally before you travel.
List last checked on: 17 October 2026
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Harihar Fort
No trek page on this site yet
Closed by forest order until further notice
A forest department order of 19 August 2026 shut Harihar Fort because of bad weather and safety risks. We found no reopening notice as of 16 October 2026. When it reopens, entry is capped at 300 people a day, needs prior permission, and no one may enter after 2 pm.
Lohagad Fort
Closed by police — reopening not confirmed
Lonavala Rural Police shut the fort to visitors from 30 June 2026 during a murder investigation. Reports in July gave no reopening date, and we found no reopening notice as of 16 October 2026. Check with Lonavala Rural Police or the villagers at Lohagadwadi before you travel.
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Nalgan Pass
Trekking banned on Uttarkashi–Kinnaur routes
On 7 September 2022 the Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner banned treks that link Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) with Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) after deaths on these routes, and warned of strict legal action. We found no later order lifting it, although some operators still list departures. Get written permission from the Kinnaur district administration (Reckong Peo) before you go.
Lamkhaga Pass
Trekking banned on Uttarkashi–Kinnaur routes
On 7 September 2022 the Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner banned treks that link Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) with Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) after deaths on these routes, and warned of strict legal action. We found no later order lifting it, although some operators still list departures. Get written permission from the Kinnaur district administration (Reckong Peo) before you go. An earlier Kinnaur order of 25 October 2021 under the Disaster Management Act had halted all treks in the district "till further orders".
Borasu Pass
Trekking banned on Uttarkashi–Kinnaur routes
On 7 September 2022 the Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner banned treks that link Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) with Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) after deaths on these routes, and warned of strict legal action. We found no later order lifting it, although some operators still list departures. Get written permission from the Kinnaur district administration (Reckong Peo) before you go. An earlier Kinnaur order of 25 October 2021 under the Disaster Management Act had halted all treks in the district "till further orders".
Rupin Pass
Trekking banned in Kinnaur district
In October 2021 the Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner banned trekking and mountaineering on all treks in the district "till further orders" under the Disaster Management Act. Rupin Pass starts in Shimla district, but its last two days descend through Kinnaur to Sangla, so the order covers it. We found no order lifting it. Do not attempt this trek while the ban is in force; get written permission from the Kinnaur district administration (Reckong Peo) first.
Khimloga Pass
No trek page on this site yet
Trekking banned on Uttarkashi–Kinnaur routes
On 7 September 2022 the Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner banned treks that link Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) with Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) after deaths on these routes, and warned of strict legal action. We found no later order lifting it, although some operators still list departures. Get written permission from the Kinnaur district administration (Reckong Peo) before you go.
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Deviramma Betta
Open only on Naraka Chaturdashi
The climb is done only for darshan on Naraka Chaturdashi, the day before Deepavali; at other times the forest trail needs Forest Department permission. The day draws very large crowds — in 2024 at least 10 pilgrims were hurt in a crush. Start early, keep to the marked route and follow police and temple trust instructions.
Kareri Lake
Kangra police permission may be needed
Kangra district disaster-management orders (reported December 2024 and January 2026) ban trekking above 3,000 m and make prior permission from the Superintendent of Police, Kangra, mandatory for the Kareri route; any weather alert cancels permissions already given. We could not confirm whether the order is in force now. Ask the SP office in Dharamshala before you go.
Bara Bhangal
Kangra trekking ban above 3,000 m — confirm before you go
On 6 January 2026 the Kangra District Disaster Management Authority banned trekking above 3,000 m until further notice, and since November 2025 trekkers must register at Kangra check posts such as Rajgundha. The Thamsar Pass half of this route is in Kangra. We found no order lifting the ban as of 17 October 2026, although operators list 2026 departures. Confirm with the Kangra district administration before you go.
Indrahar Pass
Kangra trekking ban above 3,000 m — confirm before you go
On 6 January 2026 the Kangra District Disaster Management Authority banned trekking above 3,000 m until further notice, and since November 2025 trekkers must register at Kangra check posts. Indrahar Pass (4,342 m) is above that limit; register at the Gallu Temple check post. We found no order lifting the ban as of 17 October 2026, although operators list departures. Confirm with the Kangra district administration before you go.
Dhauladhar Lakes
Kangra trekking ban above 3,000 m — confirm before you go
On 6 January 2026 the Kangra District Disaster Management Authority banned trekking above 3,000 m until further notice, and since November 2025 trekkers must register at Kangra check posts. The Minkiani Pass and the lakes beyond it are above that limit. We found no order lifting the ban as of 17 October 2026, although operators list departures. Confirm with the Kangra district administration before you go.
Jalsu Pass
Kangra trekking ban above 3,000 m — confirm before you go
On 6 January 2026 the Kangra District Disaster Management Authority banned trekking above 3,000 m until further notice, and since November 2025 trekkers must register at Kangra check posts. The climb on the Kangra side to Jalsu Pass (3,440 m) is above that limit. We found no order lifting the ban as of 17 October 2026, although operators list departures. Confirm with the Kangra district administration before you go.
Sari Pass
Kangra trekking ban above 3,000 m — confirm before you go
On 6 January 2026 the Kangra District Disaster Management Authority banned trekking above 3,000 m until further notice, and since November 2025 trekkers must register at Kangra check posts. Sari Pass (3,720 m) is on the Kangra–Kullu ridge and the climb from Lohardi in Kangra goes above that limit. We found no order lifting the ban as of 17 October 2026, although operators list departures. Confirm with the Kangra district administration before you go.
Moon Peak
Kangra trekking ban above 3,000 m — confirm before you go
On 6 January 2026 the Kangra District Disaster Management Authority banned trekking above 3,000 m until further notice, and since November 2025 trekkers must register at Kangra check posts. Moon Peak (about 4,650 m) is well above that limit; register at the Gallu Temple check post. We found no order lifting the ban as of 17 October 2026, although operators list departures. Confirm with the Kangra district administration before you go.
Minkiani Pass
Kangra trekking ban above 3,000 m — confirm before you go
On 6 January 2026 the Kangra District Disaster Management Authority banned trekking above 3,000 m until further notice, and since November 2025 trekkers must register at Kangra check posts. Minkiani Pass (above 4,000 m) is above that limit. We found no order lifting the ban as of 17 October 2026, although operators list departures. Confirm with the Kangra district administration before you go.
Nohra Jot
Kangra trekking ban above 3,000 m — confirm before you go
On 6 January 2026 the Kangra District Disaster Management Authority banned trekking above 3,000 m until further notice, and since November 2025 trekkers must register at Kangra check posts. Nohra Jot (about 3,233 m) is above that limit. We found no order lifting the ban as of 17 October 2026, although operators list departures. Confirm with the Kangra district administration before you go.
Purandar Fort
Army area — ID needed; confirm it has reopened
On the Army training centre’s advice, the administration closed Purandar to all visitors from 22 September to 10 October 2026 for road and valley repairs and crowd control; we have not confirmed that it reopened. The fort is inside an Army area: enter only through the Army post at Murar Darwaja with a government photo ID. Vajragad and the old footpaths are closed, and photography is not allowed in the Balekilla.
Andharban
Only the first 2.2 km is open
The Forest Department’s booking portal says only the 2.2 km one-way stretch from Andharban Check Post, Pimpri is open. The classic Pimpri–Hirdi–Bhira Dam traverse is closed beyond that point by a DCF (Wildlife) Thane order from 15 August 2026. Walk in and return to Pimpri, and do not enter by any other access point.
Source: Maharashtra Forest Department (Sudhagad Wildlife Sanctuary)Open trek page
Pin Bhaba Pass
Kinnaur trekking order of 2021 — confirm before you go
In October 2021 the Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner halted all treks in the district "till further orders" under the Disaster Management Act. Pin Bhaba starts at Kafnu in Kinnaur, so the order covers its first days. We found no order lifting it, although operators still sell the trek. Get written confirmation from the Kinnaur district administration (Reckong Peo) before you go.
Charang Valley
Kinnaur trekking order of 2021 — confirm before you go
In October 2021 the Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner halted all treks in the district "till further orders" under the Disaster Management Act. The whole Charang La parikrama lies in Kinnaur, so the order covers it. We found no order lifting it, although operators still sell the trek. Get written confirmation from the Kinnaur district administration (Reckong Peo) before you go.
Larsa We
Kinnaur trekking order of 2021 — confirm before you go
In October 2021 the Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner halted all treks in the district "till further orders" under the Disaster Management Act. Larsa We starts at Asrang in Kinnaur, so the order covers its first days. We found no order lifting it, although operators still sell the trek. Get written confirmation from the Kinnaur district administration (Reckong Peo) before you go.
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Vishalgad
Restrictions since 2024 — check locally
After violence at the base of the fort on 14 July 2024, prohibitory orders were imposed and the Gajapur road to the fort was reported closed; we could not confirm it has reopened. Since May 2026 animal slaughter and alcohol are banned at Vishalgad. There is no formal closure for visitors that we could find. Check with Shahuwadi police or the Kolhapur collectorate before you go.
Source: Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (news report)Open trek page
Savlya Ghat
Tamhini road washed out — check it has reopened
On 5 July 2026 rain washed away a stretch of the Pune–Kolad road (NH 753F) between Dongarwadi and Nive, right where the Savlya Ghat walk starts. Pune district closed the Tamhini road to traffic and tourists until further orders; we found no reopening notice as of 17 October 2026. Check with Paud police or the Pune Collectorate before you travel.
Kanamo Peak
Local ban in 2019 — confirm at Kibber
On 20 July 2019 the village leaders above Kibber banned trekking and camping on the Kanamo route after a water source was polluted, and one operator still says the trek is banned. Others have run groups since (August 2025). We found no current written order either way. Confirm with the Kibber panchayat or the forest office at Kaza before you go.
Kheerganga
Overnight camping reportedly banned — confirm locally
Travel guides published in 2026 report that the Forest Department banned overnight camping at Kheerganga in July 2024, with trekkers expected to reach the top by about 10 am and start down by 2 pm. We could not find the order itself, and some operators still sell camping trips. Check with the forest office or police at Barshaini or Kasol before planning a night at the top.
Plus Valley
Tamhini Ghat road was shut — check it is open
The Tamhini Ghat road (NH 753F, Paud–Mangaon) was closed to all traffic from 5 July 2026 after the road near Dongarwadi and Nive was washed away. We found no reopening notice as of mid-October 2026, so confirm the road is open before you set out.
Mahuli Fort
Thane monsoon ban — check it has been lifted
On 6 July 2026 the Thane Collector banned entry to all tourist spots, forts and water bodies in the district under the Disaster Management Act "until further notice" because of heavy-rain forecasts. This trek starts in Thane district. We found no notice lifting the order, so check with the local police station or forest office before you go.
Ajoba
Thane monsoon ban — check it has been lifted
On 6 July 2026 the Thane Collector banned entry to all tourist spots, forts and water bodies in the district under the Disaster Management Act "until further notice" because of heavy-rain forecasts. This trek starts in Thane district. We found no notice lifting the order, so check with the local police station or forest office before you go.
Gorakhgad
Thane monsoon ban — check it has been lifted
On 6 July 2026 the Thane Collector banned entry to all tourist spots, forts and water bodies in the district under the Disaster Management Act "until further notice" because of heavy-rain forecasts. This trek starts in Thane district. We found no notice lifting the order, so check with the local police station or forest office before you go.
Siddhagad
Thane monsoon ban — check it has been lifted
On 6 July 2026 the Thane Collector banned entry to all tourist spots, forts and water bodies in the district under the Disaster Management Act "until further notice" because of heavy-rain forecasts. This trek starts in Thane district. We found no notice lifting the order, so check with the local police station or forest office before you go.
Chanderi Fort
Thane monsoon ban — check it has been lifted
On 6 July 2026 the Thane Collector banned entry to all tourist spots, forts and water bodies in the district under the Disaster Management Act "until further notice" because of heavy-rain forecasts. This trek starts in Thane district. We found no notice lifting the order, so check with the local police station or forest office before you go.
Naneghat
Thane monsoon ban — check it has been lifted
On 6 July 2026 the Thane Collector banned entry to all tourist spots, forts and water bodies in the district under the Disaster Management Act "until further notice" because of heavy-rain forecasts. This trek starts in Thane district. We found no notice lifting the order, so check with the local police station or forest office before you go.
Bhairavgad Moroshi
Thane monsoon ban — check it has been lifted
On 6 July 2026 the Thane Collector banned entry to all tourist spots, forts and water bodies in the district under the Disaster Management Act "until further notice" because of heavy-rain forecasts. This trek starts in Thane district. We found no notice lifting the order, so check with the local police station or forest office before you go.
Ahupe Ghat
Thane monsoon ban — check it has been lifted
On 6 July 2026 the Thane Collector banned entry to all tourist spots, forts and water bodies in the district under the Disaster Management Act "until further notice" because of heavy-rain forecasts. This trek starts in Thane district. We found no notice lifting the order, so check with the local police station or forest office before you go.
Closed this month (season)
These treks are not done in the current month because of snow, monsoon or a fixed forest closure.
No trek on this site is closed for the season this month.