Peak Season
Deomali in January
Odisha, India
January summit views from 1,672m β all of Koraput district spread below
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Peak β best trekking weather
Roads & Access
self drive: Hard β track to trailhead. road condition: Good to Semiliguda, rough track to trailhead. public transport: Buses to Semiliguda. Trek from there.. from nearest city: Koraput 70km (2h), Vizag 160km (4h). last km difficulty: extreme
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 1/5. note: NO medical anywhere near peak. Carry comprehensive first-aid. Not for anyone with medical conditions.. ambulance: 108 (unreliable). nearest hospital: PHC Semiliguda 30km (basic). District Hospital Koraput β 70km
Network
JIO: No, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. ZERO phone signal at peak and on trek. Download offline maps. Inform someone of plans.
Kids
Not ideal for kids β Summit achievement for fit teens only
Elevation
1,672m β Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- βExperienced trekkers / adventurers
- βtrekkers
- βphotographers
Who should think twice
- βFirst-time travelers
- βAnyone with health conditions
- βAnyone needing constant connectivity
- βNone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Peak β best trekking weather |
| February | 5/5 | February delivers the clearest summit panoramas |
| March | 4/5 | March at Deomali: 18β32Β°C, last comfortable trekking window before humidity builds. Dongria Kondh country dry and open β start summits pre-dawn to beat the sun. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Deomali: 22-36C at base, 18-28C on summit. Trek doable if you start before dawn; lower sections hot, upper ridge pleasant. |
| May | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| July | 1/5 | Monsoon β trails closed |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | September sees the first trekkers return β trails stillβ¦ |
| October | 4/5 | October trekking through green Eastern Ghats to Odisha highest⦠|
| November | 5/5 | November β the definitive Deomali trek month, crystal clear summit views |
| December | 5/5 | December at Deomali: 6β22Β°C at 1,672m, Odisha's highest peak genuinely cold at dawn. Clear skies make the summit push worth the early start. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Koraput 70km (2h), Vizag 160km (4h). Roads: Good to Semiliguda, rough track to trailhead. Self-drive: Hard β track to trailhead. Public transport: Buses to Semiliguda. Trek from there.. Last stretch: extreme
Elevation
1,672m
Difficulty
hard
Budget tier
budget
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