Peak Season
Deomali in December
Odisha, India
December summit at dawn — cold, clear, and unforgettable
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
December at Deomali: 6–22°C at 1,672m, Odisha's highest peak genuinely cold at dawn. Clear skies make the summit push worth the early start.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hard — 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 — 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 — Summit achievement for fit teens only
Elevation
1,672m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
- ✓trekkers
- ✓tribal-culture-fans
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗None
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — best trekking weather |
| February | 5/5 | February delivers the clearest summit panoramas |
| March | 4/5 | March at Deomali: 18–32°C, last comfortable trekking window before humidity builds. Dongria Kondh country dry and open — 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 — trails closed |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | September sees the first trekkers return — trails still… |
| October | 4/5 | October trekking through green Eastern Ghats to Odisha highest… |
| November | 5/5 | November — the definitive Deomali trek month, crystal clear summit views |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | December at Deomali: 6–22°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 — 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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