Best Season to Travel in Nepal

Nepal is home to year round incredible travel and adventure opportunities due to the diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Nevertheless, the time of the year you visit can have a significant effect in terms of your general experience.

We are at Buddys Journey pvt. Ltd. where we assist travelers in deciding when to travel, depending on their interest, fitness level and their traveling objectives. Unless you have been dreaming about snow-capped Himalayan mountains, colourful mountain trails, or silent cultural walks, Nepal has something unique in every season.

Find out what each season is like below:

Spring (March to May) – Overall Best Season

The month of spring is among the favorite periods when people can visit Nepal and it is not in vain. The climate is usually stable with clear skies, favorable days and cool nights. Forests and hillsides are also in this time in bloom with rhododendrons particularly in the Annapurna and Langtang areas.

Highlights:

• Favourable weather with good trekking environment.
• Application in both the low and high altitude hikes.
• The best seasons in Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Langtang Valley and Ghorepani Poon Hill.
• Good time to go on a wildlife safari and nature photography.

Autumn (September to November)- The best trekking season

The season of the year that is said to be the best period in trekking in Nepal is in autumn. The skies are cleared after the monsoons, the dust is cleared and the mountains become sharp and vibrant. Nepal also celebrates Dashain and Tihar, the largest festivals of the season that are also rich in cultural aspects.

Highlights:

• Mountain sceneries are crystal clear and excellent weather to shoot.
• The most favorable month as far as high-altitude hiking like the Everest Three Passes, Manaslu Circuit, Upper Mustang, and Annapurna Circuit is concerned.
• Vibrant hiking paths and tourists in their numbers.
• Chances to enjoy large cultural festivals.

Winter (December to February) – Chill yet Calm

During the winter season, the weather is colder, particularly at the elevated areas whereby snow might obstruct certain paths. But, trekking trails at lower altitudes are also open and quiet. It is the best time to visit in case a tourist wants to enjoy peaceful trails, clear skies and cultural tourism.

Highlights:

• Mornings clear and mountain air.
• Most suitable on short and middle-range treks such as Ghandruk, Dhampus and Chisapani-Nagarkot.
• Good time to go on the city tours in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Pokhara.
• Less tourists and more relaxed and natural experience.

Monsoon / Summer (June to August) – Off-Season With Exclusive Beauty.

The monsoon is associated with rain fall in large parts of Nepal rendering certain trails muddy and painful. Nevertheless, the scenery is made green and vivid. Some parts like Upper Mustang, Dolpo and Nar Phu are located in rain-shadow areas, and thus they are very suitable during this time.

Highlights:

• Green scenery and serene environment.
• Most ideal period to travel to Mustang and Dolpo valleys.
• Perfect when it comes to cultural immersion, camping out, meditation retreats, and indoor activities.

Plan Your Journey with us

All kinds of travelers possess various expectations and interests. We have personalized travel planning at Buddys Journey in your preferred season of the year, activities and the tour type which could be trekking, cultural sightseeing, adventure photographing and family holidays.

The mountains remain as they were, but the seasons come and go.

We can assist you to make the right decision when to start your journey in the Himalayas.