Best Trekking Season in Nepal

21st Jan, 2021

The best trekking season in Nepal depends on the region you plan to trek and your preferences.  Nepal experiences different trekking seasons due to its diverse geography and varying altitudes. Be sure to research your chosen trek's best season and prepare accordingly for a safe and enjoyable experience.

After read this article, you can find the best trekking season in Nepal with yours suitable vacations.

Nepal is a landlocked country sharing borders with China Tibet to the north and India to the east, west and south. This country can be divided into different zones by wonderful variation in climates due to the vast differences in altitude such as Terai region, Chure hills, Mahabharat range, hilly zone (Pahadi area), Himalayan zone and Trans Himalayan area. The country lies north rising up to the Himalayan from Tarai zone. The Terai zone is lowland plain are sub-tropical (600-1200 m), Hilly region have cool temperature (2100-3300 m) and Himalayan zone is high mountains are alpine (3300-5000 m) as well as rising the high mountains above the Himalayan zone. There are many different temperatures in every different zone such as the temperature is approximately 25 to 35 degrees in the low area and 25 to -10 degree in high level throughout the year. 

If you are wondering about when is the best time to go to Nepal for trekking? Here is quick information because all the travelers can Trek in Nepal throughout the year depending on region, area and your vacation. However, the best season for trekking is either before or after the monsoon in Nepal, it means spring (March to May) and autumn (September to December) are the best trekking season in Nepal. Here are four weather seasons to consider: spring, monsoon, autumn and winter with short descriptions.

Spring Season (March- May)

The spring season is the second famous season for trekking in the Nepal Himalayas. It begins in March and ends in May. The temperature is moderate (neither too hot nor too cold), blooming flowers, starting lush greenery and snowcapped mountains make an outstanding background to spring trekking in Nepal. The Everest Region, Annapurna Region, Langtang Region and Manaslu Region Trekking routes are best on this season because the days are long, infrequent rain and snow, clear air for the Mountain View. That is why, this season offers positive climate temperature conditions for all areas in Nepal to do the trekking. Its mean spring season is the best time to visit Nepal for your travel.

Summer/ monsoon Season (June- August)

Summer season is known as the monsoon season in Nepal. It begins from June to August. Trekking this time is very uncomfortable due to clouds in the morning and heavy rain in afternoon and evening. Most of the trekking routes are difficult because the trekking trails become muddy, wet and hard to walk during the rainy period. All the farmers will be very happy and excited in this season for planting many crops and working the farming fields. This time there was also a small landslide due to heavy rainfall so the trekking trail will be slippery and closed. Light links, thunderstorms and hail stones are common things in this season. Leeches will be seen and can infest.

However, the Mustang Region, Dolpo Region, Nar-Phu Valley, Limi Valley and Manang are located in the rain shadow area as we are close to the Tibetan border. The summer season is the best time for these regions because the temperatures are moderate.

Autumn Season (September- November)

Autumn is the best and most popular trekking season in Nepal Himalayas. This season begins from September to until November as well as after the monsoon. If You want to visit Nepal for trekking, we highly recommend this season because this season comes after the monsoon. After the monsoon, the dust and pollution will be cleared from the atmosphere, perfect weather with clear sky, sunshine, warm days and cool nights. Snow-capped Mountains will be seen golden in sunrise and sunset time, stunning panoramas of the mountain ranges. Furthermore, you can celebrate the Nepalese Festivals such as Dashain and Tihar during the Trekking because it falls mid-October month. That is why; this season is the best  season for Trekking in Nepal.

Winter Season (December- February)

Winter is the coldest season of the year in Nepal Himalayas. In the Himalayas regions commonly snowfalls and the temperature is falling below zero at higher altitude in the night time. So, the trekking can be more challenging and difficult to find the right trail in the higher altitudes because the trail can be covered by snow.

We have some trekking routes for the winter season such as Everest View Trek, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, Langtang Valley Trek because these trekking routes are located at lower to mid altitude, where the weather temperature remains moderately enjoyable. So, the Christmas and New Year Trek in Nepal are always very famous in these areas during this winter season.
This winter season is the best season for adventure trekkers and photographers in Nepal.