Christmas and New Year Trek Overview
Trekking in Nepal during Christmas and New Year is a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday because it offers the breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and a chance to experience the rich Nepalese culture.
We offer the Christmas and New Year Trek in Nepal during the important events of Christmas and New Year for your important holiday. Christmas also called x-mas or merry Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Lord Jesus and the new year marks the beginning of a year. Christmas falls on 25th December and the new year begins on 1st January. Although Nepal follows its own Bikram Sambat (B.C) calendar which is 57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar (A.D), Christmas and English new year are also among the popular festivals in Nepal because a large number of Christians live here and there is a practice of religious tolerance since a long ago.
In the Nepali calendar, Christmas and new year fall on Poush month, which is the 9th month of the year. Christmas is the official holiday in Nepal. In Nepal, not only the local Christian community and the tourists but also other Nepalese celebrate Christmas because there is a large practice of religious harmony.
Trekking in Nepal around Christmas and new-year is truly unique and unforgettable with a new amazing experience because there is a Nepali style of celebrating those festivals and the mountains look their most picturesque when they are blanketed in snow. Traveling to Nepal during Christmas is a short, romantic, and exciting holiday that mainly occurs from the 23rd of December to the 4th of January which is flexible.
People in Nepal celebrate Christmas by playing with Christmas trees in their homes, restaurants, and even public areas, exchanging gifts, attending church services on Christmas night and Christmas Day, dressing up as Santa Claus, holding concerts, and a host of other activities. Christmas celebrations are widely observed in Kathmandu and Pokhara, two of Nepal's largest towns, where a variety of musical performances are held, deals are offered at eateries and shopping centers, and new cuisine varieties are sampled, among other activities.
Trekking in Nepal during Christmas and the new year is another fascinating way of celebrating the festivals because it coincides with the snowiest and most enticing time of year for the Himalayas. One week of hiking to the Himalayan region after a heritage tour and sampling the Christmas flavor in Kathmandu and Pokhara city is the way to make your Christmas more special and unique than ever. Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, Everest View Trek, and Langtang Valley Trek are the particular trekking routes for Christmas and new year. We strongly recommend the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek at this time.
Nothing could be more remarkable than Christmas eve after the Kathmandu city tour and heading to Poon hill through Pokhara city for the wonderful sunrise views of the majestic mountains including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and Mt. Annapurna ‘I’ (8091 m.
Highlights of New Year and Christmas Festival in Nepal
- Visit the historical city of Kathmandu
- An incredible 9 days of Himalayas Trekking including a tour
- 5 days 4 nights easy trek into the Annapurna region
- Wonderful Mountain views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas
- Christmas celebration at the beautiful Pokhara city
- New Year's Eve celebration in Kathmandu with the flavor of Nepalese culture
Why Is Nepal the Best Destination for a Christmas and New Year Holiday?
Nepal is a beautiful country to celebrate Christmas and New Year in a truly unique way. Not only Christians, but Hindus and Buddhists also celebrate these festivals, showcasing Nepal’s incredible religious harmony and cultural diversity.
During this festive season, you’ll have the chance to explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, visit Pokhara—the beautiful city of seven lakes surrounded by stunning natural scenery—and enjoys short treks in the Annapurna region. These treks offer attractive landscapes, panoramic mountain views, spectacular sunrises, and rich cultural experiences with the Gurung and Magar ethnic communities.
This period also comes with great perks, including significant discounts at restaurants and shopping malls. The festive atmosphere in Kathmandu and Pokhara is lively and joyful, making the holiday experience even more special.
Christmas and New Year in Nepal feel like a new kind of holiday dream—where you can enjoy delicious Nepali cuisine, breathtaking snow-capped mountains, and exciting celebrations in major cities that reflect peaceful religious coexistence.
Your trekking experience is fully supported by our professional and experienced guides, who assist you from airport to airport. Our strong and reliable porters carry luggage for two trekkers (up to 30 kg), ensuring a safe, comfortable, and truly memorable holiday in Nepal.
Why Choose High Pass Adventure for Your Christmas and New Year Holiday?
Choosing High Pass Adventure Trekking Agency for your Christmas and New Year holiday comes with numerous benefits. We focus on quality, convenience, safety, and security, while offering customized itineraries, affordable pricing, and high-quality service. Our experienced team and genuine dedication to trekking ensure that your holiday is carefully planned and executed, making it one of the most memorable journeys of your life.
We provide flexible itineraries, a perfect blend of quality accommodations and transport, and cater to all types of travelers—small groups, families, solo trekkers, honeymooners, or larger trekking groups—at reasonable prices. Our success rate is high, with around 90% of trips completed safely and securely.
For added convenience, we provide essential trekking gear such as down jackets, sleeping bags, duffle bags, and walking poles for trekkers who do not have their own. These items are refundable after the trek. Additionally, our guides are trained in first aid, and we employ strong and reliable porters to carry luggage, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable trekking experience.
Popular Trekking Routes for Christmas and New Year
Preparation for Christmas and New Year Trek
Proper preparation is essential for a Christmas and New Year trek in Nepal, as this period falls in winter. Our Christmas and New Year trekking package is 10 days, including your arrival in and departure from Nepal. The trekking route is Ghorepani–Poon Hill, with an easy to moderate difficulty level. The journey takes you through farmland, terraced fields, diverse landscapes, narrow trails, and forests, and involves some ascents and descents, requiring 5 to 8 hours of walking per day. Careful preparation is necessary to ensure a safe, memorable, and enjoyable trekking experience.
Good physical fitness, hiking training, mental resilience, and determination are essential. You should build endurance and strength through activities such as walking, day hiking, running, cycling, jogging, or swimming. Booking your trek with an experienced and reputable trekking agency, along with hiring a knowledgeable guide, is highly recommended. Additionally, packing the right gear—keeping it essential yet lightweight—is crucial for a comfortable and successful Christmas and New Year trek.
Important Note for the Trek:
Please be responsive in taking a smaller aircraft for the flight to the highlands. Sometimes, the weather could be bad and crucial resulting in delaying the flights to and from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu. Himalayan and Hilly Region weather can be changeable. But, we will try to make the best itinerary days possible. In case of flight delay and cancellation, you’ll need an extra few days before and after the trekking days from the itinerary. Because our trekking staffs are experienced and professional in trekking as well as problem-solving so there are fewer chances of miss handling the situation.
