Nepal looks beautiful all year round. The mountains, rivers, and the landscape look like heaven on earth each and every day.
Trekking is the major reason behind tourist arrival in Nepal. The trekking experience in Nepal has become better with time.
With newer technologies and the increasing number of tourists, the country has improved its hospitality sector to an incredible level.
Trekking in a group or solo, the activity is perfect for all in the country. With a huge variety of trekking destinations to choose from, even multiple visits to Nepal are not enough.
Each season in Nepal is beautiful in its own way. The peak trekking season in Nepal coincides with festivities. This makes the trekking season an ideal time to visit the country.
Arrival near the autumn season is like icing on the cake as one can enjoy the best weather for trekking as well as the festivals of Dashain and Tihar.
Arrive during the summer season to spectate, clear view of the mountains and long daylight to trek. The monsoon seasons are fun for adventure junkies and the prices of accommodation, guides, and food, go down significantly.
During the onset of the winter season, the trekking sites are open. One can enjoy the view of snow-capped mountains and the snow around them.
However, during the peak winter seasons, most of these trekking sites are closed for safety reasons.
Best trekking season:
September to November (autumn trek)-
During these months of the year, Nepal experiences the fall season. The season is considered the best season to visit Nepal.
One can see a different side of the country during these months. The monsoon seasons are completely over and the festivities are just around the corner.
The sky is super clear and the festival vibes start to bring out a different side of the country. You can spend a few days in the capital or major cities after or before your trekking adventure.
The two main festivals of Hindu Nepalese fall during these months areDashain and Tihar. The trekking trails are packed with trekkers from all around the world.
The small lodges and tea houses on the routes are busy and filled completely. A prior booking for accommodation is necessary during this time of the year.
Also, book your complete package beforehand as guides and porters are fully occupied and are not available last moment. You can surely find better deals when you book in advance.
Do not expect discounts as the prices for everything areattheir peak. A budget-friendly trek during this season is difficult for sure. The obvious reason is the beautiful weather.
The Everest base camp trek, Annapurna base camp trek, Poonhill trek, Langtank trek, etc are full during these months. A few days in the capital city after the trek will be your highlight for sure.
Most of the locals travel back to their homes for the festival. It’s like a come coming season in Nepal. Make sure to not miss out on the local traditional food made available during the festival.
Soak up every view available on the trails. Also, clear skies and good weather bring out beautiful pictures and memories to carry back.
March to mid-May (spring/summer trek)–
These are another set of months best for a trekking experience in Nepal. The winter season is almost over and the sunny days approach.
The days become longer and there is no sign of rain. Mostly, all the trekking sites are now open for tourists during this season. Itcan be regarded as the second most peak season for trekking in the country.
Accommodations are packed and so are the restaurants and teahouses. However, the rates are a little cheaper than that of September-November.
It’s a great time for excursion and exploration. In Nepal, a huge variety of flowers and plants bloom during the spring season.
These national parks and wildlife reserves area must-visit for the spectacular and mind-blowing scenery of nature and its beautiful creations.
The national flower of Nepal the rhododendron blooms during these particular months.You can find them in the hilly belt of Nepal as well as the Himalayan region.
The flower is also known as ‘laliguras’ in Nepali. It is only found in the Southeast part of the world apart from a few other countries.
The trail to the trekking destination is full of varieties of flora adding so much to the overall view. Perfect weather, less crowd, and better deals are guaranteed during these months.
Make sure you complete your trek by mid-May as the monsoon seasons are next in line. It is considered risky and difficult to trek then.
For a budget-friendly trek
June to August (monsoon treks)-
Treks like Nar PhuValley Trek, LimiValley Trek, Lower and Upper Mustang Trek, Upper DalpoTrek, and many more are possible during the months of monsoon in Nepal.
This season lies generally during the months of June to August. It is not considered very safe to trek during the rainy season.
Landslides and floods are likely to occur during heavy rainy days and hailstones along with storms are very common as well.
But a huge variety of monsoon treks in Nepal are available for trekkers keen to trek during these months. Budget-friendly treks are possible as the hotel accommodations and other services prices go down during the off-season.
The view is a lot green and the air is so fresh. The real fun comes when there is no crowd and one can enjoy nature alone peacefully.
December-February (winter treks)-
Treks like Ghorepani Poon hill trek, Kopra Danda Trek, Everest View Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, Langtang Trek, and many more are possible during the peak winter season.
This season covers months like December, January, and February in Nepal. The temperatures go below freezing point even in the lower Himalayan regions.
The snow-covered mountains and trails bring out the true beauty of nature. The hot Nepali food tastes better when served during the cold climate.
Make sure to carry all the essentials to beat the cold and have a safe trek.
