The best time for trekking in Nepal varies according to the the season that we have in Nepal. Sometime, it also differ due to your preferences for weather, timing of holidays, crowds, and scenery. Nepal is very famous all over the world due to the presence of Himalayas, Lakes, flora, fauna, culture and many remaining things. The presence of world highest mountain Everest and Lake situated at highest altitude of world has increased the number of travelers to explore Nepal. The traffic of adventure lover in Nepal has distributed according to country wise holiday and traveler interest. The travelers keep the the country of hospitality “Nepal” in their journey list according to their time. So, based on the research, we have mentioned detailed breakdown of the trekking seasons in Nepal:
Table of Contents:
- Autumn season
2. Spring Season
3. Winter Season
4. Monsoon Season
- Autumn (September to November) – Peak Trekking Season
Autumn season is considered as best time to visit in Nepal as far as now for trekking and tours. So, many travelers make their journey to Nepal on this season though it is the peak trekking season of Nepal due the clear view of mountain and good weather. They get chance to explore the Nepalese festival.
This post-monsoon is clear season where the travelers get beautiful incredible view of mountains without any disturbance where the weather is stable with minimal precipitation. The ideal temperature in lower elevation is 16-25 degree Celsius whereas it will go up to -4 to 13 degree Celsius in Everest base camp. The main festival like Dasain and Tihar falls in this season and also called the festival season in Nepal.
The trail are little crowded specially last of September-November where the rate for guide and tea houses are also high. We should accept to sleep in dinning hall in case the tea house is full.
It is considered best for Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Manaslu Circuit, Kanchenjunga Trek and Annapurna Circuit to do in this season.
- Spring (March to May) – Second Best Season for Trekking
This is considered as the second best season for trekking after autumn season in Nepal. We can experience the trek with the beautiful views of flower in forest along with Himalayas range view. So, people those who are interested for Flora visit specially on this time.
It is said as enjoyable season for trekking with blooming of rhododendron (National flower of Nepal) and wildflowers add vibrant to beautiful colors in the route of trekking. The day time is longer and warm temperature which ranges in between 16-23 degree Celsius. It is not crowded like Autumn except late May and April month.
There is frequent fluctuation of weather and sudden haze and afternoon clouds. View in the morning is clear but suddenly it can change anytime to block the views. Lower trekking routes are warm but higher altitude routes like Everest, Manaslu remain cold in between 12 to 8 degree Celsius.
It is considered Mardi Himal Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Pikey Peak and Everest Region Trek to do in this season.
- Winter (November last–February) –Clear view
This is the season with cold temperature with snowing on some areas of high altitude. But some travelers prefer this season because it is the time with less number of traveler in route and can get accommodation easily compared to other time. Nowadays, the numbers of adventure lover is increasing slowly in this time too.
It is peaceful season due to the less number of traveler with empty trails. The view is excellent and good time for taking photos and essay to get accommodation in trail.
In this season, we should be well prepared with all clothing gears due to cold temperature. We do have extreme cold and ranges between 15 to 18 at Everest Base Camp Area. Some passes like Larke, Kagmara Pass, Thorong La , Cho la passes are closed due to snowing and blockage of route.
We can do Lower-altitude treks like Mardi Himal Trek, Poon Hill or short Everest treks with proper gears.
- Monsoon (June–August) – Mostly avoidable
This is rainy season time in Nepal and not considered as good for trekking. There is possibility of landslide in hilly region and flood in Terai belt of Nepal. However, we can do trek in Upper Mustang and Dolpa area. Nowadays, the numbers of trekkers in this region is increasing during this time.
It is considered good time to trek compared to other season because of heavy rainfall, leeches, landslide in different areas. Also flight to Lukla gets frequently canceled due to sudden change of weather.
But we can do Upper Dolo Trek, Upper Mustang Trek in this season.
In summery Autumn and Spring are the best time for trekking in Nepal and Monsoon is best time for trekking in Upper Dolpa and Upper Mustang in Nepal.