Best Time to Trek in Nepal: Autumn and spring treks in Nepal

Traveling is a sumptuous activity to do in life which costs substantial amount of money. If you choose trekking, then it takes more investment. Therefore, your investment in travel must come back three folds in terms of memories and experiences. The best time to trek in Nepal matters a lot to increase the success rate and overall trekking experiences. Today’s blog is about the guide of every seasons here in Nepal. We will also talk about the effects of the global warming in deciding the best time to trek in Nepal. Interestingly, the climatic and weather patterns have changed dramatically. It is no longer the whole season but we have to look into the conditions of each month.

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Global Warming and its effects on Nepal Trekking

Well, the talk of the global warming is real. It is alarmingly affecting the earth and if you visit the mountainous regions of Nepal, then it is evident. The biggest damage has been done in this tiny Himalayan kingdom even if we are not the country whose actions are diminishing the environment of the world. The snow – capped mountains are turning into the black hill which is the heart rending sight to watch for tourism personnel like us. On the fun fact, the weather patterns have changed due to global warming. It’s been 2 to 3 years that the month of the autumn season September is getting lots of rainfall whereas the month of winter season December feels like autumn time. Therefore, you have to consult with the local travel experts to decide on best time to trek in Nepal.

Does the right time matter for trekking in Nepal?

Yes, right time matters a lot for trekking in Nepal to get back the every penny spent for the trip. Why do you trek in Nepal? We trek in Nepal to experience the culture of multi – ethnic people, to walk in the diverse landscapes, and to witness the scenery of mountains. If the skies are not clear and the trails are not dry, then you will have the worst trekking experiences. Safety matters a lot. Some places may be dangerous and risky to trek when it is snowing or raining heavily. Therefore, right matters a lot especially for trekking in Nepal. You need to plan smartly to avoid any kinds of hassles while walking in the trails of Nepal. Therefore, this blogger came up with this blog about the best time to trek in Nepal.

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Best Time to Trek in Nepal

When is the best time to trek in Nepal and which months are the experts’ favorites? Lots of trekking experts and travelers have claimed that the months of spring season (March – May) and the months of the autumn season (September – November) are the best times to do the trek. During these times of the year, skies are clear and weather is stable allowing trekkers to fully rejoice the natural and cultural attractions. This doesn’t mean that other months are not possible and right time to do the trek. In fact, there are many trekking trails which are okay to travel even during winter and monsoon season. We will talk more about these off season trekking trips in this blog.

Spring Trekking in Nepal

Majority of the trekking trails of Nepal are best when trekked during the spring season. The average day time temperature in spring season in the low altitude places range from 15 degree Celsius to 20 degree Celsius whereas the high altitude places range from 10 degree Celsius to 0 degree Celsius depending upon the destination. Similarly, the nighttime temperature may drop down to minus 5 in higher elevation places and around 10 to 15 degree Celsius in lower elevation places. The vegetation looks splendid during this season as it is also the time of blooming flowers.

Autumn Trekking in Nepal

The night time and day time temperatures during the autumn season in Nepal is similar to spring season but slightly colder. The skies are clear and vegetation looks crisp after the heavy rainfall of the monsoon season. The best part of the monsoon season is the chance to witness Nepal’s two biggest festivals, Dashain and Tihar. Expect lots of trekkers in the trekking trails especially in the commercial trails like the Everest Base Camp Trek, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, the Langtang Valley Trek, and the Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Winter Trekking in Nepal: December is now the best time to trek

You don’t have to worry if your holidays are in winter and you wish to trek in Nepal. There are many trekking trails which are best during the winter season. Higher elevation treks like the Everest Base Camp Trek is also possible but you need to plan it out meticulously with buffer days. Expect the closed trail midway through the trail due to heavy snowfall. It is safe to choose the right treks for winter season. Interestingly, you don’t have to worry about the visibility and extreme cold temperature during the December month of the winter season. So, choose to trek in December if you are looking for a winter trek.

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Top 10 Treks to do in the winter season in Nepal

Here is the list of the top 10 treks to do in winter season in Nepal:

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Mardi Himal Trek
Pikey Peak Trek
Everest View Trek
Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
Langtang Valley Trek
Mohare Danda Trek
Manaslu Base Camp Trek without Larke La Pass
Everest Base Camp Trek with more acclimatization days
Annapurna Base Camp Trek with more buffer days

Monsoon Trek in Nepal

Normally, this blogger doesn’t recommend the monsoon season for trekking in Nepal. There are some rain shadow areas in Nepal which are safe to trek even during monsoon season. Trails are usually wet and muddy. In addition, the visibility is also low. Therefore, choose to do short treks and the rain shadow areas for monsoon season. The first week of monsoon (June) is also okay to trek in Nepal.