Best Time of Year for Nepal Treks
A Guide to the Best Months for the Trekking Regions of Nepal
The trekking season runs all year round in Nepal, however the season you choose to travel in will depend on which destination you would like to visit. The altering topography and altitude throughout the Himalaya is what makes trekking here so unique and diverse.
The spring and autumn are the most popular times people come to Nepal for trekking but you can avoid the monsoon rains that come in the summer and the large snows of the winter if you choose to trek in the right areas.
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Below is our guide to the best seasons to visit the main trekking destinations in Nepal, although you can visit outside these times.
Kanchenjunga
April and October to December
Makalu
April and October to December
Everest
March and April and October to December
Helambu
October to May
Langtang
March to May and October to December
Manaslu
Late March and April and October to December
Nar Phu
April and September to December
Annapurna
Late March to May and October to December
Poon Hill
October to May
Mustang
All year round it’s possible!
Dhaulagiri
Late October – Early December (November is preferable for a successful expedition)
Dolpo
March and April and October to December
Rara, Jumla and Mugu
March and April and October to December
Humla
March and April and October to December
All of our Nepal trips can be found on our Nepal tours page.