When is the Best Time for Trekking in Nepal Himalayas

Nepal Himalayas are the best for trekking and hiking. Those who will not able to climb the mountain can trek to the foothills or basecamp. In Nepal, trekking is possible all the time in a year. Nepal Trekking is possible round the year depending on where you want to go. However, the best season for trekking in Nepal Himalayas are from mid march to mid June and mid September to mid December. These month falls on Spring and Autumn season.

Probably the most commonly asked question is when to go Nepal Trekking or When is the best time for Nepal Trekking Holidays. There are two main trekking seasons, pre-monsoon and post-monsoon.

Pre-Monsoon Season
The pre-monsoon season start around the start of March and continues until the end of May. The weather and climate is pleasant at the lower elevation (between 800m and 2000m). Annapurna trek around Pokhara valley is best during this time.The advantage to hike during the March and April in Annapurna region is that the forest is colorful with the rhododendrons blossom.

Post-monsoon Season
Starting from mid September to the mid of December, Nepal trekking is best with the clear blue skies and beautiful panoramic views of mountains after the monsoon season. This is the best season for photography and videography tour in Nepal Himalayas.

Winter Season
Winter season starting from December to February is not the recommended time for trekking in high elevations above 3000m. However, you can go trekking below 3000m and there are many trekking trails which are short, easy and beautiful.

Summer/Monsoon Season
Monsoon season is also not prefered for trekking but there are some regions which are best during this time. Upper Dolpo Trek and Upper Mustang treks are the best trekking trails during monsoon season.

Autumn Season Trekking in Nepal

Generally Nepal trekking season is considered to the best before monsoon and after the monsoon. Starting from the month of september to November ie Autumn Season is the best season for trekking to Nepal Himalayas. During these months, the weather is moderate, visibility is clear and the skies are clear enough to view the mountains.Trekkers feel awesome during the autumn season as there are colorful festivals like Teej, Dashain, Tihar and Chhat falls during the months september, october and november.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking With Poon Hill

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is the most popular trekking trail in Annapurna Region after Annapurna Round/Circuit Trek. Voted as the top 10 trekking trail in the asia, this trek provides the trekkers with the best close up views of eight thousanders mountain peaks along with the glimpse of ethnic culture and festivals, beautiful landscapes, lush rhododendron forests and terraced rice paddy fields.

From the altitude of 4130m (Annapurna Base Camp), trekkers will have incredible mountain views of Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6993m) and hiuchuli (6441m). Depending upon the time, budget and interest of trekkers, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking can be 7 to 11 days. We are presenting here the trail of 11 days starting from pokhara like other trekking paths in Annapurna Region.

Trip Facts:
Group size: 1-12 people
Highest Elevation: 4,130m/13,545ft (Annapurna Base Camp)
Destination: Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)/Annapurna Region
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Total Trekking Days: 11 days, Kathmandu to Kathmandu: 16 Days
Starting From: Kathmandu/Pokhara
Ending At: Pokhara/Kathmandu
Mountain Views: Dhaulagiri Himalayan Ranges, Fishtail, Annapurna Ranges, Manaslu and Nilgiri
Best Season to Trek: Autumn (September, October, November) and spring (March, April and May)
Transportation: Car/Van/Bus according to group size
Walking Hours: 6-7 hours per day
Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek
Accommodation: 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara; and teahouses/Homestay/Lodge during the trek


Trekking Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley City Guided Sightseeing Tour

Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (Drive/Flight)

Day 04: Pokhara to Hile or Tikhedhunga (1540m):
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Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2775m):

Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2540m):

Day 07:  Tadapani to Chhomrong (2210m):

Day 08: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2300m):

Day 09: Bamboo to  Deurali  (3200m):

Day 10: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp(ABC) (4130m).

Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2340m)

Day 12: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1750m).
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Day 13: Jhinu Danda to Pokhara (1990m):

Day 14: Rest day in Pokhara or explore the Pokhara

Day 15 : Back to Kathmandu (Drive/Flight)

Day 16: Final Departure to onward destination.  

Four people including Spanish national died in landslide in Manaslu Trekking Trail

Four people in Annapurna Trekking trail died on Thursday. Six people are injured and evacuated to hospital in Kathmandu by helicopter. According to Janak Raj Pandey, Chief, Gorkha district police office, four trekkers including a spanish national died in a landslide that occurred at Dovan, Keraunja VDC-9, Gorkha district at around 8 am thursday.

According to pandey, Dorje Lama and Chhiri Sherpa, temporary residents of Gokarna, Kathmandu, and Ranjana Basnet of Okhaldhunga district died in the landslip.

The spanish, who died in landslide has been identified as Adolfo Ripa Arizala. He formed part of a group of 15 Spanish trekkers, who were accompanied by four Sherpas in the region in the Himalayan mountain range in the west-central part of Nepal.

The Spanish were part of a group which was organized by the tour operator Naturtrek, a Spanish company which specializes in trekking an adventure holidays. They had been in the region for a week and were due to return to Spain on Oct. 7.

Annapurna Panorama Trek Fixed Departure Dates - October

Annapurna Panorama Trek is the best trekking trail in Nepal Himalayas. One of the most popular short and easy trekking in Nepal, Annapurna Panorama offers the best mountain views with sunrise, awesome climate and weather, ethnic culture and festivals, pristine nature and the diverse landscapes. Situated at the lap of Annapurna Himalayas, the trek takes you to the poon Hill (3210m) which offers you the feeling that you are in heaven. You can view the mountain sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges.

If you are looking for the best trekking holidays in Annapurna Region, we recommend you with Annapurna Himalayan View Trek and here we have the fixed departure dates for this Autumn 2016 (September, October and November) and 2017.

Annapurna Panorama View Fixed Departure Dates for October 2016
Trip Started at 02-October-2016 to 13-October-2016, Trip Cost US$ 750
Trip Started at 09-October-2016 to 20-October-2016, Trip Cost US$ 750
Trip Started at 16-October-2016 to 27-October-2016, Trip Cost US$ 750
Trip Started at 23-October-2016 to 03-November-2016, Trip Cost US$ 750
Trip Started at 30-October-2016 to 10-November-2016, Trip Cost US$ 750

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Why Nepal should be part of your travel bucket list

Nepal is a tiny Himalayan country with the rich in culture and Himalayas. Whether you are backpacker or a leisure traveler, visiting in Nepal is awesome. If you are wondering where to go, how to go and why to go trekking, this blog may help you for making a trekking tour package to Nepal.

Nepal is home to mighty Mount Everest and 8 out of 14 other eight thousanders mountain peaks in the world. Nepal offers the best adventure holidays that is suitable for any kind of travelers like Trekking, Mountain Climbing, Paragliding, Bungee Jumping, River Rafting, Jungle Safari and Mountain Flight.

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