When is the best season to travel in Nepal?

The best tourist season in Nepal is from July to November.

Generally speaking, the climate in Nepal is divided into two seasons: rainy season from May to August and dry season from September to April. However, due to the great difference in topography between the north and the south of Nepal, which is located on the southern slope of the Himalayas, the vertical climate change throughout the country is very great.

northern mountains: alpine climate, cold all year round, the lowest temperature can reach-4℃, and the annual rainfall is 5-6 mm; Central valley: temperate climate, between 2-3℃ all the year round, rarely freezing, annual rainfall of 15 mm; Southern plain: subtropical climate, hot all the year round, the highest temperature can reach 45℃, and the annual rainfall is 23mm.

Best Season

The best tourist season in a year is from July to November, when the monsoon disappears, the rainy season passes, the dry season begins, the sun is shining, the air is clear, and the visibility is high. It is the peak season for tourism, photography and hiking. In this golden season, tourists from all over the world who love Nepal's multi-culture and snowy mountain scenery flood into Nepal, and there are tourists everywhere in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Gurkha, nagar God and Durikur.

Better season

The dry season ends from February to April, which is the second best season. However, there are more and more dust in the air, so the visibility of the air is reduced. However, the weather is very warm, and the wild flowers in the mountains are blooming and the birds are singing, which is very pleasant.

General season

The general season for tourism in Nepal is from December to January; From May to June, the air is still fresh, but the days are short and the nights are long, and the temperature is low in the morning and evening, but it is still very comfortable on the whole.

Nepal is a country that is warm as spring all year round, with summer heat and winter cold. Therefore, there is no strict distinction between tourist seasons and peak seasons in this country. Every month has its own scenery, and every season has its own feelings. The most important thing is what kind of mentality you use to face your trip. Only when you really fall in love with this country will you get unlimited fun from it!

local festivals

Shiva Ratri

A festival to worship Shiva, whose main activity is in the evening, originally meant Shiva Night. In February of the Gregorian calendar. There is a national holiday for one day. On this day, people from all over Nepal and India gathered at Pasupatinath, the main temple of Shiva in the east of Kathmandu, to worship Shiva and sing and dance.

horse racing festival ghodagatra

The hottest festival in Kathmandu in spring is held at the end of December (March-April in Gregorian calendar). The celebration was held in Tondir Square in the center of Kathmandu. Living Goddess, Kings, Queens and the Royal Cavalry will all appear, and horse racing, equestrian and motorcycle performances will be held during the festival, and occasionally a military parade will be held.

Deepavlee: also known as Dewali or Tihar

It is held in July (October-November Gregorian calendar) half a month after Desai Festival, and every household will light oil lamps and set off firecrackers to celebrate. The festival lasts for 5 days. Deepavlee is a national festival in Nepal, which is celebrated for five days. On the first day, I respect crows; Respect the dog the next day; On the third day, to the goddess lakshmi; On the fourth day, worship the cow; On the fifth day, I ordered auspicious moles for my brothers.