Best time to trek in Nepal
Climb Nepal’s glorious mountains in spring and nature’s peace will flow into you; your cares will drop away like the leaves of autumn float to the floor
Deciding the best time to trek in Nepal is tricky. The summer monsoon (June to Sept) brings growth and freshness, but is best avoided by trekkers. Autumn (Sept to late Nov) and spring (Feb to mid-April) are your best bets: autumn brings clarity, the bugs and dust washed away by the monsoon; spring days are warmer and longer, allowing for maximum time spent exploring. Winter in Nepal (Dec to Jan) doesn't bring much snow, but it is chilly; wrap up warm and you'll be one of very few up in the mountains.
Our Nepal trekking Holidays
Nepal family holiday, walking in the Annapurnas
Low altitude trek in the Annapurna foothills
From
£1350 to £1390
12 days
ex flights
The Heart of Nepal trek, tailormade
Trekking, wildlife, culture and temples
From
£2500
14 days
ex flights
Nepal trek with Chitwan National Park safari
Trek in Kathmandu valley & Chitwan
From
US $849 to US $955
14 days
ex flights
Nepal trekking holiday, Annapurna and Everest
Trek Nepal's famous Everest and Annapurna Trails in 2 weeks
From
£1990 to £2050
15 days
ex flights
Manaslu Circuit trekking holiday, Nepal
A spectacular and fairly isolated circular trek in Nepal
From
£2549 to £2749
19 days
inc UK flights
Sailung Valley trekking holiday, Nepal
Walking adventure in beautiful, undiscovered region of Nepal
From
£1255 to £1367
11 days
ex flights
Annapurna Sanctuary trek & Chitwan safari
Spectacular trekking and jungle safari at Chitwan
From
US $1095 to US $1195
17 days
ex flights
Everest Base Camp trek, Nepal
For anyone who has dreamed of seeing Mt Everest
From
£1085 to £1260
15 days
ex flights
Everest base camp trek
Trek amid stunning views of the Himalayas
From
US $1375 to US $1475
18 days
ex flights
Trek & volunteer in Nepal, help rebuild it
Join helping hands with us to rebuild in Nepal
From
US $799 to US $855
12 days
ex flights
Annapurna Circuit trekking holiday
One of the world's classic treks
From
£2299 to £2749
23 days
inc UK flights
Gokyo Everest trek in Nepal
Trek the Gokyo region in Northeast Nepal
From
US $1375 to US $1475
18 days
ex flights
Annapurna trekking holiday in Nepal
It gives the incredible views of silvery mountains
From
US $1095 to US $1155
12 days
ex flights
Annapurna Sanctuary trek in Nepal
The world famous Annapurna Sanctuary trek
From
£840
14 days
ex flights
Trekking with Sherpas in the Everest region
Bespoke Trek in the foothills of the mightiest mountains.
From
£888
11 days
ex flights
Annapurna base camp trek, Nepal
Mountain views & local culture on the Annapurna trek
From
US $850
12 days
ex flights
Everest base camp trek
The classic route through the Sherpa heartland to Base Camp
From
£2349 to £2679
17 days
inc UK flights
Annapurna Sanctuary trekking holidays
One of the very best alpine treks to Annapurna Base Camp
From
£1899 to £2559
16 days
inc UK flights
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo lakes trek in Nepal
This high altitude trek explores the heart of Sherpa homeland
From
£2499 to £2739
20 days
inc UK flights
Nepal family holiday
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Nepal
From
£1295 to £1335
12 days
ex flights
Upper Mustang trekking holiday in Nepal
Gateway to the mysterious world of the old Buddhist kingdom
From
US $2580 to US $2815
16 days
per accommodation
Mount Everest Base Camp trek
Watch our Mount Everest Base Camp video! You won't regret it
From
£1250
14 days
ex flights
Langtang trekking holidays in Nepal
unravel the magic of the Himalayas and its people
From
US $960 to US $1760
10 days
ex flights
Trek to Everest base camp
Trek to the base of the world's highest mountain
From
£1740 to £1790
17 days
ex flights
Helambu trekking holiday in Nepal
Perfect short trek nearby Kathmandu Valley.
From
US $600 to US $1025
6 days
ex flights
Private trek to Everest base camp and Gokyo Lakes
Trek to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes
From
£1299
18 days
ex flights
Island Peak trekking holiday in Nepal
Climbing a peak in the Everest region of Nepal
From
£1105 to £1205
20 days
ex flights
Nepal trekking month by month
Our top Nepal trekking Holiday
Nepal trekking holiday, Annapurna and Everest
Trek Nepal's famous Everest and Annapurna Trails in 2 weeks
From
£1990 to £2050
15 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Feb, 2 Mar, 12 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 1 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 8 Feb, 29 Feb, 10 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 29 Nov
2019: 9 Feb, 2 Mar, 12 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 1 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 8 Feb, 29 Feb, 10 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 29 Nov
Helpdesk
Hello. If you'd like to chat about Nepal trekking or need help finding a holiday to suit you we're very happy to help. Rosy & team.
Responsible Travel recommends
Emma Garrick from our supplier, Exodus:
“There are two main trekking seasons in Nepal: the spring, late March and April, which is beautiful because the rhododendrons and other flowers are in full bloom and the days are longer, and autumn, which starts in late September through to early November. The autumn is colder and the days are shorter, but you get much better clarity with really clear skies. November and December are perfectly good skies for trekking, but it will be colder; the upside is that the normally very busy trails, like Annapurna and Everest Base Camp, will be much less busy then. Personally, I like trekking in November in early December purely because there’s fewer people on the trails, which for me is a real positive and also tour prices and flight prices tend to drop a little bit then.”
“There are two main trekking seasons in Nepal: the spring, late March and April, which is beautiful because the rhododendrons and other flowers are in full bloom and the days are longer, and autumn, which starts in late September through to early November. The autumn is colder and the days are shorter, but you get much better clarity with really clear skies. November and December are perfectly good skies for trekking, but it will be colder; the upside is that the normally very busy trails, like Annapurna and Everest Base Camp, will be much less busy then. Personally, I like trekking in November in early December purely because there’s fewer people on the trails, which for me is a real positive and also tour prices and flight prices tend to drop a little bit then.”
More about Nepal trekking
Our Nepal trekking travel guide gives you Nepal in a nutshell as well as stripping away the husk and inviting you to discover if a Nepal trekking holiday is for you and what does trekking in Nepal entail.
Our straightforward interactive map allows you to discover some of the best treks in Nepal as well as sample Nepal trekking itineraries, where to trek and what our expert suppliers recommend.
There are several tried and tested Nepal trekking activities to help you break up a day’s trekking with city sightseeing in Kathmandu, photographing the Himalayas and taking time to sip tea with the Sherpas as you pause for thought and remember that looking down is equally as impressive as looking up.
If the only peaks you’ve seen are in Derbyshire, Nepal’s Annapurna region will blow your mind.
The trek to Everest Base Camp, at a dizzying 5,364m, is varied, exciting and rich in history.
Fancy trekking in Nepal with kids? Well good for you because this page is all about activities for families on a Nepal trek so you can find out what to do with your little ones including the Poon Hill Trek, the Royal Trek and time spent at Kathmandu’s bazaar.
Learning about Nepal trekking travel advice from our friends in Nepal is essential for making the most of your experience.
Porters’ rights, wood for fuel and orphanage problems all need to be addressed if you want to travel right in Nepal which is why our responsible trekking in Nepal page does its level best to lighten your load as you find out what you can do to help.
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Olga Danylenko] [Intro: Miroslav Jonas]
[Emma Garrick Quote: Jerome Sallerin]
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