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
Manaslu Circuit trekking holiday, Nepal
A spectacular and fairly isolated circular trek in Nepal
From
£2499 to £2919
19 days
inc UK flights
The Heart of Nepal trek, tailormade
Trekking, wildlife, culture and temples
From
£3195
14 days
ex flights
Nepal trekking holiday, Annapurna and Everest
Trek Nepal's famous Everest and Annapurna Trails in 2 weeks
From
£2070
15 days
ex flights
Sailung Valley trekking holiday, Nepal
Walking adventure in beautiful, undiscovered region of Nepal
From
£1255 to £1367
11 days
ex flights
Nepal family holiday, walking in the Annapurnas
Low altitude trek in the Annapurna foothills
From
£1410 to £1450
12 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
Everest Base Camp trek, Nepal
For anyone who has dreamed of seeing Mt Everest
From
£880 to £1235
15 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
Annapurna Sanctuary trekking holidays
One of the very best alpine treks to Annapurna Base Camp
From
£2299 to £2549
16 days
inc UK flights
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in Nepal
Moderate trek in the Annapurna Region.
From
US $860 to US $1125
5 days
ex flights
Gokyo Everest trek in Nepal
Trek the Gokyo region in Northeast Nepal
From
US $1375 to US $1475
18 days
ex flights
Annapurna Circuit holiday, Nepal
One of the best high altitude adventures in the world.
From
US $1760 to US $2525
19 days
ex flights
Everest base camp trek
The classic route through the Sherpa heartland to Base Camp
From
£2549 to £2899
17 days
inc UK flights
Everest base camp trek
Trek amid stunning views of the Himalayas
From
US $1375 to US $1475
18 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 trekking holiday in Nepal
It gives the incredible views of silvery mountains
From
US $1095 to US $1155
12 days
ex flights
Everest Base Camp and Gokyo lakes trek in Nepal
This high altitude trek explores the heart of Sherpa homeland
From
£2599 to £2899
20 days
inc UK 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
Nepal family holiday
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Nepal
From
£1400 to £1700
12 days
ex flights
Annapurna Sanctuary trek in Nepal
The world famous Annapurna Sanctuary trek
From
£840
14 days
ex flights
Annapurna Circuit trekking holiday
One of the world's classic treks
From
£2449 to £2829
23 days
inc UK flights
Everest Base Camp heli trek, Nepal
The base of the world's tallest peak.
From
US $2375 to US $4595
11 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
Everest Base Camp treks
An ultimate bucket list trip to the World's tallest mountain
From
US $2490
19 days
ex flights
Annapurna Circuit hike to health and happiness, Nepal
Life changing adventure around the Annapurna Circuit
From
£1499
21 days
ex flights
Annapurna luxury holiday in Nepal
Magnificent mountain views and picturesque luxury lodges
From
£3699 to £3899
14 days
inc UK flights
Nepal trekking and health coaching holiday
Re-set and re-align your mental and physical health
From
£1199
14 days
ex flights
Manaslu circuit trekking holiday in Nepal
One of the best off-the-beaten-path treks in Nepal.
From
US $1635 to US $2025
16 days
per accommodation
Nepal trekking month by month
Our top Nepal trekking Holiday
The Heart of Nepal trek, tailormade
Trekking, wildlife, culture and temples
From
£3195
14 days
ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary. Please contact us for further details
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements as necessary. Please contact us for further details
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about Nepal trekking or need help finding a holiday to suit you we're very happy to help.
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, including city sightseeing in Kathmandu, photographing the Himalayas and taking time to sip tea with the Sherpas as you pause and remember that looking down is as impressive as looking up.
If the only peaks you’ve seen are in Derbyshire, Nepal’s Annapurna region will blow your mind, as this is a mountain range so vast, high and majestic that even seasoned travellers are left speechless.
The longest of Nepal’s popular trekking routes, and its most varied, the Annapurna Circuit takes almost three weeks to complete in its entirety, through paddy fields and Hindu farming communities to the Tibetan, prayer-flag strewn villages of the high Himalayas.
The trek to Everest Base Camp, at a dizzying 5,364m, is varied, exciting and rich in history, and it demands stamina but also patience.
Gaining in popularity but still somewhat off the beaten track, the Manaslu Circuit trek takes you in a loop around mighty Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world.
A perfect introduction to Himalayan trekking, Nepal’s mini Annapurna circuit trek uses an internal flight to shave some distance off the full circuit route, condensing this awesome hike into a two week trip.
There are some no-brainers when it comes to our top 10 walks in Nepal, but Nepal also offers some surprises, including lower-elevation routes that make treks possible for less experienced hikers.
Fancy trekking in Nepal with kids? This page is all about activities for families on a Nepal trek, including the Poon Hill Trek, the Royal Trek and time spent at Kathmandu’s bazaar.
Our Nepal trekking advice from our friends in Nepal is essential reading and will help you make the most of your experience, with recommendations and tips from Nepal trekking experts.
Porters’ rights, wood for fuel and orphanage problems all need to be addressed if you want to travel right in Nepal, and our responsible trekking in Nepal page lightens your load as you find to 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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