Trail & Weather
There's no bad time to be in Nepal — but there's absolutely a wrong time to trek the wrong region. Every month of 2026 ranked, plus the month most…
By Laxman Rawal · Jul 21, 2026
Key facts October—November is the best trekking window — clearest skies, stable weather. March—May is a close second — warmer, with rhododendrons in bloom. June—August is monsoon on the classic trails — but perfect for rain-shadow Mustang and Dolpo. The month…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
Two mistakes, over and over. The first: booking a high-pass trek in December or January — the Thorong La or the Everest passes can be blocked by snow, and it is bitterly cold up high. The second, bigger one: attempting the classic trails in the monsoon…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
Match the month to the trek Coming in autumn (Oct—Nov) or spring (Mar—May) ? Anything is open — Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, all at their best. Stuck with summer (Jun—Aug) ? Go to Upper Mustang or Dolpo , which sit in the Himalayan rain shadow and stay dry…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
Plan your trek
NMA-certified guides · permits sorted · 5,000+ treks since 1998.
From $1950
Free guide
Permits, costs, seasons and routes — the essentials we send every traveller, plus a free, no-obligation trip quote.
↑ Swipe up
Read the full report and grab the free Nepal Trek Insider Guide — or ask our Pokhara team for a tailored, no-obligation quote.
Read more & get the free guide Plan my trip — free quote Browse Everest Base Camp Trek — 14 Days