Trail & Weather

Monsoon is here — and Upper Mustang and Dolpo are the treks to do now

While the rest of Nepal gets wet, the rain-shadow north stays dry: roughly 30 mm of rain versus Pokhara's 300 mm.

By Laxman Rawal · Jun 13, 2026

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June to August is monsoon across most of Nepal — slippery trails, leeches, and cloud where the mountains should be. But there is a brilliant exception, and it is open right now: the rain-shadow north . Tucked behind the main Himalaya, Upper Mustang and Dolpo…

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What this means for trekkers

If you can only travel in summer, this is your window. Expect Tibetan-Buddhist culture, walled medieval towns and canyon landscapes under clear skies — with a fraction of the crowds. A restricted-area permit and a licensed guide are required (and, as of 2026…

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