Monsoon trekking in Nepal

It is widely established that the Nepal Himalaya’s peak times are October–November and March, and April. However, trekking during the less busy season has its advantages. There are two recognized off-peak seasons for trekking in Nepal – the winter and the monsoon. The benefits of going on a trek during the low season. The trails won’t be busy with…

Helambu Family Trek during The Monsoon Day 1: A mutual friend introduced The Thuene Family. After exchanging numerous emails discussing whether to take on the Annapurna Circuit clockwise, the opposite of 99.9% of the people does. It would have involved going over the Thorung La pass 5416 early on the trek. The Thuenes suggested a…

Trekking in Nepal in August The month of August is in the middle of the monsoon season. The daytime temperatures are hot and humid below 1500 meters, warm up to 2500 meters, and warm/cool above 2500 meters. You can do most treks during August, and it is advised to choose higher altitude treks for cooler…

Trekking in Nepal in July In July, the monsoon season takes place. You can expect the daytime temperatures to be hot and humid below 1500 meters, warm up to 2500 meters, and warm/cool above 2500 meters. You can do most treks during July, and it is advised to choose higher altitude treks for cooler temperatures….

Trekking in Nepal in June June is part of Nepal’s short summer before the monsoon season occurs from the second to the third week of this month. You can expect the daytime temperatures to be hot below 1500 meters, warm up to 2500 meters, and warm/cool above 2500 meters. You can do most treks during…

Annapurna Base Camp Trek during the monsoon season Day 1: I returned home the previous night after finishing the Helambu trek with a family. I got up after a restful sleep. My new trekkers consisting of a father and son from Singapore, arrived this afternoon, landing at 12.30 pm. I met them, walked to the domestic…

The custom-made Hindu pilgrimage tour of the lower Mustang during the monsoon A friend recommended his colleague to contact me for their tailor-made holiday, a pilgrimage to Nepal’s Kathmandu, Muktinath, and a lower Mustang trip. We communicated over email and had a few WhatsApp conversations, discussing the fine details of the type of experience the…

What is Monsoon trekking in Nepal like?     The monsoon begins around mid-June; it peaks during July-August and winds down in early September. As a result, the temperature increases, as do the humidity and rain. Although clouds often cover the mountains, temperatures can get uncomfortable in the lower elevations and showers almost daily. You may even…