Nepal tour and trek in Spring

Spring is the second biggest trekking and touring season in Nepal. The Spring tourist season lasts from mid March - mid May in Nepal. Climate varies drastically throughout Nepal depending upon the elevation and the landscape. Each month of March, April and May are best for different activities and region to travel. However March and April have average best weather to plan tours and treks throughout Nepal.
Dhaulagiri range in the background of Rhododendron forest.
Mid March till April is considered as the best time in Spring for Nepal tour and treks. March is beginning of the tourist season and the April is its apex. May is beginning of summer with humid and hot temperature in the lower valleys and the southern planes of Terai. However it is still a good time for high altitude treks and mountaineering. Most of the groups climb Everest in the second half of the May.

Spring in the Himalayas of Nepal bring life to the highland. As the snow starts thawing on the trekking trails, villagers return to their homes and high altitude teahouses are open. Spring brings colors in the foreground of the Himalayas. Rhododendron, Magnolia, orchids, Primulas, Iris and many other colorful flowers make Nepal tour and trek in Spring a different experience. The flowering, congenial weather and availability of plenty of food also make wildlife active and ready to breed.

Nepal tour and trek in March

March is dry month, with clear sky and moderate temperature. The occasional snowfall adds to the snow deposition from the winter months of January and February in the higher reaches. However mercury raises contentiously making it nice and warm in during the day. March is just a beginning of tourist season in Nepal making the trekking trails and popular destinations less crowded. It is also cost effective to travel around the time as the logistics are easily available.   

Short treks in March

View from Poon Hill - a short trek in Annapurna.
Short treks are quite popular during the month of March. Most of the short treks goes to the altitude of 3,000 - 4,000 m. The temperature ranges from - 10 to 10 degree centigrade at the higher elevations during the month of March. The lower elevations will be warmer. The Rhododendron blossoms turn the foothills into pink and reddish. While the Rhododendron dominates the color of the Himalayan buttresses, your close view will have several other blossoms like of Magnolia, orchids, Primulas, Iris and more. It is more likely that the higher reaches of the trek will be covered in snow and occasional snowfall will continue throughout the month.

Nepal Tour in March

UNESCO Heritage site of Boudhanath - Kathmandu
Nepal tour visits the popular destinations like Pokhara, Chitwan and Kathmandu. Most of the tour destinations are below 2,000 m and March is the best time to visit. Nepal tour could be customized from 4 days to two weeks. March is also the best time to visit Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha and Bardia national park which is popular for Royal Bengal Tiger sighting.

April is the busy season of Spring

By April, temperature of the popular tour destinations of the middle hills will range from 12 - 30 degree centigrade. The tropical jungle of southern planes get humid and hotter. The popular base camps of Everest and Annapurna may see temperature between - 15 to 22 degree centigrade. Again April is dry month with clear sky and warm and sunny days making it the best month for high altitude treks and peak climbing. April is also best for visiting scenic hill towns and popular tour destinations with day hikes or short treks.

Trekking in April

Annapurna Base camp
Classic trekking trails get crammed with trekkers and the services of flight and accommodation becomes scarce. It is wise to book your tour in advance if you are travelling in the month. Days are warm and sunny which may cause sunburn or snow blindness. There are also more avalanches during the month of March and April. The avalanches change the route and make it tricky to get to base camps in the higher altitude. There are several off the beaten path treks avoiding the crowded trails. Here are the recommended treks for April.

Himalayan tour in April 

Tiger's nest monastery Bhutan
The most popular Himalayan tour to take during April is the 'Nepal Tibet Bhutan Tour'. April has relatively moderate temperature to travel to high altitude of Tibet and the foothills of the Nepal and Bhutan. Again it is dry month with warm and sunny days.

Similarly Nepal walking holiday is another recommended tour in Nepal. The tour includes drive to Himalaya view points from where we will set off for a gentle day hike with a comfortable mountain resort to come back to.

The variation in altitude of Nepal has created different climatic zone within a short distances. Best time to visit and activities depends up several factors like temperature, precipitation, access and local festivals. Write us or visit our website Nepal Tour to know more about best things to do while you are in Nepal.

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