Top 5 Himalayan Trips for September 2020
By September, monsoon rain starts to subside and the clouds
get thinner providing window for Himalayan view. The lush green rolling hills replenished
by rain, clear blue sky and the crystal clear snow peak make the September view
the most photogenic. The hot and humid summer temperature starts to cool down. September
till December is the main season for Himalayan tours. It may still rain once in
few days in Nepal and Bhutan, but Tibet gets very little rain throughout
monsoon. The gigantic Himalayas block the monsoon clouds causing rain shadow.
Fewer tourists, lowered price and cultural immersion opportunities
are the benefit of Nepal tour in September. Here are the top 5 trips in the
Himalayas recommended for September 2020.
Nepal Tibet Bhutan tour
While it may still rain in the southern flank of the
Himalayas, Tibet gets very little rain throughout monsoon. The Himalayas block
the rain clouds making Tibet an alpine desert. Start a tour with Tibet and fly
to Nepal and Bhutan later in the September to be in each place at right time.
One can fly to Lhasa from China or Kathmandu, Nepal. Most tourists start the
tour from Kathmandu, Nepal because of visa complication. The most popular tour
is 21 days which includes tour of Lhasa and drive to Everest north base camp in
Tibet, tour of Pokhara, Chitwan and Kathmandu in Nepal and Paro, Thimphu and
Punakha in Bhutan. The shorter version takes about 16 days.
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| Tiger's nest (Taktsang Monastery) - Bhutan |
Everest Trek
The UNESCO Heritage Site of Everest national park provides the
most stunning trekking in the Himalayas. About 35,000 people trek to Everest
base camp each year flying to the world’s most extreme Lukla airport. October,
November and April are the peak time when the trekkers swarm in the region creating
traffic along the route. Mid September brings as good weather as the peak
months but the fewer trekkers is a boon. Also it rains less in the eastern part
of the Himalayas than in the west making Everest region more ideal for the
September trek. Everest trek could be organized from 7 days cultural trek to
three weeks challenging treks of three passes. Everest base camp trek about 14
days from Kathmandu and back.
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| Everest trekking with Mount Thamsherku in the background. |
Nepal walking holiday
Nepal walking holiday is combination of cultural sightseeing
and gentle walking in the foothills of the Himalayas. Since it is mostly
driving and sightseeing, the September rain doesn’t affect the activities much.
The overnight stay at hill towns like Nagarkot and Bandipur allows us more opportunities
of Himalayan scenery as it is more likely to clear up in the morning and evening.
Even though tourist go beyond the city limits, luxurious accommodation in tranquil
place make their stay exceptional. Gentle walking in the Himalayan foothills
give the deeper insight of the countryside lifestyle and the closer view of the
Himalayas.
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| Annapurna seen from Astam village |
Spiritual tour of Nepal
Being in the Himalayan citadel, Nepal was safe haven for
several cultures and spiritual practices. The intricate geography, dense jungle
and gushing rivers kept even the mightiest enemies away for millenniums. This
is the land where Buddha was born and many sages got enlightened. There are
hundreds of pious meditation caves and occult Tantric places. The unique form
of Tantrism, Buddhism and Hinduism are practiced in the country. The day to day
life and living heritages highly implements the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda (ancient
herbal medicine), Vastushastra (material science for designing and town
planning) and Jyotisshastra (astrology). This is a land of happy people to go
on a spiritual tour and learn the different perspective of life.
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| World peace pagoda at Lumbini |
Everest north base camp Tour – Tibet
The northern flank of Mt Everest falls in Tibet. Because of
high plateaus, it is possible to drive to the Everest base camp from the
Tibetan side. A trip to Everest north base camp is the most popular tour in
Tibet. It takes about 8 days to visit Lhasa and the Everest north base camp.
The most popular tour flies in Lhasa and then drive to Everest north base camp
visiting Shigatse and Gyantse. Some tourists also drive from Kathmandu to
Everest base camp and then fly out of Lhasa. September is the best time for the
tour as the high ground of Tibet will get colder afterwards.
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| Mt Everest seen from norther base camp - Tibet |
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