Nepal

  Tibet

  Bhutan

  Company Info

  Inquiry

Season Of Nepal

  OUR SERVICES

 
 

  FEATURED JOURNEY

Everest Kalapathar Trek
A non-technical climb of Kala Pattar (18,450 feet) highlights the truly spectacular   more »

Honey Hunting

 

  TOP DESTINATIONS

Mera Peak

Kathmandu Chitwan Pokhara

Gokyo Peak Trek

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

Langtang Helambu Trek

Tibet Overland Tour

 

Season Of Nepal

Seasons: Winter (December-February), summer (March-May), Monsoon (June-Aug), autumn (Sept-Nov).

Autumn (Sept-Nov.): This season offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views.

Winter (Dec-Feb): This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevations. Hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3,000 meters.

Spring (March-May): Different varieties of wild flowers, specially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 5,000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4,000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.

Summer (Jan-Aug): Summer months, continues up to mid September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation.

It is recommended to carry insect repellent when trekking during summer months.

 

  Climate Of Nepal

The hill, mid-hills and particularly the Kathmandu valleys are pleasant with warm summers and cool winters. Temperature ranges between maximum of 37 and minimum of 6 degree Celsius in the plains, 28 and 2 degree Celsius in the Kathmandu valley and 16 and 6 degree Celsius in the mountains. The rainy season lasts from June to August.

MAXMIUM - MINIMUM TEMPERATURES
In degrees Celsius; (* Rainy season)
 

Month

Kathmandu

Pokhara

Chitwan

Jan

19-2

20-8

24-7

Feb

20-4

21-8

26-8

Mar

25-8

27-11

30-12

Apr

30-11

30-16

35-18

May

30-16

30-19

35-20

Jun*

30-20

30-20

35-23

Jul*

30-21

30-21

33-24

Aug*

29-20

30-21

33-24

Sep

27-19

29-30

33-22

Oct

23-15

27-18

31-18

Nov

23-4

23-11

29-12

Dec

20-2

20-8

14-8


From October to February, woolen sweaters, Jackets or similar other warm outfits are necessary. Shorts or long- sleeved shirts are good in March through May. From June to September, light and lose garments are advisable.

 

  Geography Of Nepal

Himalayan Region: The altitude of this region ranges between 4877 meters and 8848 meters with the snow line running around 48848 meters. It includes 8 of the existing 14 summits in the world which exceed an altitude of 8000 meters. They represent. (1) Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) 8848 m, (2) Kangchenjunga - 8586 m, (3) Lhotse - 8516m, Makalu - 8463m, (5) ChoOyo- 8201m, (6) Dhaulagiri - 8167m, (7) Manaslu - 8163m, and Annapurna- 8091 m.

Mountain Region: This region accounts for about 64 percent to total land area. It is formed by the Mahabharat range that soars upto 4877 meters. To its south lies the lower Churia range whose altitude varies from 610 meters to 1524 meters.

Terai Region: The low-land Terai region which has a width of about 26 to 32 kilometers and a maximum altitude of 305 meters, which occupies about 17% of total land area of the country. Kechanakawal the lowest point of the country with an altitude of 70 meters lies in Jhapa District of the eastern Terai.

GENERAL INFO

•  Introduction

•  Getting There

•  Tourist Visa

•  Season

•  Climate

•  Geography

•  Currency Exchange

•  Shopping

•  Major Festival

•  FAQ

 

•  Tibet Overland Tour

•  Mt. Kailash Mansarovar

•  Everest Base Camp Trek

•  Langtang - Helambu Trek

•  Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

•  Annapurna Base Camp

•  Around Annapurna Trek

 

What our Clients Say ?


J.F.Biellmann

Institute of Chemistry
Academia Sinica
Taipei 115, Taiwan

more testimonials »

 
             

2006 © nepal-himalaya.com
All Rights Reserved.

HomeCompany infoInquiryLink exchangeTerms & condition  | Contact

Last updated on : March 14, 2008

Powered by : Nepal Media