Nepal
"Trek to the roof of the world in the Himalayas"
Nepal is the ultimate destination for mountain lovers and spiritual seekers. Home to eight of the world's fourteen highest peaks, including Everest, Nepal offers world-class trekking along with rich Buddhist and Hindu heritage.
Best Time to Visit
October to December or March to May
Oct – Nov (Autumn)
The best time. Clear skies, stunning mountain views, comfortable temperatures, and festival season (Dashain, Tihar).
Mar – May (Spring)
Rhododendrons in bloom, warming weather, and clear skies. Second-best trekking season.
Jun – Sep (Monsoon)
Heavy rains, leeches on trails, but lush landscapes. Upper Mustang and Dolpo are rain-shadow alternatives.
Dec – Feb (Winter)
Cold at altitude, some passes closed, but low-altitude treks and Kathmandu Valley are pleasant.
Getting Around
Nepal's terrain makes transport challenging but adventurous. Domestic flights save days of driving.
✈️ Domestic Flights
Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines connect Kathmandu to Pokhara, Lukla, and other trailheads.
🚌 Tourist Buses
Comfortable buses between Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan. Book through your hotel.
🚕 Local Taxis
Negotiate fares before getting in. Use the Pathao app for metered rides in Kathmandu.
🚶 Trekking
Walking is the main transport in the mountains. Porters and guides are affordable and recommended.
💡 Book domestic flights early and keep flexible backup plans — weather cancellations are common in mountain airports.
Suggested Itineraries
Kathmandu Arrival
Settle in, evening walk in Thamel.
Kathmandu Valley
Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath.
Fly to Pokhara
Short flight, Phewa Lake boat, sunset at World Peace Pagoda.
Sarangkot & Poon Hill Base
Sarangkot sunrise, drive to Nayapul, trek to Ulleri.
Ghorepani & Poon Hill
Trek to Ghorepani, early rise for Poon Hill (3,210m) sunrise over the Annapurnas.
Trek out to Pokhara
Descend via Tikhedhunga, drive back to Pokhara, lakeside dinner.
Return & Departure
Fly back to Kathmandu, final temple visits, departure.
✨ Feeling dizzy already? Breathe. This is a menu, not a to-do list — skip a stop, nap by a fountain, leave a couple of sparks for next time.
Highlights
Must See
- Everest Base Camp
- Annapurna Circuit
- Kathmandu Valley
- Lumbini
Local Cuisine
Insider Tip
Acclimatize properly when trekking at altitude - mountain sickness can affect anyone.
More sparks for Nepal
Stories, films and books to keep the daydreaming going.
The Snow Leopard
by Peter Matthiessen · Nepal & Tibet