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The Differences between Lodge/Teahouse trekking and camping treks LODGE/ TEAHOUSE TREKKING All over Nepal, teahouse trekking has evolved into a more lodge-like experience. However, providing some more creature comforts – relatively consistent meals and beds- remains a pretty affordable way to trek. Teahouses are found throughout the country’s trails, so no matter where you are,…

Bird-watching around the Kathmandu Valley Written by Vimal Thapa. About the Writer: Vimal is an Avid Bird and Nature lover. Vimal has been a passionate Naturalist since 1988. He is also an Executive Member of the Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) Birds are one of the greatest gifts of nature that Earth abounds with. Birds are…

The Best treks in Ladakh The best treks to participate in Ladakh include an option for people of all fitness levels and experiences. There are many trekking companies, both local, regional, and international, that offer trekking vacations. These companies will organize the guide, and support crew, provide necessary trekking equipment, and pack animals and meals….

Trekking in Nepal in November November is a much better month to go trekking in Nepal. This is because the monsoon should be long gone by November. However, there is rainfall for a couple of days every month, both post and pre-monsoon, and sometimes freak weather occurs every few years.  The daytime temperatures are warm…

Trekking in Nepal in October Most tour operators claim October to be the best month for trekking in Nepal. This statistic was accurate 25 to 30 years ago. These days the monsoon can linger around longer. Cyclones could disturb the weather in the Bay of Bengal, sometimes resulting in unseasonal snowfall, which has proven fatal….

Trekking in Nepal during September For most trekking tour operators, the month of September is the beginning of the autumn trekking season. However, it is the tail end of the monsoon season, and it can rain until the third week, and occasionally it rains until the end of the month. The daytime temperatures are to…

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…

Trekking in Nepal in May May is the end of spring, and you can expect the weather to be hot in the lower elevations and warm at higher altitudes during the daytime. Despite some snowfall in the higher mountains than during May, it is much warmer, and the warmth helps to melt the snow quicker,…