Trekking in Nepal
Nepal- A country of amazing diversity
Nepal is blessed with an incredible diversity of natural beauty and a consequent opulence of cultural varieties. Situated between China to the North and India to the South, Nepal is a landlocked country with interesting customs and old-age architecture.
From West to East it is only 885 kilometres in length, whilst its breath never exceeds 241 kilometres. And yet in this short distance, it rises from a mere 70 meter above sea level in the south to 8,848 meters, the highest point in the world in the North. It is this dramatic topographic variation that makes Nepal such an enchanting and exhilarating tourist destination.
Nepal is divided into three geographical regions:
- The Terai region
- The middle hills region- The Pahad
- The mountain region- The Himalayas
Himalayas Nepal has one of the largest collections of wildlife parks and reserves in the world. Rara National Park is in the West, Sagarmatha is in the East and there are numerous jungle parks in the South. The most exciting feature of the Terai Low lands are the three wildlife sanctuaries – Royal Bardia, Royal Chitwan and Tiger Tops which are home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and the Asian one-horned Rhinoceros. Kathmandu Valley consists of the three main cities of great historic, artistic and cultural interest. Kathmandu Valley (the capital city of the country), Patan and Bhaktapur are situated at an altitude of 1,338 meters above the sea level. The Kathmandu Valley covers an area of 218 sq. miles. The beautiful valley of Kathmandu, is located in the center of the country.
The Himalayas, often referred to as “The Roof of the World”, stretch along the northern border. Eight of the world’s highest peaks, all above 8,000 meters, are to be found in this region. The magical names of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Annapurna thrill and inspire even the most experience mountaineer or trekker. The Himalayan mountain range includes some 2,400 km long and 200-300 km wide. Those who have attempted to conquer these peaks have made Nepal famous throughout the world.
Further facts about Nepal
Location : Nepal is bordered by the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China in the North and India in the East, South and West respectively.
Area: 147,181 Sq. kilometers.
Altitude: Varies from 70 meters to 8,848 meters.
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 23,099,097
Time: Nepal time is 5 hours 45 minutes ahead of GMT and 15 minutes ahead of Indian standard time.
People & Religion: Nepalese people are mainly divided into two distinct groups: The Indo-Aryans and The Mongoloids.
Kathmandu Valley is the spiritual and cultural meeting point of all these groups. Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines are scattered all over the country. Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, The Light of Asia. There is a complex blending of Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal. Language: Nepali is the national language of Nepal, but most of the people understand and speak English.
Climate: Nepal has four major seasons namely
Winter: (December to February)
Spring: (March to May)
Summer: (June to August)
Autumn: (September to November)

Nepal can be visited the whole year round
Trekking Seasons
Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken throughout the year. There are four seasons in Nepal. Each season has its distinct attraction to offer. The seasons are classified as follows.
AUTUMN (September – November) This season offers excellent weather and clear mountain views.
WINTER (December – February) This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevations. Hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3000 meters.
SPRING (March – May) Different varieties of wild flowers, especially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.
SUMMER (June – August) Summer months continue 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.
Average Temperatures in Nepal (°C : Celsius Degree)
SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | |
Kathmandu | 16/28 | 14/26 | 7/22 | 1/20 | 1/18 | 4/20 | 7/25 | 12/28 | 16/30 |
1000 m | 20/28 | 16/25 | 11/22 | 6/20 | 5/19 | 8/20 | 11/25 | 15/29 | 17/30 |
2000 m | 13/22 | 10/21 | 4/17 | 1/14 | 0/13 | 1/14 | 4/18 | 8/22 | 12/23 |
3000 m | 11/19 | 6/18 | 1/15 | -2/13 | -3/12 | -1/13 | 2/16 | 5/19 | 8/20 |
4000 m | 1/13 | -3/12 | -8/8 | -10/6 | -12/4 | -10/5 | -6/9 | -3/12 | -1/13 |
5000 m | -1/10 | -6/8 | -11/6 | -13/4 | -18/5 | -14/5 | -8/7 | -4/11 | -2/12 |
Trekking Destination in Nepal

Everest Region
Everest region is the second most popular trekking region in Nepal and each year this region receives thousands of trekkers and climbers. Once you reach Solu Khumbu, the gateway to Everest, you will be greeted by great stunning views of the Everest and many other highest mountains. The other highlights of this region are the beautiful Sherpa villages and monasteries.

Annapurna Region
This area which lies to the north of Pokhara, in the Annapurna region, offers dramatic views of some of the most majestic mountains in Nepal. From Pokhara the trail rises as high as 2,500 meters, at Panchasey Hill. The wide range of climate and unusual geographic features of this area make it a naturalist’s paradise.

Langtang Region
Both Langtang and Helambu are located in the north of Kathmandu and offer a multitude of trekking destinations. Langtang region is inhabited by a majority of Tamang people with rich cultures and tradition. Helambu is mostly inhabited by Sherpas who have rich cultures and traditions. Both destinations are easy to reach and are accessible only by road.