Trekking Seasons & Trekking Section
Since Nepal is a country of diversification with respect to its geography and climate, a nature lover can always make it as his/her destination of trekking all year round. There are normally four seasons in Nepal, each of which has its own particular attraction to offer.
Autumn (Sep-Oct- Nov) : The best season offering excellent weather and outstanding mountain views.
Spring (March-April- May): The second finest trekking season. The temperature is quite moderate, especially the rhododendrons are in complete blossom and the mountain views are excellent.
Summer (June- July-August): This is the most preferable season to trek in the rain shadow areas like Mustang, Upper Manang and Dolpo. These places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the huge mountains and are unaffected by the monsoon. This season is also recommended for forest researchers and botanist. Warning-raincoats and insect repellents are strictly necessary in this period.
Winter (December- January- February): suitable season for trekking at lower altitude, generally below 3000m.
It is recommended to carry insect repellent when trekking during summer months. The best Trekking season in Nepal is during spring & autumn seasons February to May & September to November. Warm days make this season favorable for trekking & Expeditions. The monsoon seasons are June, July and August. During this period, trekking is possible in the Mustang, Dolpo, Humla, Jumla, Rara Lake of Nepal and some Trekking areas in Tibet.
Trekking Grades :
Below the different grades shown in the chart are explained in more detail.
Grade A :
These trips can be enjoyed by anyone who leads a reasonably active life. The walking parts of these trips are relatively easy.
Grade B :
These trips are a mix of some longer and shorter walks. During these trips, hill-walking experience is desirable. Please note that some of our non-trekking trips are graded moderate due to altitude and other conditions that require a higher level of stamina than our Grade A trips.
Grade C :
The day stages on these trips are a combination of strenuous ,Participants can expect to trek above 4,500 meters on these trips.
Grade D :
These trips are known to be the most strenuous and are regarded as a genuine test These treks may require a degree of mountaineering skills and you should be capable of carrying on normally at an altitude of 4000-5500 meters.
