In northern parts of Nepal the summers are cool and winters are severe, while in the southern parts the summers are very hot and winters are mild to cold. As you keep going higher there is a drop of almost 6°C for every 1,000 m that you gain in altitude.

Nepal's monsoon season is from June and August and travelling during this period should be avoided. In Kathmandu Valley, average temperature ranges from 10°C in January to 26°C in July and in Pokhara the temperature ranges from 4°C in January to approximately 38°C in June.

The best time to visit Nepal is between October and December as by this time the monsoon spell is over and the skies are clear. The weather remains dry until April.

It gets very cold from December to February especially during the night, but time will also reward you with incredible panoramas and quieter trekking trails, as there are fewer visitors.

During the spring, rhododendrons bloom and the sky is very clear, which is also a good time to visit.

Nepal has extreme weather & temperatures, which can also change at any moment.

Depending on the time and place you want to visit, you should decide what to pack. If you’re visiting during the spring (March-May), you can manage with a simple t-shirt during the day but the nights can get a bit chilly so carrying a light jacket is advisable. In the summer months of June to August, the weather is hot, humid or rainy. Carrying light clothes and raincoat or waterproof jacket will do. If you’re planning to visit Nepal during the monsoon season, you should definitely add an umbrella, a raincoat, sandals or waterproof shoes to your packing list.

If you plan to go hiking don’t forget to get comfortable hiking shoes.

Nepal is a conservative country and you should keep this mind while packing your clothes. Women should ensure they dress modestly and having bare shoulders or knees can be seen as being disrespectful and will also make it difficult to visit ancient temples or the UNESCO heritage sites.

A visa for Nepal can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and at other border entry points. The Department of Immigration, Nepal has been encouraging more tourists’ visits by providing ‘Visa on Arrival’, which is a quick and simple procedure.

In other countries, a visa can also be obtained from the Nepal Embassy or Diplomatic Mission. The Nepali Visa fee, which is USD 30 for 15 days, has to be paid in cash.

Visa / Entry Permit is subject to change and depends on the Government policy. Our team will provide you with the exact details on your query about this important & crucial aspect of your travel.

• The common gesture for greeting anyone in Nepal is by saying ‘Namaste’ and putting the palms together in a prayer-like gesture.
• Major Hindu temples are usually off-limits for foreigners, So don’t enter them unless the permission is given also do not take any leather articles inside the temple area as they are prohibited.
• Before entering a Nepalese home, temple or monastery do remember to remove your shoes outside.
• Walking inside the temples or stupas is traditionally done clockwise direction.
• Men should not walk/trek around bare-chested. Shorts are acceptable but long pants are better considering the weather and topography. Women are also recommended to wear long skirts or pants.
• Eat only using your right hand as eating with your left hand is considered unhygienic. Consuming beef is strictly prohibited among Hindus.
• Most Nepalese directly use their fingers to eat and using spoons or forks is not common, however you may do so if you are comfortable with it.
• Public display of affection is frowned upon so avoid any such acts in public.
• Don’t take photographs of the locals, holy shrines & temples unless they have clearly given their permission.