Holiday in Nepal during Monsoon Season

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The monsoon begins in mid-June and keeps going till mid-September in Nepal. In these months, the weather and atmosphere remain cloudy most of the time even though it doesn’t rain all the time.

Increased humidity and temperature and mugginess will be cooled by the downpour. Himalayan pinnacles could be seen sure times each day from the vantage points over 3,000 m. There is likewise ensured Everest touring flights leaving regularly from Kathmandu.

As other chose peak trekking months for exploring the Himalayan country- Nepal and you are the ones left with holidays during June/July yet want to holiday in Nepal? If you are eager to explore but aren’t sure of how to enjoy the most during the trek in the monsoon or rainy season in Nepal, we have come up with the best suggestions for you.

This is definitely not the best time for many treks in the foothills of the Himalayas. But monsoon rain has less effect on few trekking routes of uppermost parts of the country, jungle activities, city tours, short hikes, and more. Here is the list of the activities you can organize while visiting Nepal.  

Facts about the monsoon months

  • In Nepal, the monsoon begins in June and ends in late mid-September
  • An overall temperature remains 22 degrees Celsius. However, visiting the Terai region temperature gets hotter, and gaining altitude, the temperature declines gradually.
  • Average precipitation is between 135 – 325 mm witnessing July, the wettest month.
  • Although it rains, expect anything between 7 to 11 hours of sunshine, depending on your location.
  1. Trekking into the Rain-shadow areas

The rain shadow areas as Dolpo( both upper and lower), Upper Mustang, Nar-Phu Valley, Upper Manang are perfect to trek in the summer months. These areas do not suffer from heavy precipitation.

These sections lie in the trans- Himalayan region and in the shadows of Annapurna massifs, thereby receiving scanty rainfall if any, and trekkers feel so excited to explore such exotic destinations.

Additionally, you can explore the unique and contrasting landscapes cultural blends and traditional performances, marvelous sceneries, antique sceneries, and primitive caves.

Distinct festivals and performances in Nar-Phu valleys and Upper Mustang make the journey special. Get the best of rain-shadow areas here!

  1. Explore the cultural richness of World Heritage Sites

Travelers wishing to explore historical, cultural, and religious aspects of Kathmandu valley and its surroundings can traverse the medieval Kathmandu valley.

This trek is suitable especially for those who wish to examine the architecture, culture, and traditions of the cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan.

Other World Heritage sites as Lumbini and Chitwan National Parks also can be explored during the monsoon periods. The flights or transportation run as usual during these months too.

  1. Organize short treks in Nepal

Nepal offers a variety of options for trekking around from day hikes to strenuous challenging journeys. If you feel that your holiday may get affected by the heavy precipitation, you can choose short and easy journeys around Kathmandu and Pokhara valley.

Several short trekking options as Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking, A day hike to Australian Camp, A day hike to World Peace Pagoda, Sarangkot Hike, Dhampus Trek can be picked from Pokhara.

Likewise, you can choose Chisapani Nagarkot Hike, Nagarkot Changunarayan day hike, Chandragiri-Champadevi day hike, Nagarkot Dhulikhel Day hike, and so forth when you are in Kathmandu in these months. These treks shall thoroughly entertain you during your holiday in Nepal

  1. Look out for Adventure Sports

Apart from hiking and trekking, you can organize other interesting and adventurous activities during your holidays in the monsoon months. Moving to Pokhara- a beautiful city, you can enjoy exciting Paragliding and Zip Flying.

Further moving to Parbat, you can enjoy thrilling Bungee jumping. Visiting Chitwan, you can go for Elephant Safari, Canoeing, jungle walks, and cultural shows in the vicinity of Chitwan National Park.

Adventurous rafting in Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers can be done within these months. As the current of water in the river is high in these months, should be extra careful. These all adventure sports are no less than trekking in the busy trekking trails of Nepal.

  1. Magnificent Sunrises

It normally downpours during the night, and by morning the skies look crystal. The first rays of the sun break via through those rain-bearing clouds,

 It usually rains during the night, and by morning the skies start clearing up. The sight of the sun’s rays breaking through those rain-bearing clouds, soaking the rain-swept hills and landscapes with their glittery hues, is one of the most spectacular sights in the world.

  1. Enjoy Agricultural Activities

Most of the agricultural activities depend upon the monsoon in Nepal. Almost in every part, you can enjoy agricultural activities as planting the paddies, corn, and others. You can involve and enjoy such activities and get experience how locals live and perform such activities.

  1. Involve in Religious Tours

A secular state Nepal pays equal respect and honor to every religion and there is an existence of people from almost every religion. Several religious shrines as Boudhanath, Changunarayan, Pashupatinath, Swayambunath, Dakshinkali Temple, Pharping Monastery, Kapan Monastery, Namo Buddha Monastery, Chabhil stupa, Gokarneswor, Ichangunarayan, Tau Daha, Three Buddha Park, Vajra Yogini can be visited every month regardless of any season.

Next, visitors can pay a visit to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, and Swargadwari, the gateway of Heaven during monsoon periods as a religious tour.

Conclusion

I'm certain you will have an extraordinary encounter and the monsoon will be a minor bothering that you will simply become acclimated to. The amount of downpour differs; expect and plan for a lot and you likely could be enjoyably shocked.

The downpour, even in a wet August, does not influence general touring a lot. In the less bustling spots almost certainly, it will be a neighborhood that isn't engaged with the traveler area thus offer better open doors for associations and welcomes.

Notwithstanding that, with a piece of traveling strategies and arrangement, you can appreciate the green and rich vegetations, blossoming blossoms, and interesting rural development style that may not be conceivable during other journeying seasons.

Consequently, if you truly need to investigate Nepal during the rainy season do a touch of examination, discover the things you can seek after, and make the best out of it. You won't return frustrated!

Krishna Sapkota

Krishna is a content writer and tour guide of Holy Mountain Treks. As a guide and a writer, he has paid a visit to almost all the touristic destinations in Nepal. He has also been to major Trekking termini in Nepal. By means of his personal knowledge and experiences, he responds all your interrogations, creates blogs, articles and develops itineraries for your trips.

Krishna has been working in tourism sector since 2017, as he was running his Masters' degree. Afterward the accomplishment of his graduation, he is fully keen in this industry.

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