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Kathmandu Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your trek — from weather and permits to cost, itinerary and real trekker tips.
Your journey to Nepal starts in Kathmandu unless you cross the border by road. Kathmandu is a busy city and we believed that most of the people who have never been to South Asia get cultural shocks when they arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Our Kathmandu guides helps you to know about the city better. We have also included the guides to go to the other famous tourist destination in the easiest way.
Travel Guide
Weather — what to expect by season
Nepal has four distinct trekking seasons. Tap a month for the full guide.
Spring
Mar – MayWarm days, blooming rhododendron forests and clear mornings — the classic season. Afternoon clouds build; nights stay below freezing up high.
Monsoon
Jun – AugDaily rain and lush, quiet valleys. Views come in breaks between clouds — best for rain-shadow regions and true solitude seekers.
Autumn
Sep – NovCrystal-clear skies, stable weather and the sharpest mountain views of the year — peak trekking season on every trail.
Winter
Dec – FebCold, bright and wonderfully quiet. Freezing nights and snow on the high passes, but daytime skies are often flawless.
All Kathmandu guides
11 articles, organised by topic.
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