Travelers often like to feel the rain, while others just get wet. Travelers wait for it to rain and then go out into the street. The experience of traveling in the monsoon rains is truly magical, something that should be experienced by everyone at least once.
Traveling and trekking in Nepal during the monsoon season has a certain charm. In Nepal, the monsoon season begins in June and lasts until August. Monsoons provide the best opportunity to enjoy nature in Nepal and gain the finest travel experience.
Travel during the monsoon season can provide a number of added benefits including savings on luxury hotels, a greener landscape, smaller crowds, and the chance to attend some of Nepal’s most elaborate festivals. Monsoon brings more spectacular sunrises and sunsets, as well as a better view of the mountains.
During the rainy season, traveling can be more challenging. Travel plans can change, delays can occur, and there is more water everywhere. However, the monsoon season is one of the most beautiful times of the year, and you can only appreciate its beauty if you witness it in full glory.
Get ready for this monsoon and visit Nepal with us to enjoy the mischievous sky and fresh air.
Trekking during Monsoon, is it worthwhile?
People are becoming more and more open to the idea of touring and trekking during the monsoon season. Trekking in the monsoon season offers many hidden benefits, such as the lack of crowds, so you can enjoy many places all by yourself. You may want to explore Nepal during the monsoons for a number of reasons.
Beautiful Sunrises:
During the night, it usually rains, and in the morning the sky begins to clear. One of the most picturesque sights in the world is when the sun breaks through those rain-bearing clouds, drenching the snow-covered mountains in brilliant colors.
Lush, Green Beauty:
During the monsoon season, the Nepalese Himalayas are especially beautiful. Throughout the trails, lush vegetation is growing, and flowers are blooming everywhere. The terraced fields look wonderful during this period.
Destinations during the Monsoon season:
- Explore the cultural richness of World Heritage Sites
The beautiful heritage sites in Nepal are open and safe to visit throughout the monsoon season.The stone and metal around the temples also make lovely photographs if it’s been raining.
You can traverse the medieval Kathmandu valley for historical, cultural, and religious explorations. It is great for those who are interested in exploring the architecture, cultures, and traditions of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan.
Also possible during the monsoon are visits to Lumbini and Chitwan National Parks which are both World Heritage Sites. Travel is not affected during these months either, as flights and transportation remain normal.
Pokhara is considered one of the most beautiful valleys in Nepal. This valley is located in the Kaski district in the western part of Nepal and is famous for having many beautiful lakes. Thus, Pokhara is also called the City of Lakes’.
The city also consists of many caves, waterfalls, rivers, hills, mountains, trek and adventurous places, and natural beauty. So naturally, the place offers you a lot to enjoy during the monsoon.
Chitwan is located 150 km southwest of the capital, Kathmandu; that includes Chitwan National Park (a Natural World Heritage Site), Ranipokhari, Bishazari Lake, Jalbire waterfall, Shiraiculi hill, and many more.
Chitwan can engage you with activities like elephant ride and bathe, cultural programs by the Tharu community, the sunset view from Narayani riverbank, crocodile breeding centre, and many more during monsoon.
Though Upper Mustang is considered the desert of Nepal, a trek in the monsoon is great fun. It is so because the wind in other seasons is menacing and may ruin your trek. It never rains in Mustang but the rain shadow in the monsoon makes the wind less active, which eases the trip and shows the breathtaking art of nature.
Rain shadow areas such as Dolpo (upper and lower), Upper Mustang, Nar-Phu Valley, and Upper Manang are ideal for trekking in the monsoon season. They do not experience heavy rainfall.
Moreover, you can see cultural blends, traditional performances, ancient scenery, marvelous scenery, and primitive caves in addition to the unique and varied landscapes, especially during the monsoon season.
- Bandipur
Located in western Nepal’s Tanahun district, Bandipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations to visit during the monsoon. Aside from the 18th-century houses that have been turned into restaurants, the place also has temples, caves, amazing valleys, and forests, along with natural views of green hills. A special treat during the monsoon season is to watch the sunrises and sunsets.
- Trishuli River
If you want to experience the adventurous side of the Himalayas, then the Trishuli River is a great destination. Trishuli River offers a unique opportunity for adventurers to view an incredible glacier while experiencing the natural beauty of the surrounding area during the monsoon season.
The Trishuli River which originates through a forest valley is one of Nepal’s most popular destinations for rafting, kayaking, day trips, and camping.
- Enjoy Agricultural Activities
In Nepal, agricultural activities are heavily dependent on the monsoon. Planting corn, planting rice in paddy fields, and other agricultural activities can be enjoyed almost everywhere in the country. Taking part in such activities can give you a sense of how locals live and what they do.
The monsoon season in Nepal is an ideal time for travel, as you can enjoy a lot of activities despite the rain. So, get your bags packed and get ready for your journey.
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