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Plan Your Trip to Nepal
A friendly, practical guide to seasons, getting around, money, permits and routes — from someone who lives here.
People often ask me where to start when planning a first trip to Nepal. This page brings together the basics I share with friends. Rules and prices change, so always check official sources before you travel — but this will give you a solid starting point.
When to go
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Oct – Nov | Clear skies, the best mountain views and the busiest trails. Big festivals like Dashain and Tihar. |
| Winter | Dec – Feb | Cold nights, quiet trails and crisp views. High passes may be closed by snow. |
| Spring | Mar – May | Warm days and rhododendron forests in bloom. Some haze later in the season. |
| Monsoon | Jun – Sep | Green, lush and wet. Roads and flights can be disrupted; great for photography if you’re flexible. |
Getting around
- Tourist buses link Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan and are the most comfortable road option.
- Local buses and jeeps reach almost everywhere else — slower, but full of stories.
- Domestic flights save time on long routes, but mountain weather can cause delays. Leave buffer days.
- Distances take longer than the map suggests. Plan fewer places and more time.
Money, phones and practical bits
- Carry cash in small notes, especially outside the cities. ATMs are common in towns but rare on treks.
- A local SIM card is cheap and easy to set up with your passport; mobile data works in most towns and many villages.
- Use treated or filtered water and avoid single-use plastic bottles where you can.
- Travel insurance that covers trekking altitude and rescue is essential for mountain trips.
Visas and permits
Most visitors can get a visa on arrival or apply online, and many trekking areas and national parks need permits. Some regions, like Manaslu, are restricted and require a licensed guide. Requirements and fees change, so check with Nepal’s Department of Immigration, the Nepal Tourism Board or a registered trekking agency before you go.
Sample routes
7 days
Kathmandu Valley (3 days) → Pokhara (3 days) → back to Kathmandu. Culture, lakes and a sunrise viewpoint.
14 days
Kathmandu → Chitwan or Bardiya → Pokhara → a short trek or village homestay in the hills.
3 weeks
Valley and Pokhara plus a full teahouse trek — Annapurna, Langtang or, with permits, Manaslu.
Slow month
Pick two regions and stay. Homestays, festivals, cooking and long walks — the best way to really know Nepal.
Still have questions?
Ask about routes, seasons or where to film — I reply to every message.
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