Kathmandu's Durbar Squares, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath meet Pokhara's lake and Annapurna views, with treks from short Poon Hill hikes to Everest Base Camp. October to November and March to May are best.
Month by month
Best: April, May, June, October, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: July, August.
How long to stay
5–10 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 18h from the US East Coast, 11h from Europe, 2.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Nepal visa on arrival is available for most nationalities; Indian citizens need none.
- Start treks early and acclimatize slowly.
- Carry cash for remote areas; ATMs are limited.
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