Travelling to Nepal is always an exciting experience for travellers around the world. Nepal generally has its busiest seasons, spring and autumn, due to the best weather, which is suitable for adventure activities like mountaineering, peak climbing, trekking, and rafting. Besides this, travelling during monsoon is a wonderful, lush, and culturally vibrant experience. The monsoon season(June to September) brings challenges of heavy rainfall, landslides, and leeches. With proper precautions and preparation, we have an amazing experience of centuries-old festivals in Kathmandu valley, green vegetation, and amazing forests around Kathmandu. During the monsoon, the Kathmandu Valley agro tour can be organized around Kathmandu. The monsoon is the paddy plantation season, into which the entire valleys turn vibrant green, rivers swell with energy, and the air becomes cleaner and cooler. The rain showers often occur in the late afternoon or evening, leaving plenty of time to explore the City and surrounding destinations. There are a few reasons for travelling during the Monsoon in Nepal:
- Lush landscapes and Dramatic Skies
During the monsoon, paddy fields in the mid-hills to the farmland of plains transform Nepal into a lush paradise. The terrace fields in the hills are amazing to watch, while dense forests in the terai are watchful. The nature and its ultimate beauty can only be captured during the days in monsoon. The mist and fog running by the hills are beautiful to observe. Nature Photography tour can be organized during the monsoon to capture migratory birds in the wetlands of Terai and Kathmandu valley.
- Fewer crowds, easier exploration
Kathmandu Valley is suitable for safety and easy exploration during the monsoon. The vibrant festivals occur during the months of monsoon in Kathmandu Valley. The street photography, festival photography, and monsoon photography tour can be combined with a visit to the heritage sites of Kathmandu.
- Vibrant festivals with a long history
Gai Jatra (cow festival), Janai Purnima (Rakshya Bandhan), Krishna Janmastami, Kushe aunshi, Haritalika Teej, Rishi Panchami, and Indra Jatra are a few vibrant festivals you will observe during your visit in the monsoon. These festivals have a historic significance in the Valley’s people, especially the Newar community. The Newar community has been following the same ritual for centuries. To know more about the Gia Jatra and Indra Jatra festival, please have a look at this blog: Celebrating the Vibrant Festivals of Kathmandu Valley: A Cultural Extravaganza and Indra Jatra: Honoring the King of Gods and Celebrating Harvest in Nepal
- Alternate destinations during the monsoon
Nepal has a rain shadow region in the western part due to the 8000m high Himalayan range of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Due to this fact, Upper Mustang and the Dolpo region are ideal for trekking adventures. Even lower elevation, short, and easy hiking around Kathmandu is also possible during the monsoon. Shivapuri, Chisapani, Nagarkot hiking tour, and Panauti, Balthali, Namobuddha, Dhulikhel, Nagarkot hiking tour can also be possible.
- Things to keep in mind
You must be ready enough while travelling in the monsoon and need some proper preparation:
- Waterproof bags and the packing of right gear will keep you comfortable during your entire tour.
- During hiking in the jungle, be aware of leeches and take salts or Vicks to protect yourself.
- Be flexible in your travel plan since monsoon is vulnerable to landslides and flooding.
- Be updated for weather updates given by local authorities and follow Nepal’s Department of Hydrology & Meteorology (DHM) for weather alerts.
- Bring quick-dry clothing, sturdy waterproof shoes, and a raincoat.
- Drink filtered and bottled water due to the higher risk of contamination during the monsoon.
- Use mosquito repellent and a basic first aid kit.
Finally, travelling in Nepal during the rainy season can be worthwhile if sincere planning and good execution take place. If you wish to travel during the monsoon, please feel free to write us.
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