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Easy: Generally easy going with only short periods of trekking on good paths and at low altitudes. Moderate: Suitable for hill hikers with relatively short days on good to uneven paths. You do, however, need to be in reasonably good physical shape to negotiate the ascents and descents of any given path. Strenuous: Not suitable
for everyone. Physically very challenging and suited for those who
have plenty of experience in trekking and hiking, for long stretches
of time. One would need to be concerned about steep ascents and
descents, which is especially demanding on knees and back. Nepal's diverse landscape makes it possible to go trekking and touring almost anytime of the year. The humid, tropical Terai (lower Nepal) receives the highest temperatures (up to 40c/103f in May) and the most amount of rainfall. The lower hills, including Kathmandu Valley (900-2700 meters), are subtropical with hot summers and moderate winters, and only occasional frost. Above 4000 metes, the mountains have a cooler, drier alpine climate; daily temperatures vary wildly depending on sunshine, wind, and altitude. Generally speaking, temperatures drop 6 degrees Celsius for every 1100 meters ascended. For a better understanding of a regions climate, just ask us, or consult your travel handbook (such as Moon's Nepal Handbook by Kerry Moran where the above climate information was extrapolated from), or Frommer's Nepal Guide Book by Karl Sampson (which we are now listed in). For the upper elevations of the places we visit, we suggest these optimal times: Nepal
Tibet: April - October Bhutan: Mar-Apr, Sep-Nov India
If you would like to view the current climate in specific area, please click here, or go to the Yahoo Weather page at http://weather.yahoo.com/regional/Asia.html. NO WORRIES! Karnali Excursions' trips are carefully planned and take into consideration the groups overall ability level and pace. Our treks are planned for acclimatization, with gradual ascents and plenty of advice for the novice trekkers. Need help with your itinerary? If you are unsure about your ability level, wondering if a particular excursion is the right one for you, or what type of climate to expect, we will be more than happy to provide you with the necessary information you seek. Simply contact us and provide us with the following information:
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