🇳🇵 Nepal travel: cost, safety & when to go

Himalayan trekking and temples.

💰 Local prices ≈ 22% of the US (Nov 2026)

🛡️ Level 2 · Increased caution — Safety · per US State Dept (Nov 2026)

🌤️ Best time to visit Nepal

The best weather in Nepal is in March, April and November.

Things to do in Nepal

🎒 Top things to do

• Himalayan trekking (Everest, Annapurna) — Nepal is the home of Himalayan trekking — Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna circuit are bucket-list routes.
• Temples (Kathmandu) — The Kathmandu Valley is dense with ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples and royal palace squares.
• Lakeside (Pokhara) — Pokhara, on a serene lake beneath the Annapurnas, is the relaxed base for trekking and paragliding.
• Safari (Chitwan) — Chitwan National Park offers jungle safaris for rhinos, tigers and elephants in the lowland Terai.

🗓️ What's in season

• Trekking (clear mountain views) (Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May) — Oct-Nov and Mar-Apr bring the clearest skies and best mountain views for trekking.

Visa (US passport): Visa on arrival · fee. Checked June 2026; verify before booking — rules change.

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