Nepal Travel Guides

Monsoon turns Pokhara humid and the trails above it slick, so the packing question is not warmth but water. This guide covers quick-dry clothing, a fully waterproof hooded jacket, boots with real grip, leech and foot care, a five-day packing example and what to leave at home.

December in the Kathmandu Valley is less about one outfit and more about a stack you can open and close through the day. Mornings and nights run cold, midday sun feels mild, and unheated guesthouse rooms change what you wear indoors. This guide covers layers, footwear, haze, a four-day packing example, and what to leave behind.

Kathmandu Valley packing revolves around dust, strong sun at altitude, cool mornings and evenings, and unheated interiors. This guide sets out a simple layer system, footwear decisions for temple stops, fabric trade-offs, a compact four-day example, what to leave out, and a pre-departure weather check.

Pokhara packing means planning for two different trips at once: a warm, relaxed lakeside stay and cooler, changeable conditions on nearby hills and trails. This guide covers layering, footwear, rain gear, sun and insect protection, daypack contents, a compact packing example, and what you can reasonably buy or rent locally.

November in Kathmandu rewards a three-part wardrobe rather than one set of clothes: a cool morning start, strong midday sun, and a cold evening once the valley loses the light. This guide builds a specific packing set for the city, factoring in festival evening walks, dusty streets, and uneven pavement.

November in Pokhara swings from cool dawn starts to warm, sunlit afternoons and chilly evenings by the lake. This guide explains how to layer for that range, choose footwear for both Lakeside paths and trekking routes, and build a compact five-day bag without overpacking.