Top 5 Places to Visit in the Summer Seasons in Nepal

Top 5 Places to Visit in the Summer Months in Nepal. In summer, the temperature of Nepal rises to 30 to 45 degrees Celsius. Most of the temperature rise can be felt in the Terai region. Nepal is also known as the snow peak and high-altitude trek, but summer comes with a whole different face of the country: green, serene trails and cultural jewels out of the rain. Though the monsoon impacts the various regions of Nepal, there are a number of places that can be perfect to visit, with spectacular views of landscapes and experiences of novel cultures. Following are the top 5 destinations where you can go during the summer season in Nepal:

1. Rara Lake

Altitude: 2,990 meters
Location: Mugu District, Karnali Province

Rara Lake is the largest and deepest freshwater lake in Nepal. Rara Lake is located in remote yet very scenic Rara National Park. The lake covers more than 10.8 square kilometers and is surrounded on three sides by green forests, while beyond those are snow-capped mountains that bestow upon the lake a beautiful blue hue. The route to Rara is a scenic affair, beginning with a flight to Talcha Airport and then moving on toward the destination by way of a short trek. The journey thus fills one’s memory as much as does the destination.

Highlights:

The trails and park are dotted with blooming wildflowers and a trove of life.
Summer offers clear skies and wonderful daytime temperatures.
Perfect for photography, birding, and meditation.

2. Upper Mustang

Altitude: 3,800 m (Lo Manthang)
Location: Mustang District, Gandaki Province

Upper Mustang feels like another world. It’s a dry area, so you don’t get the heavy monsoon rains that hit the rest of Nepal. The red and orange cliffs shimmer in the sun-drenched landscape, and ancient caves and gompas (Buddhist monasteries) are carved right into the rock. Centuries-old traditions are still observed by humans in Lo Manthang, so you might catch a masked dance or take Tibetan butter tea in a family’s home.

Highlights:

Lo Manthang’s fortified city and annual Tiji festival
Chhoser’s honey-comb cave system
Desert-like Himalayan vistas

3. Pokhara

Altitude: 827 meters
Location: Kaski District, Gandaki Province

Pokhara is busy but relaxed. You can rise at dawn and sail a wooden boat on Phewa Lake as the sun sets the hills ablaze. Then, in the afternoon, go paragliding off the hill and feel the bracing air on your cheek. When rain clouds march in, they usually sweep through quickly, then nearby waterfalls boom back to life, and everything has the smell of newness. The lakeside cafés are filled with flowers and give you a glimpse of the Annapurna while you have tea.

Highlights:

Paragliding and zip-lining over Phewa Lake
Sunrise view from Sarangkot
Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and Lakeside cafes

4. Gosaikunda

Altitude: 4,380 m
Location: Rasuwa District, Bagmati Province

Gosaikunda is a high-altitude glacial lake in Langtang National Park. Both Buddhists and Hindus extremely revere this location, and there are marvelous views of alpine lakes, snow mountains, and rock. Although cold throughout the year, summer is the best season to trek there because trails are less obstructed and climatic conditions are beautiful.

Highlights:

Pilgrimage to the frozen lake basin
Views of Ganesh Himal and Langtang peaks
Encounters with Tamang villages and their traditions

5. Ghorepani Poon Hill

Altitude: 2,740 m (village), 3,210 m (Poon Hill)
Location: Myagdi District, Gandaki Province

You walk from Jhinu Danda or Nayapul along woodland cover to Ghorepani village. The locals typically serve simple dal-bhat (lentils and rice) and hot chai, most welcome after a day’s ascent. You depart early before dawn and ascend to Poon Hill. The sky slowly lightens, and the summits of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri are golden-hued. It’s silent except for the sound of your own footsteps, and that instant is sheer magic.

Highlights:

Sunrise from Poon Hill summit
Traditional Gurung homestays in Ghorepani
Scenic forest trails alive with wildflowers