Top 5 treks to do in Summer in Nepal

What are the top 5 treks to do in summer in Nepal? Well, this is the frequently asked question about trekking routes that can be done during summer. Summer is the rainy season in Nepal; thus, it rains a lot during June/July/August. It believes that it’s impossible to trek these months; somehow, it’s not 100% true. There are some areas where it doesn’t rain in Nepal, and there are some areas where there is less impact of rain, so it’s possible to trek in summer. There is the Trans-Himalayan region behind the main range of the Himalayas, where it doesn’t rain because it is located in the rain shadow area. The rain shadow region contains mountains with desert; thus, the landscape is completely different from other areas in Nepal.

Here are the top 5 treks to do in summer in Nepal.

UPPER MUSTANG

Upper Mustang trek is one of the most precious journeys that can be done in summer, which is truly a wonderland. The walled city of Lo-Manthang is the capital of Upper Mustang, where the King used to rule the kingdom. Multicolor mountains, hidden caves, ancient culture, high desert landscapes, unique settlements, and friendly people are the major highlights that should make you visit this place. The permit is a bit expensive, 500$ for ten days, and after it costs $50 extra per day, but it is worth it—an absolute value for money. It is located in the rain shadow area of Mt Dhaulagiri and Annapurna; thus, it doesn’t rain during monsoon. It takes two weeks to complete the whole journey.

Locals riding horses in Upper Mustang

NAR PHU

The Nar Phu trek is another ancient journey that can be done during summer. The amazing village of Nar and Phu is the main highlight of this journey. The landscape is barren, surrounded by mountains. A unique settlement, amazing landscape, ethnic people, and centuries-old culture are the main highlights that we can observe during this journey. This region is located inside the protected area; thus, it requires a semi-restricted permit. Permits are not costly like Upper Mustang; they cost about $75 for one week during summer. This journey takes about two weeks, including the Annapurna Circuit.

UPPER DOLPO

The Upper Dolpo trek is another surreal journey that can be done during summer. The Dolpo region is located in the Trans-Himalayan region behind Mt Dhaulagiri. It doesn’t rain during monsoon; thus, you can visit during monsoon. Khas Tibetan people, a multicolor landscape, a unique settlement, and the deepest lake, Phoksundo, are the major highlights of this journey. This region is also categorized as a restricted area; thus, it requires a special permit. It costs 500$ for the first 10 days, and after that, it charges an extra 50$ per day. This journey takes around three weeks.

Phoksundo Lake in Upper Dolpo

JOMSOM MUKTINATH

The trek to Jomsom Muktinath is an amazing short trek. This region is located in the Annapurna region at the lap of Mt Nilgiri and Mt Dhaulagiri at the bank of the holy river Kaligandaki. The towering mountain, desert landscape, multiethnic people, windy city of Jomshom, holy Muktinath temple, medieval town of Kagbeni, and natural hot springs are the major highlights of this journey. To visit this region, it require a regular ACAP permit and a TIMS card, which costs nearly 40$. This journey takes about one week to ten days.

Muktinath Temple

POONHILL

The Poon Hill trek is another trek that we can do in the summertime. The hill is located in the south of the Annapurna region. Flossing river, lush green forest, panoramic view of the Himalayas, multiethnic people, and culture are the major highlights that we can observe during trekking. This region is located close to the wettest place in Nepal; thus, it rains a lot in this area. Normally, it rains in the afternoon, evening, and night, so it’s wise to start early in the morning during summer. This journey also requires the regular ACAP permit, which costs around $40. This journey takes around 3 to 7 days, depending upon the route that you want to take. It’s wise to take the Nayapul-Ulleri-Ghorepani-Ulleri-Nayapul route during summer.