December in Nepal to travel has recently become one of the best months (time for all adventure lovers) as the weather is more pleasant, there are clear skies, sunshine on most of the days, more cooler, the air remains dry and rainfall is minimal. in the higher section of the mountains morning and evening can be feel chill with fresh winds that add to travelers beauty of the new experience of trekking in Decemberin Nepal. its time for amazing views in the distance of mountains,hills traditional Nepalese villages Charming local people, fascinating cultures, religions, and their dailly lifestyles.
You may wonder, “Is December too cold for trekking in Nepal “? yes, December marks the beginning of winter, bringing fresh snow to the mountains and colder temperatures. However, thanks to global climate change, December still offers one of the best times to visit Nepal. The weather remains crystal clear, providing excellent visibility of distant mountains. Trekking trails are less crowded, offering a peaceful and quiet experience. Surprisingly, even in the higher sections of the mountains, there is often little to no snow.
December is the beginning of the winter season in Nepal, which offers the stunning crystal, clear weather, and sunshine most of the time. Since 2003 till today we experienced about weather in december as a professional mountain guides and organizer of Tours , Trekking , and Expeditions, it has been best months to visit Nepal.
Month of December known as the ends of the year as well welcoming the festivals like Christmas and welcoming the new year ahead, in the festival moments its always wonderful time to explore the Nepalese traditionals villages , Temples , Monasteries , Hills , landscapes , Snowcapes , including above eight thousands meters high mountains. During this months you can still trekking to popular treks destinations such as Everest Base Camp ,Annapurna Basecamp , Annapurna Circuit , Gokyo lakes, Langtang valley trek, Helembu trek ,Ghorepani- PoonHill trek are the most popular treks which will rewarding with best experience of trekking in nepal in december includes numbers of easy to adventure treks and sightseeing inside the country.
Weather in December in Nepal:
Weather in December in Nepal has become more reliable, offering clearer views, on the day sunshine, and minimal cloud cover. Although December marks the beginning of winter in Nepal, global climate changes have made it a more pleasant month. With clear skies and breathtaking views of the Himalayas, it is a rewarding time for adventure lovers and travelers planning to visit Nepal.
Here are some tips regarding the weather and temperature conditions in December.
| Region | Temperature During Day Time (°C) | Temperature During Night Time (°C) | Weather Conditions | Snowfall Possibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 15°C – 18°C | 12°C – 15°C | Sunshine on day, cold feel morning and evening. | No |
| Everest Region | 8°C – 12°C | -2°C – 8°C | Sunshine on day, cold feel morning and evening. | No |
| Annapurna Region | 10°C – 15°C | 7°C – 10°C | Sunshine on day, cold feel morning and evening. | No |
| Langtang Region | 11°C – 16°C | 5°C – 9°C | Sunshine on day, cold feel in morning and evening. | No |
| Manaslu Region | 13°C – 16°C | -3°C – 7°C | Sunshine on day, cold feel in morning and evening. | No |
| Kanchanjunga Region | 10°C – 15°C | 0°C – 6°C | Sunshine on day, cold feel in morning and evening. | No |
| High Passes Trek | 9°C – 15°C | -5°C – 3°C | Sunshine on day, cold feel in morning and evening. | Fewer chances (only in the higher section of the route). |
| Pokhara | 15°C – 20°C | 12°C – 17°C | Sunshine on day, cold feel in morning and evening. | No |
| Lukla | 10°C – 16°C | 5°C – 7°C | Sunshine on day, cold feel in morning and evening. | No |
The information above provides an average and tentative idea of the weather in Nepal during December. However, as weather is unpredictable, snowfall in the higher sections of the mountains or rain in the lower regions can cause changes in temperature and conditions. The table above is based on past years’ experiences with weather and temperatures in Nepal during December.
Recommended trekking routes in December in Nepal.
Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek 14 days in December :
Everest base camp (EBC) trek is popular among adventure lovers. If you are one those travelers and have been on your bucket list for a while and are looking for the suitable time to trek to Everest base camp then it’s another suitable month to trek to EBC . if you have no time in other months of the years like October November , March , April and May and looking in another time then, December-January is a great opportunity for trekking to Everest Base camp) (EBC )
14 days everest base camp trek take you through the amazing landscapes of eartern part of nepal like lush forest to worldest highest mount . Everest magnificents views including the 100s of others beautiful twaring peaks , not only views you seeing , you may also fulfill your dream to put your legs at the Base Camp of world highest mount Everest alt. 5364 m -17593 ft from sea level. The journey starts after you arrival in Kathmandu, following days you will take a scenic mountain flights to Lukla, a getway of the everest base camp trek, basically you will starts to walk from here follwong villages like Namche – Everest view Hotel, Tenboche monasteries – Pangboche Dingboche sherpa villalages – Lobuche is the place where you stop overnight just a day before you heading to Everest basecamp for final stretches your legs at Everest base camp ( E.B.C) alt 5346m from sea level after 7 to 8 days trekking from Lukla including few days rest at Namche bazzar and Dingboche village. along the the trail you shall cross several tradistioanal sherpa villages, waterfall , suspensions bridges, Hills, snowcapes , mountains views , Charming people and their fascinating cultureslike monasteries, museums includes walking through the Sagarmatha national parks which give you another opportunity to encounters whildlife and flora and fauna of this region.On the way back to Kathmandu from Everest basecamp, takes a minimum of 4 – 5 days,includingthe Lukla flights, which bring ina total of 12 days trekking and departures in Kathmandu; it will be 14 days, but as Everest camp trek itinerary is available in customize,you can make it as per your timetable, but a minimum requirement of11 days to max 16 days.
Advantages of Everest base camp (EBC) in December Month.
- No crowed : As the December starts ends of the autumnseason, most of the trekkers return the home and on the trail to Everest Base Camptrek, you will meet fewer people and not be crowded. It is well easy to arrange the accommodation during the trek which gives you the opportunity to enjoy more trekking and less stress during the trek.
- Lukla flights : Since the heavy traffic in Kathmandu airport and the need to do many commercial flights a day in the pick season, most of the popular airlines, who have aflight schedule to fly Luklafor since 2016,instead of fly from kathmandu they choose fly from ramechhap airport, which is 4- 5 hrs drive from kathmandu. But in december as the less crowds , minimal trekkers visit in this months, you will have chances to get a direct flights to Lukla from kathmandu. Which saves your time and make more smooths trips in beginning of the journey to Everest Bas camp trek.
- Well arrangements the trip: December is not crowded and it will easy to arrange the tro such as accommodations, Transportations, Flights, professional Guide , strong porters and all trip necessary arrangements.
- Family Trip: As it is the less crowded , if you are dreaming to take your kids or familys holiday in nepal its the best time of year to take them here. The benefits are easy booking process, available all the places choices hotels and guesthouses , smooth mountains flights , Lukla flights, Pokhara flights , clear and crystale weather , strengthen views of mountains in distance.
- Great opportunity for celebrate the Festival like christmas and new year with family and friends in mounain : If you plan to to trek in mid december to ends of the this month you can celebrate the christmas and new year in nepal, probably you may be will be in the mountains or some nice cities of Nepal, which can be totally different experiences then past years you celebrated at home.
If you are busy in scdeulle in October/ November and March , April and may and looking some other season which still offers the best views and this is december ends of the year.
December weather during the Everest Base camp Trek:
Note:Please this is not accurate calculation below in table, this is tentative idea from our past experience when we lead the trekking in december to Everest base camp trek.
| Place Name | Temperature Day Time (°C) | Temperature Night Time (°C) | Weather Conditions | Rain or Snowfall Chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 15°C – 17°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Lukla | 12°C – 15°C | 5°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Namche | 10°C – 16°C | 4°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Tengboche Monastery | 9°C – 13°C | -0°C – 2°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Dingboche | 9°C – 12°C | 2°C – 6°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Lobuche | 7°C – 10°C | -3°C – 5°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Gorekshep | 8°C – 12°C | -5°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Everest Basecamp | 8°C – 12°C | -8°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Kalapather Viewpoint | -10°C – 15°C | -15°C – 20°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Everest View Hotel | 12°C – 16°C | 5°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
2. Annapurna Base Camp Trek in December – 8 nights 9 days
Annapurna Base camp trek is one of the most popular trekking trail lies an annapurna regions among adventures lovers. During the month of december this trek is doable as the weather is favourable like reliable temperature, sunshine on day , clear skies which offers the best views of annapurna mountains views in distance. Minimal rain or snowing in this months. Those who doesn’t have time to travel nepal in high pick months like October, November and march and april , december would be the another months give you the best weather window to explore the nepal including the Annapurna base camp trek.
Advantage of doing Annapurna Basecamp in december month.
- fewer crowd : December is the ends of the peak season like autumn, during the trek an annapurna base camp on the trail it will be more quites , peace as a campare in Oct- Nov, and March – April every year. If you one of these travelers who looking for no crowed on the trek more peace and quite then december is the perfect time of year for those travelers who looking for it.
- Easy trip arrangements : As the ends of the season, december is more easy to arrange the trip during the trek like book accommodations , transportation, trip documents , flights arrangements etc.
- Good weather: Due to the climate changes the weather is better in december then in october and november in as we experience past 8-10 years. As the weather is clear views , sunshine on day , dry trekking paths , fresh air and reliable weather will reward your journey with nice trekking experience and enjoy more less stress as well good opportunity to capture the beautiful photographs, video clips during the trek .
- Better accommodation and testy food : Since we meet less trekkers on the trail, it is already more easier to find the accommodation for comfortable stay overnights, but int he high pick season during the annapurna base camp trek you have to have pre- booking an advance , still you will shared the room with others trekkers because of the minimum capacity of teahouses, but in december you don’t have to share as in this time less people will trek.
- Minimal rain, no snowing : We haven’t experienced heavy snow in december last 10 years in december or rain in the lower section of the trails , which will help you to make your smooth journey to ABC trek in december.
- Customize itinerary and budget friendly months : As it is ends of the year or welcoming the new year , you may get this trek with good discount and high possibilities for costomize itinerary as per your timetable.
- Meet Professinal guide and strong porter: Due to less work as the season is over , most of the senior , professional guides and porters are free in this month, you may have good opportunity to trek with them and which will help you to know more about trek.
December weather during the Annapurna Base camp Trek:
Note: Please this is not accurate calculation below in table, this is tentative idea from our past experience when we lead the trekking in december to Annapurna base camp trek.
| Place Name | Temperature Day Time (°C) | Temperature Night Time (°C) | Weather Conditions | Rain or Snowfall Chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 15°C – 17°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Pokhara | 18°C – 22°C | 5°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and feels warmer at nights | No |
| PoonHill | 14°C – 17°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Chhomrong Village | 12°C – 18°C | 10°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Tadapani | 10°C – 15°C | 5°C – 4°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Dovan | 11°C – 15°C | -3°C – 5°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| MBC (Machapuchare Base Camp) | 9°C – 14°C | -0°C – 5°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Annapurna Basecamp | 8°C – 12°C | -3°C – 5°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Jhinu Dada | 12°C – 18°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Ghandruk Village | 10°C – 15°C | 8°C – 9°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
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3. Ghorepani PoonHill Trek – 4 nights 5 days:
Ghorepani -Poonill trek is known as short and easy trekking route that lies an annapurna mountain region, above the Pokhara city, western part of Nepal. as it is doable in short time it has been become most popular short treks route leads you close to the massive annapurna mountains range , which offers the incridiable views in distance, especially one of the best sunset and sunrise views from PoonHill viewpoints (alt.3210m) to over the Mt.Annapurna , Mt.DHaulagiri and Mt fishtrail . Those travel who doesn’t have many days in nepal , but still want to test of trekking in nepal , only looking for short trek like between 3-5 days only , this is the best trekking path takes you real nepalises mordern trekking area where you will be rewarding with the good views of mountains, and give you the some big opportunities to trek through the nepalese wonderful paddy rice fild , beutiful landscapes, Hilss, snowcapes , popular nepalises forest of rodhodendron , Blok oke trees, Babmoos to strenthen views of moutnains.
Ghorepani – poonHill trek is popular for a magnificent views of Annapurna southsalt. 7219m, Himal chuli, alt.6410m ,Mt. Fishtail (machhapuchhare) alt.6993m , Mt. Dhaulagiri alt. 8167m , Bhara shikhar , as well Mt. Manaslu in distance. Moreover, you will have a great time to meet local nepali people, beautiful landscapes, Hills, snowcapes, traditional villages , charming people , Fascinating cultures and religions , Domestics animals, Flora and Fauna , wildlife many more
Ghorepani PoonHill trek is also budget friendly trekking routes , and you can costomize the itinerary as per your time available from 2 days to 6 days trek itineray . Short two days itinerary will take you to only the popular PoonHill viewpoints and comeback same way to pokhara and same route if you plan to go for 5 or 6 days itinerary then it takes more further villages like Ghandruk , Tadapani , Hot spring at Jhinu dada etc.
Generally, the trek starts after scenic flights or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara , following days you drive to NayaPool – Hille – and trekking to Ulleri – Ghorepani , early morning hike to PoonHill viewpoint (alt.3210m) for sunrise views and back to Ghorepani- Tadapani – Ghandruk – Jhinu dada (Hot spring ) and finally back to Pokhara by drive.where your trek is ends.
Advantage of Ghorepani PoonHill trek in December:
- Less crowded: compared with october , November and march april and may , in december along the trek less people use to trek , which will give you the more enjoyable trek.
- Get better accommodation and testy food ; As off season months and less trekkers trek here you can find the best accommodation and good food.
- Meet professional guides and strong porter: In the main season most of the professional guides are busy in long trek, but in december as less work you will have highly chances to trek with professional guides, and you may have a good opportunity to learn more about nepal and trekking routes.
- Trekking with family (kids and Seniors trekkers) As its not crowd month, the trail is quite as well as easy to find the best accommodation evey single places december months would be the best time to trek with your kids , family and seniors trekkers.
- Short & easy trekking route : If you are beginners or due to tighten schedule no time for long trek but still want to do some trekking in nepal this is the ideal trekking routes reward the best mountain views and nepalese cultural experience.
- Trek with yong kids : Yes, you can take your kinds on this trek as it is low elevation trek and no need to worry about high altitude and other mountain sickness, less worry but more benifits to learn about trekking in mountain.
- Celebrate Christmas and New Year: Celebrating festival in mountain which another great experience.
- Weather : In december the weather good , no rain nor snow, on the day mostly sunny and cooler in morning and evening which wil give you the best opportunity to take nice photography and enjoy on the trek
December weather during Ghorepani -PoonHill Trek:
Note: please this is not accurate calculation below in table, this is tentative idea from our past experience when we lead the trekking in december to Ghorepani – PoonHill trek.
| Place Name | Temperature Day Time (°C) | Temperature Night Time (°C) | Weather Conditions | Rain or Snowfall Chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 15°C – 17°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Pokhara | 18°C – 22°C | 5°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and feels warmer at nights | No |
| PoonHill | 14°C – 17°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Chhomrong Village | 12°C – 18°C | 10°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Tadapani | 10°C – 15°C | 5°C – 4°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Jhinu Dada | 12°C – 18°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
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4. Ghorepani PoonHill Combine Mardi Himal Trek – 10 days.
Ghorepani PoonHill – Mardi Himal trek is perfect combination trekking routes that you takes you the heart of the annapurna mountain. Both treks routes you can also do individually but combine both at same itinerary allow you great trekking experience as you will be surrounded by a magnificent views of mountains like Annapurna I to IV including the fishtail and Mt. Dhaulagiri range,mixed cultures and religions, cross several traditional villages, snowcapes, Hills, snowcapes, waterfall. Moreover, the trek begions from paddy rice field and day by day you shall rise up to the higher section of the trek close to the mountain viewpoints which is totally extraordinary experience in your life time.
Ghorepani – PoonHill trek and Mardi himal trek in december is one of the best decision to go as the weather is perfect like no cloudy and mostly sunny days and even on the higher section of the trek not snow, morning and evening it can be cooler but reminding will be warmer and reliable temperature , clear skies, which provided the best opportunity have a good views of mountains views in distance. The highlights of this trek is best views of the Mt. Annapurna range , Mt. Dhaulagiri range , Mt. Fishtail. South annapurna , Himal chuli , Manaslu range including 100s of beautiful surrender peaks. Additionally the nepalises cultures , religions ,traditional villages , local lifestyles, continueinly crossing everyday different landscapes and hills always makes you wonder and give best trekking experience in nepal.
Ghorepani PoonHill trek combine Mardi Himal trek starts from pokhara (alt.740m), beginning of the trek we will take you by drive to trekking starting points at Hille or Ulleri and then basically you will start to walk from here, continue Ghorepani – PoonHill viewpoint (alt.3210m) – Tadapani – Ghandruk – Landruk – Forestcamp where Mardi Himal routes meet , Lowcamp – Badal dada – High camp – Mardi Himal viewpoints – Mardi himal basecamp alt. (alt.4500m) and return to pokhara via the Siding or lwang villages. If you are looking for something 7-9 ays treks in nepal not hard nor easy like medium category trekking trail with best views for beginner this is perfect trek packages for you.
Why you choose Ghorepani combination Mardi Himal trek ?
- The best sunrise /sunset views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri from poonHill viewpoint (alt.3210m)
- Mardi himal viewpoint is hidden gim offers the stunning views of of Mt. fishtail, South Annapurna and Himchuli very close from you.
- Diverse terrains – From rodhodendrone forest to high ridges of mountains and alpine meadows ,and great views views of mountains in the close distance.
- Culture experience : Best advantages of doing this trek is you will have another great opportunity to meet the locals like gurung and Magar people and experience their traditional culture and explore old villages.
- Real test of trekking in nepal : Within short time you will have a great experience of trekking in the nepalises mountains.
Why december is best for this trek?
- Clear and stunning views- Yes, the weather is clear , crystal which provides you the best views of mountains.
- Weather / temperature: As we have been experience december weather in nepal due to the climate changes in the world ,it has been amazingly nice . at morning and evening temperature can be drop down which can be bring coolers morning and evening ,but ont he day time its hot as the sunshine hot. Higher section of the trek sometime can be light snow ,but not real heavy snow past 10 years. So the december become a best trekking season in nepal.
- Fewer crowed: No, crowded at all in december as the trekking season is over and most of the people think its winer and cold , thataway they don’t plan to go trek.
- Get better accommodation and testy food: As the less people along the trek it will give the best options to choose the good accommodation and tasty food due to not busy teahouses. Also you can get best accommodation as available in the town.
- Trekking with kids (family): Yes, this is the right time to take your beloved kids , family on this trek as fewer crowded and easy to find the best accommodations and foods.
- Meet professional gudies and Strong Porter: Yes, this is the another opportunity to meet the best experience guide. As it is off season most of the guide are free and can guide you ,where you have a good time to learn and share the experience of trekking in nepal.
5. Gokyo Lake Trek in December -11 days
Gokyo Lake is suite in December as it is not an adventure and high-pass trekking route that you need to trek to get Gokyo Lake from Kathmandu. As the weather nice and clear skies, sunshine on days, and no rain or snow in this month, this is the best option to trek to Gokyo Lake in december. Moreover, in December the trail is quite , fewer crowds, and easy for manage the food and accommodation along the trek,easy to get the directly Lukla flights from kathmandu as the less trekkers go on the trek to Everest region in december. Itself Gokyo lake trek is more quite combine with Everest base camp trek even in the pick season, in december it will be more quite, peace trail and nice views of moutnains in distance. Choosing a trekking to gokyo lakes in december its best decision those travelers who dosen’t have time to trek in october or november and spring season march and april.
Gokyo lake is one of the best beautiful both culturally and naturally as the higher section of this trek paths is surrounding by beautiful mountains and gokyo lakes. Highlights of this trek is hike to gokyo ri viewpoints (alt.5353m) ,and enjoy the 360 degrees views of himalayas , gokyo lakes including mount everest. The route to gokyo lakes and Everest base camp is same trail until the Kyanjingma , from here the trail spelt for gokyo lake and everest base camp trek trail. Such as if you want to go gokyo lakes trek you have to go right and if you want to go everest base camp then you have to follow the classical trail left down to Phungi thanga. Gokyo lakes trek is the shorter and easier compared with the Everest base camp trek, trekkers trekking to everest basecamp for the sign and just to completed the bucketlist and gokyo lake is more scenic trek give you best experience of trekking in nepal.
Benefits of go in December gokyo lake Trek:
Fewer crowed : december is quite and peace compared October and Nov, in this months you shall enjoy on the trek .
Get better accommodation and testy food : since less people trek , yes it is much more easy and you can find the best possible accommodation and good food besouce of the tea house are not busy.
Lukla Flights : in December you can get directly flights from kathmandu instead of Ramechhap etc
Good weather : due to the climate change the december is become a best months for trekking in nepal as clear skies, sunshine on day , reliable temperature and not snow in the mountain.
Easy to find the professional gudies and strong porter: in the high pick season most of the guide and porter are busy, sometimes you can’t get good guide ,but in december you can trek with good guides and porter.
Weather – temperatures during the Gokyo lakes trek
| Place Name | Temperature Day Time (°C) | Temperature Night Time (°C) | Weather Conditions | Rain or Snowfall Chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 15°C – 17°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Lukla | 12°C – 15°C | 5°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Namche | 10°C – 16°C | 4°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Tengboche Monastery | 9°C – 13°C | -0°C – 2°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Dole | 9°C – 12°C | 2°C – 6°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Machhermo | 10°C – 13°C | -3°C – 5°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Gokyo Lake | 10°C – 15°C | -3°C – 7°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Gokyo Ri Viewpoint | 11°C – 12°C | -10°C – 15°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No snow but winds |
| Kalapather Viewpoint | -10°C – 15°C | -15°C – 20°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Everest View Hotel | 12°C – 16°C | 5°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
Note: please this is not accurate calculation below in table, this is tentative idea from our past experience when we lead the trekking in december to Gokyo lake trek.
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6. Everest cultural trek / Everest view trek -7 days.
Everyone has a dream to see mount everest by won eyes ,but no time to come nepal in october and november and spring season March -April as we know the best time to visit nepal. Beside the autumn and spring season still looking for some good weather months for trekking to everest region? Yes the answer is here for you, December /January the best time to trekking in nepal for upcoming season and next years 2025 or 2026/27. Due ot the climates changes nowadays the weather is clear skies , not sowing , sunshine on the day, coolers in morning and evening in december/ January every year. As we experience last 5-8 years many travelers used to visit in nepal in december and january those who dosn’t have time in autumn and spring season.
Everest view trek or known as the everest cultural trek shortest and easy trekking paths takes you to the closest views of hundreds of everest regions beautiful peaks including Mt.Everest views in distance. Moreover , you will be explore the sherap people culture , traditional, old monasteries, Museum along the trek. Everest views trek routes lies between Lukla to Tengboche monastery, as the short treks allow you to reach en elevation of 3900m from sea level, from where you will have a mesmerizs views of mountains, landscapes, hills, charming people , fascinating sherpa people culture , many more. With short itinerary trek you will enjou a lots as the trek paths leads to heart of the Khumbu regions. Everest basecamp or Everest view trek is same route up to Tengboche monastery, if you plan to do the everest base camp you will trek further up to base camp fewer days more and if you are just trek for everest view trek and then you will back from Tengboche. This short and easy trek in the everest region is suites for all age group travelers those who looking forward to see mount everest and have in bucketlist since you are child, but not fit and no enough time to trek all the way to basecamp, but still you will see the mount everest including the 1000s of peaks in distance.
Everest view trek or everest culture trek start from scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, a getway of the everest base camp trek, following days you shall trek continue , phakding, Namche fewer nights including acclimatazation day, and onwards to Tengboche for closet up views of mt. everest ranges and you will back to same way to lukla and finally fly back to kathmandu.
Why everest view trek is good to go in december ?
- clear / crystal weather : most of the day sunshine , no snowing , fresh and dry air, warm temperature during the day , clear views of mountain and snowcapes.
- No Lukla flights disturb : as the good weather and sunshine there is no changes to dealy the flight to lukla.
- Get better accommodation and testy food
- Not many people, very quites and peace along the trail
- Clear skies and sunshine day offers the best pictures and videos to keep in your camara for memorise or post in social media.
- Smooth trip : as the less travel trek in december you will have no stress and less worry and more enjoy trek in december.
- Meet the professional sherap guide and strong porter
- Higher chances to get organic foods and drinks, as the fewer trekkers you may have good opportunity request to locals to cook delicious organics food.
- Budget friendly trip- as it is short and easy trek you can costomize the itinerary and choose the any service you want to buy from us, as per your time we will arrange the trip.
December weather – Temperatures during the Everest view trek
| Place Name | Temperature Day Time (°C) | Temperature Night Time (°C) | Weather Conditions | Rain or Snowfall Chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 15°C – 17°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Lukla | 12°C – 15°C | 5°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Namche | 10°C – 16°C | 4°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Tengboche Monastery | 9°C – 13°C | -0°C – 2°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Everest View Hotel | 12°C – 16°C | 5°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
Note: please this is not accurate calculation below in table, this is tentative idea from our past experience when we lead the trekking in december to Everest view trek.
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7. Langtang valley trek in december – 8 days.
Langtang valley trek is another budget friendly trekking routes lies into the lanngtang national park , located 200 km drive north of kathmandu. Itself langtang valley trek is popular after everest base camp and annapurna base camp trek in nepal. As it is short and easy trek is doable in month of december /January every year.since worldwide climate changing , the weather has been similar like in autumn season in nepal in december months as well,the weathe will on the day sunshine , clear skies , reliable temperature, not snowing.we are predict this now as we have been past experience in december the weather is much more clear and very much invited for the travelers those who still want to visit nepal and want to explore the herritages sides and popula cities and trekking in verities routes including the langtang valley trek.
Langtang valley trek is roffers the strengthen views of mountains like Langtang lirung (alt.7210m,), Gangchhempu (alt.6400m), Yala peak (alt.5700m), nayakhang, (alt.5800m) including several beautiful peaks surroundings the trekking paths to last trekking distination to Kyanging gumpa. Moreover, you will trek through the one of the popular national park called langtang national park, where you may have great opportunity to encounter the wild animals , also this area is popular for find the different spices of birds , flora, founa , includes the mixed buddhist cultures and religioins.
Langtang valley trek- 8 days starts after scenic drive from kathmandu to Dunche – Sybrubesi, ( 167km – 6/7 hrs) , from here basically you shall starts to walk through the several sherpa and tamang people traditional villages like Sherpa gaun, Lama hotel , Langtang villages , thangshep villages , final legs stop at Kyanjing gumpa en elevation of 3700m from sea level. This trekking packages is suites for beginners , who haven’t been any trek before and not enough knowledges about trek, you can starts from this trek to know more about trekking adventure in your life as its provide you the best trekking experience of trekking in nepal.
Advantages of doing Langtang valley trek in December:
Budget friendly and costomize itinerary – december is ends of the season you may have good chance to get good discount on the trek package,thi trek is suites for those travel who looking for budget trek, and you can always costomize the itinerary as you wish to do this trek accordingly your timetable.
Fewer crowed: december is ends of the season, not many people you will meet on the trek except the locals in villages. If you prefer to less crowed and more quite trek then this is the best time to do this trek.
Less worries about weather : as the weather is much more clear in december , you will not regret doing this trek in december, which will allow you to enjoy your trek more with good picture and videos.
Get better accommodation and testy food: since less people trek in december you do not need to worried to find the hotel / guesthouse and good meals on the trek as not so bussy months, but still you have to arrange an advance.
December, Weather – Temperatures during the Langtang valley trek
Note: please this is not accurate calculation below in table, this is tentative idea from our past experience when we lead the trekking in december langtang valley trek
| Place Name | Temperature Day Time (°C) | Temperature Night Time (°C) | Weather Conditions | Rain or Snowfall Chances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 15°C – 17°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Dunche | 15°C – 20°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Sybrubesi | 17°C – 20°C | 12°C – 14°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Lama Hotel | 15°C – 17°C | 10°C – 12°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Langtang Gaun | 13°C – 16°C | 8°C – 10°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning evening | No |
| Kyanjing Gumpa | 11°C – 13°C | 3°C – 5°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
| Kyanging Ri Viewpoint | 10°C – 12°C | -7°C – 8°C | Day time Sunshine, and cooler in morning and evening | No |
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8. Pikey peak Trek – 7 days
Pikey peak trek is located in the lower part of the khumbu region of Nepal. Its known as the short distance and nearest from kathmandu to watch Mt. everest views including several eights thogusands mountains.
December is the perfect month to trek to Pikey peak trek as the weather is very clear, crystal , no hage on the hills no fuggy nor cloudy, this means you have a great opportunity to see mt. Everest clearly even from far way. Pikey peak trek become a very popular short and easy trekking trail since 2014 as its offers the one of the best views over the Numbur Himal range , Gauri sankar Himal , Mera peak , Mt. Everest rannge , Mt. Kanchenjunga , Mt. Makalu in the eastern side of Nepal. Moreover from top of the picky peak viewpoint you sall see more views of western side such as Langtang range, Annapurna range , Dhaulagiri ranges in the far distance. This is one of the best viewpoint to watch biggest mountains ranges from one viewpoint.
Addstionally, you will meet several traditional sherpa villages , monastery, museum, , fascinating culture , charming people and their daily -basic life style , snowcapes, beautiful landscapes, Hills, black oke, rodhodendrone , bamboo , pine forests many more natural beauties are surrounding the walking paths.
Pikey peak trek starts after drive from kathmandu to Pattale hills – Dhap in (6-7 hrs -230km), basically you will walk from here inwards to Pattale – deurali , fhalate, Pikey peak base camp and finally you shall stretch your legs on top of the pikey peak viewpoints alt.4070m from sea level. Continue you will trek to Jumbesi , Thupchunchheli – phaplu – salary and drive or fly from phaplu to kathmandu, where your trek is ends in 6 nights 7 days trek.
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9. Helembu valley Trek – 5 days
Less crowed, peace and quite on the trail ,Moutnains views of Mt. Dorje lakpa, Langtang region, Mt.Games Himal range , Mt. Manaslu and in far distance Mt.Gaurisanker and Mt. Everest rangs, including the traditional sherpa villages,buddhist cultural and amazing helemu landacpes is always attractive the trekkers in this region. December is the prefect time to trek in Helembu valley because of in this regions not snowing , sunshine on the day , clear blue skies, always offer the best views of mountains. Trekking in december to helembu valley is one best choice among the those travelers who visiting first time nepal and don’t have long vacations to go big trek ,but still want to do some short trek.
Helembu valley trek is suites for group of familyes like kids, senior trekekers, as the trekking routes is very nice , comfortable, not long distance everyday that you have to talk nor high altitude location of this trek trail. Those travel looking for short treks in nepal and want to know more about easy trekking for beginners we recommend you to do helembu trek.
Helembu trek is starts from kathmandu, you will take a short drive to Sundarijal and continue trek to Chisapani – Kutumsag – Mangiggoth – Thadepati – Melemchigaun – Tarkegayang – Ama yangri viewpoint (alt.3771m) – Sermanthang villages and return to kathmandu, its the normal itinerary for this trek , but always you can costomize the itinerary as per available of your time.
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10. Sightseeing tour to Kathmandu , Pokhara , Chitwan national park , Bardia national park, Bandipur , Lumbini.
During the month of december if you are not prepare to go trek but still want to do the tours in highlights tourist sides of nepal like three Kathmandu durbar squares ( Kathmandu durbar square , Bhaktapur durbar square, Lalitpur durbar square) including 7 world heritage sites of Nepal , and Pokhara city tours, which is popular for annapurna mountain views and beautiful fewa leke, including the numbers of temples and stupa, etc, and Chitwan national park visit , Bardiya national park , Lord gautam buddha birth place lumbini, Tansen palpa,and Bandipur sunrise views are always amaze the travelers those who looking for not to trek but still want to do some activities during your stay in Nepal.
Suggested Equipment List for Trekking in Nepal in month of December
Clothings
- 2 x Beanies (one for daytime and one for night)
- 1 x waterproof/windproof jacket
- 1 x fleece mid-layer
- 1 x black cap
- 1 x fleece mid layer
- 1 x lightweight down jacket
- 1 x mid-layer moisture-wicking top
- 2 x wool t-shirts
- 3 x long sleeved thermal tops (two thin, one thick for night time)
- 3 x thermal pants (two thin, one thick for night time)
- 6 x wool hiking socks
- 1 x fleece track pants for night time
- 1 x micro-fiber towel
- 10 x underpants
- 2 x sports bra ( for females)
- 1 x inner gloves ) for warmth)
- 1x outer gloves (waterproof, insulated)
- 1 x thin buff for daytime trekking
- 1 x thick fleece buff for night time
- 1 x headband (for keeping warm or sunprotections)
- Hiking Boots (waterproof and warm )
- Sleeping bag
- A pair of slides or hiking sandals
- 1 x polarized sunglasses
- 1 x trekking shorts
Eletcronics
- Led lenser headlamp (with extra batteries)
- Headphones
- Phone charger
- Camera
First Aid Kit
- Antibiotics
- Neurofen or Panadol
- Diamox (for altitude sickness, if pescribed)
- Strepsils (for sore throat)
- A gastro kit (for stomach issues)
- Compression bandages
- Multiple band-aids
- Deep heat ( for muscle soreness)
- Toilet paper
- Water purification tablets.
Toiletries
- Insect repellent ( for lower altitudes)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Wet wipes
- Moisturizer (skin can get dry at high altitudes)
- Sunscreen (high SPF for sun protection)
- Multiple hair ties and bobby pins
Other Items
- Waterproof bag cover (for keeping your bad dry)
- Trekking poles (Highly recommended)
- 2 x 1L water bottles
- Sleeping bag (-8 degree rated for cold December nights)
- Probiotics and multi-vitamins (optional)
- Gaiters (helpful for snow,mud or rain)
Optional Items
- Crampons
- Instant noodles, tea bags or instant coffee(for personal snacks )
Note:
- December trekking in Nepal can be cold, especially at the higher altitudes so, Ensure you pack warm and waterproof gear.
- Weather conditions can be unpredictable , so layering is key
- Crampons and snow gear are only necessary if you’re trekking in areas with heavy snow or icy conditions.
Conclusion
December is an incredible month to explore the natural beauty, culture, tradition of Nepal. The clear skies, minimal crowds, magical mountain views make it the perfect time for trekking. Whether you’re seeking an easy hike or an adventurous trek, Nepal offers something for everyone during this time of the year.
If you’re planning to trek in December, Nature Explore Trek is a professional trekking agency with years of experience in organizing trekking and expedition experiences in Nepal. Since 2015, we have been helping many travelers or trekkers to explore the best of Nepal’s trekking routes, ensuring safe, enjoyable, well as rewarding experiences. If you haven’t had the chance to come during the autumn and spring season don’t worry based on our experience we can say that , December is also an excellent time to trek in Nepal with conditions that can even rival those peak season.Book your December trek now with Nature Explore Trek and embark on unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Himalayas.
