Trekking in Nepal during March

Trekking in Nepal in March - Introduction In Nepal the March month falls under the spring season. It is the beginning of the season in which colder weather gently transits to warmer. March is the best time for trekking in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal in March is considered as the best time for trekking in the Himalayas like Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and Manaslu area. The temperature is not show hot and not so cold in the month. The warm days with blooming Rhododendrons makes the trekking vibrant and wonderful. So trekking to the Himalayas is awesome in the Nepal’s best second trekking season.

Weather in March

In March the days turns into warmer and get completely rain free. The nights still remains cool and clear views. The visibility becomes clear and hills turns into colorful. The trees turns into green and Rhododendron like flowers decorates the hills in red, yellow, white and different colors. In the elevation below 2000 meters expects day temperature around 20 degrees and night around 9 degrees. In the elevations above 3500 meters the temperature goes around 15 degrees in day and 5 degrees around in nights. In some cases it might rains and hails might falls. So be careful for the weather.

What to Bring as a personal checklist.

It is suggested you to carry your personal belongings. Bring your personal hygiene goods, camera, chargers, mobiles, and comfortable walking clothes. Bring some pairs of trousers, and windproof jacket for day time. Bring some warm jackets and high necks for the night time. Some be recommended things to bring with you for trekking in Nepal in March.

• Bring a light rain jacket
• Backpack rain cover
• Warm clothes for morning and evening

Best Routes for Trekking in Nepal in March

Normally it’s less rains in March and temperature gets warmer. Short trekking around Kathmandu and Pokhara valley is easy to do. Hiking around Nagarkot, Dhulikhel and Phulchowki are easily done. Longer treks to Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and Manaslu are best in March. It is also the best time for trekking in Upper Mustang and Kanchenjunga area.

10 suggested treks in March

1. Annapurna Base Camp trekking
2. Everest Base Camp trekking
3. Annapurna Circuit trek
4. Langtang trekking
5. Helambu trekking
6. Manaslu Circuit trekking
7. Chisapani Nagarkot trek
8. Gokyo Valley trek
9. Upper Mustang trek
10. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Highlights of March

The major highlights of trekking in the month of March is listed below:

• Cool weather for trekking
• Colorful hills with Rhododendron
• Clear views of Himalayas and landscapes
• Festivals of colors
• Trekking routes and flights becomes busy with flow of tourist
• Longer days for trekking

Festivals Falls in March

In March, Fagu Purnima, the festival of colors fall and it is celebrated all over Nepal mainly the hills and Terai region. The festival of color brings joy and happiness between people. Ramnavami and Chaite Dashain might falls in the late month. Ramnavani is the auspicious day of Hindus belongs to Lord Rama.