Is April a good time to visit Nepal?

Yes — it is one of the best months, though also one of the busiest. Trekking at any altitude, Everest expedition season, Nepali New Year in Bhaktapur, and Chitwan for tigers.

What is the weather like in Nepal in April?

Warm to hot in the lowlands, mild in the hills, and rhododendron forests in full bloom. Afternoon showers start late in the month. Kathmandu averages 28°C by day and 11°C at night, Pokhara 29/15°C and Chitwan 35/19°C.

What festivals are in Nepal in April?

Nepali New Year and Bisket Jatra in Bhaktapur (mid-April); Chaite Dashain; Rato Machhindranath chariot festival in Patan (April–June).

Where should I go in Nepal in April?

Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), Everest Base Camp Trek, Ilam Tea Gardens, Halesi–Maratika Caves, Swayambhunath.

Nepal in April: Weather, Festivals & Where to Go

What Nepal is like in April (Chaitra–Baisakh): the weather in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan, festivals, crowds and the places at their best.

Weather: Warm to hot in the lowlands, mild in the hills, and rhododendron forests in full bloom. Afternoon showers start late in the month.
Good for: Trekking at any altitude, Everest expedition season, Nepali New Year in Bhaktapur, and Chitwan for tigers.
Watch out for: The Terai gets hot (35 °C+), and haze can hide the mountains by midday.
Crowds: Spring · Peak season
Festivals: Nepali New Year and Bisket Jatra in Bhaktapur (mid-April)
Chaite Dashain
Rato Machhindranath chariot festival in Patan (April–June)

Average climate

	High	Low	Rain
Kathmandu	28°C	11°C	60 mm
Pokhara	29°C	15°C	120 mm
Chitwan	35°C	19°C	40 mm

Best places to visit in April

Mountain

Kanchenjunga

Taplejung, Koshi Province

The world's third-highest mountain, on the Nepal–Sikkim border, sacred to the Limbu people as Sewalungma.

Mountain

Mount Everest (Sagarmatha)

Solukhumbu, Koshi Province

The highest point on earth at 8,848.86 m, first climbed by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary in 1953.

Trek & trail

Everest Base Camp Trek

Solukhumbu, Koshi Province

Nepal's most famous trek: about 12 days from Lukla through Sherpa villages to the foot of the Khumbu Icefall.

Village & culture

Ilam Tea Gardens

Ilam, Koshi Province

Neatly clipped tea bushes rolling over the hills around Ilam bazaar, Nepal's first tea estate since 1863.

Cave

Halesi–Maratika Caves

Khotang, Koshi Province

Limestone caves sacred to Hindus as Halesi Mahadev, to Buddhists as Maratika, and to the Kirat people.

Monastery

Swayambhunath

Kathmandu, Bagmati Province

The ancient hilltop stupa of the 'self-arisen' Buddha, reached by 365 steps, overlooking the whole valley.

Trek & trail

Langtang Valley Trek

Rasuwa, Bagmati Province

A week-long walk up a glacier valley close to Kathmandu, to the yak pastures and monastery of Kyanjin Gompa.

Park & wildlife

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan, Bagmati Province

Nepal's first national park and a World Heritage Site: one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, gharials and elephants in sal forest and grassland.

Lake & pond

Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi

Kaski, Gandaki Province

Pokhara's lake, with Machhapuchhre reflected in still water and a pagoda temple on an island.

City & bazaar

Pokhara

Kaski, Gandaki Province

Nepal's adventure capital and tourism capital, where the Annapurnas rise just 30 km from the lakeshore.

Trek & trail

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Kaski, Gandaki Province

A walk into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a glacial amphitheatre ringed by Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli.

Trek & trail

Annapurna Circuit

Manang, Gandaki Province

A classic 2–3 week loop around the Annapurna massif, from rice terraces to the 5,416 m Thorong La and down to Muktinath.

Also good in April

Muktinath Lo Manthang and Upper Mustang Manaslu and the Manaslu Circuit Bandipur Poon Hill and Ghorepani Lumbini, birthplace of the Buddha Tansen Bardiya National Park Rara Lake Shuklaphanta National Park Khaptad National Park Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Pathibhara Devi Olangchung Gola Makalu Barun National Park Chainpur Bazaar Namche Bazaar Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Lukla Lhotse Khumjung and Khunde Thame Mera Peak Island Peak (Imja Tse)Pikey Peak Salleri, Phaplu and Chiwong Phidim Mai Pokhari Sandakpur (Sandakphu)Tinjure–Milke–Jaljale Gupha Pokhari Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka Dhankuta Bhojpur Diktel and Rawa valley Okhaldhunga and Rumjatar Chhinnamasta Bhagawati Salhesh Fulbari Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park Chobhar Gorge and Jal Binayak Bungamati and Khokana Godawari and Phulchowki Madhyapur Thimi Namobuddha Balthali Nuwakot Durbar Kakani Gosaikunda Tamang Heritage Trail Rasuwagadhi Fort Helambu Trek Panch Pokhari Bhote Koshi Dolakha Bhimsen Tsho Rolpa and Rolwaling Jiri Sailung Manthali and the Sunkoshi valley Sindhuligadhi Ruby Valley Trishuli River Chitlang Kulekhani (Indrasarowar)Siraichuli Sarangkot Begnas and Rupa lakes Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)Ghandruk Dhampus and Australian Camp Mardi Himal Trek Panchase Sikles Manang village Tilicho Lake Nar–Phu valley Jomsom and Marpha Kagbeni Tukuche Kali Gandaki Gorge Gorkha Durbar Tsum Valley Barpak and Laprak Ghalegaun and Bhujung Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar Siddha Gufa Chhangchhangdi Kushma bridges and bungee Baglung Kalika Dhorpatan Tatopani hot springs Khopra Ridge and Khayer Lake Dhaulagiri Resunga Supa Deurali Swargadwari Jaljala Rukumkot and Kamal Daha Banke National Park Chandannath and Jumla Sinja Valley Dullu and the eternal flames Jajarkot Durbar Syarpu Lake Kupinde Lake Shaileshwari and Silgadhi Ramaroshan Mangalsen Durbar Ajaymerukot Amargadhi and Ugratara Tripurasundari and Melauli Sirubari

Quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Nepal?: Yes — it is one of the best months, though also one of the busiest. Trekking at any altitude, Everest expedition season, Nepali New Year in Bhaktapur, and Chitwan for tigers.
What is the weather like in Nepal in April?: Warm to hot in the lowlands, mild in the hills, and rhododendron forests in full bloom. Afternoon showers start late in the month. Kathmandu averages 28°C by day and 11°C at night, Pokhara 29/15°C and Chitwan 35/19°C.
What festivals are in Nepal in April?: Nepali New Year and Bisket Jatra in Bhaktapur (mid-April); Chaite Dashain; Rato Machhindranath chariot festival in Patan (April–June).
Where should I go in Nepal in April?: Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), Everest Base Camp Trek, Ilam Tea Gardens, Halesi–Maratika Caves, Swayambhunath.

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Festival dates follow the lunar calendar and move by a few weeks each year. Temperatures are long-term averages.