Nepal

Nepal in September

September is a good time to visit Nepal, though not the very best.

Good time Shoulder season

As the monsoon dissipates in September, Nepal welcomes beautiful clear skies, fresh air and incredible views. October and November are two of the best months to visit as dry days make trekking easier and offer good visibility. The verdant landscapes following the rains are ideal for photographers. Kathmandu : September, the first month of the autumn in Kathmandu, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°C (65.3°F) and max 28.1°C (82.6°F). In Kathmandu, the average high-temperature in September is almost the same as in August - a still warm 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Festivals in September

Dashain Closures (approximate dates)

Nepal's longest festival (~15 days). Shops, offices and services close and transport is packed. Lunar dates, Sep–Oct.

Fifteen days of the Nepali month of Ashwin: from the day after the new moon to the full moon (September–October).

Indra Jatra Celebration (approximate dates)

Kathmandu's great street festival with masked dances and the Kumari chariot. Lunar date, usually September.

Eight days starting on the 12th day of the waxing moon of the Nepali month of Bhadra (September).

Where to go in Nepal

Chitwan National Park
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 Bhaktapur
BhaktapurBhaktapur is the best-preserved of Nepal's three ancient Newari kingdoms, a walled medieval city whose car-free centre feels remarkably unchanged from centuries…
 Patan
PatanPatan (Lalitpur) is an ancient Newari city just 5 kilometres south of Kathmandu, renowned for its extraordinary concentration of medieval temples, palaces, and…
 Lumbini
LumbiniLumbini is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama — the Buddha — and one of the holiest sites in Buddhism, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sacred…
 Bandipur
BandipurBandipur is a perfectly preserved hilltop Newari trading town midway between Kathmandu and Pokhara, sitting on a ridge at 1,030 metres with spectacular views of…
 Pokhara
PokharaPokhara is Nepal's second-largest city and the country's premier tourist destination, set beside the tranquil Phewa Lake with panoramic views of the Annapurna…
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