first time to nepal

hi

we are visiting nepal for first time in jan plan a flight to delhi then overland to ktm.

what will the weather be like in jan /feb?

is it better to arrange onward flights locally in ktm to bangkok for second part of our trip or should i arrange in advance in uk?

first time to nepal

Hi atutengil,

January and February will be cold all over Nepal. Especially at night. But having said that there will be wood and gas fires in most hotels, restaurants. So it%26#39;s not really an issue. In fact it%26#39;s part of the fun.

If you are doing a trek at that time of year, I would advise you to go prepared with a plenty of warm night time clothing. Layers work best as during the day the sun is quite hot, so walking around in shorts on a trek is common!

I would arrange you flights locally. There are so many tour agents, and flight agents it will not be a problems. Last I checked Nepal Airlines offered one of the better deals.

You can check out the blog www.thelongestwayhome.com for more information on Nepal at this time of year and some overland information similar to what you are going.

Hope this helps

Dave

first time to nepal

I was there in December 07 and the weather can get pretty cold. I would bring a warm jacket for sure and if you go trekking you will need to bring your warmest winter clothing and a hot water bottle saved me!!

I had a guide that took me trekking and he also booked my flight for me from KTM to Delhi. It was no problem. I had passport photos taken (about 4 of them) before I left Canada and brought them with me. You will need them for your entry into Nepal and India.

The Lpnely Planet is a good book to bring with you. If you need a guide or want someone to take you on a trak I know a guy and he was great! He even took care of me when I got sick coming back from India. Let me know and I will send you his details.

Temperature Figures (in Centigrade)

KATHMANDU Average Max.(day) Min (Night)

January 18 2

February 19 4

NAMCHE BAZAR

January 6 -5

February 6 -4

POKHARA

January 20 8

February 22 8

Note that these are shade temperatures. As has been said, when the sun is out (and on average KTM gets 6 hours sun each day in January and February)it can be very pleasant !

The link below gives weather averages for many places in Nepal.

http://www.mfd.gov.np/pdf/normal2006.pdf

we took thermals to India last Jan - Delhi had frost on new years day - gets cold quick when the sun goes down