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Nepal in November
November keeps October's clear skies with fewer crowds by the end of the month. Nights are cold above 3,500 m, and Mani Rimdu is held at Tengboche in October or November by the Tibetan calendar. Poon Hill sunrises are reliably clear, Nagarkot shows the long line of peaks, and Upper Mustang is crisp but closing down by late November.
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Our picks for November
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Nagarkot
The valley's eastern rim and a long line of peaks at dawn
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Namche Bazaar
The Sherpa capital and the Everest trail's acclimatisation stop
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Bandipur
A Newar trading town the highway left behind
Trips
Trips at their best in November
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Comfort
Everest view trek to Namche Bazaar
Domestic flights to Lukla, private car in Kathmandu, five days on foot
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Comfort
Kathmandu, Bandipur and Pokhara by private car
Private car with driver
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Saver
Kathmandu valley heritage on a saver budget
Local buses, microbuses and shared taxis
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Saver
Pokhara, Poon Hill and Ghandruk on a budget
Tourist bus and shared jeep; three days on foot
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Signature
Dwarika's, Bandipur and Tiger Mountain
Private car with driver; domestic flight Pokhara–Kathmandu
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Signature
Everest lodges trek with Dwarika's
Domestic flights to Lukla, private car in Kathmandu, six days on foot
Elsewhere in November
Other hives this month
Questions
Nepal in November, answered
Is November a good time to visit Nepal?
November keeps October's clear skies with fewer crowds by the end of the month. Nights are cold above 3,500 m, and Mani Rimdu is held at Tengboche in October or November by the Tibetan calendar. Poon Hill sunrises are reliably clear, Nagarkot shows the long line of peaks, and Upper Mustang is crisp but closing down by late November.
What is the weather like in Nepal in November?
Kathmandu 7 to 23 °C, clear. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Nepal in November?
We suggest Nagarkot, Namche Bazaar, Bandipur. From mid-November carry a warm sleeping bag rated to −10 °C for any trek above 4,000 m.