Our trekking season in Nepal extends from mid‐September to May. However within this period there are clear seasons in the weather. Trekking in Nepal during winter, from December to February, offers cool to mild and clear days with often very cold nights. Occasionally winter storms can bring snow as low as 2500m. In March the cold, dry winter season begins to give way to warmer, spring conditions. Mornings are usually clear with cloud build‐up occasionally bringing afternoon rain. Late spring conditions, in May, are generally hot at low elevations and as the clouds build up to the next monsoon which generally begins in June, daily afternoon rainstorms are common. This is a period that generally has clear weather at the higher altitudes and is traditionally a time when mountaineering expeditions commence their ascents.

The monsoon creates a rainy season in Nepal, which lasts from mid‐June to mid‐September. During this time the Nepal Himalaya is unsuitable for trekking, with the exception of a few remote valleys. Rogue Adventures offers treks during this period in Tibet, the Indian Himalayan regions of Kulu, Garhwal & Ladakh, Central Asia and Pakistan, places that are at their best during this time.

The post‐monsoon period ‐ From early September the monsoon rain starts to decrease. By mid‐October through to mid‐December the weather is usually stable with mild to warm days, cold nights and clear views. Daytime temperatures can reach 25 ‐ 30 degrees Celsius at lower altitudes and decrease as you gain height. Over 3000 meters the daytime temperatures can vary as much as 10 to 20 degrees Celsius, and may be hotter or colder, depending on whether it is sunny or windy etc. At night at lower altitudes, temperatures do not normally drop much, although as you approach November it does get colder and the days shorter. Up high it can drop sharply at night, from 0 to minus 10 or 15 and more when camped on the ice or snow.

The pre‐monsoon period ‐ In March the cold, dry winter season begins to give way to warmer, wetter spring conditions. Mornings are usually clear with cloud build‐up bringing occasional afternoon rainstorms. Views of the mountains in the middle of the day and afternoon may often be obscured. Daytime temperatures increase quickly in March with temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius and mild nights. At higher altitudes it is similar to the conditions of the post‐monsoon period, however there is usually more snow, which has accumulated over the winter period. There are spectacular displays of rhododendrons and wildflowers at this time of year. Late spring conditions ie April and May, are generally hot at low elevations and as the clouds build up to the next monsoon, daily afternoon rainstorms are common.

Porters are an integral part of the Rogue Adventures philosophy and style of travel. We take our travellers off‐the‐beaten track, avoiding the congested trails, to experience our often remote tent‐based adventures … this style of trekking is enabled by porters. When we trek, the entire group ‐ travellers, guides and porters alike ‐ are a team who share the same needs for safety in the mountain environment. Our Himalaya porters receive the following:

*A good working wage that is regulated by the Trekking Agents Association of Nepal and the Labour Union of Nepal. We pay per their guidelines, which are unionised.

*We are one of the only trekking companies in Nepal to provide our porters with three meals a day, prepared by our cooks.

*We are one of the only trekking companies in Nepal to provide our porters with lodging or tents, sleeping mats and blankets.

In your daypack you will need to carry extra warm clothing (depending on the altitude, location and weather), a rainjacket, water bottle, camera gear, valuables and personal items such as sunscreen, lip balm etc.

On pass crossings you may be required to carry extra items such as crampons, ice axe, harness and cold weather gear, your pack will need to be a minimum of 55 litre capacity to accommodate this. Porters will carry group equipment.

Specialist gear required include walking boots and day pack (a comprehensive gear list is provided in the pre‐departure information provided on booking).

The adventures featured in our brochures, and on our website, are just a starting point for many of our private group travelers. Working closely with our Groups Department we can organise custom designed itineraries for groups of friends, clubs, charity’s, schools or even work colleagues. Our team will assist you with all aspects of your private group adventure from itinerary design to group flights. Contact our team today.