Nepal in January

January has fine weather and moderate temperature for Nepal tour and short treks in the foothills of the Himalayas. January is middle of winter and is not good time for high altitude trekking. But Nepal is the only Himalayan country which offers short and scenic treks and tours during the winter. The altitude variation of tropical jungle and rolling foothills make a perfect Nepal trip throughout winter. Winter days are warm and sunny with clear sky and the temperature is comfortable for touring and trekking. This is also the best time to go on a wildlife tour, bird watching and spiritual tour.

Quick travel tips for January

• Avoid group tours and big cities to stay safe from Covid 19. Nepal is the safest destination to travel during the pandemic.
• Prepare to walk in snow in the higher elevation of short treks. Trails of high altitude treks may be closed because of heavy snow.
• Christmas and New Year time sees a brief tourist season rush.

January weather in Nepal

Average weather around the major tourist area of Nepal

Snow play in Nepal

Kalinchowk, Sailung and Pathivara are the popular local tour destinations to play with snow in Nepal. Snowfall in Nepal starts from mid December and stays till mid March in these places.

Sailung Trek

Rs 7000

2 days | February - March

Difficulty : Moderate

Kalinchowk Tour

Rs 5,500 / person

2 days | February - March

Difficulty : Moderate

Pathivara Tour

Rs 22,000 / person

5 Days | February - March

Difficulty : Moderate

Nepal Tour for January 2021

Nepal is the only winter destination in the Himalayas. The other Himalayan countries like Tibet and Bhutan are closed because of winter snowfall. The vertical landscape of Nepal starts from tropical jungle and elevates over the layers of hills to the top of the world. Himalayan views from the hill stations and ridge tops of the short treks are brilliant. The tropical plains of Nepal are only about 180 km crow flying from the Himalayas. Two of the UNESCO Heritage sites Lumbini (birthplace of Buddha) and Chitwan national park are in the tropical plane of Nepal. Beside that Bardia national park, Koshi Tappu and Suklaphanta national park are also pristine destinations for wildlife sighting and bird watching. Kathmandu at 1,350 m and Pokhara at 800 m never gets snow. Short trek from Kathmandu and Pokhara reaches to 3,000 m which may have little snow making the experience and the view even more brilliant. Moreover days in January are sunny and warm with crisp sky for Himalayan views. Only drawback of travelling to Nepal in January is cold nights.

Nepal Trek in January 2021

January is winter month and the high altitude trekking trails remain closed with snow and continuous bad weather. However the Himalayan foothills have great weather and the best view with more snow deposition in the Himalayas and higher reaches. It will snow at the altitude of 3,000 m but is still walk able. The days are warm and sunny with crisp sky promising the magnificent view every day. It may snow at higher reaches and the minimum temperature may drop down to – 6℃. With proper equipment and warm cloths it is fun to do short treks in the Himalayan foothills.

Nepal Travel tips for January

• Domestic flights may be effected because of fog and low clouds in the valleys of Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Wet cold wave may effect the visibility and tour in southern planes like Chitwan, Bardia and Lumbini.
• Altitude above 2,200 may have snow less than one feet. It is fun to walk and the scenery is more beautiful but the trail becomes more slippery.
• First week of January feels like peak season with domestic and foreign tourists in popular tourist destinations like Pokhara, Chitwan and Ghorepani.
• More tourists come for Lumbini and Buddhist circuit tour.

Poon Hill Trek

10% off

4 days | Until February

Difficulty : Moderate

The popular short trek to Ghorepani / Poon Hill is the best Nepal trek for December and all winter. Enjoy the trail with less trekkers and great view of the Himalayas as winter days are sunny with clear sky.

Glimpse of Nepal

8% off

8 days | January - February

Difficulty : Easy

The most popular, 8 days tour of Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara. Since the tour destinations are in tropical and subtropical regions, this is best for winter. Get 8% discount for January & February.

Short Everest Trek

Join trek

22 January | 6 days

Difficulty : Moderate

Short & scenic trek in Everest national park (UNESCO Heritage). Walk through Himalayan Buddhist Sherpa villages w/ stay in deluxe or comfortable Sherpa style hotels..