March brings Spring in Himalayan foothills of Nepal. The mercury starts to rise after the shower in the end of February. Warm and sunny days with clear sky and chilly nights make this month the beginning of popular tourist season in Nepal. The high altitude trails and passes starts to thaw. The moderate temperature, clear Himalayan view, colorful blossoms and some exciting festivals make March an ideal month to travel to Nepal.
Nepal is open for tourists and is the safest destination to travel in March during and after the Covid 19 pandemic.
Average weather around the major tourist area of Nepal
Place | Max Temp | Min Temp | Rainfall | Rain day |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kathmandu | 28.3℃ | 8.2℃ | 34.2 mm | 4 |
Pokhara | 26.7℃ | 12.8℃ | 60 mm | 2 |
Chitwan | 29℃ | 13℃ | 35 mm | 1 |
Namche | 9℃ | -3℃ | 34 mm | 4 |
Jomsom | 7℃ | -9℃ | 58 mm | 5 |
March is also best time to visit the popular tour destinations of Nepal. Because of vertical landscape, temperature widely varies though out Nepal. March is perfect time to visit southern plains of Nepal like Chitwan National park, Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, Koshi Tappu and Bardia National park. This is also breeding time for birds and animals making the wildlife more active and easy to see. Nepal tour includes visit to popular destinations like Pokhara, Chitwan and Kathmandu and scenic hill towns in its premises. Nepal tour could be customized from few days to 2 weeks with day hikes and short treks.
March is best for short treks in Nepal. The week of light rain and snowfall by the end of February clears the sky and triggers warmer days. The foothills of the Himalayas bloom in Rhododendron, Magnolia, Orchids and other flowers. Most of the short treks goes to the altitude between 3,000m to 4,000 m. The March temperature at that elevation ranges from -10 to 10 degree centigrade. There might still be snow from the winter and the light snowfall adds to it. However the snow doesn’t close the trail and it rather makes the trek fun and more adventitious.
March brings colors in the Himalayan foothills with the blossoms. The fresh snow from the winter make Himalayas more dazzaling. The breeding season for birds and animals make the jungle more lively. Enjoy the pristine culture and heritage of two Himalayan countries at its best this March.
See Mt Everest and the eastern Himalayas by 1 hr sightseeing flight while you are in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Walk in the Himalayan foothills in March to see the Himalayan flowers at its best. Different species of Rhododendron, Magnolia, Orchids, primula, iris and tens of other flowers make the trek in the foothills picturesque.
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Visit Chitwan National Park this March 2021, for the wildlife and birding tour. March sees increased no or migratory birds and the breeding season make them super active.Chitwan tour
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