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Nepal in December
December is cold and very clear. It suits the Kathmandu valley, Bandipur, Pokhara and Poon Hill, where the views are often the best of the year and the trails quiet. Everest Base Camp is possible for well-equipped trekkers, but nights fall well below freezing and some high lodges close. Year-end holidays bring Indian families to Pokhara and Nagarkot.
Photo: Utsab Raj Giri · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for December
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Pokhara
A lake town under the Fishtail and the Annapurnas
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Nagarkot
The valley's eastern rim and a long line of peaks at dawn
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Bhaktapur
Potters, pagodas and the king of curds
Trips
Trips at their best in December
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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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Signature
Dwarika's, Bandipur and Tiger Mountain
Private car with driver; domestic flight Pokhara–Kathmandu
Elsewhere in December
Other hives this month
Questions
Nepal in December, answered
Is December a good time to visit Nepal?
December is cold and very clear. It suits the Kathmandu valley, Bandipur, Pokhara and Poon Hill, where the views are often the best of the year and the trails quiet. Everest Base Camp is possible for well-equipped trekkers, but nights fall well below freezing and some high lodges close. Year-end holidays bring Indian families to Pokhara and Nagarkot.
What is the weather like in Nepal in December?
Kathmandu 3 to 20 °C; Namche −8 to 7 °C. 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 December?
We suggest Pokhara, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur. Book Pokhara lakeside rooms early for the Christmas–New Year week.