[URGENT] Information needed about Pokhara

[Protik]

Hey all,

I am planning to travel to Nepal for the first time around September 3rd with a friend of mine. For our 1 week trip, we will be staying at Kathmandu and mostly at Pokhara. But we are really worried about the weather down there because of stories about floods and landslides from recent news. Thus, if the roads are blocked or infact too muddy, then traveling/walking through the districts might not be as fun as other seasons. Moreover, the recent weather forecast shows heavy rainfalls for most of the week ahead, so I am actually wondering whether it might a better idea to come here during my semester break at January next year.

I haven't been to Nepal before, so it's kinda hard for me to predict regarding how the weather feels there. I know September to November is Autumn at Nepal, but what about early September this year? Will it still be wet from the monsoon rain? We want to apply for visa around Monday or Tuesday next week, so any inputs or thoughts regarding this are most welcome!

Regards,

Protik

[Oli]

Early September is still monsoon season, so you should expect it to rain. Thats not so bad, after a hot sticky morning an afternoon downpour clears the air and can be quite refreshing before an evening thunderstorm with lightning flashing around the valley :)

January will be a lot drier and a lot colder. Besides the seasonal temperature Kathmandu is at 1400m and a suffers a bit from polluted air, Pokhara at 800m is warmer and cleaner.

A week in Nepal is not long, you wont have time for a trek, but could do a day hike or two. Traveling between Kathmandu overland will take the best part of a day in each direction, and if the monsoon causes a landslide there will be long delays. If you are short on time it might be best to fly.

You can get your visa at the airport when you arrive in Kathmandu