Trail & Weather
While the rest of Nepal gets wet, the rain-shadow north stays dry: roughly 30 mm of rain versus Pokhara's 300 mm.
By Laxman Rawal · Jun 13, 2026
June to August is monsoon across most of Nepal — slippery trails, leeches, and cloud where the mountains should be. But there is a brilliant exception, and it is open right now: the rain-shadow north . Tucked behind the main Himalaya, Upper Mustang and Dolpo…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
If you can only travel in summer, this is your window. Expect Tibetan-Buddhist culture, walled medieval towns and canyon landscapes under clear skies — with a fraction of the crowds. A restricted-area permit and a licensed guide are required (and, as of 2026…
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