Pokhara - monsoon - how long?

neeraj0588 · Nov 29th, 2007, 05:38

Hi there

i want to go to Pokhara sometime in August 08. Is it badly affected by monsoon?

Im planning on going there to get some relaxation in after an everest base camp trek, so wanted to whether relaxation will be possible, considering the monsoon.

Also, how long would you recommend to spend there in total, so that I can see the major sites, and get some relaxing in?

Thanks
Neeraj

pgupta · Nov 29th, 2007, 23:30

Yes it is. Pokhara is lower than KTM and hence is considerably greener and gets a lot more precipitation. During the monsoons, it is not uncommon to rain 6-7 hours in a day. Regardless though it is a great town even during the monsoons.

I don't know why you are doing the EBC in summer. Its monsoons. You should wait until post monsoon (i.e. Sept onwards).

If the monsoons get too much for you in Pokhara, head to Jomsom and you can trek to the holy shrine of Muktinath. The apples/apricots at Marpha are some of the finest/sweetest in the world.

happy travelling

pallav

http://pallavgupta.homeunix.org

neeraj0588 · Nov 30th, 2007, 01:22

I am planning on doing EBC in summer because it is the only time I have holiday available! Ive resigned myself to getting wet on the trek, but was hoping to find a spot to relax after, where it would be nice and sunny and dry!

Thanks for the info though

pgupta · Nov 30th, 2007, 01:25

well Jomsom/Muktinath or Mustang/Dolpo (not a cheap endevaor)
alternatively head to Indian Himalaya (Lahaul/Spiti/ and/or Ladakh)
all in the so-called 'rain shadow'. but with changing weather patterns some places are getting more rain now.

happy travelling

pallav

http://pallavgupta.homeunix.org

Nov 29th, 2007, 05:38	#1
neeraj0588 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 32	Pokhara - monsoon - how long? Hi there i want to go to Pokhara sometime in August 08. Is it badly affected by monsoon? Im planning on going there to get some relaxation in after an everest base camp trek, so wanted to whether relaxation will be possible, considering the monsoon. Also, how long would you recommend to spend there in total, so that I can see the major sites, and get some relaxing in? Thanks Neeraj

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Nov 29th, 2007, 23:30	#2
pgupta Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 20	Yes it is. Pokhara is lower than KTM and hence is considerably greener and gets a lot more precipitation. During the monsoons, it is not uncommon to rain 6-7 hours in a day. Regardless though it is a great town even during the monsoons. I don't know why you are doing the EBC in summer. Its monsoons. You should wait until post monsoon (i.e. Sept onwards). If the monsoons get too much for you in Pokhara, head to Jomsom and you can trek to the holy shrine of Muktinath. The apples/apricots at Marpha are some of the finest/sweetest in the world. happy travelling pallav http://pallavgupta.homeunix.org

Nov 30th, 2007, 01:22	#3
neeraj0588 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 32	I am planning on doing EBC in summer because it is the only time I have holiday available! Ive resigned myself to getting wet on the trek, but was hoping to find a spot to relax after, where it would be nice and sunny and dry! Thanks for the info though

Nov 30th, 2007, 01:25	#4
pgupta Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 20	well Jomsom/Muktinath or Mustang/Dolpo (not a cheap endevaor) alternatively head to Indian Himalaya (Lahaul/Spiti/ and/or Ladakh) all in the so-called 'rain shadow'. but with changing weather patterns some places are getting more rain now. happy travelling pallav http://pallavgupta.homeunix.org

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