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Weather

Nepal’s altitude and the height of its biggest hills have the most direct affect on its weather. It is quite cold in January/February but starts warming up towards the end of February. The very best weather is from October to December and in March or April, when the red rhododendrons blaze across the hills. Travelling in the main parts of India can get hot in May/June (up to 480C) and Nepal gets wet during the monsoon (late June to September).

Festivals

Tihar (Festivals of Lights) is moveable but usually in October/November. There are Hindu and Buddhist festivals in the spring and Holi (festival of colour) is in February/March.

Medical

Gorkha and Besisahar have small hospitals, but for more major treatments we will get you to Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Expenses

Nepal is not expensive unless you stay in smart hotels. Likewise in India backpackers can live quite well for about £20 a day, and travel by train is cheap.

Distances

In Kathmandu and Pokhara are emails, ATMs, doctors and some western food outlets. From Kathmandu to Gorkha is about 4 hours and to Besisahar about 6 hours. From either Gorkha or Besisahar to Pokhara is about 3 hours.

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