The short answer
Visit museums, cafes, craft workshops, cooking classes, spas, galleries, the covered parts of temples and old houses, and shops. Monsoon showers are often short, so plan indoors for the afternoon and sights in the morning.
Carry a light rain jacket or umbrella and non-slip shoes, because stone paving gets slippery.
Key facts
- Indoors
- Museums, galleries, cafes
- Hands-on
- Cooking and craft classes
- Relax
- Spa and massage
- Care
- Slippery stone
How it works
- Check the forecastMorning.
- Plan sights earlyBefore showers.
- Keep indoor optionsAfternoon.
- Carry rain gearLight.
- Wear grippy shoesStone is slippery.
Insider tip
Plan sights in the morning and indoors for afternoon showers.
Avoid this
Do not walk on wet stone steps in smooth shoes.
Related questions
Does it rain all day?
Often in short bursts.
Are sights open in rain?
Yes, mostly.
Quick trip match
Plan your Nepal trip in 60 seconds
Answer four short questions. We show trips that fit, and a planner can send a route and price. Free, no payment.
Trips that match this guide
Keep reading
More guides to explore
- Pack, Behave and Stay HealthyPacking, etiquette, dos and donts, asthma and altitude care.
- Honeymoon and LuxuryWhen to go, what to customise and what luxury changes.
- Travel EssentialsVisa, money, insurance, flights, etiquette and deposit checks.
- Shopping in NepalMarkets, crafts, gear, food gifts and export rules.
- All Nepal guidesBrowse every place and theme.
