The short answer
October to December and March to April. The air is clearer in the morning, and the monsoon and hazy months often hide the range completely.
Key facts
- Best
- Oct to Dec, Mar to Apr
- Best hour
- Sunrise
- Everest
- Distant and hard to pick out
How it works
- Choose October to DecemberCold, dry mornings with the best odds of a full range.
- Choose March to April for warmthThe range is hazier, but the hills are green and flowering.
- Avoid June to SeptemberClouds and rain hide the mountains almost every day.
Insider tip
Ask your hotel about visibility the evening before. They have an honest sense of it.
Avoid this
Do not book one night in monsoon and expect a postcard.
Related questions
Can you see Everest from Nagarkot?
On rare clear mornings, as a small peak among many. Do not expect a grand Everest view.
How do I check the forecast?
Ask your hotel the evening before. Local staff watch the sky and are honest.
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