Eastern Nepal · – · –
Eastern Nepal in August
Still monsoon, with some longer breaks of sunshine. Rivers are high and roads remain risky. Tea plucking continues. Some trekkers start the Kanchenjunga or Makalu treks late in the month to reach the high country in September, but trails are wet and leechy below 2,500 m. For most travellers it is a month to skip in the east.
Local tip for August
If you must travel, fly rather than drive where possible.
Where to go in August
Eastern Nepal1,300 mIlam
Nepal's oldest tea hills, rolled green to the Indian border
Eastern Nepal1,192 mDhankuta
A tidy ridge town of oranges, tea and Athpahariya Rai villages
Eastern Nepal1,948 mHile
A misty ridge bazaar of tongba, tea and the road north
Elsewhere in Nepal in August
Questions
Is August a good time to visit Eastern Nepal?
Still monsoon, with some longer breaks of sunshine. Rivers are high and roads remain risky. Tea plucking continues. Some trekkers start the Kanchenjunga or Makalu treks late in the month to reach the high country in September, but trails are wet and leechy below 2,500 m. For most travellers it is a month to skip in the east.
What is the weather like in Eastern Nepal in August?
Ilam about 19–25 °C, monsoon, breaks of sun. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Eastern Nepal in August?
We suggest Ilam, Dhankuta, Hile. If you must travel, fly rather than drive where possible.