Discover Beyond with Ashmita Trek and Tours

To participate in any of our trekking trips in the Himalaya, previous trekking experience is not mandatory but you need to be physically fit and mentally prepared specially to participate in our challenging and tough trekking trips. And also, you must have to go through the training session as suggested based on the trip For more details on the recommended training, please visit the following link : Physical Fitness Training Guide 

For the most breathtaking experience in the Himalayas, we generally advise planning your visit either before or after the monsoon season. Autumn, which spans from September to mid-December, typically offers the clearest skies, providing truly spectacular and unobstructed mountain views.

Alternatively, the spring months, from March to May, present another excellent opportunity to visit. During this time, the Himalayas come alive with vibrant, colorful flowers, and the mountain vistas remain wonderfully clear. During both the autumn and spring seasons, you can expect minimal cloud cover and rainfall, allowing for a complete and stunning visibility of the entire Himalayan range.

• Spring (Mar-May):

Springtime is the second-best season to visit the Himalayas. The temperature is mildly warm during the day and nice and cool in the night. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the vast Himalayas and see the blooming flowers like varieties, like the lovely rhododendron and magnolia, which paint the forests bright colors.

• Monsoon (Jun-Aug):

From June to August, you will likely face relentless rainfall in the Himalayas. Leaches make their homes in the wet, muddy stretches of the trail. The mountain views are not as common during this season. The best part about trekking during the monsoon season, though, is that you will run into few tourists along the trail.

• Autumn (Sep-Nov):

This is the best time to visit the Himalayas and is peak tourist season. The weather is pleasant with clear blue skies. One can truly enjoy the scenic views of the majestic snowy peaks. The autumn has is the season to observe and take part in festivals, including Dashain and Diwali/Tihar.

• Winter (Dec-Feb):

During the winter season, the weather is cool during the day and cold at night. The skies are clear, and there is always the chance of snowfall at around 2500+ meters. If you are willing the brave the extreme cold and possible snowfall, the winter season is a good choice for trekking!

Anyone in reasonably good health can join our trips. Our tours especially have no required or recommended level of fitness. Also, activities on tour are optional, so you can choose them according to your fitness level. Our treks range in their difficulty and recommended fitness. Often more important than one’s fitness is their determination and will power to finish the trek. Expeditions/peak climbing trips require more fitness, as they require days and days at extreme altitudes.

Note: You should check with your doctor concerning your health and fitness before beginning your journey. Please inform Ashmita Trek and Tours of any pre-existing medical conditions or disabilities.

Tours are easy and can be experienced by everyone. Each trek and expedition has the level of difficulty listed on its page. Know that on any given trek, you may be hiking for 6-7 hours per day or more.