Nepal Calendar 2026

November 2026 in Nepal

Travel guide and daily calendar for November 2026. Check Gregorian (AD) & Bikram Sambat (BS) dates, festivals, trekking conditions, and top places to visit.

November 2026

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Bikram Sambat: कार्तिक – मंसिर २०८३ (Kartik – Mangsir 2083)

Season:
Autumn (Peak Season) (Optimal Trekking)
11 / 2026
Sunआइत
Monसोम
Tueमंगल
Wedबुध
Thuबिही
Friशुक्र
Satशनि

Events & Holidays in November

Verified Nepal dates and travel implications for November 2026

Peak Autumn Trekking Season 2026

BS: 2083-06-04 · AD: 2026-09-20

Nepal's premier travel window with crystalline Himalayan skies, dry trails, and comfortable daytime temperatures.

Travel Impact: Highest tourist numbers of the year. Teahouses along popular routes book up early; flight bookings to Lukla and Pokhara should be arranged well in advance.

Tihar (Deepawali) 2026

Public Holiday

BS: 2083-07-23 · AD: 2026-11-08

The 5-day Festival of Lights honouring animals, Goddess Laxmi, and the sacred bond between brothers and sisters (Bhai Tika on Nov 12).

Travel Impact: Atmosphere is festive and welcoming for tourists. Evening streets in Kathmandu and Pokhara are illuminated. Some shops close on Laxmi Puja and Bhai Tika, but tourist hubs and restaurants stay open.

Chhath Puja 2026

Public Holiday

BS: 2083-07-30 · AD: 2026-11-15

Ancient Sun worship festival celebrated on riverbanks and ponds across the Terai and Kathmandu (Kamal Pokhari, Bagmati).

Travel Impact: Splendid cultural spectacle along water bodies in Janakpur, Birgunj, Biratnagar, and Kathmandu. Festive, peaceful, and photogenic.

Best Places to Visit in November

Destinations with optimal seasonal weather in November

Annapurna Base Camp

gandaki

A glacial amphitheatre at 4,130 metres encircled by the Annapurna Massif — the most dramatic mountain sanctuary reachable on a standard Nepal trek.

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Bhaktapur

bagmati

A living medieval city of terracotta architecture, woodcarved temples, and potters' squares — the best-preserved Newari town in the Kathmandu Valley.

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Chitwan

bagmati

Home to one-horned rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, and wild elephants in a UNESCO-listed national park — the top wildlife destination in Nepal.

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Ghandruk

gandaki

A large Gurung village at 1,940 metres with close-up Annapurna views, stone-paved lanes, traditional wooden inns, and the starting point for numerous short treks.

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Janakpur

madhesh

The holy city of Sita, birthplace of the goddess in Hindu mythology, and home to the magnificent Janaki Mandir — a major pilgrimage site for Indian devotees.

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Kathmandu

bagmati

Nepal's vibrant capital blending ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a thriving backpacker scene in the heart of the Himalayas.

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November Weather & Climate

Season:

Autumn (Peak Season)

Trekking Condition:
Optimal
Climate Overview:

Crystal-clear post-monsoon Himalayan skies, mild daytime temperatures (18°C–25°C), and negligible rainfall.

Pros for November:
  • Unrivaled mountain visibility across all ranges
  • Dashain & Tihar festive atmosphere throughout the nation
  • Safe, dry trails and fully operational mountain lodges

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