Far West & Karnali · – · –
Far West & Karnali in April
The best month for tigers in Bardia, as animals come to the rivers in the heat, but midday is hot, so safaris run early and late. In the hills spring is in full swing: Rara opens properly, Jumla's fields are being prepared and the Khaptad meadows thaw. Humla treks begin late in the month. Book mountain flights with a spare day.
Local tip for April
Start river safaris on the Karnali at first light, when dolphins are most often seen surfacing.
Where to go in April
Far West & Karnali152 mBardia National Park
Tiger forest on the Karnali, with Tharu villages at the gate
Far West & Karnali2,990 mRara Lake
Nepal's largest lake, ringed by pine at almost 3,000 m
Far West & Karnali2,370 mJumla
Red rice, apple orchards and the old kingdom of the Karnali
Far West & Karnali3,000 mKhaptad National Park
High meadows where Khaptad Baba meditated for fifty years
Trips at their best in April
Far West & Karnalimax 1,400 mBardia and Shuklaphanta Safari
Seven nights across the two national parks of Nepal's far western plain. Four nights at Bardia for tigers, the Karnali and Tharu …
Far West & Karnalimax 1,400 mBardia Tiger Safari
Four nights at Thakurdwara on the edge of Bardia National Park, Nepal's largest lowland park. Full-day jeep safari, a guided walk on …
Far West & Karnalimax 3,700 mFar West Grand Overland
Fourteen nights by private jeep from the grasslands of the far western Terai to Nepal's largest lake. Swamp deer at Shuklaphanta, the …
Far West & Karnalimax 3,300 mKhaptad Meadows Trek
Seven nights to the Khaptad plateau, a rolling upland of meadows and fir forest at about 3,000 m in the far west. …
Far West & Karnalimax 2,540 mKhasa Kingdom Heritage: Jumla, Sinja, Dullu
Eight nights through the heartland of the Khasa Malla kingdom, which ruled western Nepal and parts of western Tibet from about the …
Far West & Karnalimax 2,500 mRamaroshan Lakes and Dullu
Six nights by jeep and on foot across the hills of the far west. Through Doti to Ramaroshan in Achham, an upland …
Far West & Karnalimax 3,700 mRara Lake by Air
The shortest way to Rara. Fly from Nepalgunj to Talcha airstrip in Mugu, walk about three hours to the lake, and spend …
Elsewhere in Nepal in April
Questions
Is April a good time to visit Far West & Karnali?
The best month for tigers in Bardia, as animals come to the rivers in the heat, but midday is hot, so safaris run early and late. In the hills spring is in full swing: Rara opens properly, Jumla's fields are being prepared and the Khaptad meadows thaw. Humla treks begin late in the month. Book mountain flights with a spare day.
What is the weather like in Far West & Karnali in April?
Bardia 20–37 °C; Rara 2–17 °C. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Far West & Karnali in April?
We suggest Bardia National Park, Rara Lake, Jumla, Khaptad National Park. Start river safaris on the Karnali at first light, when dolphins are most often seen surfacing.