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Far West & Karnali in September
The monsoon weakens through September. Gaura Parva often falls in early September, and Jumla's marshi rice turns red-gold in the fields at the end of the month. Bardia lodges reopen from late September, though the grass is tall and sightings are harder. A good month for the hills if you accept some afternoon rain. By the last week the first trekkers return to Rara and Khaptad.
Local tip for September
Visit Jumla in late September or early October to see the marshi harvest.
Where to go in September
Far West & Karnali2,370 mJumla
Red rice, apple orchards and the old kingdom of the Karnali
Far West & Karnali2,440 mSinja Valley
Capital of the Khasa kings and cradle of the Nepali language
Far West & Karnali2,500 mRamaroshan
Twelve lakes and eighteen meadows in the hills of Achham
Far West & Karnali2,910 mSimikot
Airstrip town on the old pilgrim and salt route to Kailash
Festivals around September
Trips at their best in September
Far West & Karnalimax 4,560 mHumla: the Kailash Trail to Hilsa
Eight nights on the old pilgrim and trade route of upper Humla, the way Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims walked toward Mount Kailash. …
Far West & Karnalimax 4,949 mLimi Valley Trek from Simikot
Sixteen nights in upper Humla, a restricted area on Nepal's border with Tibet. Walk up the Karnali from Simikot to Hilsa, turn …
Elsewhere in Nepal in September
Questions
Is September a good time to visit Far West & Karnali?
The monsoon weakens through September. Gaura Parva often falls in early September, and Jumla's marshi rice turns red-gold in the fields at the end of the month. Bardia lodges reopen from late September, though the grass is tall and sightings are harder. A good month for the hills if you accept some afternoon rain. By the last week the first trekkers return to Rara and Khaptad.
What is the weather like in Far West & Karnali in September?
Rain easing late in the month; Jumla 10–22 °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 September?
We suggest Jumla, Sinja Valley, Ramaroshan, Simikot. Visit Jumla in late September or early October to see the marshi harvest.