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Pokhara & the Annapurnas in December
Short days, clear skies and quiet trails. Pokhara gets festive at year's end with the Pokhara Street Festival along Lakeside, and Gurung families celebrate Tamu Lhosar, their new year, around 30 December. Low treks are good; high routes are cold and Thorong La can close after snowfall.
Local tip for December
Join Tamu Lhosar gatherings in Pokhara to see Gurung dress and dances.
Where to go in December
Pokhara & the Annapurnas822 mPokhara
A lake city under Machhapuchhre, gateway to the Annapurnas
Pokhara & the Annapurnas2,012 mGhandruk
Nepal's best-known Gurung village, facing Annapurna South
Pokhara & the Annapurnas2,517 mPanchase
Orchid forest and village homestays west of Phewa Lake
Festivals around December
Pokhara & the AnnapurnasTamu Lhosar
15 Poush in the Nepali calendar, usually 30 December
Pokhara & the AnnapurnasPokhara Street Festival
Late December to 1 January, along Lakeside; check current dates
Trips at their best in December
Pokhara & the Annapurnasmax 1,600 mAnnapurna Honeymoon in Pokhara
Six nights for two in the hills around Pokhara, split between Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge on a ridge facing the Annapurnas and …
Pokhara & the Annapurnasmax 1,600 mGorkha, Bandipur and Pokhara Heritage
Six nights on the old road west: the Manakamana cable car, a night at Gorkha below the palace where Prithvi Narayan Shah …
Pokhara & the Annapurnasmax 2,060 mDhampus and Australian Camp Easy Trek
Three nights from Pokhara on the gentlest trek in the Annapurnas: a short drive to Kande, an easy climb to the meadow …
Pokhara & the Annapurnasmax 2,060 mGurung Village Homestay Trail
Six nights walking short days between Gurung villages on the south side of the Annapurnas: Dhampus, Landruk and two nights in Ghandruk, …
Pokhara & the Annapurnasmax 2,517 mPanchase Hill Short Trek
Three nights from Pokhara with no permit queues and no jeep ride to start: row across Phewa Lake, climb past the World …
Pokhara & the Annapurnasmax 1,600 mPokhara Family Adventure
Four nights in Pokhara built for families with children from about eight to sixteen: a boat to the island temple, tandem paragliding …
Pokhara & the Annapurnasmax 1,600 mPokhara Lakes Slow Week
Five slow nights on the water: three at Fish Tail Lodge on its own peninsula in Phewa Lake, with boats to Tal …
Pokhara & the Annapurnasmax 1,600 mPokhara, Lumbini and Chitwan Overland
Eight nights by road from the lakes to the plains: two nights in Pokhara, the Newar hill bazaar of Tansen on the …
Pokhara & the Annapurnasmax 3,210 mPoon Hill and Ghandruk Trek
Five nights from Pokhara on the most walked short trek in Nepal: up the Ulleri staircase to Ghorepani, a dawn climb to …
Pokhara & the Annapurnasmax 1,730 mThe Royal Trek above Begnas
Four nights on the gentle hill route east of Pokhara that took its name from the Prince of Wales's walk here in …
Elsewhere in Nepal in December
Questions
Is December a good time to visit Pokhara & the Annapurnas?
Short days, clear skies and quiet trails. Pokhara gets festive at year's end with the Pokhara Street Festival along Lakeside, and Gurung families celebrate Tamu Lhosar, their new year, around 30 December. Low treks are good; high routes are cold and Thorong La can close after snowfall.
What is the weather like in Pokhara & the Annapurnas in December?
Pokhara ≈ 8–21 °C, dry, cold mornings. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Pokhara & the Annapurnas in December?
We suggest Pokhara, Ghandruk, Panchase. Join Tamu Lhosar gatherings in Pokhara to see Gurung dress and dances.