Pair December birding at Koshi Tappu with two nights in Ilam, a 5–6 hour drive east along the highway.
Where to go in December
Kanchenjunga & the East · month by month
East Nepal in December
Ilam 6 to 17 °C, Koshi Tappu 10 to 24 °C, dry, clear, cold nights
- Good month
Packages that work in December
Kanchenjunga & the East
Halesi Mahadev Heli Yatra from Kathmandu 1 Day
Best Oct – Apr
HMH-1D
from ₹62,000
Kanchenjunga & the East
Halesi Mahadev Yatra by Road 4N/5D
Best Oct – Mar
HMY-5D
from ₹30,000
Kanchenjunga & the East
Ilam Tea Gardens Tour 4N/5D
Best Oct – Apr
ITG-5D
from ₹22,000
Kanchenjunga & the East
Pathibhara Devi Yatra by Road 5N/6D
Best Mar – May · Oct – Nov
PDY-6D
from ₹26,000
Kanchenjunga & the East
Pathibhara Devi Heli Yatra 2N/3D
Best Mar – May · Oct – Nov
PHY-3D
from ₹38,000
Kanchenjunga & the East
Pathibhara & Kanchenjunga Foothills Trek 10 Days
Best Mar – May · Oct – Nov
PKF-10D
from ₹78,000
Questions travellers ask
Is December a good time to visit Kanchenjunga & the East?
December is cold, dry and quiet. Koshi Tappu is full of wintering birds, the tea hills give crisp views of Kanchenjunga, and Dhankuta's orange season is in full swing. Pathibhara is possible with warm gear, though snow can cover the top after a storm. High passes on the Kanchenjunga circuit and the Shipton La on the Makalu trail usually close after the first heavy snow. The Udhauli Sakela may fall early in the month.
What is the weather like in Kanchenjunga & the East in December?
Ilam 6 to 17 °C, Koshi Tappu 10 to 24 °C, dry, clear, cold nights. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the mountain forecast a few days before you travel.
Which Kanchenjunga & the East packages work in December?
Good choices this month: Halesi Mahadev Heli Yatra from Kathmandu 1 Day, Halesi Mahadev Yatra by Road 4N/5D, Ilam Tea Gardens Tour 4N/5D, Pathibhara Devi Yatra by Road 5N/6D. Pair December birding at Koshi Tappu with two nights in Ilam, a 5–6 hour drive east along the highway.