Ask us for the exact Gaura dates each year, because they follow the lunar calendar and shift between August and September.
Where to go in August
Rara & the Far West · month by month
Far West in August
Nepalgunj 26 to 33 °C, heavy rain; Simikot 12 to 22 °C
- Off season
Questions travellers ask
Is August a good time to visit Rara & the Far West?
August is still wet across the south, with flooding in the Terai and the parks mostly closed. Dhangadhi and the far-western hill districts celebrate Gaura Parva in late August or early September, with women fasting, Deuda songs and circle dances in village courtyards, the best cultural reason to visit in the monsoon. Humla remains the one trekking option, with Limi treks and Kailash pilgrims passing through Simikot whenever flights allow.
What is the weather like in Rara & the Far West in August?
Nepalgunj 26 to 33 °C, heavy rain; Simikot 12 to 22 °C. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the mountain forecast a few days before you travel.
Which Rara & the Far West packages work in August?
Good choices this month: Limi Valley Trek 19 Days. Ask us for the exact Gaura dates each year, because they follow the lunar calendar and shift between August and September.