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  Climate, Clothing & Tips :

 

Month

Climate

Temperature

Remarks

Mid September

Post monsoon

Minimum 10o C or 50o F

Maximum 30o C or 86o F

Warm humid days

October to January

Cold nights and warm days.

Mountain views are spectacular during this season and is the most popular time to visit Nepal.

Minimum 5o C or 41o F

Maximum 18o C or 64o F

The temperature drops but the humidity persists in the form of heavy fog from evening to mid morning.

February to April

Warm weather with cool evenings.

There are numerous spring flowers and wildlife viewing is excellent. This is the best time for bird watching as there is some overlap of winter and summer migrants.

Minimum 18o C or 64o F

Maximum 40o C or 104o F

March onwards the humidity drops and the temperature rises reaching a maximum by May.

May to June

Hot and rainy

But wildlife viewing remains good and orchids are in bloom

Minimum 30o C or 86 o F

Maximum 45o C or 113.5 o F

Humidity persists. Hot humid days.

Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge closes from mid-June to mid-September each year for the monsoon season.

Clothing & Shoes:

Casual clothes of jungle colours such as beige, brown, khaki and green that are least disturbing to the environment and most appropriate for wildlife viewing.

  • Natural fibre clothing is best in the often humid conditions in the jungle.
  • Trousers are best for jungle activities
  • Cotton full shirts, T-shirts
  • Fleece jacket, sweater, warm jacket for winter
  • Shoes made easy for walking - heavy walking boots are not needed
  • Flip-flops or similar light shoes for use in the lodge

Accessories:

  • Binoculars are vital for detailed wildlife viewing.
  • Personal medical requirements and insect repellent
  • Sunscreen Lotion
  • Sunhat
  • Sun-glasses
  • Camera
  • Battery
  • Charger
  • Film Rolls

We strongly recommend that you bring a small bag or suitcase, equivalent to aircraft carry on baggage rules, for your stay in Chitwan. Most hotels in Kathmandu can store your main luggage until your return. Tiger Tops Head Office or your local Travel Agent in Nepal, may also be able to assist. There is also a store at Tiger Tops’ Meghauli airfield.

For visits during March to September and early October light summer clothing is needed and raingear is useful. During November to February sweaters and warm jackets are required for the mornings and evenings.

Note: Our shop at the Lodge have a selection of safari shirts, T-shirts, sunhats etc.

 
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