AI Daily Conditions Summary
Generated: 2026-03-24 06:00 NPT
Spring trekking season is now fully underway across all major routes. EBC corridor is experiencing light pre-monsoon cloud build-up in afternoons, morning departures recommended above 4,500m. Annapurna Circuit remains excellent with the Thorong La Pass fully open. Langtang Valley trail fully cleared following the March 20 landslide removal. Monsoon onset forecast: early June in Terai, mid-June at altitude. All major tea houses are reporting full operational status for the peak season.
Geotagged Conditions Map
Photo evidence & conditions overlaid on topographic map
Guide-Reported Conditions
Namche Bazaar → Tengboche
2026-03-24 · 07:00
Clear skies this morning. Trail well-maintained, moderate foot traffic. Yak caravans active between Phakding and Namche, step aside and let them pass uphill.
Dingboche → Lobuche
2026-03-24 · 09:15
Very cold pre-dawn. Ice patches on north-facing sections. Micro-spikes helpful from the prayer flags at 4,800m. Bring extra layers, wind picks up strongly after the lateral moraine.
Manang → Thorong High Camp
2026-03-23 · 14:30
Excellent conditions for Thorong La crossing. Depart camp by 04:30 to summit before afternoon wind. Snow consolidated, crampons optional. Groups completing crossing by 10:00 without issue.
Kyanjin Gompa → Kyanjin Ri
2026-03-24 · 08:45
Landslide debris fully cleared as of March 23 evening. Trail is open and safe. Trail width temporarily narrowed near the rockfall zone, proceed single file.
Dharapani → Deng
2026-03-23 · 11:00
Beautiful rhododendron forests in full bloom. River crossing at Jagat slightly high from snowmelt, use the suspension bridge, not the ford. Army checkpoint at Lho, carry all permits.
Ghorepani → Poon Hill
2026-03-24 · 05:30
Sunrise from Poon Hill completely clear today. Full Annapurna panorama visible. Steps are well-maintained but can be slippery with morning dew, use poles.
Tea House Status ReportsOwner-posted · Updated daily
Everest View Hotel
EBC Route
Oxygen available. Medical kit stocked.
Himalayan Lodge
EBC Route
Monastery nearby, no loud noise after 9pm.
Yak & Yeti Tea House
Annapurna Circuit
Pre-book essential during peak season. Very cold nights, bring -15°C sleeping bag.
Kyanjin Gompa Guesthouse
Langtang Valley
Reopened after trail clearing. Famous yak cheese available.
Lama Hotel
Langtang Valley
Fully booked 24–26 March. Availability from Mar 27.
Dhaulagiri Guest House
Annapurna Circuit
Natural hot springs 5 min walk, NPR 200 entry. Highly recommended for post-Thorong La recovery.
Weather Event Alerts
Avalanche Alert, Manaslu / Tsum Valley
Elevated avalanche risk on north-facing slopes between 4,200–5,200m. Recent snowfall (20cm) combined with warming temperatures. Avoid travel under steep slopes between 09:00–14:00.
Issued: 2026-03-23 · Valid until: 2026-03-25
Wind Alert, Everest / Khumbu Region
High altitude wind event forecast >80km/h above 5,500m from 14:00 today. All climbers and trekkers above Gorak Shep should descend or shelter by 13:00.
Issued: 2026-03-24 · Valid until: 2026-03-24
Flood Alert, Annapurna / Modi Khola
Snowmelt raising Modi Khola river levels. Caution at river crossings between Chhomrong and Sinuwa. Use fixed bridges only.
Issued: 2026-03-22 · Valid until: 2026-03-26
Historical Conditions ArchivePer route · Seasonal history
Jan 2026
Snow, cold, quiet
Dry, excellent
Snow above 3,500m
Off-season, uncrowded, very cold
Feb 2026
Improving, cold
Good, some ice
Improving
Pre-season, increasing traffic
Mar 2026
Good, spring
Excellent
Cleared debris
Peak season begins, book ahead
Apr 2026
Excellent (hist)
Best month
Excellent
Best trekking month historically
May 2026
Pre-monsoon mist
Good, warming
Good
Late peak, watch monsoon onset
Oct 2025
Post-monsoon excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Best autumn month
Nov 2025
Good, cooling
Good
Good
Late autumn, clear and cold
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