Any time of year is a great time to be in Nepal. If you wish to trek the best times are from September through November and March through May. The summer is the rainy season and as a result trekking is difficult. The winters are mild in Katmandu with no snow. Even though Nepal is home of the worlds highest mountain range, the country is at a warm latitude, the altitude offsets the sub continental heat leaving a very pleasant climate. Nepal is not always as cold as people think.

Families will fly into and out of Kathmandu, the nation's capital, and will likely have no reason to leave the city at all while on either trip. The orphanage where your child resides is located in Kathmandu, as is the U.S. Embassy. Families may choose to do some local sightseeing, but it is advisable that you always stay with a knowledgeable guide.

The best times to trek in Nepal are in the spring (February, March, April) and in the fall (September, October, November). The summer (June, July, August) is monsoon season. This is a beautiful and very adventurous time to visit but it will be wet and muddy. The winter is also a beautiful and adventurous time to visit but it will be cold -- everywhere and possibly snowy. None of the houses have central heat. If you are interested in Mt.

The high season for travel in Turkey generally runs between mid-April through late-October. During the off-season, temperatures are much cooler and snow is possible in mountainous areas. Many visitors enjoy the climate in the spring and fall months, since the weather at that time is mild and attractions are not crowded. Coastal regions are particularly popular with tourists during the summer months.

For the countryside and the coast, considering both heat and crowds, our opinion is mid-May or late September. If you want to rent right in town, however, our advice is different. For Rome, Florence, or Venice, our advice as to the best time to travel is March or April (avoiding the week before and the week after Easter) or November. Alternatively, any winter month (except for Carnevale in Venice). And finally – you won’t believe this – August.

You can go either east or west to get to Nepal from the United States. There are no direct flights to Nepal, so you will likely stop in Europe and then again in India if you are traveling east, and you will likely stop in southeast Asia if you are traveling west. Keep in mind that each country you stop in may have unique requirements, such as a transit visa requirement. You would be wise to work with a knowledgeable travel agent in making your travel arrangements.

A calling card with international minutes from a major carrier will likely work. You may also consider purchasing a calling card in Nepal for international use when calling home. Otherwise, you may purchase a phone card online at www.phonecardsforsale.com for family and friends to use when calling you in Nepal; this may be the least expensive option.

In southern Africa (Botswana and Zimbabwe) the best wildlife viewing is during the dry season period April through October each year with July, August, and September being the most desirable months. Wildlife viewing is, in part, predicated on the amount of surface water available. During the rains (November through April) wildlife is scattered as there is abundant surface water (puddles, perennial rivers) to drink.

Namibia is an all round destination. Not advice to travel during the rainy season for visitors determined to view wildlife.

This topic is discussed under the heading ???Choosing a Safari'. Basically the choice is between the dry season, when the wildlife congregates around the remaining water supplies, and hence is more findable, and the wet, or ???green' season, when viewing might be reduced, but many species have new young, and the reduction in dust levels makes for much crisper photography. The green season can be best for birding also.

From mid December until early March - the height of the Austral summer coincides with the peak of the Wildlife breeding cycle. Stable, warmer weather allows our ship to venture further south into the ice.

You can visit Bhutan anytime of the year. Visitors tend to stay away during the monsoon months of June, July and August when the weather is sometimes a little wet for sightseeing.

East Africa straddles the equator but remember it is a misconception that everywhere on the Equator is hot. Generally the short rains arrive in October & November when there is a pounding of rain most afternoons before the sun shines brightly again. These rains are not too inconvenient whilst traveling, but it is the endless long rains from February to March when you might want to avoid traveling in East Africa. It's not much fun rolling up a wet tent every morning.

Often the "best time" is dependant upon your interests: In early fall and late spring the water and air temperatures are warmer, allowing more focus on water activitiy like snorkeling and swimming. In mid winter when daytime temps are cooler we focus on desert hikes, plant walks and bird watching in the desert canyon oases. Note that there is a day added onto our mid-winter schedules to allow for wind conditions that can sometimes go on for several days.

Generally speaking, the favorite months to travel are October through January when the days are not so hot, averaging in 32 degree Celsius and nights are in 20 degree Celsius. December and January are the coldest - the temperature may drop to near freezing point at night in the highlands of the Shan State, Kachin State and Chin State in particular. In February the temperature start to rise and March through May it can be unpleasantly hot.