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Why Trekking in Nepal in October is the best?

Nepal is trekker’s paradise. Nepal offers all season fit trekking routes but trekking in Nepal in October is the best time for trekking. Trekking in Nepal is the most popular tourist activities among the all kinds of adventure and leisure tours. Trekking in October is the most doable and preferred time. According to the seasonal calendar autumn season is considered the best season for trekking in Nepal. The autumn season starts from mid of September and ends at November last. So October falls in autumn season which is the best time for trekking in Nepal.

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Why October is the best month for trekking in Nepal?

Weather

The temperate and weather in October ranges from 14 degree to 25 degree in hilly region. The higher altitude area have lower template.  In Kathmandu and similar like places the weather is very cool for trekking and tour in October. The temperature drops by 5 degree with every 100 meters increase after the altitude of 4000m. The weather is clear and sky seems blue. The visibility is clear and can see longer range. The chances of rain drop is less and strong winds is less. The day temperate is not so hot but nights are slightly coder.

Greenery and Flowers

Poon Hill Trek

October falls in autumn season in Nepal. Just before the season rainy season ends at mid of September. So due to the rainy season, all hills and valley are lush green with different kinds of flora and fauna. The farming lands are full of paddy, millet and mustard plants. Some places buckwheat, maize and other kinds of crops are growing. So you can enjoy the different kinds of greenery everywhere in Nepal even on stone. Similarly, October is fully decorated with the colorful flowers. Mery gold, Gold Amarnath, Dahliya, Daisy, Hibiscus, Pansy, and many other flowers get flowered in this season. So you will see flower everywhere in hilly region during October month.

Festivals

Nepal is rich in culture. The ethnic diversity of Nepal is preserving various kinds of festivals. In the month of October the two major festivals Dashain and Tihar falls. Dashain is the biggest festival of Hindus celebrated for 15 days but celebrated 3 days the most. Tihar also known as the festival of lights is falls in this month. So to enjoy the festival, know the culture trekking in October is the best opportunity.

Popular trekking routes in Nepal in October

Almost all the trekking routes are considered as good to trek in October and November. Some of the best routes for trekking in Nepal are as follows:

  1. Annapurna Base Camp Trek:

    Annapurna Base Camp TrekProbably the most celebrated trekking route in October is Annapurna Base Camp. It is the best trekking route for natural views and cultural experience in comfortable way. The temperature in lower part ranges from 26 degrees to 12 degrees and upper part to nearly zero. The trekking route takes about 7 days to 12 days.
  2. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

    Ghorepani Poon Hill TrekAmong the all trekking routes, this trekking is easy and best for scenic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Ghorepani is the famous Gurung village to experience the local culture and tradition. Poon Hill is the famous hill station best for sunrise view. Trekking in Ghorepani Poon Hill in October and November is best for greenery and flowering views.
  3. Everest Base Camp Trek

    Everest Base Camp TrekIt is no doubt the every trekkers want to be at Base Camp of Mount Everest. The base camp highest mountain in the earth is best time to visit the Everest Base Camp. Trekking in October in Nepal and visiting the Everest Base Camp is the perfect time. The temperate in the day is warm and visibility is good. So flights to Lukla also regular in October. So trekking to Everest Base Camp in October is good plan.
  4. Ghandruk Trek

    Ghandruk TrekFor short time trekkers, trekking to Ghandruk in October offers best views of mountains, landscape and full of cultural experience. Ghandruk is the Gurung village of well-known Gurkhas solider. The warm hospitality of locals with amazing views of mountains, hills and valley is incomparable to other places.
  5. Mardi Himal Trek

    Mardi Himal TrekThe newly researched trekking route is famous for mountain views is getting famous among trekkers. The trekking routes are less crowded in upper part even if the lower part is occupy by tourist of different routes of Annapurna. Trekking to Mardi Himal in October is best trekking routes to explore the nature and local culture. The trekking ranges from 6 days to 10 days.
  6. Manaslu Circuit Trek

    Trekking in less crowded route but full of natural views and ethnic culture, Manaslu Circuit trekking in October is perfect one. You need special trekking permit to trek in this route. You will be fully satisfy by trekking in this route. You will explore the green hills and flowers.
  7. Langtang Valley Trek

    Langtang Valley TrekThe nearer trekking route from Kathmandu, Langtang valley is best for natural views, close view of mountains and enjoy the local Tamang culture. Langtang valley trek is recommended trekking route for this time.
  8. Helambu Trek

    Helambu TrekTo enjoy the local culture and experience the lifestyle of locals, this Helambu trek is perfect one. You don’t need long days for trekking. It passes through local villages and farmlands, forest and hills. It is the best time to visit this trekking route.
  9. Chisapani Nagarkot Trek

    Nagarkot TrekFor 2-3 days walking tour, this short trekking is the best. You will have chance to enjoy the local culture and experience the lifestyle in short period of time. The Himalayan views in long series, views of farming lands and Kathmandu valley is the major highlights of this trek. Family groups or slow walkers loves this trekking route to enjoy the nature.

   Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Kanchenjunga

All of the above trekking routes are faints in compare to this Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek because it is longer one and need to walk though less visited trekking route. The vegetation and scenery is very good will local cultural experience. It needs special trekking permit and need some self-arrangement for comfortable trekking.

Conclusion:

Trekking in Nepal in October is the best time for Everest, Annapurna, Langtang and Kathmandu Rim area. It offers the mild temperate and weather with clear visibility. The land is green and full of flowers. Local cultural festivals falls on this time, so best time to enjoy the local festivals. It is the peak time of tourist to visit Nepal. Enjoy the natural beauty of Nepal with some special festivals in October, Plan to visit Nepal, make your holiday full of joy and happiness.

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