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Nepal in October
October is Nepal's best and busiest month. The air is washed clean after the monsoon, the Annapurnas and Everest are clear from dawn to afternoon, and every major trail is open. Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, usually falls in late September or October, followed by Tihar; buses fill as people go home and some offices close for days. Book flights, Lukla seats and teahouses well ahead.
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Our picks for October
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Namche Bazaar
The Sherpa capital and the Everest trail's acclimatisation stop
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Ghandruk
A Gurung village of stone roofs facing Annapurna South
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Pokhara
A lake town under the Fishtail and the Annapurnas
Trips
Trips at their best in October
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Comfort
Everest view trek to Namche Bazaar
Domestic flights to Lukla, private car in Kathmandu, five days on foot
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Comfort
Kathmandu, Bandipur and Pokhara by private car
Private car with driver
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Saver
Kathmandu valley heritage on a saver budget
Local buses, microbuses and shared taxis
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Saver
Pokhara, Poon Hill and Ghandruk on a budget
Tourist bus and shared jeep; three days on foot
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Signature
Dwarika's, Bandipur and Tiger Mountain
Private car with driver; domestic flight Pokhara–Kathmandu
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Signature
Everest lodges trek with Dwarika's
Domestic flights to Lukla, private car in Kathmandu, six days on foot
Elsewhere in October
Other hives this month
Questions
Nepal in October, answered
Is October a good time to visit Nepal?
October is Nepal's best and busiest month. The air is washed clean after the monsoon, the Annapurnas and Everest are clear from dawn to afternoon, and every major trail is open. Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, usually falls in late September or October, followed by Tihar; buses fill as people go home and some offices close for days. Book flights, Lukla seats and teahouses well ahead.
What is the weather like in Nepal in October?
Kathmandu 13 to 27 °C, clear; Namche −3 to 12 °C. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Nepal in October?
We suggest Namche Bazaar, Ghandruk, Pokhara. Avoid travelling by bus on the main Dashain travel days; seats sell out and fares rise.