Annapurna Circuit Trek in October

Embark on the enticing journey of the Annapurna Circuit Trek in October! Let’s find out more about temperature, weather conditions, trail conditions, and availability of lodging – food during the peak autumn trekking season. This blog delves deeper into finding out various reasons that make the autumn season as the best time for the trek.

Plan your trekking trip to Nepal for autumn season. In addition, if you choose to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek in October then this blog can be very helpful. Lots of our inquiries are made about possible activities in this month. Therefore, this blogger is writing this blog for all to know more about geography, weather, and amenities available while trekking in Annapurna Circuit during the month of October.

Annapurna Circuit Trek

• Duration: 15 Days
• Max Altitude: 5416m.
• Trip Grade: Challenging/High Pass
• Best time for Annapurna Circuit trek: September, October, November, December and from March, April, May and June.
• Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost USD 950 Per person, daily departure from Kathmandu.

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What are the highlights of the Annapurna Circuit Trek in October?

Lots of things must be considered before embarking on the trekking journey along the oldest trekking route of Nepal, the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Here are the major highlights of the Annapurna Circuit Trek in October:

• Clear skies, warm stable weather and temperature
• Dry roads for smooth transportation
• An ideal time to add Tilicho Lake Trek itinerary
• Lush forests and safe trail landscapes
• Less chances of rainfall, landslides, and floods
• Bustling and buzzing time with trekkers from across the globe (Moderate Crowd)
• Thorong La Pass
• Muktinath Temple and Nunner
• Poon Hill Sunrise View
• Over a dozen mountains

Temperature and weather conditions in October month on Annapurna Round Trek route

A warm day of trekking and cool night is the feature of October trekking in the Annapurna Round Trek route. An average temperature of day time ranges from 8 degree Celsius to 15 degree Celsius in the Annapurna Circuit Trek route. Skies are clear and visibility is not an issue if you are trekking in October. Moreover, the chance of altitude sickness is lesser during autumn season. In terms of temperature and weather conditions, October is an ideal month for the trek.

Possibility of adding Tilicho Lake Trek itinerary in Annapurna Circuit Trek

The biggest plus point of doing the Annapurna Circuit Trek in October is the ideal chance to add the Tilicho Lake Trek itinerary. Yes, Tilicho Lake Trek journey is best when you trek in the autumn season. Moreover, October is the peak autumn time. Trekkers can easily reach the Tilicho Lake shores by adding 3 days extra in the Annapurna Circuit Trek itinerary. If you choose to add the Tilicho Lake Trek in your Annapurna Circuit Trek itinerary then you may have to add 200 $ to 250 $ extra.

How hard is it to cross Thorong La Pass in October?

The winter is approaching and sometimes the autumn rain may bring snowfall in the trekking route. If it snows then the crossing of the Thorong La Pass in October is tricky and technical. You will have to start the crossing of the Thorong La Pass early in the morning before dawn. It takes about 2 to 3 hours to reach the top of the pass either from Thorong Phedi or Thorong High Camp. Navigating downhill after crossing the Thorong La Pass is harder than ascending. There are landslides area on the other side of the pass which is a bit challenging for trekkers to descend.

What will be the Manang Mustang road conditions in October?

The major concerning factor to consider while doing the Annapurna Circuit Trek in October is the availability of transportation. This is the peak trekking season and you may find it difficult to find the jeep for transportation. A tip for you to do the successful trekking is buying the trekking package from the leading trekking agency. If you do so then all your logistics will be handled by the trekking guide arranged by the agency. You can simply enjoy the diverse landscapes of Nepal’s oldest trekking route the Annapurna Circuit Trek route.

The road condition in both Manang Valley and Mustang Valley is very good during October season. Less rainfall happens in October resulting in the smooth traveling even if the road is bumpy or off road. Roads in the Manang section of this trekking route are bumpy and off road from Besisahar to Manang or Chame. Fortunately, the roads in the Mustang region are well maintained and black tar pitched. You don’t have to worry about the conditions of road in Mustang side.

October is Season of Festivals

If you are doing the Annapurna Circuit Trek in October then you can be overwhelmed by the festive celebrations too. This month’s trek will not be only walking through the best landscapes but also become the time when you can immerse fully into Nepalese culture and traditions. The country celebrates its two of the most iconic and major festivals in this month. Dashain falls in the first two weeks of October and Tihar festival falls in the later week of October and early November. Therefore, if you choose to trek in October then you can have the cultural experiences as well to the fullest.