Is October a good time to visit Nepal?

Yes — it is one of the best months, though also one of the busiest. Every trek (Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu, Langtang), mountain flights, Pokhara, Chitwan and Dashain.

What is the weather like in Nepal in October?

The best month for most visitors: dry, clear skies, crisp mountain views and comfortable temperatures everywhere. Kathmandu averages 27°C by day and 13°C at night, Pokhara 27/15°C and Chitwan 31/19°C.

What festivals are in Nepal in October?

Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival (October); Tihar, the festival of lights (October–November); Mani Rimdu at Tengboche (October–November).

Where should I go in Nepal in October?

Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), Everest Base Camp Trek, Ilam Tea Gardens, Halesi–Maratika Caves, Janaki Mandir, Janakpur.

Nepal in October: Weather, Festivals & Where to Go

What Nepal is like in October (Ashwin–Kartik): the weather in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan, festivals, crowds and the places at their best.

Weather: The best month for most visitors: dry, clear skies, crisp mountain views and comfortable temperatures everywhere.
Good for: Every trek (Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu, Langtang), mountain flights, Pokhara, Chitwan and Dashain.
Watch out for: Peak season: higher prices, full teahouses and flights; during Dashain buses are packed and many offices close.
Crowds: Autumn · Peak season
Festivals: Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival (October)
Tihar, the festival of lights (October–November)
Mani Rimdu at Tengboche (October–November)

Festival dates this month

11–23 October 2026
Dashain
Nepal's biggest festival: fifteen days honouring the goddess Durga, ending with tika and blessings from elders.
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Average climate

	High	Low	Rain
Kathmandu	27°C	13°C	55 mm
Pokhara	27°C	15°C	160 mm
Chitwan	31°C	19°C	80 mm

Best places to visit in October

Mountain

Kanchenjunga

Taplejung, Koshi Province

The world's third-highest mountain, on the Nepal–Sikkim border, sacred to the Limbu people as Sewalungma.

Mountain

Mount Everest (Sagarmatha)

Solukhumbu, Koshi Province

The highest point on earth at 8,848.86 m, first climbed by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary in 1953.

Trek & trail

Everest Base Camp Trek

Solukhumbu, Koshi Province

Nepal's most famous trek: about 12 days from Lukla through Sherpa villages to the foot of the Khumbu Icefall.

Village & culture

Ilam Tea Gardens

Ilam, Koshi Province

Neatly clipped tea bushes rolling over the hills around Ilam bazaar, Nepal's first tea estate since 1863.

Cave

Halesi–Maratika Caves

Khotang, Koshi Province

Limestone caves sacred to Hindus as Halesi Mahadev, to Buddhists as Maratika, and to the Kirat people.

Temple & shrine

Janaki Mandir, Janakpur

Dhanusha, Madhesh Province

A white marble palace-temple of 1910 dedicated to Sita, built where her image is said to have been found.

Trek & trail

Langtang Valley Trek

Rasuwa, Bagmati Province

A week-long walk up a glacier valley close to Kathmandu, to the yak pastures and monastery of Kyanjin Gompa.

Park & wildlife

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan, Bagmati Province

Nepal's first national park and a World Heritage Site: one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, gharials and elephants in sal forest and grassland.

Lake & pond

Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi

Kaski, Gandaki Province

Pokhara's lake, with Machhapuchhre reflected in still water and a pagoda temple on an island.

City & bazaar

Pokhara

Kaski, Gandaki Province

Nepal's adventure capital and tourism capital, where the Annapurnas rise just 30 km from the lakeshore.

Trek & trail

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Kaski, Gandaki Province

A walk into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a glacial amphitheatre ringed by Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli.

Trek & trail

Annapurna Circuit

Manang, Gandaki Province

A classic 2–3 week loop around the Annapurna massif, from rice terraces to the 5,416 m Thorong La and down to Muktinath.

Also good in October

Muktinath Lo Manthang and Upper Mustang Manaslu and the Manaslu Circuit Bandipur Poon Hill and Ghorepani Lumbini, birthplace of the Buddha Tilaurakot (Kapilavastu)Tansen Bardiya National Park Rara Lake Shey Phoksundo Lake Shuklaphanta National Park Khaptad National Park Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Pathibhara Devi Olangchung Gola Makalu Barun National Park Makalu Chainpur Bazaar Namche Bazaar Tengboche Monastery Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri Kala Patthar Lukla Ama Dablam Lhotse Cho Oyu Khumjung and Khunde Thame Mera Peak Island Peak (Imja Tse)Pikey Peak Salleri, Phaplu and Chiwong Phidim Antu Danda Mai Pokhari Sandakpur (Sandakphu)Gupha Pokhari Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka Dhankuta Namaste Waterfall Bhojpur Salpa Pokhari Okhaldhunga and Rumjatar Chaudandigadhi Rauta Pokhari Arjundhara Dham Biratnagar Dharan Bhedetar Baraha Kshetra Ganga Sagar and the ponds of Janakpur Dhanushadham Mithila Art Centre, Janakpur Janakpur–Jaynagar Railway Jaleshwar Mahadev Rajbiraj Chhinnamasta Bhagawati Gadhimai Temple Parsa National Park Birgunj Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park Chobhar Gorge and Jal Binayak Dakshinkali and Pharping Chandragiri Hills Sankhu and Vajrayogini Bungamati and Khokana Godawari and Phulchowki Nagarkot Madhyapur Thimi Dhulikhel Namobuddha Panauti Balthali Nuwakot Durbar Kakani Gosaikunda Tamang Heritage Trail Rasuwagadhi Fort Helambu Trek Panch Pokhari Bhote Koshi Kalinchowk Bhagawati Dolakha Bhimsen Gaurishankar Tsho Rolpa and Rolwaling Jiri Sailung Manthali and the Sunkoshi valley Sindhuligadhi Ruby Valley Trishuli River Daman Chitlang Kulekhani (Indrasarowar)Makwanpur Gadhi Sauraha and Tharu culture Upardang Gadhi Siraichuli Sarangkot Davis Falls, Gupteshwor and Pokhara's caves Begnas and Rupa lakes Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)Ghandruk Dhampus and Australian Camp Mardi Himal Trek Panchase Sikles Manang village Tilicho Lake Nar–Phu valley Jomsom and Marpha Kagbeni Tukuche Kali Gandaki Gorge Gorkha Durbar Manakamana Tsum Valley Barpak and Laprak Ghalegaun and Bhujung Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar Siddha Gufa Byas Gufa, Damauli Devghat Chhangchhangdi Kushma bridges and bungee Baglung Kalika Dhorpatan Tatopani hot springs Khopra Ridge and Khayer Lake Dhaulagiri Rupse Falls Amaltari Tharu homestay Lumbini Monastic Zone Devdaha Niglihawa, Gotihawa and Kudan Ramagrama Stupa Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram Rani Mahal Ruru Kshetra (Ridi)Resunga Supa Deurali Swargadwari Jaljala Rukumkot and Kamal Daha Dang valley and Ambikeshwari Nepalgunj and Bageshwari Banke National Park Dho Tarap Simikot and the Kailash route Limi Valley Chandannath and Jumla Sinja Valley Pachal Jharana Dullu and the eternal flames Jajarkot Durbar Syarpu Lake Kupinde Lake Birendranagar and Bulbule Lake Kakrebihar Deuti Bajai Bhimdatta and the Mahakali Karnali Bridge, Chisapani Dhangadhi Shaileshwari and Silgadhi Ramaroshan Mangalsen Durbar Ajaymerukot Amargadhi and Ugratara Tripurasundari and Melauli Badimalika Surma Sarovar Saipal Himal Api Nampa and the Byas valley Timbung Pokhari Hyatung Waterfall Sirubari Jhilmila Lake

Quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Nepal?: Yes — it is one of the best months, though also one of the busiest. Every trek (Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu, Langtang), mountain flights, Pokhara, Chitwan and Dashain.
What is the weather like in Nepal in October?: The best month for most visitors: dry, clear skies, crisp mountain views and comfortable temperatures everywhere. Kathmandu averages 27°C by day and 13°C at night, Pokhara 27/15°C and Chitwan 31/19°C.
What festivals are in Nepal in October?: Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival (October); Tihar, the festival of lights (October–November); Mani Rimdu at Tengboche (October–November).
Where should I go in Nepal in October?: Kanchenjunga, Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), Everest Base Camp Trek, Ilam Tea Gardens, Halesi–Maratika Caves, Janaki Mandir, Janakpur.

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Festival dates follow the lunar calendar and move by a few weeks each year. Temperatures are long-term averages.