Everest Base Camp Trek in October

The autumn is the perfect season to trek Nepal for its stable and comfortable weather and clear views. October marks as the beginning of the autumn and it is considered as the best for Everest Base Camp trek in October. Both day and night temperatures are moderate and the precipitation is very low in this month.

This makes October most favorable time of the year to visit Everest Base Camp – especially for those who wish to avoid the clod, rain and wants cozy time trekking.
If some healthy numbers of trekkers won’t bother you then look no further than the month of October for your next adventure to Everest Base Camp.

More numbers of trekkers means that you have great opportunity to learn the culture as well as tradition of the place with interaction. The teahouse and restaurants are filled with people of different ethics, culture and country, creating a great atmosphere before, during and after your treks.

Major Attractions of the Everest Base Camp Trek in October

Festival Season

The most significant festivals (Dashain and Tihar) of Nepal falls in the month of October. You will have great opportunity to experience the festivals with families; which creates a homely environment in the country.
So if you are intending to trek Everest Base Camp in October, get some spare day to celebrate the festival in Kathmandu or Pokhara. We guarantee you that you will experience the religion and culture in all its glory.

Shoulder Season

It is obvious that off-seasons have great deals but many don’t know that advantage of traveling during shoulder season.
Shoulder season is the period in between the peak season and the off-season.
It means the price and crowds are usually low.
Trekkers are just starting to visit and we are sure that you will have a great experience at a hard to beat price.

Dramatic Views

There’s hardly any place on planet when the weather is not favorable in October.
It is no surprise that the views of mountains in October are most scenic one.
The views remains clear throughout the day and you can witness the mountain from different angle and perspective in course of trekking.

Gokyo Valley

Gokyo Valley is most dramatic in the month of October.
You won’t regret combining Gokyo Valley with Everest Base Camp Kalapathar Trek in the month of October.
Gokyo Valley comprises the magical collection of glacial lakes all beneath the gigantic peaks.
The views will surely take your breath away.

Lush Vegetation

The entire vegetation in Sagarmatha National Park is in state of bloom in October. This UNESCO protected world natural site is home to diverse alpine vegetation and wildlife. You will walk through the National Park to the Base Camp; admiring lush forest of rhododendron, oak and pine trees. Also look for exotic wildlife – Himalayan Thar grazing in high slopes, shy spotted deer, illusive snow leopard and colorful bird – Pheasant (also called Danphe, national bird of Nepal).

Everest Base Camp Trek Weather in October

You will experience the best weather of entire year in October at Everest base Camp.
Learn the weather of different locations of Everest Base Camp Trek Trail via Table below:

The extremely high altitude places like Lobuce and Gorekshep get usually cold at night and early morning. Days are warm enough for trekking. The temperature presented here in the month of October is common on Everest Base Camp Trail.