Why is Autumn the Best Time of the Year for Trekking in Nepal?
Nepal’s trekking trails offer everything—from scorching sunrays to freezing cold nights, crowded trekking trails to ghost towns, and incessant monsoon rain to sweet summer breezes. There are so many different trekking trails in Nepal that you will have plenty of options throughout the year. Although autumn is Nepal's best trekking season after spring, it has the highest footprints.
In this blog, we will further explain why trekking in autumn is the best time to explore Nepal's stunning landscapes.
The weather is perfect.
Autumn in Nepal lasts from mid-September to November. It starts right after the end of the monsoon season in the hills. Thus, the days are neither too hot nor too cold. Everything in sight turns a bright orange color. And with no clouds in sight, the days become livelier and more vibrant. The trekking trails are neither too wet nor slippery, making it easier to trek.
Moreover, the weather and climate of Nepal are neither too scorching nor too freezing. Thus, the weather in autumn is just perfect for trekking. However, the days are a bit shorter than spring days, meaning you will have less daylight.
For more detailed information about trekking this season, check out our guide to trekking in Nepal from September to November.
Witnessing Nepalese festivals.
Many of Nepal’s significant festivals fall during autumn. In Nepal, an agricultural country, autumn is the time for merrymaking as people finish all of the farm work during the monsoon. Dashain and Tihar, the most significant festivals of Nepalese Hindus, also fall during autumn. Similarly, ancient Buddhist festivals of the mountainous region, like Mani Rimdu and Saga Dawa, also fall during autumn.
These festivals are characterized by ritualistic dances, lavish pujas, ancient ceremonies, and much traveling. Moreover, people are in the happiest moods, lifting the aura of the vicinity by several folds. These festivals enrich your trekking journey and lead to an unforgettable experience. Moreover, you experience these festivals firsthand and gain a new perspective on the religious and cultural elements of Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal.
Everest Gokyo Valley Trek
The choice is endless.
Autumn is an ideal time for the Everest Gokyo Valley Trek, offering a range of trekking options without restrictions on destinations. Unlike winter and monsoon treks, autumn allows you to explore high-altitude treks above 5,500 meters or venture to remote snowbound areas in winter. Tea houses and services in popular and lesser-traveled regions remain open during this peak season.
For example, you can trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp, which requires an organized trekking group, or explore the Dolpa region, which becomes inaccessible in winter.
Excellent visibility in the mountains.
Autumn here comes right after the ongoing monsoon. It means that the large, ominous clouds start exhausting and dissipating, paving the way for bright blue skies. Typically, in the mountains, clouds roll over quickly to obscure the view of the Himalayas. It means you can only have perfect glimpses of mountains for a very short time – early morning. However, with clouds vanishing under the autumn sky, the visibility is excellent and at maximum. You can view the mountains from very far, even before you reach halfway through the trekking trail.
Also, once you get higher elevation, you don’t have to worry much about the mountains disappearing under large fluffs of clouds. You can relish in the Himalayan view as much as you want and translate these beauties into stunning photographs.
Interacting with fellow trekkers.
During autumn, the main trekking trails of the mountainous region are packed with trekkers from all across the world. While this news may not seem pleasant for someone looking for solitude and seclusion during a trek, for others, it is an excellent opportunity to interact and mingle with like-minded mountain lovers. You can chat around and discuss over a cup of tea with fellow trekkers who might be going to either the same destination or a different one, the ever-hardworking Sherpas, and the warm and hospitable lodge owners. You will never know what you’ll learn.
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