Last Updated on June 10, 2020 by Treks Planner Nepal
Trekking in Nepal is possible throughout the year. However, you have to choose the destination wisely. However, if you are planning to trek in Nepal in the Autumn season then you can choose any destination as it is considered as the best time to trek anywhere in Nepal. The Autumn season falls under September to early December in Nepal. The season attracts lots of trekkers around the world and without a doubt, the trekking trail will be crowded in this season. Despite the crowd, you would be able to witness magnificent mountain views, moderate temperature with warm days and cool nights, clear weather with blue skies. You would also be able to witness the great festival of Nepal i.e. Dashain and Deepawali. In the Everest Region you can witness the great Mani Rimdu Festival as well.
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Top 5 places to trekking destination in autumn season in Nepal:
Everest Base Camp via 3 passes Trek
Everest Base Camp Trek via 3 Passes Trek is the immensely superb itinerary for the trekkers willing to experience complete trekking in the Everest region. After arrival in Kathmandu, trip officially begins with an electrifying flight to the airport at Lukla. The trek turns to anticlockwise route including the destination- Tengboche from Namche with an intention to cross Kongma-la pass moving on towards Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar. The adventure continues crossing other two passes: Cho-la and Renjo-la along with Climbing up to Gokyo-Ri. On the way, experience the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of highland Sherpas, monastic life, and the ancient trading route. You can also witness Mani Rimdu festival at Tengboche, Thame and Chiwong Monastery. The date of this festival is set according to the Tibetan Lunar calendar. The head lama at the Tyangboche Monastery announces the dates. Mani Rimdu Festival date for the year 2020 is celebrating on 31st October, 1st and 2nd November 2020.
Annapurna Circuit Trek via Thorung La Pass
Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the popular trekking routes in Annapurna area in Nepal. This trekking package is specially designed for those trekkers, who is looking to explore the Annapurna region, in the minimum possible time.Annapurna Circuit Trek takes you along the horseshoe shaped fascinating trail that encircles amazing Annapurna is the world’s most popular trek beyond doubt. It is the most frequented trek in Nepal as well.
The trek highlights exceedingly beautiful Manang Valley settled by the endogenous Gurung. The cultural encounters in numerous ethnically inhabited villages are the wonders of Nepal’s cultural diversity seen during the trek. The floral and faunal biodiversity of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project is great sights. The rawness of nature that include pure cascading waterfalls, Rocky Mountains and deep gorges are mesmerizing. The most important highlights of the trek are the Himalayan vista from the top of the Thorung La Pass. The incredibly adventurous walk to the top of the Thorung La Pass and down to Muktinath is beautifully challenging. The shifting views of Annapurna and its neighboring peaks are always the prime highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trek. Last but not the least Jomsom the last stopover point of the trek is simply cherry on the top.
Manslu Circuit Trek via Larkya Pass
Manaslu Circuit Trek is the best alternative walking adventure to famous Annapurna Circuit Trek witnessing rich local heritage in the Lap of stunning Mt. Manaslu and crossing over the most dramatic Larkya Pass (5160 m). It is an ideal trek that holds the blend of wonderful cultural heritage, unparalleled Himalayan vistas, pure Himalayan ecosystem and great walking experience following the ancient salt trading route of the Tiber along the Budi Gandaki river. Since 1992, Manaslu Circuit Trek has been the best alternative trekking to Annapurna Circuit Trek. The trek begins with a drive to Arughat and chases the traverses uphill beside the rushing Budi Gandaki River. The walk through uneven gorges sliced between Himachuli Peak 7890m, the Manaslu Circuit Trek most of the times covers wilderness walk.
Manaslu Circuit Trek also highlights the beautiful cultural blend of different ethnic tribes. The landscape dominated by wonderful Budi Gandaki River Valley, the views of majestic Manaslu (eighth highest peak in the world), Mt. Himachuli and Mt Ganesh among others are other major highlights of the trek. Moreover, the latter half of the trek caters the challenge of crossing Larkya La Pass 5153m. The culture of Nuri, which manifests little Tibet in the mountains below Mt. Manaslu is a great cultural encounter during the trek. After crossing the wide Larkya pass, it finally enters Annapurna Conservation Area Project and treads along the trails of famous Round Annapurna Trek before it ends at Besisahar.
Gokyo Valley Trek via Renjo La Pass
Gokyo Valley Trek is one of the most popular offbeat treks in the Everest Region. Gokyo Valley Trek via Renjo-la Pass is an astonishing journey to the wonderful hamlets of the High land overviewing lifestyle, culture as well as panoramic views of Himalayas. This trek takes you to explore the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of highland dwellers and a glimpse of Himalayan Buddhism along the trail.
Like most of the treks in the Everest Region, the Gokyo Valley Trek also begins at Lukla with an electrifying flight from Kathmandu. This trek is specially designed for passionate trekkers who have desires to see Everest and its surroundings from a different perspective. This is a moderate trek in Everest Region and best suits those trekkers who prefer relatively quiet trails with fewer fellow trekkers.
Langtang Valley Trek via Gosaikunda Lake
Gosaikunda and Langtang valley trek-15 days is the closest trip on the Himalayan region from Kathmandu valley. A few hours’ drive from Kathmandu will takes you to the beautiful Langtang valley, where you will see the tranquil remote landscape, people following Himalayan Buddhism with living style and culture similar to Tibet. The area is naturally as well as culturally outstanding, though becomes one of the popular destination nearby Kathmandu. This trek will offer a varieties of Rhododendron, huge Bamboo forest, beautiful landscape, snowcapped mountains range and rich wild life including Red Pandas.
Following local trail upstream Bhote Koshi River through the ethnic Tamang villages, lush green forest and the wide spread Langtang valley with a view of splendid mountains from all sides. Retrace the trail to the Shin Gompa to a high plateau at the sacred lake Gosaikunda. The trail even is in habitat by the shy Red Pandas. Watch the sunrise over a multitude of sparkly lakes of this holy site. The place Gosaikunda is believed to be created by Lord Shiva with his “Trishul”. Here you can see more than 108 small lakes including Bhairav Kunda and Saraswati Kunda as core.