Nepal tour in October

While September will still have mixed weather, October ensures clear blue sky, warm and sunny days with comfortable temperature. The lush green hills replenished by monsoon rain bring freshness in the air. Terraces glistening with rice bring happiness and also indicate the festival time after a restless monsoon. Flooding settles and the trails are cleared. From the thinning clouds crystal clear snow peaks soar high up in the sky. With moderate temperature, crisp skies, bright days and festivity, October is the most popular touring season among the tourists visiting Nepal.

Nepal is Open for October 2025

October traditionally beckons travelers to Nepal, celebrated as the happiest country in South Asia by the UN. However, the recession caused by the pandemic and Ukraine Russia war, will keep tourism to a minimum making October 2025 an ideal month to visit Nepal with fewer tourists and lower prices.

October weather in Nepal

Average weather around the major tourist area of Nepal

Place	Max Temp	Min Temp	Rainfall	Rain day
Kathmandu	26.8℃	13.4℃	51.2 mm	4
Pokhara	27.5℃	16.7℃	140 mm	3
Chitwan	30℃	19℃	105 mm	2
Namche	12℃	2℃	78 mm	5
Jomsom	11℃	-3℃	39 mm	4

Nepal Tour for October

Tourism in Nepal peaks in early October, following a start in mid-September. Because of altitude variation, weather and temperature vary from place to place. The country's varied altitude results in differing weather conditions, but generally, October offers moderate temperatures ideal for treks and tours. The best weather also attracts large numbers of tourists at the same time, making services expensive. But the pleasant weather and clear vistas are highly appealing to visitors.

The best Himalayan tour for October 2025 is the Nepal Tibet Bhutan Tour.

Experience a remarkable journey through the breathtaking regions of the Himalayas, covering three countries. The tour commences and concludes in Kathmandu, Nepal, featuring visits to renowned destinations along with a drive to the Everest north base camp.

Nepal Trek in October

By mid October, monsoon rain subsides and the main tour season for Nepal begins. All trekking trails are open after the monsoon flooding and landslide. October is best time to go on any treks in Nepal.

However popular trekking trails of Annapurna and Everest gets over crowded making the logistics scarce and more expensive. Nepal's main festival 'Dashain and Tihar' also falls in October. The festival holiday and movement of local people make the situation even worse. If your holiday is flexible, it is better to avoid travelling to Nepal in the peak tourist season.

off the beaten path trek for october

You can avoid the tourist crowd in the popular trekking trails and get the best cultural experience and scenic thrill. Few new trails have been introduced with establishment of homestay or community lodges. These new trails allow trekkers to explore charming villages and pristine landscapes without camping.
To avoid the crowd of popular routes, we recommend some new trails with more cultural insight.

The consequence of the pandemic and the Ukraine - Russia war is likely to hit tourism in the coming season. With fewer tourists, October 2025 may be the best time to do the popular treks like Annapurna base camp trek and Everest base camp trek as well. 

Nepal Travel tips for October

• Book your tour, trek or other logistics well in advacne as it is peak tourist season.
• Choose less popular tour and trek destinations to avoid crowd.
• Prepare with sleeping bag if you are going on a popular treks.
• There will be mass exodus of locals because of festival making it difficult to travel.
• Keep your itinerary flexible considering delays and cancellation of transportation and domestic flights.
• Main days of the festival will have restaurants and shops closed.

Regional festivals in October 2025

Tihar (Diwali) - 19 - 23 October

Tihar is the second biggest festival celebrated in Nepal. The festival is celebrated for five days, worshiping Crow, Dog, Ox, Cow and the final day by brothers and sisters. The lights, colors and the street singing and dancing make the festival the most festive in the streets of Kathmandu, Pokhara and other cities.

Thimphu Tshechu - Thimphu, Bhutan

2 - 4 October Travelers in early October can participate in the Thimphu Tshechu festival in Bhutan. This colorful festival, dedicated to the teachings of Guru Rinpoche, showcases traditional mask dances, music, and an array of spectacular performances that reflect Bhutanese heritage. Thongdrel, a large tapestry of the Buddha is also displayed for a short period to bless the public. Thimphu Tshechu provides an unparalleled opportunity to immerse oneself in Bhutan's rich culture and to experience the warmth and hospitality of its people.

Nepal Festival 2025

Transportations and hotels are likely to be sold out earlier for the holiday.