Introduction
Annapurna Circuit Trek in October month, one of the best times to be in Himalaya especially around Annapurna range. October a fresh month after the monsoon season, all hills and valley will be green with blankets of miniature colorful flowers.
Where most days are crystal clear with blue sky and bright starry nights, an enjoyable season of autumn/fall. Annapurna Circuit trek best in spring and autumn, October will be more enjoyable with super views of high snow-capped peaks.
Although colder times in Himalaya, but worth a visit and to experience the awesome panorama of high mountains in the perfect tranquil wilderness. Annapurna Circuit trek, listed as world top ten adventure destination by well- known and leading travel magazines and guide books.
To believe it, one must join in this unique trek following scenic both beautiful sides of the massive Annapurna mountain range. Trekkers will be delighted, choosing Annapurna Circuit in the best month of October where scenic views follow throughout the trek.
The clear month of October for Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna Circuit Trek in October, a paradise for travelers in search of perfect wilderness and solitude in the harmony of high mountains. October, a peak season for trekking around the Himalaya region, where views of beautiful landscapes scenery will be at its best.
An enjoyable time, where days a fine for pleasant walks and for excellent views of high snow mountains within marvelous surroundings. Annapurna Circuit leads to an amazing adventure, where trekkers will experience a great change of climate, vegetation, landscapes, and culture on daily walks.
Firstly, As walk progress reaching higher country discover what awaits you on reaching scenic Manang valley enclosed within a towering mountain range. Day time is warm and pleasant with a scenic and enjoyable walk, but much colder morning and late afternoon with the night time.
But you will be in the comfort of a nice cozy lodge where dining has a fireplace to keep the guest warm. Most of the mountain lodges are of a high standard with excellent food menu with warm friendly service of the local villagers.
On the road to high scenic Manang Valley and Thorang-La
The walk begins with an exciting drive from Kathmandu to reach the starting point of the trek around low warm Lamjung farm villages. The walk takes you to high hills where you can feel refreshing mountain air with the opportunity to witness local colorful culture.
As the trek continues along with beautiful mountain scenery that follows you, facing views of Annapurna, Lamjung, and Manaslu Himalaya range. During the autumn time, green trees start turning into golden, brown color which makes a great contrast against white snow peaks.
Lovely scenery throughout the walk following nice hill villages with pleasant overnight stops on route to scenic Manang valley. Spectacular views of snow peaks as you enter Manang valley enclosed by Chulu, Pisang peaks, with Annapurna massif in the south.
At Manang’s main village enjoy rest day to support acclimatization before heading further higher terrain towards Thorang-La Pass. With enjoyable, pleasant time in Manang and wondering how mankind and nature can co-exist together within an extraordinary high beautiful landscape.
End of Manang valley towards another side of Annapurna Circuit
From Manang village with the exciting moment, the adventure continues to the end of scenic Manang valley and over high Thorang-la Pass. Traverse from beautiful Manang valley to reach on the other scenic side of southern Annapurna Circuit at the Mustang region.
Thorang-La Pass, highest spot of the adventure at 5,416 m / 17, 769 feet that separates Manang and Mustang district. The top of Thorang-la offers a stunning panorama of dramatic landscapes of Manang and Mustang areas with an array of high snow-capped peaks.
A long descend brings you at Muktinath, holiest of all holy pilgrimage spot for Hindu followers and some Buddhists. With time here to visit the temple of Muktinath and then head downhill towards the beautiful valley of Kaligandaki River.
Walk along with grand scenery of dramatic barren windswept landscapes and white snow-capped peaks of Nilgiris and Dhaulagiri Himal range. Awesome views to quieten your mind and reduce stress to aid relaxation by learning how to meditate in this serene picturesque environment.
Kaligandaki valley, unique combinations of geologic color and erosional forms that decorate the canyon and high eroded with windblown cliffs.
On the southern green hills of Annapurna Himalaya
The adventure continues further down to low warm farm country on leaving Mustang past nice Marpha, Tukuche villages, and Jomsom town. Walk into the deep gorge of Kaligandaki River, (almost ten times deeper than Grand Canyon of USA) sandwiched by high peaks.
Great plunge from the top of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) makes Kaligandaki, world deepest gorge. The journey takes you to low warm farm villages at Tatopani a place with natural hot- spring where trekkers can enjoy a refreshing dip.
Finally, from Tatopani hot spring village climb takes you back into cooler Himalayan high hills at Ghorepani and famous scenic Poon Hill. Poon Hill, a scenic view-point for vivid sunrise over the chain of Himalayan peaks with majestic staggering Machhapuchare Himal, Fish Tail peak.
A lovely village in the middle of the beautiful rhododendron forest, regarded as the world’s largest natural garden in the shade of Annapurna Himalaya. From this scenic, marvelous location walk towards the bottom of high hills where a short drive takes you to beautiful Pokhara city. Pokhara, a charming city surrounded by green hills and massive Annapurna
Moreover, The Himalayas that reflect on calm Phewa and Begnas Lakes. What a great marvelous and remarkable place to conclude Annapurna Circuit Trek and in the best time of October month.
