Everest Base Camp October
Everest Base Camp October trekking enjoyable and best months of the year after post-monsoon times when days are fine with crystal clear blue sky which makes a dramatic contrast against white snow-capped peaks.
A pleasant and a great time in the midst of autumn and fall seasons for excellent views of surrounding high mountain range that stays constant throughout the walks with time to catch brilliant photos of beautiful landscapes and peaks.
Everest base camp trek in the month of October where most of the wide-world trekkers choose for adventure walks around high and scenic Khumbu valley within Everest region as the season at its best for views and exciting walks.
Everest Base Camp trek weather in October
Besides springtime of March to May months where October falls in the season of autumn/fall with sunny days from 7 a.m. onward till late afternoon around 4 p.m.
During the autumn time of October where sunlight hours much shorter than spring and summer times but enjoyable day for the glorious panorama of high snow-capped mountains and walking in pleasant weather.
The weather almost fine and clear throughout the day in the month of October where one can expect colder morning and nights as well in a shady area away from sunlight.
A right and perfect time with fine weather as well for an incredible view of amazing world highest mountains that include towering Mt. Everest, Lhotse and magnificent peak of Amadablam.
October a great month to observe the clear dark sky festooned with bright shining stars in the night-time, although much cold time of the year, but enjoyable for walks and views of the snow-capped mountain range.
Everest Base Camp Trek temperatures in October
Everest base camp temperatures vary as per altitude wise due to mid-autumn season and pre-winter months, where temperatures can drop to a minimum of
– 10° Celsius Centigrade from 4,000 m to above 5,000 meters high.
At 2,820 m (Lukla height) or a minimum of 2,657 m (around Phakding) where temperatures will be low as -5° Celsius to maximum + 5° Celsius Centigrade in the morning and night times.
Where day times are fine and pleasant with sunny days of maximum 15° Celsius to 20° Celsius Centigrade, on a walk where body temperatures will add extra especially walking uphill.
From 3,000 m towards a high altitude of 5,000 m above where sunshine at its bright with strong UV ( Ultra Violet) rays due to thin air and low oxygen level during 10 a.m till 3 p.m. with high maximum temperatures during mid-day.
Where extra cold temperatures add from the wind-chill factor which occurs especially during mid-afternoon on well-exposed area during walks like on Pheriche and around Imjatse valley extend toward much higher areas.
Altitude Sickness or AMS
Altitude Sickness or most common and popular medical word is AMS means Acute Mountain Sickness can occur to any trekkers from beginners to veteran adventurer.
Altitude Sickness or AMS starts with light and mild headache at certain heights for some people like from 2,000 m onward for others from 3,000 m to 4,000 m and above.
Whatever and wherever high altitude gain as walk involves trekkers might feel nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lack of appetite with sleepless nights including strong headache.
These are the symptoms that trekkers have to be more careful where one can prevent AMS walking slowly with short stops to catch breathe as well as drinking enough fluids/water to overcome from high altitude sickness.
Before signing for Everest base camp October treks, where should get advice and suggestion of your doctor and as well being physically fit with sound health to encounter high altitude climb and walks.
Trekking Route Difficulties
Trekking route difficulties where every trekkers and visitors to Himalaya region are aware that Nepal other Himalayan destination involves high climb and long descend with few gradual trails.
Trekking route difficulties depends upon each individual person and with physical fitness level and health to tackle steep climb as it involves on some part of the day like walking up to Namche Bazaar with climb of 560 m high on the half-day walk from Monjo to reach Namche.
Difficulties is not a big issue and subject on this Everest base camp October trekking, where altitude makes it harder if not stopping in between for rest and to catch your breath.
The toughest walk will be on reaching high Kalapathar at 5,545 m leads you with a steep climb for few hours to the top, by the time for Kalapathar climb where one will be well acclimatizing on day to day walks.
Guide and Porter
Guide and porters will be always with you on booking with White Hill Adventure Treks to accompany throughout the treks, where the guide of White Hill Adventure are a local native guide with good knowledge of the area of route and treks.
Where all guides of the company are authorized with a license to lead treks from the Nepal Government and Tourism Department, guide is the important figure on the treks to show you around and provide you with full information of the region.
All guides fully versed in Eco-Trekking and Responsible Tourism and taking care of fragile Himalayan landscapes and advising trekkers with do’s and don’ts.
Guides are also equipped with basic medical know-how including First Aid course to make you travel safe and sound with us.
Porters are picked from Lukla on this Everest base camp October treks they are locals of lower Everest area, we always use same strong and healthy porters who have been in the service with White Hill Adventure carrying bags for our clients and trekkers.
Accommodations and Food
Accommodation and Food come next important on Everest Base Camp October Trekking, from Lukla onward till Lobuche past Phakding-Namche-Tengboche and Dingboche or Pheriche.
All accommodation on the route where lodges and guest house provides nice and warm rooms serving food on large and cozy dining hall with the heating system from iron pot-belly stoves or large drums fuel of dry Yak dung.
At Lukla to Namche including Phakding where lodges are the best where one can find nice accommodation with rooms having attached bath and toilets, wherefrom Namche onward only a few places provides the facilities of single rooms and attached toilets.
Where most of the lodge and guest house accommodation above 4,000 m offers common toilets and bathrooms as you will understand the nature of freezing morning and nighttime temperatures as well the rough terrain.
However, all rooms are nice and cozy serving great food as per the menu of your choice from local Sherpa dishes to popular Nepalese Dal-Bhat to continental cuisines.
All hot meals served in huge dining rooms of the respective lodge where one can choose the set menu offered by lodge beside La Carte, in big groups better and easier to order set meals this will save time and fuel energy as well, being a true to Responsible Tourism or Eco trekking.
Permit and Entrance fee
For Everest Base Camp October Trekking or in any Himalaya destination of Nepal where all trekkers need entrance fee to enter from Lukla onward where the fee is paid to local Sherpa communities of Khumbu area.
Besides trekking fees where entry permits for Sagarmatha National Park required also for your duration and time around the national park of (Everest) Sagarmatha on most of the treks where all fees including on booking the package.
Packaging list for Everest Base Camp Trek in October
For Everest Base Camp in October treks should be well equipped with personal gears as follows:
TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST:
Personal Clothing gear and items
Well-fitting, comfortable boots and runners preferred training shoes with some clothing required, for strong sun walks around sunny day on high altitude to minimum freezing temperatures at night and morning times.
For ladies and male trekker shorts, skirt or lightweight trousers are ideal in the heat of the day along with a T-shirt, long-sleeved cotton shirts and sun hat.
During the evening at higher altitudes warm clothing needed, and when visiting monasteries and holy places, short or half pants, and short sleeves shirt should not be worn.
Fiber PILE JACKET: 1 set
SHORTS OR SKIRT: 2 pairs
LIGHT COTTON TROUSERs: 2 pairs
BACKPACKS: Around 50/60 Litters
BOTTOMS / ULTRA FLEECE TROUSERS: 1 set
DUVET / DOWN JACKET: (Down feathers or synthetic (required in autumn /winter)
Head Wear: WOOL BALACLAVA, WOOL MITTS: 1 set (required in autumn time)
Jackets: WATERPROOFS Jacket and trousers
SUN HATS:
SCARF: Silk / Nylon, useful for keeping the sun off from the back of your neck
SUNGLASSES / GOGGLES: A pair against 100% UV rays and strong sunlight and reflection from the snow.
SUNSCREEN CREAM: Essential due high degree of UV on high altitude
LIP SLAVE/ LABISAN: Protection for the lips. Get one with a sunscreen.
WATER BOTTLE: 1-liter metal to keep warm while at night time.
TOILET ITEMS: Toilet Paper etc.
HEAD TORCH: Recommended Petzl with spare batteries and bulbs
MONEY BELT
OPTIONAL CAMERA GEAR:
GAMES: Cards, chess, etc. for the evenings
UMBRELLA: Not only for rain, useful to the made sunshade
WET WIPES: Or similar.
WALKING STICKS / POLES: Useful crossing rivers and in snow and ice areas.
SMALL PADLOCK: Useful for locking your kit/duffel bag
Tips for Everest Base Camp Trek in October
For Everest Base Camp Trek in October where trekkers might know and aware that it is one of the best time to visit around Himalaya destination and to Everest base camp, with sunny day most of the time with ever-present views of high snow-capped peaks.
Where trekkers can choose the month of October, although days are shorter due to mid-autumn season can be much cold with freezing temperatures especially during morning and night time including wind-chill factor.
October one of the best time for trekking where one needs to carry much warmer gear as provided on the list, during October even in the best time of the year can expect snow sometimes during the walk around higher altitude areas.
On Everest Base Camp trek in October a delightful time for pleasant walks and views of beautiful surroundings and peaks, it is also a high peak season where you will come across many trekkers and adventurer on the route daily walks.
Choosing lodge and accommodation where nearly all places have the same and similar service of warm and friendly Sherpa hospitality makes your adventure more enjoyable.
For the flight to Lukla from Ramechap airport or Kathmandu or back where flights can get delayed and leads to cancellation sometimes due to bad and unfavorable weather conditions.
Conclusion
Last and not the least Everest Base Camp October trekking one of the best times to be close to world number on Mt. Everest and other magnificent peaks, no matter how crowded it will during the high season, but always worth the trek visiting around the month of October.
Like in all treks in Himalaya for Everest base camp please remember that you are walking around the country of Sherpa with strong Buddhism religion and cultures, respect the traditions and heritage, walking clockwise as possible where prayer monument and walls located on walks.
Respecting local culture and being responsible trekkers will add the extra charm of the adventure around high Khumbu region of Everest.
