Annapurna Circuit Trek in Oktober 2027: find trekking partners

Annapurna Circuit Trek in Oktober: what to expect

October is peak autumn, the most popular month of the year. Skies are usually clear and stable, trails are dry, and mountain views are at their best. It is also the busiest month: flights, buses and lodges fill early, and the national festivals bring crowds to Kathmandu and Pokhara. Mornings and evenings turn cold at altitude as the month goes on. Book rooms and transport well ahead. Partners with matching dates are easy to find in October, so post your trip early and agree the plan in writing. Leave slack for the festival period, when buses, flights and guides are in short supply and prices move with demand, so carry enough cash for lodges.

Annapurna Circuit in October is the classic season. Skies are clear, Thorong La at 5,416 m is usually open, and the high villages of Ghyaru, Ngawal and Manang are full. Book lodges at Thorong Phedi and Muktinath ahead, and keep your acclimatisation days.

General seasonal guidance, not a forecast. Conditions change year to year; confirm weather, flights and trail status with your guide or lodge before you go.