Everest base camp trek in October: Climate | Tips | Difficulty | Packing list and More
Everest base camp trek in October:
Every trekker in the world has the dream to trek into the world’s highest base camp; Everest base camp. Everest base camp is 5364 meters high from the sea level and has the most beautiful and adventurous trekking destination in the world. Everest Base Camp Trek in October is the overall package of best environment, Nepali festival season, Scenic and panoramic flight to Lukla, the gateway to EBC, old Buddist culture and customs, rare flora and fauna, swinging suspension bridge, and Natural beauty. Everest base camp trek can be done in the whole year but Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the high seasons. October falls mid of the Autumn season is the main and best time for trekking on Everest and has become crowded by the people all around the world. This month almost there are no chances of rain and the days are warm and sunny. This provides the trekkers a clear view of the giant Himalaya, an astonishing view of glaciers, and greenery in the surrounding. 
Happy trekker taking a picture with a beautiful background scene
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Favorable Climate and Weather
Mid of the Autumn season falls under the month of October. In this month’s weather becomes stable, warm, sunny, and pleasant in the Everest Region. There is almost no chance of rain in the upper as well as the lower part of the country. The weather becomes so clear that provides a crystal clear view of the Himalayas, and green environment. This weather condition is perfect and suits the trekkers, this is the reason why many trekkers around the world choose the Everest base camp trek in October You can interact with nature so closely, you come to be lost in the womb of nature and you feel like you are in heaven. You can experience rare flora and fauna, endangered species, wildflowers, wild animals, glaciers, and green lush forest in the Everest Trails.
Trekker taking group photo during Everest base camp trek in October
Everest base camp temperature in October is very captivating; in the daytime, it is warm and sunny while in the evening and night becomes cold. But the temperature of the Everest base camp is colder; so you need to prepare in advance for this weather condition. Everest base camp temperature in October is as follows:
| Place |
Elevation |
Avg Temp |
Min Temp |
Max Temp |
| Lukla |
2.829 m/9281 ft |
10.9 °C |
5.8 °C |
16.0 °C |
| Namche |
3,463 m/11,361 ft |
7.0 °C |
1.4 °C |
12.7 °C |
| Dingboche |
4,483 m/14,708 ft |
1.8 °C |
-5.3 °C |
8.9 °C |
| Lobuche |
4,910 m/16,100 ft |
-0.7 °C |
-7.8 °C |
6.5 °C |
| Gorakshep |
5,180 m/17,000 ft |
-1.8 °C |
-8.9 °C |
5.4 °C |
Remarks: Above data is for general information based on the last 5 years temperature recorded in the Everest Base Camp trekking trail during October.
Festive Season in Nepal
Nepal is a historically as well as culturally rich country. In Nepal, different ethnic groups and religions celebrate festivals throughout the years. Most of the people in Nepal are Hindu so this month is special for them. Dashain and Tihar are the biggest festivals for them. While in the Everest region most of the people are Buddist and in this month they celebrate the Mani Rimdu festival.
Dashain is the longest and biggest Hindu festival in Nepal. Traditionally it is celebrated for two weeks with the praters and offerings to Durga, the Universal Mother Goddess. The great harvest festival of Nepal, Dashain is a time for family reunions, exchange of gifts, blessing, and elaborate pujas. Dashain honors the Goddess Durga, who was created out of the shakti or energy of all the gods, armed with weapons from each of them.
Tihar is the second biggest Hindu festival in Nepal. The five day festival of lights, known as Tihar honors Yama., the God of Death. Meanwhile, the worship of Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth dominates the festivities.
Sunny day while trekking to Everest base camp in October
Mani Rimdu is a 19-day festival celebrated by Buddhists in the Himalayas to mark the founding of Buddism by Rinpoche Padmasambhava. Grand shows are put up on three different occasions at the monasteries of Tengboche, Thame, and Chiwong. Masked dances and Tantrik rituals are put up by Buddist monks at these monasteries, where huge crowds from nearby gather to celebrate.
Best view of Mountains
Keep yourself in peace and calm because you are going to experience a greater view of towering mountains, craggy hills, and the world’s highest peak; Mt. Everest. October is the month where you can get a spectacular view of surrounding landscapes, culture, and villages of Sherpa people, prayer flags and wheels, monasteries, and mani walls. In the month of October, you are able to feel the nature by interacting with tough mountain trails, waterfalls, glaciers, rare wildlife, and endangered flora and fauna. The panoramic view of the greater Himalayas giants Mt. Everest, Cho yu, and Lhotse helps to forget all the difficulties of your trek. During the night time, you can enjoy the beautiful view of stars with a cloudless sky while in the morning magnificent view of the sunrise in the mountains.
Tremendous vegetation
There is almost no chance of snowfall in the Everest Region in the month of October. Without snow in the land means you can found the diverse vegetation in the Everest Trails. Sagarmatha National Park is the repository of the variegated alpine vegetation. While trekking into the Everest base camp you can walk along Sagarmatha National Park, there you can bump with lush green forest, wild animals like blue sheep, deer, a forest of different colorful flowers like rhododendron, orchid, and oaks, and rare plants. In the lower part of the Region, there are various crops like Paddy, Millet is grown. Throughout the trek, you are the witness of diverse vegetation in the area of Everest. 
Time for photographs: During EBC trek trekker rest for taking photo
Tips
October is the peak season to trek into Everest base camp. A large number of people come to Nepal for the EBC trek in this month. The crowd in EBC trails makes it hard to find accommodation in the tea house and lodge. So, MMT expert suggests you to book in advance for your Everest base camp trek for securing first flight to Lukla and return, good accommodation in Tea House, greater view and best facility.
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Prepare and protect yourself
Everest base camp trek is a high altitude trek; you need to be more careful and better prepared in advance. You need to physically prepare yourself before the trek which gives you the mental strength to conquer the EBC trek. Walk at your own pace do not hurry and do not try to walk along with your fellow trekkers. When you are trying to hurry you may be the victim of Altitude Sickness. MMT health experts suggest you to drink 3 to 4 liters of water per day; this helps to circulate more oxygen in your body which avoids Altitude Sickness and dehydration. If you feel uncomfortable then inform your guide immediately.
While you are on the trek, it is the best idea to start a trek in the early morning. This helps to make your trek more comfortable and you can reach your destination early. You are able to enjoy nature in a peaceful environment because of the less crowded trails. The weather in the mountains is unpredictable so fast you reach the destination the more secure you are. 
The beautiful green environment on Everest Base Camp Trail
Choose the best gear and packing list
Choosing the right gear list and equipment list is the major problem for most of the trekkers. While you are trekking to higher altitude you need to choose the right packing list. MMT trek expert suggests the following list for your Everest base camp trek in October:
- Reading/writing material
- First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band-Aids, antihistamine, Imodium, or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
- Rehydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
- Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu.
- Health requirements arranged
- Money: cash/credit card
- Down Sleeping bag provided by Mountain Mart Trek in Kathmandu
- Lightweight Towel
- Day pack (25-30 liter) to carry your personal needs during the day
- Torch/flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
- Insect repellent, sunscreen, and lip balm
- Refillable water bottle - Min 1 Liter Aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best (2 bottles)
- Warm Hat
- Sunhat/bandana
- Sunglasses
- Gloves - wool or fleece and gore-tex
- Scarf
- Bag Liners to waterproof your bags (A duffel bag is provided to each trekker for trekking to pack main baggage by MMT in Kathmandu)
- Wind and waterproof Jacket & Pants
- Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes (worn frequently prior to departure)
- Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such combination
- Running shoes or sandals for evening
- Wool jumper/sweater/fleece. Lightweight during summer, 1 heavyweight or 2 lightweights during winter months.
- T-Shirts 2 or 3
- Shirt - Long Sleeved
- Pants - lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
- Thermals upper and lower
- Extra warm clothing during winter (December to March) layered clothing - thermals.
Difficulty
While you are trekking to the higher elevation, altitude sickness is the major and common problem for the trekkers. Everest base camp trek starts from 1350 meters in Kathmandu to the highest level 5550 meters in Kala Patthar. So, many trekkers get victimized by altitude sickness. If this problem is not treated at the right time, it leads to death. To avoid altitude sickness MMT health experts suggest you - to walk at your own pace, drink 3 to 4 liters of water, avoid caffeine and alcohol while trekking to Everest base camp. 
Ship of the mountain: Mule in the swinging suspension bridge of EBC trek
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Trekking route difficulty
October is the month between the monsoon and winter season; so there is less difficult to trek into EBC compared to the monsoon and winter season. In this month there is no chance of rain and snow this makes the EBC trails dry and you do not need to walk into slippery as well as snow-covered trails.
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Difficulty in finding accommodation
October is the peak time for Everest Trekking in Nepal. Many trekkers around the world come to Nepal for EBC trekking. There are many tea houses and lodges in the Everest trails which provide western and continental food as well as Nepali local food but the crowd en route makes it difficult to find the best accommodation and food in Everest Base Camp Trekking. If you pre-book your Everest Base camp trek in October with MMT provides you the best accommodation and food in the tea house of Everest.
Alternate Route of EBC
Everest treks provide various alternate trekking destinations for the tyro to experienced trekkers. These trekking destinations are fit for all the trekkers who have shorter to longer vacations. Everest Three Pass Trek 19 days (Kongma La (5,535m/18,158ft), Cho La Pass (5,420m/17,781ft), and Renjo La (5,345m/17535ft)), Everest Cho La Pass ( 5,420m/17,781ft) Trek 18 days, and Gokyo Renjo La Pass (5,360m/17584ft) Trek 15 days are the longer treks in Everest are doable in the month of October. Other Treks are:
Map and information board of Sagarmatha National Park
Conclusion
Everest base camp trek in October is the peak time for trekking into Everest Base Camp which provides you the most memorable and gutsy trekking experience for lifespan. In this month you can closely interact with nature, green lush forest, wildlife, glacial lakes, and breathtaking views of the greater Himalayas. Everest Trekking is a mixture of natural and cultural investigation in the Everest Region. Buddist culture, customs, and the sherpa lifestyle are other major attractions of this trek. Prayer wheels, ancient gompas, stupas, prayer flags, ancient architecture, and sculptures entertain on your trek. MMT is eagerly waiting for you to provide the best service for your Everest Base Camp trek in October. We provide the best service at a reasonable price compared to other local trekking companies in Nepal. Our trekking guides are very experienced in the Everest Routes and help you to complete your EBC trek more comfortably. If you have any queries regarding EBC trek please feel free to ask our trek expert and Contact Us. What is your opinion about this blog?
