After the long, hot, and rainy weather conditions, nature awakens to life with clearer days and cooler temperatures. This means that autumn is here starting from September in Nepal, so are you ready to take all the advantages the season brings with it? If yes, then it’s time to embark on a trekking journey into the Himlayns areas.
Autumn trekking is especially lovely in Nepal because of the favorable weather and leaves changing colors. The beautiful array of vegetation in different shades of red and green imaginable makes every trail you take looks otherworldly. This scenery is worth almost painting-like quality.
Moreover, autumn calls for the trekking season in Nepal in September. The season brings out the best features like pleasant weather and clear skies, which is worth taking long and short hikes in the Himalayas. Here are the six best autumn treks for your following autumn gateways starting from September in Nepal.
Everest Base Camp Trek
Duration- 12-14 days
Highest Elevation- Everest Base Camp (5545m) and Kala Patthar (5,644 m)
Difficulty Level- Moderate to Strenuous
The Everest base camp trek arguably is the most famous trek in Nepal. Located in the region of the world’s tallest peak, Everest, it offers a great destination to cherish the Himalayan beauty in the autumn season. The trail of the Everest base camp trek lies within the Mt. Everest ranges. Therefore the richness of the natural beauty and the panoramas of the peak of a mountain like Everest is not a strange thing to cherish for trekkers.
The Everest base camp trek takes you to several other famous destinations of the Everest region. To name a few, Namche Bazar, Kala Pathhar, and Tengboche are the three most popular villages en route where you get the most out of your Everest base camp trek. Similarly, sightseeing, interacting with the locals, and learning about the Sherpa people, culture, and tradition are the main things organized through this trek.
Everest base camp trek is a high-altitude trek where you will enjoy the views f many tall peaks like Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Mt Everest. These marvelous panoramas of the Himalayans from every stop you make en route are unparallel.
The standard EBC trek routes generally start with a flight to Lukla. From there, the trail began to Phakding, Namche Bazar, Tengboche, Gorakshep, EBC, and Kala Patthar.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Duration- 12-13 days
Highest Elevation- Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m )
Difficulty Level- Moderate
Annapurna base camp trek in Autumn starting September in Nepal is another best trek after EBC. ABC Trek is a two-week trek that takes you to the south base of the 10th highest – Mt Annapurna.
Annapurna base camp trek is easier and short compared to other high-altitude treks. Since the weather is generally clear with more visibility in an autumn month, the trek offers excellent panoramas of the region teeming with green vegetation and mountains.
ABC Trek is also famed among trekkers as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, as this trek lets you inside the Annapurna conservation area. This protected area is a natural sanctuary protecting rare and endangered wildlife and plant species. Likewise, the site is home to the ethnic Magar and Gurung villages and the surrounding Annapurna ranges. The sanctuary boasts a unique terrain ecosystem comprising a flourishing Himalayan with drier regions. The Annapurna region also consists of the Thakali villages as the foothills of the ranges.
Trekkers will see a wide array of flora and fauna during their trek to the ABC. On top of that, you get to enjoy the views of famous mountains like Chulu Peak, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Himchuli.
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Duration- 16- 20 days
Highest Elevation- Thorong La Pass (5,416m)
Difficulty Level- Moderate to Strenuous
Annapurna circuit trek too ranks as one of the best treks to do in the Autumn season in Nepal. As the name suggests, the trek takes place in the Annapurna region. It circles the Annapurna massifs and includes trekking through the Thorung La Pass section at 5,416m. Similarly, this trek takes you to the route near the edge of the Kali Gandaki Gorge (the world’s deepest gorge) and Poon Hill for sunrise/ sunset views. Other trek highlights include visiting Muktinath temple (reserved by both Hindus & Buddhists) and Tatopani (a series of hot springs for a refreshing dip).
The scenery on the trek is extraordinarily beautiful. You will hike from the low altitude, starting from around 800m, to the high altitude of 5,416m. Climatic zones vary from low to high altitude taking yout the route of rice paddy fields, rural farmland, subtropical forests, and glacial zones. Therewithal, the backdrops view of the peaks like Annapurna I, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, Hiunchuli, Tilicho Peak, Lamjung Himal, Tukuche Peak, etc., add up to the beauty of the trek.
Generally, trekkers can complete the trek between 16-20 days. However, the days may extend if trekkers take alternative trips to Annapurna Base Camp or any other destination. Likewise, the distance trekkers will cover with the Annapurna circuit trek is 150-240 km.
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Manaslu Trek
Duration- 16-20 Days
Highest Elevation- Larkya La Pass (5,160m
Difficulty Level- Moderate to Strenuous
Manaslu trek is also one of the finest adventurous treks this Autumn season in Nepal. It is a remote trek which only opened to trekkers in 1992. despite the late opening, the trek rapidly gained popularity, all thanks to the region’s captivating natural essence and untouched beauty.
The Manaslu trek is a 16-day camping or tea houses trek that revolves around visiting the areas to the 8th highest peak-mt Manaslu at 8,156m. Similarly, the trek lies within the Manaslu Conservation Area, teeming with the Hindu and Buddhist culture, wildflowers, delightful wildlife, rhododendron, huge mountains, bridges, rivers, and stung vegetation.
The trek route passes along the border region of Nepal and Tibet, allowing trekkers to experience the unique Tibetian tradition and culture. On top of that, the off-beaten trails of the Manaslu trek take treks through the forests flourishing rhododendron, juniper, birch, cedar, and pine trees.
Mount Manaslu is the most graceful eight thousand Peak, surrounded by the Ganesh Himal to the east and Annapurna ranges to the west. But very few people visit the region, possibly due to its remoteness and physically demanding trek. Despite all the difficulties, the trek is worth considering as it is scenically uplifting and culturally enriching.
Langtang Trek
Duration- 10 Days
Highest Elevation- Kyanjin Gompa (3,800 meters)
Difficulty Level- Moderate to Strenuous
Langtang Valley is a pleasant destination to visit this autumn, starting in September. The trek takes you to the Langtang National Park area enclosing meadows, old monasteries, unique flora fauna, and beautiful landscapes.
Few treks like the Langtang trek exists in Nepal, close to Kathmandu (the capital), yet allow you to touch Himalayans at such high altitudes. This relatively short trek will surprise you with its route full of green forests, mountain views, glaciers, and valleys. Similarly, the monasteries, Chortens, and mani walk enroute reflect the Buddhist religion and its practices among the locals. Also, you can choose from many alternative options, like climbing Tserko Ri or Kyanjin Ri.
Langtang Valley and Tserko Ri or Kyanjin Ri is the best vantage point to see all the mountains like Shishapangma, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, etc. Likewise, the region shelters some of the rare and endangered wildlife like Red Panda and Snow Leopards.
Kanchenjunga Trek
Duration- 20-23 Days
Highest Elevation- Pangpema (5,065m)
Difficulty Level- Moderate to Strenuous
While you look for the best trekking destination to visit this Autumn in Nepal, the Kanchenjunga trek comes second to none. This trek is the next best popular destination after ABC and ABC. The main highlight of the trek is reaching both base camps of the second-highest peak Mt. Kanchenjunga at 8,586 m.
The Kanchenjunga trek takes place in the Taplejung District, in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. The protected areas shelters many endangered animals like Himalayan Tahr, Snow Leopard, Musk deer, Red Panda, and more. Likewise, trekkers will visit many traditional settlements en route, like Ghunsa, Kambachen, Lhonak, and Pangpema, across the off-beaten trails. These villages offer magnified views of the peaks like Chang Himal, Kanchenjunga, Mera Peak, Ghabur Peak, Faktanglung, and many more.
Kanchenjunga and Faktanglung Himal’s north and south base camp ranks as the most important landmarks of the Kanchenjunga region. Similarly, this area is equally interesting, where trekkers can experience the mountain culture and natural beauty at the same time. You will also hike through the Sele La Pass, connecting the villages like Cheram and Ghunsa.
