Oct 14 - Oct 17, 2026 | Change

Jagat Start side trek (4 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Difficulty: moderate
Jagat Start

Add a few days of walking along the classic Annapurna Circuit by starting from Jagat.

Weather Conditions in October

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October begins the most popular time to trek, with moderate temperatures, clear skies in the wake of the monsoon, and a low chance of rain and snow. In recent years, the monsoon rains have receded later with weather patterns typically stabilizing in mid-October.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in October. The highest point on the trek is Koto at 2620 m. During October, expect high temperatures of around 19.7°C (67°F) and lows down to 5.7°C (42°F) at Koto.

Jagat Start Side trek
(Elevation Profile)

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Wed Oct 14 (day 1)

Besi Sahar (800 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.6°C (87°F) and lows of about 16.6°C (62°F) in October.

Shared vehicle from Besi Sahar to Jagat (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $10.00
Travel time: about 4 hours
If you want to make it to Jagat in the same day from Kathmandu leave early in the morning
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Jagat (1290 m)

From May through early October it is sometimes not possible to reach Jagat by road due to landslides caused by rains. In that case you may have to start walking at an earlier point and the trek may take an extra day or two so make sure you plan accordingly. Please pay your guide and porter for any extra days they work beyond the time you booked.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.7°C (82°F) and lows of about 13.7°C (57°F) in October.

Thu Oct 15 (day 2)

Chamje (1410 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.9°C (80°F) and lows of about 12.9°C (55°F) in October.

Chamje

Tal (1700 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.2°C (77°F) and lows of about 11.2°C (52°F) in October.

Tal

Dharapani (1960 m)

About 6-7 hours from Jagat
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.6°C (74°F) and lows of about 9.6°C (49°F) in October.

Dharapani
Fri Oct 16 (day 3)

Bagarchhap (2160 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.4°C (72°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in October.

Koto (2620 m)

About 5-6 hours from Dharapani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.7°C (67°F) and lows of about 5.7°C (42°F) in October.

Sat Oct 17 (day 4)