via Phaplu side trek (2 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

The closest road head to the Everest Region, this route gets you to Lukla from Kathmandu in about 3 days overland.

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 Ringmu at 2805 m. During October, expect high temperatures of around 18.6°C (65°F) and lows down to 4.6°C (40°F) at Ringmu.

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.

Fri Oct 25 (day 1)
Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in October. hide images more info on Kathmandu
Phaplu (2470 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.6°C (69°F) and lows of about 6.6°C (44°F) in October. Overnight

Sat Oct 26 (day 2)
Ringmu (2805 m) About 5-6 hours from Phaplu Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.6°C (65°F) and lows of about 4.6°C (40°F) in October. hide images more info on Ringmu