Oct 9 - Oct 14, 2026 | Change
via Ghandruk and Chomrong
side trek
(6 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
View full itinerary: Mardi Himal
Highlights:
Ghandruk
Difficulty:
easy
Return via the picturesque villages of Ghandruk and Chomrong
Weather Conditions in October
change startOctober 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. While the chance of snow is decreased, there is the possibility of a heavy snowfall at higher elevations. If ill-timed and prolonged, this can make it difficult to cross some passes.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
October. The highest point on the trek is
High Camp (Mardi Himal) at
3900 m. During
October, expect high temperatures of around
12.0°C (54°F)
and lows down to
-2.0°C (28°F)
at High Camp (Mardi Himal).
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| Fri Oct 9 (day 1) |
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High Camp (Mardi Himal) (3900 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.0°C (54°F) and lows of about -2.0°C (28°F) in October. Overnight |
| Sat Oct 10 (day 2) |
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Forest Camp (Kokar) (3050 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.1°C (63°F) and lows of about 3.1°C (38°F) in October. Overnight |
| Sun Oct 11 (day 3) |
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Landruk (1565 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.0°C (79°F) and lows of about 12.0°C (54°F) in October. Overnight |
| Mon Oct 12 (day 4) |
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Chomrong (2210 m)
About 5-6 hours from Landruk Overnight |
| Tue Oct 13 (day 5) | |
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Ghandruk (2000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 9.4°C (49°F) in October. Overnight |
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Rating:
| 6 reviews
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| Wed Oct 14 (day 6) |
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Birethanti (1025 m)
About 3 hours from Ghandruk |
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Naya Pul (1000 m)
About 45 minutes from Birethani |
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Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.4°C (87°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in October. |
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by Ma alejandra (México) on Apr 8, 2024
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Great place, although we couldn’t see much due to clouds!
by Brian (Australia) on Mar 28, 2019
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The side trip to Poon Hill was beautiful although the view at Khopra was more dramatic and far less crowded. If we did the Khopra trek again, I probably would not go to Poon Hill as well.
by Chris (Australia) on Dec 26, 2018
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by Michael (United Kingdom) on Dec 8, 2018
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The final ascent from Ghorepani to Poon Hill is not as difficult as some other parts of the trek, and is certainly worth doing for the spectacular views of the sunrise over the Annapurna range from the top.
by Chong fah (malaysia) on Nov 11, 2018
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