Oct 18 - Oct 21, 2024 | Change
This route goes over the 4610 m (15,125 ft) Laurebina La pass offering expansive views over the region before descending to Helambu. Continuing through forests and villages the trail descends to the road head at Timbu.
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. 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
Laurebina La at
4610 m. During
October, expect high temperatures of around
7.7°C (46°F)
and lows down to
-6.3°C (21°F)
at Laurebina La.
Itinerary (4 days)
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Fri Oct 18 (day 1) |
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Gosainkunda (4380 m)
About 5-6 hours from Sing Gompa Overnight |
Sat Oct 19 (day 2) |
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Laurebina La (4610 m)
About 1-2 hours from Gosainkunda to reach the top of the pass |
Ghopte (3500 m)
About 6-7 hours from Gosainkunda Overnight |
Sun Oct 20 (day 3) |
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Tharepati (3500 m)
About 7-9 hours from Gosainkunda, if the group is fast it may be possible to stay in Tharepati instead of Ghopte |
Melamachigaun (2500 m)
For a more leisurely descent groups can stay break the trek from Ghopte to Timbu at Melamachigaun |
Timbu (1375 m)
7-9 hours from Ghopte or 6-7 hours from Tharepati Overnight |
Mon Oct 21 (day 4) |
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Public bus from Timbu to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$3.00
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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. |