Nepal Calendar 2026

October 2026 in Nepal

Travel guide and daily calendar for October 2026. Check Gregorian (AD) & Bikram Sambat (BS) dates, festivals, trekking conditions, and top places to visit.

October 2026

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Bikram Sambat: असोज – कार्तिक २०८३ (Ashwin – Kartik 2083)

Season:
Autumn (Peak Season) (Optimal Trekking)
10 / 2026
Sunआइत
Monसोम
Tueमंगल
Wedबुध
Thuबिही
Friशुक्र
Satशनि

Events & Holidays in October

Verified Nepal dates and travel implications for October 2026

Dashain Festival 2026

Public Holiday

BS: 2083-06-25 · AD: 2026-10-11

Nepal's grandest national festival celebrating the victory of good over evil. Vijaya Dashami falls on October 20, 2026.

Travel Impact: Massive nationwide movement as city residents return to ancestral villages. Government offices, banks, and many shops close for 5–7 days. Long-distance buses book out weeks in advance; early domestic flight and hotel bookings are essential.

Best Places to Visit in October

Destinations with optimal seasonal weather in October

Annapurna Base Camp

gandaki

A glacial amphitheatre at 4,130 metres encircled by the Annapurna Massif — the most dramatic mountain sanctuary reachable on a standard Nepal trek.

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Bhaktapur

bagmati

A living medieval city of terracotta architecture, woodcarved temples, and potters' squares — the best-preserved Newari town in the Kathmandu Valley.

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Chitwan

bagmati

Home to one-horned rhinoceroses, Bengal tigers, and wild elephants in a UNESCO-listed national park — the top wildlife destination in Nepal.

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Ghandruk

gandaki

A large Gurung village at 1,940 metres with close-up Annapurna views, stone-paved lanes, traditional wooden inns, and the starting point for numerous short treks.

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Janakpur

madhesh

The holy city of Sita, birthplace of the goddess in Hindu mythology, and home to the magnificent Janaki Mandir — a major pilgrimage site for Indian devotees.

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Kathmandu

bagmati

Nepal's vibrant capital blending ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a thriving backpacker scene in the heart of the Himalayas.

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October Weather & Climate

Season:

Autumn (Peak Season)

Trekking Condition:
Optimal
Climate Overview:

Crystal-clear post-monsoon Himalayan skies, mild daytime temperatures (18°C–25°C), and negligible rainfall.

Pros for October:
  • Unrivaled mountain visibility across all ranges
  • Dashain & Tihar festive atmosphere throughout the nation
  • Safe, dry trails and fully operational mountain lodges

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