Pokhara & the Annapurnas · – · –
Pokhara & the Annapurnas in September
Rain eases through the month and views return in the last week. Trails are green and quiet, with some mud. Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, often begins in late September or October; the Phulpati procession carries sacred items from Gorkha towards Kathmandu. Book transport early around Dashain, when Nepalis travel home.
Local tip for September
Start treks from the third week of September for the best chance of clear mornings.
Where to go in September
Pokhara & the Annapurnas1,097 mGorkha
Hilltop palace where Prithvi Narayan Shah was born
Pokhara & the Annapurnas2,012 mGhandruk
Nepal's best-known Gurung village, facing Annapurna South
Pokhara & the Annapurnas1,650 mDhampus
A Gurung ridge village and the gentle start of Annapurna treks
Festivals around September
Elsewhere in Nepal in September
Questions
Is September a good time to visit Pokhara & the Annapurnas?
Rain eases through the month and views return in the last week. Trails are green and quiet, with some mud. Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, often begins in late September or October; the Phulpati procession carries sacred items from Gorkha towards Kathmandu. Book transport early around Dashain, when Nepalis travel home.
What is the weather like in Pokhara & the Annapurnas in September?
Pokhara ≈ 21–29 °C, rain easing. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Pokhara & the Annapurnas in September?
We suggest Gorkha, Ghandruk, Dhampus. Start treks from the third week of September for the best chance of clear mornings.