Dec 14 - Jan 9, 2020 | Change
( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $515.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.
+ $206
per expedition porter
for porter's transport (dolpo)
+ $30
per expedition porter
for porter's insurance
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This trek takes in two of the most remote and culturally distinct regions of Nepal joining them via high altitude passes along the Great Himalayan Trail (GHT). Follow the ancient trade route once dominated by the Kingdom of Lo. Few regions offer this spectacular mix of cultural and geographic treasures. The spectacular eroded canyons of the trans-Himalayan landscape are a kaleidoscope of colors set beneath the distant snow-clad peaks of the Annapurna Range. Throughout this arid colorful landscape are the shrines, monasteries, caves and villages built by the devote Buddhist population. The highlight of the region are the monasteries and caves around the fortified walled city of Lo Manthang. Form upper mustang cross the high passes to the west into the Upper Dolpo region. Another region of dotted with ancient Buddist shrines and even more ancient Bon temples and monasteries before coming to the spectacular Phoksundo Lake.
December is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November. At higher altitudes, temperatures drop as the winter season approaches so it is important to carry warm enough clothing and sleeping bags. When properly prepared December can be a great month to trek
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
December. The highest point on the trek is
Sangda La (Jungben La) at
5550 m. During
December, expect high temperatures of around
-4.9°C (23°F)
and lows down to
-20.9°C (-6°F)
at Sangda La (Jungben La).
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Sat Dec 14 (day 1) |
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December. |
Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$117.00
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Jomsom (2760 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.8°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.2°C (24°F) in December. |
Kagbeni (2840 m)
About 3 hours from Jomsom Overnight |
Sun Dec 15 (day 2) |
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Tangbe (3020 m)
About 3-4 hours from Kagbeni |
Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)
About 1-2 hours from Tangbe |
Chele (3070 m)
About 6-7 hours from Kagbeni or about 1 hour from Chusang Overnight |
Mon Dec 16 (day 3) |
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Dajori La (Chele La) (3630 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.6°C (44°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in December. |
Samar (3650 m)
About 3 hours from Chele |
Syangmochen (3700 m)
About 6 hours from Chele or 3 hours from Samar Overnight |
Tue Dec 17 (day 4) |
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Geling (3550 m)
About 1-2 hours from Syangmochen |
Ghemi (Ghami) (3560 m)
About 4 hours from Syangmochen or about 3 hours from Geling |
Charang (Tsarang) (3630 m)
About 5-6 hours from Ghami Overnight |
Wed Dec 18 (day 5) | |
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Lo Manthang (3840 m)
Explore around Lo Manthang Overnight |
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Highlights: Lo Manthang
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Thu Dec 19 (day 6) |
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Lo Manthang (3840 m) Overnight |
Fri Dec 20 (day 7) |
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Chogo La (Marang La) (4320 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.5°C (37°F) and lows of about -13.5°C (8°F) in December. |
Lo Gekar (Ghar Gompa) (3930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.8°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in December. |
Dhakmar (3700 m)
About 6-7 hours from Lo Manthang Overnight |
Sat Dec 21 (day 8) |
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Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)
About 5-6 hours from Geling Overnight |
Sun Dec 22 (day 9) |
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Ghemi (Ghami) (3560 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.0°C (45°F) and lows of about -9.0°C (16°F) in December. |
Geling (3550 m)
About 5-6 hours from Dhakmar |
Bhima Lojun La (4305 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.6°C (37°F) and lows of about -13.4°C (8°F) in December. |
Santa (3780 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.7°C (42°F) and lows of about -10.3°C (13°F) in December. Overnight |
Mon Dec 23 (day 10) |
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Ghak Campsite (4247 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.9°C (37°F) and lows of about -13.1°C (8°F) in December. |
Sangda Phedi (5140 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -2.4°C (28°F) and lows of about -18.4°C (-1°F) in December. Overnight |
Tue Dec 24 (day 11) |
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Sangda La (Jungben La) (5550 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -4.9°C (23°F) and lows of about -20.9°C (-6°F) in December. |
Molum Sumdo (4985 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -1.5°C (29°F) and lows of about -17.5°C (1°F) in December. Overnight |
Wed Dec 25 (day 12) |
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Norbulung (4765 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.2°C (32°F) and lows of about -16.2°C (3°F) in December. |
Chharka Bhot (4100 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.8°C (39°F) and lows of about -12.2°C (10°F) in December. Overnight |
Thu Dec 26 (day 13) |
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Mola La (5040 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -1.8°C (29°F) and lows of about -17.8°C (0°F) in December. |
Ghajyan Sumna (4700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.2°C (32°F) and lows of about -15.8°C (4°F) in December. Overnight |
Fri Dec 27 (day 14) |
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Chhamdang (4500 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.4°C (35°F) and lows of about -14.6°C (6°F) in December. Overnight |
Sat Dec 28 (day 15) |
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Tinje (4410 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.9°C (35°F) and lows of about -14.1°C (7°F) in December. Overnight |
Sun Dec 29 (day 16) |
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Shimen (3900 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.0°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.0°C (12°F) in December. Overnight |
Mon Dec 30 (day 17) |
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Shimen La (4360 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.2°C (36°F) and lows of about -13.8°C (7°F) in December. |
Khoma (4250 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.9°C (37°F) and lows of about -13.1°C (8°F) in December. |
Saldang (3750 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.9°C (43°F) and lows of about -10.1°C (14°F) in December. Overnight |
Tue Dec 31 (day 18) |
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Namgung (4430 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.8°C (35°F) and lows of about -14.2°C (6°F) in December. Overnight |
Wed Jan 1 (day 19) |
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Shey (Sela) La (5112 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -3.3°C (26°F) and lows of about -20.3°C (-5°F) in January. |
Shey Gompa (4360 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.2°C (34°F) and lows of about -15.8°C (4°F) in January. Overnight |
Thu Jan 2 (day 20) |
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Nangdalo (Kang) La (5350 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -4.7°C (24°F) and lows of about -21.7°C (-7°F) in January. |
Nangdala High Camp (4700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.8°C (31°F) and lows of about -17.8°C (0°F) in January. Overnight |
Fri Jan 3 (day 21) |
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Khola Camp (3725 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.1°C (41°F) and lows of about -12.0°C (10°F) in January. Overnight |
Sat Jan 4 (day 22) |
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Phoksundo Lake (3728 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.0°C (41°F) and lows of about -12.0°C (10°F) in January. |
Ringmo (Phoksundo Lake) (3675 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.4°C (42°F) and lows of about -11.7°C (11°F) in January. Overnight |
Sun Jan 5 (day 23) |
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Ringmo (Phoksundo Lake) (3675 m) Overnight |
Mon Jan 6 (day 24) |
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Chhepka (2670 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.4°C (53°F) and lows of about -5.6°C (22°F) in January. Overnight |
Tue Jan 7 (day 25) |
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Suligad (2280 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.7°C (57°F) and lows of about -3.3°C (26°F) in January. Overnight |
Wed Jan 8 (day 26) |
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Flight from Juphal (Dolpa Airport) to Juphal (Dolpa Airport)
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$320.00
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Juphal (Dolpa Airport) (2400 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.0°C (55°F) and lows of about -4.0°C (25°F) in January. Overnight |
Thu Jan 9 (day 27) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in January. |