Apr 30 - May 1, 2024 | Change

via Ganesh Himal Base Camp side trek (2 days)
Manaslu Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Gumba Lungdang and Ganesh Himal Base Camp

Difficulty: challenging
via Ganesh Himal Base Camp

It's a steep climb to the small nunnery of Gumba Lungdang preached beneath the towering peaks of the Ganesh Himal but well worth the effort for the breathtaking views and serenity of this little visited gompa.

Weather Conditions in April

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April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.

At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in April. The highest point on the trek is Ganesh Himal Base Camp at 4200 m. During April, expect high temperatures of around 11.2°C (52°F) and lows down to -4.8°C (23°F) at Ganesh Himal Base Camp.

via Ganesh Himal Base Camp Side trek
(Elevation Profile)

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Tue Apr 30 (day 1)

Dumje (3200 m)

About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo
Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.2°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in April.

Gumba Lungdang (3200 m)

About 3 hours from Dumje
Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.2°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in April.

Gumba Lungdang
Mark Thomsen
Wed May 1 (day 2)

Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4200 m)

To reach base camp you will need to add an extra day at Gumba Lungdang its about a 6-7 hour round trip to base camp in good conditions from Gumba Lungdang.
Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.2°C (54°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in May.

Ganesh Himal Base Camp
Mark Thomsen

Gumba Lungdang (3200 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.2°C (65°F) and lows of about 5.2°C (41°F) in May.

Gumba Lungdang
Mark Thomsen

Dumje (3200 m)

About 1.5 hours from Gumba Lungdang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.2°C (65°F) and lows of about 5.2°C (41°F) in May.