Jul 30 - Jul 31, 2024 | Change
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.
July is well into the monsoon season. Low elevations are hot and humid, with at least some rain likely during each day. At higher altitudes, the weather is cool and damp. But the clouds are usually the most frustrating part of monsoon trekking.
At a glance
On average there are 23 days with precipitation in
July. The highest point on the trek is
Ganesh Himal Base Camp at
4200 m. During
July, expect high temperatures of around
11.2°C (52°F)
and lows down to
3.2°C (38°F)
at Ganesh Himal Base Camp.
Itinerary (2 days)
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Tue Jul 30 (day 1) |
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Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo |
Gumba Lungdang (3200 m)
About 3 hours from Dumje Overnight |
Wed Jul 31 (day 2) |
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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. |
Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.2°C (63°F) and lows of about 9.2°C (49°F) in July. |
Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Gumba Lungdang |