Aug 26 - Aug 27, 2025 | 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
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 August
change startThe peak of the monsoon is in early August and marks the wettest time of year. Be prepared for lots of rain and wet trails At higher altitudes, the weather is cool and damp. But the clouds are usually the most frustrating part of monsoon trekking. High altitude passes get lots of snow during the monsoon making some passes increasingly difficult to cross.
At a glance
On average there are 22 days with precipitation in
August. The highest point on the trek is
Ganesh Himal Base Camp at
4200 m. During
August, expect high temperatures of around
12.2°C (54°F)
and lows down to
3.2°C (38°F)
at Ganesh Himal Base Camp.
via Ganesh Himal Base Camp
Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (2 days)
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| Tue Aug 26 (day 1) |
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Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo |
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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m)
About 3 hours from Dumje Overnight |
| Wed Aug 27 (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. |
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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.2°C (65°F) and lows of about 9.2°C (49°F) in August. |
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Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Gumba Lungdang |
