Nov 11 - Nov 12, 2026 | 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 November

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Early November, along with late October, are the most popular times to trek in Nepal. Temperatures get cooler in November, but the skies get clearer and the chance of rain or snow interrupting your trek gets lower. At high altitudes, trekkers are rewarded with good views throughout the day.

At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in November. The highest point on the trek is Ganesh Himal Base Camp at 4200 m. During November, expect high temperatures of around 7.2°C (45°F) and lows down to -8.8°C (16°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.

Wed Nov 11 (day 1)

Dumje (3200 m)

About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.8°C (27°F) in November.

Gumba Lungdang (3200 m)

About 3 hours from Dumje
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.8°C (27°F) in November.

Gumba Lungdang
Mark Thomsen
Thu Nov 12 (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 7.2°C (45°F) and lows of about -8.8°C (16°F) in November.

Ganesh Himal Base Camp
Mark Thomsen

Gumba Lungdang (3200 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.8°C (27°F) in November.

Gumba Lungdang
Mark Thomsen

Dumje (3200 m)

About 1.5 hours from Gumba Lungdang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.8°C (27°F) in November.