Dec 18 - Dec 23, 2025 | Change
via Ghandruk and Chomrong
side trek
(6 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
View full itinerary: Mardi Himal
Highlights:
Ghandruk
Difficulty:
easy
Return via the picturesque villages of Ghandruk and Chomrong
Weather Conditions in December
change startDecember 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
High Camp (Mardi Himal) at
3900 m. During
December, expect high temperatures of around
5.0°C (41°F)
and lows down to
-11.0°C (12°F)
at High Camp (Mardi Himal).
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| Thu Dec 18 (day 1) |
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High Camp (Mardi Himal) (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 |
| Fri Dec 19 (day 2) |
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Forest Camp (Kokar) (3050 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.1°C (50°F) and lows of about -5.9°C (21°F) in December. Overnight |
| Sat Dec 20 (day 3) |
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Landruk (1565 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.0°C (66°F) and lows of about 3.0°C (37°F) in December. Overnight |
| Sun Dec 21 (day 4) |
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Chomrong (2210 m)
About 5-6 hours from Landruk Overnight |
| Mon Dec 22 (day 5) | |
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Ghandruk (2000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.4°C (62°F) and lows of about 0.4°C (33°F) in December. Overnight |
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Rating:
| 6 reviews
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| Tue Dec 23 (day 6) |
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Birethanti (1025 m)
About 3 hours from Ghandruk |
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Naya Pul (1000 m)
About 45 minutes from Birethani |
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Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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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. |
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by Ma alejandra (México) on Apr 8, 2024
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Great place, although we couldn’t see much due to clouds!
by Brian (Australia) on Mar 28, 2019
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The side trip to Poon Hill was beautiful although the view at Khopra was more dramatic and far less crowded. If we did the Khopra trek again, I probably would not go to Poon Hill as well.
by Chris (Australia) on Dec 26, 2018
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by Michael (United Kingdom) on Dec 8, 2018
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The final ascent from Ghorepani to Poon Hill is not as difficult as some other parts of the trek, and is certainly worth doing for the spectacular views of the sunrise over the Annapurna range from the top.
by Chong fah (malaysia) on Nov 11, 2018
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