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via Kal Tal side trek (2 days)
Manaslu Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Kal Tal

Difficulty: easy
via Kal Tal

A 3 to 4-hour hike above Pork, Kal Tal is a worthwhile side trip in good weather for its superb mountain views.

Weather Conditions in December

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December 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 Kal Tal at 3685 m. During December, expect high temperatures of around 6.3°C (43°F) and lows down to -9.7°C (15°F) at Kal Tal.

via Kal Tal 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 Dec 30 (day 1)

Prok (2380 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.1°C (57°F) and lows of about -1.9°C (29°F) in December.

Prok
Wed Dec 31 (day 2)

Kal Tal (3685 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.3°C (43°F) and lows of about -9.7°C (15°F) in December.

Prok (2380 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.1°C (57°F) and lows of about -1.9°C (29°F) in December.

Prok

by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019

Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa

Very tough hike. I recommend doing this trek only with start early morning to allow resting along the way. It is pretty much a day side trip.