Dec 2 - Dec 12, 2025 | Change
via Northern route (Kekyap La and Chanagor La)
side trek
(11 days)
Dolpa (Dolpo) Region, Nepal
View full itinerary: Upper Mustang to Dolpo
Highlights:
Lo Manthang
Difficulty:
strenuous
This is a very remote and high route between Lo Manthang in Upper Mustang and Chharka Bot in Dolpo. It may be difficult to find a guide who has experience on the route and there is no maintained trail. The trail goes over the Kakyap La 5600 m then stays above 5000 m for at least 3 days before going over the 5665 m Chanagor La. Proper acclimatization is crucial.
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
Kekyap La at
5600 m. During
December, expect high temperatures of around
-5.2°C (23°F)
and lows down to
-21.2°C (-6°F)
at Kekyap La.
via Northern route (Kekyap La and Chanagor La)
Side trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (11 days)
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| Tue Dec 2 (day 1) |
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Lo Manthang (3840 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.4°C (42°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in December. Overnight |
| Wed Dec 3 (day 2) |
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Lo Manthang (3840 m) Overnight |
| Thu Dec 4 (day 3) |
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Camp West of Lo Manthang (4300 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.6°C (37°F) and lows of about -13.4°C (8°F) in December. Overnight |
| Fri Dec 5 (day 4) |
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Camp West of Lo Manthang (4300 m) Overnight |
| Sat Dec 6 (day 5) |
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Kekyap La East Base Camp (4800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.4°C (31°F) and lows of about -16.4°C (2°F) in December. Overnight |
| Sun Dec 7 (day 6) |
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Kekyap La (5600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -5.2°C (23°F) and lows of about -21.2°C (-6°F) in December. |
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Ghyung Chu Camp (5100 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -2.2°C (28°F) and lows of about -18.2°C (-1°F) in December. Overnight |
| Mon Dec 8 (day 7) |
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Chanagor La East Base Camp (5600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -5.2°C (23°F) and lows of about -21.2°C (-6°F) in December. Overnight |
| Tue Dec 9 (day 8) |
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Chanagor La (5565 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -5.0°C (23°F) and lows of about -21.0°C (-6°F) in December. |
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Chanagor La West Base Camp (5480 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -4.5°C (24°F) and lows of about -20.5°C (-5°F) in December. Overnight |
| Wed Dec 10 (day 9) |
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Nakham Khola Camp (4800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -0.4°C (31°F) and lows of about -16.4°C (2°F) in December. Overnight |
| Thu Dec 11 (day 10) |
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Chharka Bhot (4100 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.8°C (39°F) and lows of about -12.2°C (10°F) in December. Overnight |
| Fri Dec 12 (day 11) |
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