Apr 23 - May 3, 2024 | 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
via Northern route (Kekyap La and Chanagor La)

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 April

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April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.

At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in April. The highest point on the trek is Kekyap La at 5600 m. During April, expect high temperatures of around 2.8°C (37°F) and lows down to -13.2°C (8°F) at Kekyap La.

via Northern route (Kekyap La and Chanagor La) 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 Apr 23 (day 1)

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.4°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.6°C (27°F) in April.

Wed Apr 24 (day 2)

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Thu Apr 25 (day 3)

Camp West of Lo Manthang (4300 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.6°C (51°F) and lows of about -5.4°C (22°F) in April.

Fri Apr 26 (day 4)

Camp West of Lo Manthang (4300 m)

Sat Apr 27 (day 5)

Kekyap La East Base Camp (4800 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.6°C (46°F) and lows of about -8.4°C (17°F) in April.

Sun Apr 28 (day 6)

Kekyap La (5600 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.8°C (37°F) and lows of about -13.2°C (8°F) in April.

Ghyung Chu Camp (5100 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.8°C (42°F) and lows of about -10.2°C (14°F) in April.

Mon Apr 29 (day 7)

Chanagor La East Base Camp (5600 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.8°C (37°F) and lows of about -13.2°C (8°F) in April.

Tue Apr 30 (day 8)

Chanagor La (5565 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.0°C (37°F) and lows of about -13.0°C (9°F) in April.

Chanagor La West Base Camp (5480 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.5°C (38°F) and lows of about -12.5°C (10°F) in April.

Wed May 1 (day 9)

Nakham Khola Camp (4800 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.6°C (47°F) and lows of about -4.4°C (24°F) in May.

Thu May 2 (day 10)

Chharka Bhot (4100 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.8°C (55°F) and lows of about -0.2°C (32°F) in May.

Fri May 3 (day 11)