Jan 27 - Jan 29, 2026 | Change
via Punggen Gompa
side trek
(3 days)
Manaslu Region, Nepal
View full itinerary: Around Manaslu
Highlights:
Samagaon and Punggen Gompa
Difficulty:
moderate
This tiny monastery at the foot of Manaslu makes up in location for what it lacks in size. The day trip from Samagaon to Punggen Gompa offers spectacular views of the mountain.
Weather Conditions in January
change startJanuary is one of the coldest and driest months, which makes it good for Himalayan views while wearing lots of layers. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. The days are short and the nights long, so you can finally catch up on War and Peace while hiking the Himalayas. Now that’s something to be proud of! Go with the e-book version, your back or your porter’s back will thank you for it. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.
At a glance
On average there are 2 days with precipitation in
January. The highest point on the trek is
Punggen Gompa at
3870 m. During
January, expect high temperatures of around
4.2°C (40°F)
and lows down to
-12.8°C (9°F)
at Punggen Gompa.
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Samagaon (3530 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.2°C (43°F) and lows of about -10.8°C (13°F) in January. Overnight |
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Punggen Gompa (3870 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.2°C (40°F) and lows of about -12.8°C (9°F) in January. |
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Samagaon (3530 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.2°C (43°F) and lows of about -10.8°C (13°F) in January. Overnight |
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via Punggen Gompa Itinerary Reviews
by Michael (Australia) on Feb 15, 2020
Around Manaslu via Kal Tal and via Punggen Gompa led by Bijaye Gurung
Amazing views of the base of Manslue, this area is really special and the scenery is like nothing else on the Manaslu trek.
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
Truly spectacular. Wow
by Renae (Australia) on Oct 28, 2019
Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
This is a nice cruisy side trip that is good for acclimatisation. We took a packed lunch and picnicked before coming back down.
by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa
via Manaslu Base Camp Itinerary Reviews
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
Base camp was truly amazing as well as good for acclimatisation
by Renae (Australia) on Oct 28, 2019
Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
We loved this side trip! Great for acclimatisation and for a challenge. It is a long day so start early and take a packed lunch and snacks. Well worth the effort and the views on the way up.
by Lily (USA) on Dec 2, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Phurwa Sherpa
Spectacular, so glad we did it!
by David (New Zealand) on Nov 6, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Dawa Sherpa
The day we went to the Monastery (rather than Base Camp) was a day of celebration. We met the Monks who had come to pray and it was a very surreal experience surrounded by the snow covered high peaks whilst listening to the incantations. Beautiful spot.
by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa
by Joel (Canada) on Jun 4, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Ang Rita Sherpa
If possible I would recommend a day trip to Manaslu base camp. It is not only a great way to acclimatize as it follows the climb high sleep low rule but is also amazing to see where a push for the summit of Manaslu all begins. Although the peaks are intimidating from the teahouse villages, seeing the peak from base camp really puts into perspective how massive the mountains truly are.
via Manaslu Base Camp Itinerary Reviews
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
Base camp was truly amazing as well as good for acclimatisation
by Renae (Australia) on Oct 28, 2019
Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
We loved this side trip! Great for acclimatisation and for a challenge. It is a long day so start early and take a packed lunch and snacks. Well worth the effort and the views on the way up.
by Lily (USA) on Dec 2, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Phurwa Sherpa
Spectacular, so glad we did it!
by David (New Zealand) on Nov 6, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Dawa Sherpa
The day we went to the Monastery (rather than Base Camp) was a day of celebration. We met the Monks who had come to pray and it was a very surreal experience surrounded by the snow covered high peaks whilst listening to the incantations. Beautiful spot.
by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa
by Joel (Canada) on Jun 4, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Ang Rita Sherpa
If possible I would recommend a day trip to Manaslu base camp. It is not only a great way to acclimatize as it follows the climb high sleep low rule but is also amazing to see where a push for the summit of Manaslu all begins. Although the peaks are intimidating from the teahouse villages, seeing the peak from base camp really puts into perspective how massive the mountains truly are.
