May 3 - May 5, 2025 | 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 May
change startMay is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons. At high altitudes, the precipitation can turn to snow, although at trekking elevations the accumulation does not usually get too deep. May is also the season when many 8000 m peaks are climbed so base camps of these mountains will be busy with activity.
At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in
May. The highest point on the trek is
Punggen Gompa at
3870 m. During
May, expect high temperatures of around
14.2°C (58°F)
and lows down to
1.2°C (34°F)
at Punggen Gompa.
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Samagaon (3530 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 3.2°C (38°F) in May. Overnight |
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Punggen Gompa (3870 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.2°C (58°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in May. |
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Samagaon (3530 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 3.2°C (38°F) in May. 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.
