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Manaslu Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Mu Gompa and Ranchen Gompa

Difficulty: moderate

This remote valley was only opened to trekking in 2008. Bounded by Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha ranges, the valley was settled by people of Tibetan origin, and has a rich cultural history. The trail is lined with chortens and mani walls and home to the historic monasteries of Rachen Gompa and Mu Gompa. Accommodations may be basic but what the region lacks in amenities it makes up for in hospitality.

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

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On average there are 1 day with precipitation in December. The highest point on the trek is Mu Gompa at 3700 m. During December, expect high temperatures of around 6.2°C (43°F) and lows down to -9.8°C (14°F) at Mu Gompa.

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Mon Dec 16 (day 1)
Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.8°C (66°F) and lows of about 2.8°C (37°F) in December. more info on Ekle Bhatti
Lokpa (2240 m) About 2-3 hours from Philim Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.0°C (59°F) and lows of about -1.0°C (30°F) in December.
Chumling (2263 m) About 2-3 hours from Lokpa Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.8°C (59°F) and lows of about -1.2°C (30°F) in December. Overnight

Tue Dec 17 (day 2)
Chhokangparo (3010 m) About 4 hours from Chumling Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.3°C (51°F) and lows of about -5.7°C (22°F) in December. Overnight

Wed Dec 18 (day 3)
Nile (3361 m) About 3 hours from Chhokangparo Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.2°C (47°F) and lows of about -7.8°C (18°F) in December.
Mu Gompa (3700 m) About 1.5 hours from Nile Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.2°C (43°F) and lows of about -9.8°C (14°F) in December. Overnight Mark Thomsen more info on Mu Gompa

Thu Dec 19 (day 4)
Nile (3361 m) About 1 hour from Mu Gompa Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.2°C (47°F) and lows of about -7.8°C (18°F) in December.
Ranchen Gompa (3240 m) About 1.5 hours from Nile Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.0°C (48°F) and lows of about -7.0°C (19°F) in December. Mark Thomsen more info on Ranchen Gompa
Chhokangparo (3010 m) About 1.5 hours from Ranchen Gompa Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.3°C (51°F) and lows of about -5.7°C (22°F) in December. Overnight

Fri Dec 20 (day 5)
Dumje (3200 m) About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.2°C (49°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in December.
Side Trip to Dumje via Ganesh Himal Base Camp (2 extra days) via Ganesh Himal Base Camp Highlights: Ganesh Himal Base Camp and Gumba Lungdang Difficulty: challenging It's a steep climb to the small nunnery of Gumba Lungdang preached beneath the towering peaks of the Ganesh Himal but well worth the effort for the breathtaking views and serenity of this little visited gompa.
Ripchet (2468 m) About 2 hours from Dumje Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.6°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.4°C (28°F) in December.
Chumling (2263 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.8°C (59°F) and lows of about -1.2°C (30°F) in December.
Lokpa (2240 m) About 3-4 hours from Ripchet Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.0°C (59°F) and lows of about -1.0°C (30°F) in December. Overnight

Sat Dec 21 (day 6)
Pewa (1870 m) About 2.5 hours from Lokpa Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.2°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in December.

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