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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 March

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March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in March. The highest point on the trek is Mu Gompa at 3700 m. During March, expect high temperatures of around 11.2°C (52°F) and lows down to -5.8°C (22°F) at Mu Gompa.

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Tue Mar 31 (day 1)
Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.8°C (75°F) and lows of about 6.8°C (44°F) in March. more info on Ekle Bhatti
Lokpa (2240 m) About 2-3 hours from Philim Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.0°C (68°F) and lows of about 3.0°C (37°F) in March.
Chumling (2263 m) About 2-3 hours from Lokpa Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.8°C (68°F) and lows of about 2.8°C (37°F) in March. Overnight

Wed Apr 1 (day 2)
Chhokangparo (3010 m) About 4 hours from Chumling Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.3°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.3°C (36°F) in April. Overnight

Thu Apr 2 (day 3)
Nile (3361 m) About 3 hours from Chhokangparo Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 0.2°C (32°F) in April.
Mu Gompa (3700 m) About 1.5 hours from Nile Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.2°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.8°C (29°F) in April. Overnight Mark Thomsen more info on Mu Gompa

Fri Apr 3 (day 4)
Nile (3361 m) About 1 hour from Mu Gompa Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.2°C (61°F) and lows of about 0.2°C (32°F) in April.
Ranchen Gompa (3240 m) About 1.5 hours from Nile Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.0°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.0°C (34°F) in April. Mark Thomsen more info on Ranchen Gompa
Chhokangparo (3010 m) About 1.5 hours from Ranchen Gompa Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.3°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.3°C (36°F) in April. Overnight

Sat Apr 4 (day 5)
Dumje (3200 m) About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.2°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in April.
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 21.6°C (71°F) and lows of about 5.6°C (42°F) in April.
Chumling (2263 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.8°C (73°F) and lows of about 6.8°C (44°F) in April.
Lokpa (2240 m) About 3-4 hours from Ripchet Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.0°C (73°F) and lows of about 7.0°C (45°F) in April. Overnight

Sun Apr 5 (day 6)
Pewa (1870 m) About 2.5 hours from Lokpa Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.2°C (77°F) and lows of about 9.2°C (49°F) in April.

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