Dec 13 - Dec 25, 2023 | Change
via Upper Mustang
side trek
(13 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
View full itinerary: Annapurna Circuit
Highlights:
Muktinath, Kagbeni, Chusang (Chuksang), Geling, Charang (Tsarang), Lo Manthang, Nyphu Gompa, Jhong Cave, Chogo La (Marang La), and Dhakmar
Difficulty:
moderate
( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $345.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permit and ACAP
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- Restricted Area Permit Processing
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If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
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Follow the ancient trade route once dominated by the Kingdom of Lo. Few regions offer this spectacular mix of cultural and geographic treasures. The spectacular eroded canyons of the trans-Himalayan landscape are a kaleidoscope of colors set beneath the distant snow-clad peaks of the Annapurna Range. Throughout this arid colorful landscape are the shrines, monasteries, caves and villages built by the devout Buddhist population. The highlight of the region are the monasteries and caves around the fortified walled city of Lo Manthang.
Weather Conditions in December
change startDecember 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
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
December. The highest point on the trek is
Chogo La (Marang La) at
4320 m. During
December, expect high temperatures of around
2.5°C (37°F)
and lows down to
-13.5°C (8°F)
at Chogo La (Marang La).
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| Wed Dec 13 (day 1) |
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Muktinath (3800 m)
About 3-5 hours from Thorong La Overnight |
| Thu Dec 14 (day 2) |
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Kagbeni (2840 m)
About 5-6 hours from Muktinath Overnight |
| Fri Dec 15 (day 3) |
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Tangbe (3020 m)
About 3-4 hours from Kagbeni |
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Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)
About 1-2 hours from Tangbe |
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Chele (3070 m)
About 6-7 hours from Kagbeni or about 1 hour from Chusang Overnight |
| Sat Dec 16 (day 4) |
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Dajori La (Chele La) (3630 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.6°C (44°F) and lows of about -9.4°C (15°F) in December. |
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Samar (3650 m)
About 3 hours from Chele |
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Syangmochen (3700 m)
About 6 hours from Chele or 3 hours from Samar Overnight |
| Sun Dec 17 (day 5) |
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Geling (3550 m)
About 1-2 hours from Syangmochen |
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Ghemi (Ghami) (3560 m)
About 4 hours from Syangmochen or about 3 hours from Geling |
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Charang (Tsarang) (3630 m)
About 5-6 hours from Ghami Overnight |
| Mon Dec 18 (day 6) |
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Lo Manthang (3840 m)
Explore around Lo Manthang Overnight |
| Tue Dec 19 (day 7) |
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Lo Manthang (3840 m) Overnight |
| Wed Dec 20 (day 8) |
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Nyphu Gompa (3930 m)
Day trek to north of Lo Manthang |
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Jhong Cave (3970 m)
Day trek north of Lo Manthang |
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Lo Manthang (3840 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.4°C (42°F) and lows of about -10.6°C (13°F) in December. Overnight |
| Thu Dec 21 (day 9) |
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Chogo La (Marang La) (4320 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 2.5°C (37°F) and lows of about -13.5°C (8°F) in December. |
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Lo Gekar (Ghar Gompa) (3930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.8°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in December. |
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Dhakmar (3700 m)
About 6-7 hours from Lo Manthang Overnight |
| Fri Dec 22 (day 10) |
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Geling (3550 m)
About 5-6 hours from Dhakmar Overnight |
| Sat Dec 23 (day 11) |
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Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)
About 5-6 hours from Geling Overnight |
| Sun Dec 24 (day 12) | |
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Jomsom (2760 m)
About 6-7 hours from Chusang Overnight |
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Highlights: Poon Hill
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Rating:
| 2 reviews
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| Mon Dec 25 (day 13) |
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