Mar 22 - Apr 3, 2024 | 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
via Upper Mustang
Starting at $1,705 usd
For 1 person -Guide & Permits
Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees
$31.02 /day per person for guide
+ $15 per person for restricted area permit processing
+ $636 per person for permits
+ $650 for single surcharge for Restricted Area

( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)

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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 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 Chogo La (Marang La) at 4320 m. During March, expect high temperatures of around 7.5°C (46°F) and lows down to -9.5°C (15°F) at Chogo La (Marang La).

via Upper Mustang Side trek
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Fri Mar 22 (day 1)

Muktinath (3800 m)

About 3-5 hours from Thorong La
Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.6°C (51°F) and lows of about -6.4°C (20°F) in March.

Muktinath
Sat Mar 23 (day 2)

Kagbeni (2840 m)

About 5-6 hours from Muktinath
Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.4°C (62°F) and lows of about -0.6°C (31°F) in March.

Kagbeni
Sun Mar 24 (day 3)

Tangbe (3020 m)

About 3-4 hours from Kagbeni
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.3°C (60°F) and lows of about -1.7°C (29°F) in March.

Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)

About 1-2 hours from Tangbe
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.2°C (59°F) and lows of about -1.8°C (29°F) in March.

Chele (3070 m)

About 6-7 hours from Kagbeni or about 1 hour from Chusang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.0°C (59°F) and lows of about -2.0°C (28°F) in March.

Mon Mar 25 (day 4)

Dajori La (Chele La) (3630 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.6°C (53°F) and lows of about -5.4°C (22°F) in March.

Samar (3650 m)

About 3 hours from Chele
Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.5°C (53°F) and lows of about -5.5°C (22°F) in March.

Syangmochen (3700 m)

About 6 hours from Chele or 3 hours from Samar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.2°C (52°F) and lows of about -5.8°C (22°F) in March.

Tue Mar 26 (day 5)

Geling (3550 m)

About 1-2 hours from Syangmochen
Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.1°C (54°F) and lows of about -4.9°C (23°F) in March.

Ghemi (Ghami) (3560 m)

About 4 hours from Syangmochen or about 3 hours from Geling
Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.0°C (54°F) and lows of about -5.0°C (23°F) in March.

Charang (Tsarang) (3630 m)

About 5-6 hours from Ghami
Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.6°C (53°F) and lows of about -5.4°C (22°F) in March.

Wed Mar 27 (day 6)

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Explore around Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.4°C (51°F) and lows of about -6.6°C (20°F) in March.

Thu Mar 28 (day 7)

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Fri Mar 29 (day 8)

Nyphu Gompa (3930 m)

Day trek to north of Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.8°C (50°F) and lows of about -7.2°C (19°F) in March.

Jhong Cave (3970 m)

Day trek north of Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.6°C (49°F) and lows of about -7.4°C (19°F) in March.

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.4°C (51°F) and lows of about -6.6°C (20°F) in March.

Sat Mar 30 (day 9)

Chogo La (Marang La) (4320 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.5°C (46°F) and lows of about -9.5°C (15°F) in March.

Lo Gekar (Ghar Gompa) (3930 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.8°C (50°F) and lows of about -7.2°C (19°F) in March.

Dhakmar (3700 m)

About 6-7 hours from Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.2°C (52°F) and lows of about -5.8°C (22°F) in March.

Sun Mar 31 (day 10)

Geling (3550 m)

About 5-6 hours from Dhakmar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.1°C (54°F) and lows of about -4.9°C (23°F) in March.

Mon Apr 1 (day 11)

Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)

About 5-6 hours from Geling
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.2°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in April.

Tue Apr 2 (day 12)

Jomsom (2760 m)

About 6-7 hours from Chusang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.8°C (68°F) and lows of about 3.8°C (39°F) in April.

Jomsom

Highlights: Poon Hill

If you'd like to finish the trek with a climb to the panoramic view point of Poon Hill and wave goodbye to the 8000 m peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, but not walk the road section you can cut out a few days by taking a bus between Jomsom and Tatopani.

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Highlights: Marpha
Difficulty: easy
The picturesque village of Marpha sits in the shadow of Dhaulagiri. It’s a far more appealing place than nearby Jomsom, with its whitewashed Tibetan style homes and Niyingma monastery dominating the village. A pleasant place to linger after a long trek.

Wed Apr 3 (day 13)
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