Apr 19 - May 1, 2024 | Change

via Upper Mustang side trek (13 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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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 April

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April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.

At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in April. The highest point on the trek is Chogo La (Marang La) at 4320 m. During April, expect high temperatures of around 10.5°C (51°F) and lows down to -5.5°C (22°F) at Chogo La (Marang La).

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Fri Apr 19 (day 1)

Muktinath (3800 m)

About 3-5 hours from Thorong La
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.6°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.4°C (28°F) in April.

Muktinath
Sat Apr 20 (day 2)

Kagbeni (2840 m)

About 5-6 hours from Muktinath
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 3.4°C (38°F) in April.

Kagbeni
Sun Apr 21 (day 3)

Tangbe (3020 m)

About 3-4 hours from Kagbeni
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.3°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.3°C (36°F) in April.

Chusang (Chuksang) (3040 m)

About 1-2 hours from Tangbe
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.2°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in April.

Chele (3070 m)

About 6-7 hours from Kagbeni or about 1 hour from Chusang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.0°C (64°F) and lows of about 2.0°C (36°F) in April.

Mon Apr 22 (day 4)

Dajori La (Chele La) (3630 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.4°C (29°F) in April.

Samar (3650 m)

About 3 hours from Chele
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.5°C (29°F) in April.

Syangmochen (3700 m)

About 6 hours from Chele or 3 hours from Samar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.2°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.8°C (29°F) in April.

Tue Apr 23 (day 5)

Geling (3550 m)

About 1-2 hours from Syangmochen
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.1°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.9°C (30°F) in April.

Ghemi (Ghami) (3560 m)

About 4 hours from Syangmochen or about 3 hours from Geling
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.0°C (59°F) and lows of about -1.0°C (30°F) in April.

Charang (Tsarang) (3630 m)

About 5-6 hours from Ghami
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.6°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.4°C (29°F) in April.

Wed Apr 24 (day 6)

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Explore around Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.4°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.6°C (27°F) in April.

Thu Apr 25 (day 7)

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Fri Apr 26 (day 8)

Nyphu Gompa (3930 m)

Day trek to north of Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.8°C (55°F) and lows of about -3.2°C (26°F) in April.

Jhong Cave (3970 m)

Day trek north of Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.6°C (55°F) and lows of about -3.4°C (26°F) in April.

Lo Manthang (3840 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.4°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.6°C (27°F) in April.

Sat Apr 27 (day 9)

Chogo La (Marang La) (4320 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.5°C (51°F) and lows of about -5.5°C (22°F) in April.

Lo Gekar (Ghar Gompa) (3930 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.8°C (55°F) and lows of about -3.2°C (26°F) in April.

Dhakmar (3700 m)

About 6-7 hours from Lo Manthang
Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.2°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.8°C (29°F) in April.

Sun Apr 28 (day 10)

Geling (3550 m)

About 5-6 hours from Dhakmar
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.1°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.9°C (30°F) in April.

Mon Apr 29 (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 30 (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 May 1 (day 13)
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