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Mustang & Dolpo in December
December is cold, dry and quiet. Lower Mustang works well for a short trip: fly to Jomsom, stay in Marpha or Tukuche, and drive up to Muktinath on a clear day. Upper Mustang is very cold and many residents leave for the winter; Dolpo is closed to most trekking. Flights are usually reliable in the clear weather, and the Thakali kitchens are warm.
Local tip for December
Pack warm layers for Muktinath, where the wind makes it feel far colder.
Where to go in December
Mustang & Dolpo2,590 mTukuche
The old salt-trade capital of the Thakali, under Dhaulagiri
Mustang & Dolpo2,670 mMarpha
Whitewashed lanes, apple orchards and a gompa above the roofs
Mustang & Dolpo3,710 mMuktinath
One shrine, two faiths, 108 spouts of glacier water
Elsewhere in Nepal in December
Questions
Is December a good time to visit Mustang & Dolpo?
December is cold, dry and quiet. Lower Mustang works well for a short trip: fly to Jomsom, stay in Marpha or Tukuche, and drive up to Muktinath on a clear day. Upper Mustang is very cold and many residents leave for the winter; Dolpo is closed to most trekking. Flights are usually reliable in the clear weather, and the Thakali kitchens are warm.
What is the weather like in Mustang & Dolpo in December?
Jomsom about −3 to 11 °C; dry, clear, windy. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Mustang & Dolpo in December?
We suggest Tukuche, Marpha, Muktinath. Pack warm layers for Muktinath, where the wind makes it feel far colder.