Choose a January heli tour rather than a trek if you want to see Manaslu in winter, as the pass is normally closed.
Where to go in January
Manaslu & Tsum Valley · month by month
Manaslu in January
Samagaun −12 to 4 °C, Machha Khola 7 to 20 °C, dry, snow higher up
- Off season
Questions travellers ask
Is January a good time to visit Manaslu & Tsum Valley?
January is mid-winter in Nubri and Tsum. Larkya La is usually closed by snow, many families in Samagaun and Samdo move down to lower villages and several lodges shut. The lower Budhi Gandaki below Jagat is dry and pleasant for short walks, and the lower Tsum Valley stays open for hardy trekkers who want to see the Dhachyang horse festival. Heli tours to Samagaun still fly on clear mornings, giving sharp winter views of Manaslu.
What is the weather like in Manaslu & Tsum Valley in January?
Samagaun −12 to 4 °C, Machha Khola 7 to 20 °C, dry, snow higher up. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the mountain forecast a few days before you travel.
Which Manaslu & Tsum Valley packages work in January?
Good choices this month: Manaslu Heli Tour with Samagaun Landing 1 Day, Manaslu and Tsum Heli Sightseeing 1 Day. Choose a January heli tour rather than a trek if you want to see Manaslu in winter, as the pass is normally closed.