Langtang & Manaslu · – · –
Langtang & Manaslu in May
Warm and green. Good for high routes: Gosaikunda, Kyanjin Ri, Tsum Valley and Larkya La, before the monsoon. Afternoon cloud and showers increase toward the end of the month. Nuwakot's Sindure Jatra closes in early May. The valley floors around Nuwakot become hot, above 30 °C.
Local tip for May
Finish high passes by late May to avoid monsoon cloud and rain.
Where to go in May
Langtang & Manaslu4,380 mGosaikunda
The sacred lake Shiva made with his trident, at 4,380 m
Langtang & Manaslu3,030 mTsum Valley
The valley that vowed not to kill, below the Tibetan border
Langtang & Manaslu3,590 mBhimthang
The meadow at the foot of Larkya La, after the longest day
Festivals around May
Elsewhere in Nepal in May
Questions
Is May a good time to visit Langtang & Manaslu?
Warm and green. Good for high routes: Gosaikunda, Kyanjin Ri, Tsum Valley and Larkya La, before the monsoon. Afternoon cloud and showers increase toward the end of the month. Nuwakot's Sindure Jatra closes in early May. The valley floors around Nuwakot become hot, above 30 °C.
What is the weather like in Langtang & Manaslu in May?
Kathmandu 16–29 °C; pre-monsoon showers by late month. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Langtang & Manaslu in May?
We suggest Gosaikunda, Tsum Valley, Bhimthang. Finish high passes by late May to avoid monsoon cloud and rain.