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Mustang & Dolpo in August
August is still monsoon in the south but a fine month north of the Himalaya. Yartung, the horse festival at Muktinath, usually falls around the Janai Purnima full moon in August or early September, with races, dancing and pilgrims. In Dolpo, Shey's 12-yearly festival is next expected in 2036. Phoksundo and the Tarap valley are green and busy with herders. Flights and the Beni road remain unreliable.
Local tip for August
Check Yartung dates against the lunar calendar before you book.
Where to go in August
Mustang & Dolpo3,710 mMuktinath
One shrine, two faiths, 108 spouts of glacier water
Mustang & Dolpo3,612 mShey Phoksundo
A turquoise lake behind a landslide dam in Nepal's largest park
Mustang & Dolpo3,560 mTsarang
A white dzong and a red gompa on the edge of a canyon
Festivals around August
Elsewhere in Nepal in August
Questions
Is August a good time to visit Mustang & Dolpo?
August is still monsoon in the south but a fine month north of the Himalaya. Yartung, the horse festival at Muktinath, usually falls around the Janai Purnima full moon in August or early September, with races, dancing and pilgrims. In Dolpo, Shey's 12-yearly festival is next expected in 2036. Phoksundo and the Tarap valley are green and busy with herders. Flights and the Beni road remain unreliable.
What is the weather like in Mustang & Dolpo in August?
Jomsom about 13 to 22 °C; mostly dry, cloud and showers in the south. 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 August?
We suggest Muktinath, Shey Phoksundo, Tsarang. Check Yartung dates against the lunar calendar before you book.