Around Manaslu Trek

 


Around Manaslu trek is relatively wilderness trek and becoming more and more popular. Following Budhi Gandaki river, crossing beautiful valleys ,trial through the jungle and crossing the high passes aren’t only the attraction of this trek. Diversity of ethnic groups Indo-Aryan Brahmin and Chhetri and Mongolian people and their tradition and culture are also you would love to discover.

Description

Day 1 : Kathmandu
At you arrival you are received and welcomed by our representative and transferred to the Hotel.

Day 2 : Kathmandu Visit
Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. At Pashupatinath you discover the most important Hindu temple of Nepal on the bank of Bagmati river.You continue to Bodhnath, one of the holiest Buddhist stupa of Nepal. You continue to Swyambhunath an ancient Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Day 3 : Kathmandu to Sotikhola (800m) 8-9 hours drive
Transfer early in the morning after having breakfast at hotel for Sotikhola. According to your service a private 4WD at your hotel or transfer to Bus Station for public transport. Night at lodge.

Day 4 : Sotikhola to Machhakhola (890m)
The first day of your trek, you follow Budhi Gandaki river towards it’s origin. You cross Morder and Simre villages and reach to Arkhet river. The trial continu and you arrive to Labubesi village and you follow Seiti River to reach today’s destination maccha Khola village.

Day 5 : Machhakhola to Jagat (1410m)
After breakfast you cross the gorge upto a river. During the trek you will see Langur Monkeys. Finally you arrive to large Gurung village Jagat.

Day 6 :Jagat to Deng(1800m)
Your day begins to clmb a rocky ridge from where you can see magnificent Sringi Himal (7187m).And then you will continue your trek through gorgeous fields of maize, potato and millet before entering Nupri. Et later to Deng village.

Day 7 : Deng to Namrung (2660m)
Today you will have different atmosphere. You will see Manis (knottily hand-carved stone walls with Buddhist scriptures). The landscape with pin and rhododendron forest before entering Namrung village.Overnight at Namrung village with view on sringi Himal, Ganesh Himal et Mt Himalchuli,

Day 8 : Namrung to Lho Gham (3180m)
During the trek this you will see a first stunning glimpse of Manaslu and also the villagers with traditional dress Chubas.

Day 9 : Lho Gham to Samagaon (3530m)
Today, you have a short trek to admire the landscape and to respect acclimatization.

Day 10 : Acclimatization at Samagaon (3530m)
Samagaon is the perfect for rest and acclimatization for its altitude and activities.In the morning after breakfast you will explore Manaslu Base Camp, Pungent Gompa, glaciers and beautiful viewpoint.

Day 11 : Samagaon to Samdo (3860m)
Early in the morning after breakfast, you start the trek to Samdo, This village is situated near Tibetan boarder. During the day you will see Mani and Chorten. And also goats, sheeps and yaks.Mos of the resident of Samdo are Tibetan traders. You can bye cheese and Tibetan products.

Day 12 : Samdo to LarkyaPhedi or Dharmshala (4480m)
In this day, your destination will be to Larkya Phedi or Dharmshala which is situated at the altitude of 4,480m. You will need to walk around 4 hours to reach the peak of LarkyaPhedi or Dharamshala. From where you will get chances to views wonderful CheoHimal(6820m), Kang Kuru (6981m), HimlungHimal (7126m), Gyagi Kung (7937m), and Annapurna II(7937m).

Day 13 : LarkyaPhedi to Bhimthang (3,720m) – Climb the Larkya La (5,100m)
Today is the most demanding day of the whole trek. Wake up early in the morning and and departure for the trek. During the trek you will enjoy the scenic view on Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Gyaji Kung, Guru and Annapurna II. Descend till Bhimthang.

Day 14 : Bhimthang to Tilje (2,300m)
During the trek you discover different vegetation, you cross pine forest, rhododendron forest and small villages. Trek down to Dudh Khola and agriculture landscape begans until Tilje village.

Day 15 : Tilje to Chamche (1410m)
Today it’s the last day of your trek. Yous cross the Karte village and beautiful trekking trial. You will join the Around Annapurna Trial at Dharapani and later you arrive to Chamche.

Day 16 : Transfer to Kathmandu
The day of transportation. According to your service a private 4WD or public transport to Besishahar. Change of vehicle at Besishahar and departure for Kathmandu.

Day 17 : International Departure
A member of our team will escort you to the international airport 3 hours before your flight.

Price Includes

KTM hotel room with breakfast

Sightseeing in three cultural heritage sites

National park permit fee

Special trekking permit fee

Government licensed and trained local English speaking guide

All hot meals during the trek

Guide, food, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation & local taxes

All the transport and internal flights during the program

The price does not includes

Your all kinds of insurance

Visa fees

Lunch and dinner in city

Drinks

Optional trips

Tips

Mid-March to early May, or October (To be agreed from at least 4 people)