Trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal is a dream come true to all the trekkers and mountaineers of the world. Manaslu trek is one of the famous and demanding treks in the country and is located in the Great Himalayan trail. Manaslu trek is one of the best treks and is famous for its originality and well-preserved culture. This marvelous journey is an alternative trek to the famous Annapurna Circuit. The major attraction of this trek is the closer and crystal-clear view of Mt. Manaslu which is the world’s eighth highest mountain of the world.
One can get an awesome opportunity to explore the beauty and ancient cultures of Manaslu region in this trek. Manaslu trek also offers you the great views and panoramas that we can see trekking around Annapurna Whereas its neighboring trek, the Annapurna trek is a famous and well-known trek but Manaslu trek is quite unknown and isolated. So, it is a lot quieter than its famous next door. As the latter part of Annapurna trek has been spoiled by roads, Manaslu Tresk is a great alternative.
Round Manaslu trek starts with the sightseeing of ancient cultural heritages of Kathmandu valley. We will then take a scenic drive to Arughat from Kathmandu. We will be trekking from Arughat and pass many ancient villages and dramatic landscapes to reach the destination of our trek. We will then trek via Soti Khola, Jagat, Namrung, Samagaon and finally to the base Camp of Mt. Manaslu. From there we head to Larkya Phedi to reach the highest point of our trek i.e. Larkya La and then we descent back to Jagat and departure
Please refer to the itinerary for further indormation:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1400m):
Namaste and welcome to the country of Nepal. You will be welcomed by our representative in the Tribhuvan International Airport and then transferred to our hotel in Kathmandu. At evening, you will be welcomed by an authentic Nepalese cuisine in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants of Thamel and then we will do a briefing about the itinerary of our trip. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing including Bhaktapur and Lalitpur:
After an early morning breakfast, we will head towards the beautiful and ancient places of Kathmandu valley which includes the world heritage sites, temples, places and other many beautiful things. Talking about Kathmandu, this place is a paradise to the tourists of all over the world and one can get an opportunity to relax his/her body form head to toe by doing the sightseeing of some of the iconic things of the world. You will be taken to Pashupatinath temple which is one of the most religious and historical temples of Kathmandu. Thousands of devotees from Nepal, India and all over the world come to this ancient temple for their rituals and celebrations. After the visit of Pashupatinath, we will drive for 15-20 minutes to do the sightseeing of Bouddhanath stupa. After exploring these historical monuments, we will be doing the sightseeing of ancient Durbar squares of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur. Visiting Lalitpur and Bhaktapur will give you an opportunity to see the living goddess, Kumari and explore the ancient streets filled with arts and architects. A refreshing evening walk on the streets of Thamel and Basantapur will make you feel Kathmandu a really cool and historical place and you will also explore lots of new things in these streets. At afternoon, we will be back to our hotel and do the briefing of Everest Expedition trip. You will be guided about some of the important rules and suggestions for the trip such as what is your responsibility, what to do and what not to do on the trek? You will be then introduced to your fellow expedition staffs and guides and relax the hotel after dinner. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Arughat (570m):
Today’s day will be a comfortable drive to Arughat from Kathmandu which takes about 4 and half hours. 3 and half hour’s comfortable drive will take us to Dhading Besi and then another 4 hours drive on the dirt drive will take us to Arughat. This will be the starting point of our trek. Overnight at a tea-house lodge.
Day 04: Arughat to Soti Khola (730m):
From Arughat, we will start our trek and head towards Budhi Gandaki. We will cross the terrace fields of rice and millets. One can get an opportunity to explore the local villages in the route. After that we will slowly ascend towards Kyoropani and then descend to reach Seti Khola. Overnight at a tea house lodge.
Day 05: Soti to Machha khola (930m):
After passing off the bridge, we trek through the excellent Sal backwoods, and then climb onto an edge above immense rapid on the Budhi Gandaki. We at that point achieve Khursane whereupon the rough trail weaves its way all over, past two tropical waterfalls on a steep, rough trail sticking to the side of a cliff. Eventually we will descend down and past a couple of rice patios, and then climb up and around to the Gurung town of Labubesi. We additionally move behind a rough outcrop, where the valley opens up and the Budhi Gandaki winds among wide rock bars. Dropping to the sandy stream bed, we stroll along adjusted stones previously moving over a side edge. We head down again to the stream and cross another suspension bridge to achieve Machha Khola town. Medium-term in Machha Khola and incorporates breakfast, lunch and supper
Day 06: MachaKhola to Jagat (1410m):
The narrow trail makes some minor ups and downs and eventually crosses the Tharo Khola and then we will reach Khorlabesi. After a few more ups and downs we come across a small Hotspring in Tatopani. From the hot spring, we move over another edge, at that point cross the Budhi Gandaki on a suspension bridge. At this crossroads, we climb on a wide, very much created staircase, at that point over an avalanche and over an edge to Dobhan. After traversijng the Yaru Khola, we climb the stone stairs and after that drop to the waterway and again climb more stone stairs to Tharo Bharyang. Crossing the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki, we move over an edge, trek along the waterway and afterward move towards the town of Jagat. Medium-term in Jagat and incorporates breakfast, lunch and supper
Day 07: Jagat to Dyang (1800m):
We start the present trek by moving over a rough edge to Salleri, and after that go down to Sirdibas. The valley widens a bit as the trail proceeds up to Ghatta Khola. We additionally keep strolling upstream to a long suspension bridge in Philim, a vast Gurung town. The trail turns north simply over the most minimal house in the town and remains on a genuinely level trail as it crosses millet fields to Ekle Bhatti. The course currently enters a precarious, uninhabited gorge. Now, we dive to the lush land inclines, cross the Budhi Gandaki, at that point trek along the west bank for some time, at that point cross toward the east bank and afterward back once more. As we proceed through the trail the valley enlarges and we go through bamboo woods to the Deng Khola. After crossing the Khola, we achieve the little town of Deng
Day 08: Dyang to Ghap (2160m):
Today, we will be walking about 5hrs to reach Ghap. The route takes the visitors through the dense jungle near to the BUdhi Gandaki river and then towards Manaslu. Trekking ahead and crossing the bridges will take us to Ghap. Overnight at Ghap in a tea house lodge.
Day 09: Ghap to Namrung (2550m):
Despite the fact that there is another course, we take the course through Prok town. Prok town has a perspective for a wonderful sight of Siringi Himal. We additionally cross the Budi Gandaki a few times today and run over a few gompas in the course. The trail follows the waterway upstream a thick woodland. Subsequent to intersection the waterway at a noteworthy spot where it roars down a narrow gorge, the backwoods turn out to be less thick and the trail is fine once more. The charming walk proceeds and after a last soak climb we achieve Namrung. Overnight in Namrung at tea-house lodge (tented camp)
Day 10: Namrung to Samagaon:
Namrung town is a decent viewpoint for Siring and Ganesh Himal and from the town one can likewise observe Mt. Himal Chuli in the south. We climb consistently and go through woodlands and achieve Lihi, a fine town with numerous chortens and terraces. The trail drops and crosses the side valley of Simnang Himal with Ganesh Himal in every case close by. We additionally go through Sho, Lho and Shyala towns before achieving Sama Village. We appreciate extraordinary perspectives of Mt. Manasly from Lho town and furthermore investigate the well-known Ribung Gompa. In Shyala town we will be encompassed by high mountains like Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) to one side, Manaslu and huge ice sheets straight ahead, and other snow summits to one side, and at the far end stands Ganesh Himal. The present excursion closes in Samagaon where we spend the night.
Day 11: Rest day, explore around the valley:
Rest day, explore around the valley. Overnight at tea-house lodge (tented camp).
Day 12: Samagaon to Samdo (3690m):
Today, we descend to the Budhi Gandaki River, that has turned north and tail it to an extension over a side stream. The trail to one side prompts the Manaslu Base camp. The Larkya la Trail passes a few mani dividers as the valley enlarges. It is a simple trail on a rack over the waterway passing the juniper and birch woodlands of Kermo Kharka. We drop off the rack, cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply onto a projection between two forks of the stream. From a stone curve we can see a huge white kani. At long last going through the kani we discover Samdo. Overnight in Samdo and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 13: Samdo to Dharamshala (4470m):
Even today, we continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki and begin walking upward. After crossing two streams and seeing the Larkya Glacier we circumvent the valley of the Salka Khola and move up again to the stone visitor house (4450 m), which isn’t a hotel but a sort of haven called Dharmshala, otherwise called Larke Phedi. The short walk today additionally leaves a lot of time for acclimatization and unwinding toward the evening. Overnight in Dharmashala and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 15: Dharamshala to Larkya pass (5106m) to Bhimthang (3720m):
After a short climb, we achieve a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers from where we can appreciate awesome perspectives of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. At long last, we stroll crosswise over moraines of the icy mass, making a continuous rising which wind up more extreme just in the last area of the pass. From the go, there are remarkable perspectives of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the enormous Annapurna II. It is a more drawn out day than normal to Bimtang, yet to stroll into these low fields with the night fog coming in with Mt. Manaslu approaching close by is a mind-boggling background. Overnight in Bimthang and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 16: Bimtang to Tilije (2300m):
From an edge at Bimthang, we can appreciate incredible views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal. We dive further and cross a high field (Sangure Kharka) trailed by an extension over Dudh Khola. We stroll through rhododendron woods and finish a trail a restricted valley until the point when we achieve the most elevated developed place where there is the valley at Karche, 2785 meters. We go crosswise over fields previously making a lofty move over an edge. The trail falls off the edge in a major, clearing curve to the waterway bank at 2580m. A short separation past is the town of Gho. Because of yesterday’s tiredness we may take a medium-term rest at Gho yet better hotels are accessible at Tilije, so Himalayan Glacier suggests we remain at Tilije. Overnight in Tilije Village and includes Breakfast, lunch and Dinner.
Day 17: Tilije to Dharapani – Trek and drive to Beshisahar (760m):
Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Dharapani. We catch local jeep and drive to Beshisahar. Overnight at lodge.
Day 18: Beshisahar to Kathmandu (1400m):
After breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight a hotel.
Day 19: Departure:
Transfer to airport for final departure to on wards destination.
Cost Include
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car or van. It is depend of the group.
- Two nights standard accommodation in 2/3/4/5 star category hotel in Kathmandu located tourist center, or up to you.
- Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking
- Local fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and grape etc.
- All accommodations during the trek.
- Your destination map.
- Both ways domestic Flights with airport tax.
- An experienced Government licensed holder Climbing guide and porter to carry your luggage during the trek.
- Permit
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- If you need we will provide you sleeping bag, down jackets, Duffle bag and, if necessary etc.
- All necessary Government paper works and national park entry permits and TIMS Card etc.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes and Vat.
Cost Excludes
- Meals yourself Kathmandu (L+D).
- equipment / Gears
- Your Travel insurance.
- International airfare.
- Nepal entry visa (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal’s Airport in Kathmandu).
- All kind drinks (Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, Water )
- Personal shopping and laundry etc.
- Personal trekking Equipment’s.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
- If do any tour and sightseeing and other activities etc.