Trip Overview
Highlights
- The adventure takes you around the world’s 8th highest Mt. Manaslu and its massive range of peaks.
- Following raging Budhi Gandaki river right near to its glacial source, Manaslu valley.
- Cultural and scenic walks towards Manaslu villages.
- Exceptional panorama of giant peaks from high Larke-la pass.
- From cool alpine woodland of pines and rhododendron towards the arctic zone of ice and glaciers.
- Exciting drive from with ever-present views of Himalayan peaks around Nepal Mid-West.
Itinerary
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Day 1 On arrival at Kathmandu airport 1,340 m meet our staff and transfer to hotel.
Landing at Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, where our guide or staff receives you for the short drive to your respective hotels in the hub of Kathmandu. After checking into your nice rooms with rest after a jet lag, and then rendezvous with another group member of Around Manaslu Trekking, where our guide/leader will brief you with information regarding the treks, hotels and lodge with Nepalese culture, do’s and don’ts. Evening enjoys a grand welcome dinner in typical Nepalese restaurants with various native cultures as entertainment.
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Day 2 At Kathmandu with options for tour with time for trek preparations.
At Kathmandu is a free day where one can join in our interesting sightseeing tour options, as the capital Kathmandu of Nepal is steeped with historical and religious monuments of world heritage sites. Afternoon at leisure and preparation for Around Manaslu trekking, starting next early morning with an exciting overland journey to Nepal Mid-West.
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Day 3 Drive to Soti Khola 730 m via Arughat 570 m - 06 hrs journeys.
Around Manaslu Trekking starts with an early morning drive to Nepal Mid West, where the journey leads on the main Nepal highway past many interesting towns and villages with farms to reach the Gorkha district in Arughat. From here continue driving following the raging Buri Gandaki River upstream on warm-low areas of paddy fields and terraces to reach at Soti-Khola for the first overnight stop of the adventure.
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Day 4 Trek to MachhaKhola 930 m 5- 06 hrs.
beginning our first day walks from Soti-Khola, where our route takes you into a steep valley, within thickly forested areas a past a number of small villages that dots the green hillside, and then walking into a wide valley opposite near a large tributary stream that joins Buri Gandaki River. Nice views of the cultivated terrace of Lapses upper village as our walk descends to a wide, sandy riverbed following a trail that meanders below a steep, craggy valley side. As the walk progress leading to a climb towards Machha Khola for an overnight stop, a village with a number of tea shops and a small lodge, Maccha Khola means a Fish Stream.
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Day 5 From Machhakhola to Dovan 1,070 m via Tatopani (Hot Spring) 5- 06 hrs.
From here onward encounter many interesting farm villages and neatly cultivated fields as vegetation changes slowly due to altitude and climate-wise, as our morning walk leads to cross over a stream where Machha Khola (Fish Stream) name comes from, and then walk upstream towards Khola-Bensi village with Tatopani a place with natural & 39; hot spring ‘ As the walk continues where the valley becomes much narrow and steeper.
where our trail switches to the left bank of the river and then crosses a suspension bridge, after a short period of walk entering a patch of forest and then reaching Doban located on the high shelf of Budi Gandaki River.
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Day 6 From dovan to Jagat 4- 05 hrs.
Morning walk leads across a broad gravel field towards Lauri stream and then crossing suspension bridge which leads to a climb on high trails and then descending into the open valley of Yara Khola, where our journey continues on for another hour to the village of Jagat.
Jagat is a nice looking farm village of moderate size after Arughat; people here of mixed races Magar, Chettries, Brahman, Manaslu Bhatia (Tibetan looking tribes) and some Newar people lodge owners and shopkeepers.
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Day 7 From Jagat to Philim 1,570 m - 06 hrs.
Walk from Jagat descends to long stone steps to reach a river, where the path climbs on the terraced hillside at Saguleri, with a distance view of Sringi Himal 7,187m, walk continue with ups and down the trail as our route reaches a bridge over Buri-Gandaki. After crossing over a bridge where our trail winds up to reach Philim village for a short break and to observe this nice farm village with rich cultivated fields and terraces.
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Day 8 From Philim to Bihi Phedi 1,990 m 5-06 hrs.
After a good refreshing stop at Philip, a walk from here leads higher past scattered farm villages with the climb through terraces of golden fields of wheat and barley, to reach a rocky ridgetop covered within bamboo forest area towards Eklai Bhatti means a lonely Inn, at present few more shops has been coming up. After a rest walk towards Lokpa, where our route diverts toward North West to reach our overnight stop at Lokpa.Morning walk leads with some down section entering into sheer cliff walls after this dramatic section as our route continues on the much better path to reach Deng village, where houses and terrains completely change of more Tibetan like from here onward.
After a short good rest, a few hour’s walk leads you to Bihi a small village for an overnight stop, where people are more of Tibetan origin with ancient Buddhist culture. Villagers of the area grow buckwheat, wheat, barley, and potatoes as staple crops since trekking gained popularity around the area, spinach, carrots, and cabbages are also grown.
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Day 9 From Behi-Phedi to Namrung 2,630 m / 8,629 ft 5- 06 hrs.
From here where you can feel cleaner and cooler air, as morning walk continues for another two hours to a steep-sided and scenic valley, encountering Mani prayer stone walls as the walk leads to Gap a nice village with a stop for the possible lunch break. After Gap walk altitude gains entering into alpine and coniferous woodland where the path meanders steeply up as the valley opens out with extensive pastures and then crosses a large stream flowing from the glacier of Lianda.
On walk grand views of Manaslu with the native name as Kuang (Manaslu) Himal range with Pang Phuchin 6,335m, Saula Himal 6,235m with many unnamed peaks of above 6000m. Walk from here with gradual uphill as altitude gains at a slow pace as walk leads past farm village to reach Namrung for an overnight stop, the village also called Sho Namrug.
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Day 10 From Namrung to Lo-Gaon 3,180 m 4- 05 hrs.
With a peaceful overnight stop at Namrung, walk leads to more spread out farm fields and Yak herder huts and shelter, around this high Manaslu valley people are much engaged in farming during summer, where young folks in winter travel to big cities of Nepal and India for trade and to escape the cold winter. From here walk leads to a high and scenic valley all the way to Lo Gaon a nice village for an overnight stop, this will be one of the attractive villages around the Manaslu region, at Lo enjoy close views of the towering Manaslu North Face.
Around Lo, visit its monastery with numerous chosen and Mani walls with views of Ganesh Himal towards the east.
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Day 11 From Lo-Gaon to Sama-Gaon 3,530 m 4-05 hrs.
From Lo-Gaon walk is much easier but with a difference as high altitude wise where the route leads to a slow and gradual climb with constant views of the mountain with Peak 29 ahead, after couple hour climb reaching into a patch of forest reaching at Shala village with an excellent view of Phungi, Manaslu and Himal Chuli. Walking for a few hours further where day completes on reach Sama-Gaon village, with a superb view of Mt. Manaslu.
Sama-Gaon village is one of the largest within high Manaslu Valley, where natives are mostly farmers cultivating buckwheat, and barley which are the main crops in this high and harsh terrain, potatoes and some high and cold vegetables are also grown. Villagers around the high Manaslu valley descended from South West Tibet way back more than 400 years of history were custom and culture of ancient Buddhist heritage similar to its origin Tibetan predecessor. The local villagers are still active in trade and bartering across the border with Tibet taking a few days to reach the frontier of Nepal and Tibet, actually located on the old Trans Himalayan Salt Trade route of the two countries.
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Day 12 At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and local excursion.
A free and rest day in this interesting village to support acclimatization before heading higher towards Larke-la Pass, with a spare day to explore this nice and scenic area and visit its old Monastery of Nyligpa (red hat sect) sect of Buddhism.
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Day 13 From Sama-Gaon to Samdo 3,690 m 4- 05 hrs.
After a pleasant rest at Sama-Gaon, today a pleasant walk of more than four hours to reach the last village of Gorkha and Manaslu valley at Samdo, morning walk starts with a slow climb as elevation gradually gains with dry much air which makes the walk slower than earlier past days, trading slowly taking time for a short break to enjoy surrounding beautiful views of peaks and dramatic terrain.
After an exciting walk on the high valley of Manaslu and then reaching Samdo village taking a short climb to reach a small flat plateau where the village is located, a moderate size village of more than forty houses with about two hundred villagers living in this high harsh country.
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Day 14 From Samdo to Larke Phedi / Dharama-Shala 4,470 m 3- 04 hrs.
On leaving the last final village of upper Manaslu valley, where walk leads to the end of the valley facing incredible views of snow-capped peaks of Manaslu which is also known as Kuang in the local language.
As the walk continues crossing a few icy streams to reach Larke Phedi means the bottom of the pass,n also called Dharmasala (travellers rest house/shade), wherein old days which was also known as Larkey Bazaar, (where trade and bartering used to take place between merchant-traders and locals of Gorkha-Manaslu-Manang people and Tibetans on this remote isolated spot).
At Larke, Phedi afternoon is free for short walks and preparations for the next early morning long climb and descent crossing high Larke-La pass to reach the Manang areas.
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Day 15 Cross Larke La 5,215 m / 17, 110 ft and trek to Bhimthang 3,790 m 7-08 hrs.
After rest and overnight at Larke Phedi, starting in the early morning before the crack of dawn where walk leads to a steep climb past a few huts of Dharmasala, walking over the moraine of rocks and boulders in snow conditions, it will be an arduous job to find the right trail. However following our lead guide past the ablation area on the north of Larke glacier, with grand views of Cho Danda with Larke Peak, as walk progress with gradual ascent and much steeper to reach the top of Larke-la festooned with thousands of Buddhist colourful prayer flags. At the top marvel’s excellent panorama of Himlung, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II include a series of Manaslu peaks.
From here a long descent reaching to a valley called Garcia, with further hour walks on moraine ridge to Tambuche at 3,900m, the bottom of the pass, and then a short walk leads to Bhimthang for an overnight stop after a long, tough day walks. Bumthang is a lovely place located on a wide green valley with a number of lodges adorned with prayer Mani walls, the area surrounded by green tall trees of rhododendron pines and oaks.
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Day 16 From Bhimtang to Gho 2,760 m 4 -05 hrs.
From Bhimthang rest of the journey is much easier with downhill walks with some short climbs on the route to Gho and Dharapani villages, morning with views of peaks heading with the gradual walk into thick alpine woodland. Walking into beautiful forested areas to reach a small clearing in the midst of woodland at Gho for an overnight stop, a small cattle and yak herders summer pasture and temporary settlement due to trekkers passing this route, where few lodges have been built to cater for the needs of travellers.
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Day 17 From Gho to Dharapani 1,725 m 3-04 hrs.
Today, the last day walk of this great adventure around Manaslu a pleasant and leisure walks downhill through the wooded country to reach Telje village, a nice place by the raging Marysangdi River, with rest and stops the last climb of the trip from Telji after crossing a suspension bridge to reach at large and nice lovely Dharapani.
This village is located at the junction of the famous and popular Annapurna Circuit trail and the Around Manaslu Trekking route. Dharapani is located on a river gorge with lovely tree lines around where motorable has been constructed for the past few years, the village provides excellent lodges.
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Day 18 From Dharapani drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with free afternoon.
after a marvellous adventure around Manaslu, completing our scenic walks taking a morning Drive from Dharapani, where ride leads to follow Marysangdi River for sometimes past Tal Besi- Chamje and Jagat villages, and then downhill to warmer low areas back into paddy fields to reach a large town at Besishahar, the headquarter of Lamjung district.
From Besishahar switch to another vehicle for an exciting overland journey to Kathmandu, where the drive leads past many farm villages and towns, as our drive joins the main highway of Kathmandu and Pokhara at Dumre town, from here an easy and interesting drive to reach back into hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu, with rest of the evening free at leisure in the hotel.
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Day 19 International departure for homeward bound.
After a wonderful time in Nepal with an amazing time in the high Himalayan mountains on Around Manaslu Trekking, your last day in the country of awesome adventures where our staff and guide transfer you to the airport for your flight back home or to the next port of call.
What's Included
- Airport pick up on our private vehicle and transfer to the hotel
- 3-Nights hotel in Kathmandu on 3* star hotel with breakfast
- Welcome dinner in Nepali cultural restaurant with live dance and farewell dinner
- Kathmandu city tour with the tour guide (covering 4 UNESCO heritage sites)
- Full meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) followed by a cup of Tea/Coffee during the trek and Will provided (2 nights provated room with attached bathroom with hot showers)
- Private Jeep transport Kathmandu to Soti Khola/Macchakhola and return from Dharapani to Kathmandu
- Clonidine/Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water during the trek and Fresh fruit every night after the dinner
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (Restricted Area permit, Conservation area Permit, ACAP Permit and TIM'S Card)
- An experienced English-speaking, well-trained guide and local porters to carry luggage (one potter every two members in the group)
- A comprehensive medical kit carried by our well trained guide and All government and local taxes
- Trekking equipment such as down Jacket and sleeping bag (down jacket and sleeping bag must be return after the trekking)
- Souvenir: Manaslu Route map and company T-Shirt and duffel bag
- Adventure certificate (after completion of the trek)
- Final departure to the airport
Included
- International airfare/Nepal visa
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner
- Monument entrance fees ($26 per person)
- Deserts (cakes, bakes, and pies)
- Additional Hot Drinks/bottled drinks/boiled hot water/mineral water
- Electronic device re-charge, hot shower/Wi-Fi
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance and evacuation insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tipping to driver and trekking crew
- Anything other expenses not mentioned in "Service Included" section
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Trek Details
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Best Seasons March-May & September-December
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Group Size 2+
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Duration 18 Night - 19 Days (Kathmandu To Kathmandu)
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Maximum Altitude Larke-La 5,160 m / 15,049. ft high.
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Trek Difficulty Moderate to Adventurous
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Accommodation On Lodge/Tea House
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Transportation Local Bus/ Option For Private Jeep