Manaslu Trekking

Manaslu Trekking

Activity
Trekking
Trip Grade
Strenuous

Overview

Manaslu Trekking is a thrilling and adventurous Himalayan tourist location. This Trekking trail is a superb blend of breathtaking natural scenery and rich cultural components. This trip takes you through traditional Gurung, Bhotey, and Manangis communities as well as beautiful natural scenery. In the same location, there is a significant difference between urban and rural living.

The Manaslu Trekking begins with a thrilling journey to Arughat. The walk begins in a low river valley and leads to a high alpine location. You’ll be accompanied by the same river to Sama Goan. The natural heart-soothing components astonish visitors in the Manaslu area. The breathtaking views of enormous mountains paint a true picture of the Himalayas. The beautiful rhododendron, oaks, magnolia, pines, and fir in the forests are creating a jungle wilderness journey. Exploring the villages of Philm, Jagat, Lho, Sama gaon, and Samdu provides a rich cultural-tribal experience.

Mt. Manaslu, the world’s eighth highest peak at 8,163 meters, and the surrounding Himalaya span from west to east. Similarly, this has turned the Manaslu hike into a magnificent dream come true for mountain enthusiasts. The wonderfully placed mountain ranges are a sight to behold, especially at sunrise and sunset. Trexmount Ventures, a pioneer in arranging, will not allow any room for traveling ventures to all clientele. Likewise, our crew would warmly welcome you to join us on an exhilarating journey across Nepal’s wilderness paths.

 Trexmount Ventures has scheduled an acclimatization day before ascending to Larkya La. On this day, exploring the Manaslu Base Camp will help you acclimate. Similarly, the trails continue forward, allowing us to view more rural life as we climb towards our destination. The 5,300 m-17,388 ft Larkya-la pass. You will be awestruck by the Himalayas and delighted by the beauty of the surroundings. Moreover, the Trek descends with just the right amount of adrenaline and a heart full of lifelong memories. Furhermore, this Manaslu walk leads to Dharapani in a beautiful alpine forest. The trail descends to Chamche, where the Annapurna circuit trek track connects, and then drives to Kathmandu through the beautiful river valley.

Manaslu Circuit Trek

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of Nepal’s most popular treks. It brings you around the Manaslu Conservation Area and to a stunning vista of the world’s eighth tallest mountain.

Moreover, this trip can be an excellent alternative if you’ve already completed the Annapurna Circuit. Furthermore, it’s a 18-day journey that begins in Soti Khola and ends in Beshi Sahar, and it can be extended to 22 days by adding a side trip to the Tsum Valley.

It is one of the most graceful of the 8000-meter giants, flanked on the west by the Annapurnas and on the east by the Ganesh Himal.

Unlike the Everest Base Camp Trek, which attracts trekkers from all over the world, the Manaslu circuit trek is usually less crowded. It’s isolated and physically hard, but it’s also culturally enriching and scenically inspiring.

Most importantly, the circuit takes you from the sweltering lowlands with their rice and millet terraces to the majestic Budi Gandaki gorges with their turquoise streams and stunning waterfalls. The Manaslu trek’s suspension bridges are unparalleled in length and height, and the yearly monsoon frequently washes out minor bridges, forcing trekkers to rely on semi-submerged rocks.

Itinerary

01Day

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Our representative will come to the airport for transfer to the Hotel. After some refreshment in the hotel, Our Tour leader will conduct a pre-departure meeting in the Hotel or at our office. The meetings will cover trip-related information & the collecting of your Documents (passport copy, 2 passport size photos, Travel insurance copy).

02Day

Kathmandu: Free day for Trek preparation.

Breakfast, free day for trek preparation. You can do your own activities OR, you can book sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley with visiting fascinating world heritage and cultural sites. There are few places that are worth to visit such as Hindus holy Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Durbar Squire ( One is in Kathmandu, in patan and also in Bhaktapur), Museum,  monasteries, old historical Palaces and Gardens. Note:  this tour is optional so you can visit with place of your interest & pay locally. (Meals:B)

03Day

Drive by Jeep to Soti Khola (730 m-2,395 ft) via Arughat (600 m-1968 ft) – 08 hrs journeys.

Breakfast and Drive from hotel through prithivi highway and follow Trisuli River till Malekhu,  from here drive north towards Dhading Besi, a mid hill town, from here on the dirt road reach at Arughat bazaar, a large village with many shops and stores, a warm and low area with sub tropical temperatures.

We will drive further from Arughat through the rough road with following Buri Gandaki River upstream through many scattered farm fields, villages and river valley to reach
Soti Khola for first overnight stop of this trip. Soti Khola is a small village with simple accommodation. (Meals: B,L,D)

04Day

Trek to Machha khola (930 m-3,051 ft) – 05 hrs.

We will start hiking after the breakfast, this remarkable adventure follows a downhill slope reaching river bank with small huts and tea shops. We will continue our journey on stone steps to cross Nauli Khola (stream) with views of waterfalls nearby and then reach Khanigaon village. From here on the gradual trail cross another bridge to reach overnight halt in a small farm village at Machha Khola, a place with ‘fishing stream’. (Meals: B,L,D)

05Day

Trek to Jagat (1,410 m-46,25 ft) – 06 hrs.

On leaving warmer heading towards cooler area, morning walk starts following Budi Gandaki River valley, passing several smaller villages and to Khorla Beshi, and then continues on the winding path to reach at Tatopani village, which means ‘hot water spring’. The hot spring is situated at short walking distance close to this village by the river bank, in the middle of forest area. After a nice break we will pass villages of Dovan, Yaruphants, and then cross a bridge with short climb to reach overnight stop in a moderate size and populated Jagat village with nice traditional Nepali mid hill houses with many shops and nice lodge. (Meals: B,L,D)

06Day

Trek to Dyang (1,800 m-5,905 ft) – 06 hrs.

We will start ascending higher gaining elevation as the air gets cooler, after leaving the rice fields, terraces and reach Sidibas Bazaar, a small nice farm village. After a short refreshing break, we hike uphill to cross a small bridge at Nagjet and then to another nice hill village at Philim village with well tended farm fields of wheat, barley and millet as per the season. We will hike through a large rocky ridge top having the cool shade of a bamboo forest. Come to an exposed area after leaving the thick tree lines to reach Dyang village for overnight stop. (Meals: B,L,D)

07Day

Trek to Ghap (2,160 m-7,086 ft) – 04 hrs.

We will make gentle descent by the river side. Cross the torrential river reaching at Bihi Bazaar, a small farm village with small shops and tea stall huts. A few hour’s walk from here brings us to an overnight stop at Ghap village with afternoon free to explore this small nice village. (Meals: B,L,D)

08Day

Trek to Lho (3,180 m-10,433 ft) – 06 hrs.

The cool air gets fresher in this high valley between high ridges of snow capped peaks and Manaslu mountains. Walk continues with beautiful scenery of surrounding landscapes and views of mountains as this journey heads into upper Manaslu area. again following Budhi Gandaki River passing few spread out smaller farm villages and terraces of millet, wheat and barley. These grains are the only few crops that survive in this high terrain. After a few stops in between walk towards Numrung village with super close view of stunning Mt. Manaslu North Face standing at 8,163 meters high, which is the 8th world highest mountain.
After passing few villages Banjham, Lhi and Sho villages en-route, We have couple of hours of this scenic walk ending the day at Lho gaon for overnight stop, this village is also called Lho Bazaar. (Meals: B,L,D)

09Day

Trek to Samagaon (3,530 m-11,581 ft) – 06 hrs.

From Lhogaon enjoying views of Mt. Manaslu. From here walk with constant beautiful scenery, slowly and steadily entering Upper Manaslu area with high hills and mountains on either side of the valley to reach the largest and major village of Upper Manaslu at Samagaon. As the walk progress the gorge area opens up into a wide scenic valley with a winding trail as the country expands further with wonderful views of landscapes and of mountains. Walk through several cattle herders’ huts and shelters used for summer grazing of yaks and other domesticated animals. End the good of the day at Samagaon as the altitude reaches higher from here onwards till Larkya-la top. Notice the dramatic change in landscapes and vegetation, as the tree lines drops for few alpine bush.

At Samagaon, walk around this nice village to experience the Tibetan way of life, culture and religions and peoples as well. (Meals: B,L,D)

10Day

Rest day in Samagaon for acclimatization and Hike to Manaslu Base camp.

An acclimatization, We will start hiking to Manaslu base camp,
and explore this unique placed with stunning experience. We will come back to Samagoan. There are many shops that have many Chinese products brought from across the border in Tibet. (Meals: B,L,D)

11Day

Trek to Samdo (3,860 m-12,664 ft) – 05 hrs.

After a nice rest at Samagaon, morning walk begins with a slight and gradual climb towards a more wide valley with sparse vegetation, where the country changes which is a small extension of Tibetan plateau. Walk past an old monastery with few existing willow and poplars trees. Passa few shelters for cattle herders and then pass over Manaslu glacier with views of Birendra Lake in the near distance from the trail which is also known as Samagaon Pokhari (pond) as the walk leads towards Samdo village which is on route to Tibet border. After a nice good trek for five hours end this nice day at Samdo, which is the last village before Dharapani village on the other side of the pass. (Meals: B,L,D)

12Day

Trek to Dharamsala / Larkya phedi (4,460 m-14,632 ft) – 04 hrs.

From Samdogaon our route leads west towards Larkya-la at Dharmasala the base / phedi. Today walking is for a short distance for 3-4 hours to reach at lunch and overnight place in Dharmasala.

First cross an icy stream flowing from Gya La, which is at Tibet border. Walk on the high trail towards north on a route to the Tibetan frontier for some time with grand views. As the walk continues over rocks and stones path reach at Dharmasala also by its earlier name Larkya Bazaar, where a big trade between Nepal and Tibet used to take place, before Chinese took over Tibet. The afternoon offers plenty of time for rest and preparation for the big day next early morning crossing the highest point of this adventure  Larkya-la at 5,200 m-17,060 ft. (Meals: B,L,D)

13Day

Cross Larkya la (5,200 m-17,060 ft) and to Bimthang (3,720 m-12,205 ft) – 08 hrs of climb and descend.

This is going to be Big day and main highlight of the trek as we begin very early in the morning wth ascending steep trail where you will be surrounded with fantastic scenery of high snow peaks,  pass frozen ponds.  Then with the last big haul climb to the top ridge at Larkya La Pass festooned with prayer symbols of rocks and prayer flags, offering stunning view with panorama range of peaks and rolling high hills. From here a make long descent, getting back to the tree lines of firs, oaks, pines and rhododendron. After a nice scenic break, Walk continues on a gradual path for another few hours to reach Bhimthang for overnight halt. After the longest day trek of Eight hours, Bhimthang offers a nice place in greenery fields with wide meadow surrounded with coniferous forest. (Meals: B,L,D)

14Day

Trek to Gho (2,560 m-8,399 ft) – 05 hrs.

From this nice and wonderful stop at Bhimthang, walk to Gho and beyond to Dharapani village, a nice peaceful trek in the middle of enchanting woodland.  After a good walk for 4-5 hours reach a small place at Gho settlement in the middle of a forest area.  (Meals: B,L,D)

15Day

Trek to Dharapani (1,860 m-6,102 ft) – 05 hrs.

The morning walk leads on the downhill path all the way to Tilje village by the raging Marsyangdi River, just below Dharapani village. After having lunch and rest, walk with a last steep climb for few hours to Dharapani, a large village located on the route to Manang and Annapurna circuit trail. (Meals: B,L,D)

16Day

Trek to Chamje (1, 430 m-4,691 ft) – 05 hrs.

We will be descending and following Marsyangdi river downstream, which is fed from the glaciers of Gangapurna, Annapurna II and Tilicho peaks. This nice walk leads for few hours with short ups and more down and to re-cross on bridges few times to reach Chamje after Tabesi villages for overnight. (Meals: B,L,D)

17Day

Drive to Kathmandu through Beshishar (830 m-2,723 ft) – 08 hrs.

Completing the fabulous trek at syange, We hire a local Jeep to reach Besishahar where our Vehicle will be waiting and Transfer in another vehicle on the good road back to city life in Kathmandu. Fare well Dinner in the Evening. (Meals: B)

18Day

Departure

Breakfast, Transfer to Tribhuvan International airport for departing from Nepal.

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