Manaslu Trekking Highlights
Semi controlled region - less visitors, Splendid and superb views, walking between the borders of Nepal and Tibet, explore the old monasteries, Ethnic group with unique culture, Explore the Tibetan Culture, Full of flora and fauna, Samdo Peak (500m) Crossing Larkya La pass 5215m.
Day 01
Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel(1348m)
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu/Planet Bhaktapur. After time to get refreshed, and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.
Day 02
Sightseeing of World Heritage sites (BB)
All aspects of gear and conditions are discussed to make sure you're fully prepared for the trip, and any last minute questions answered. After lunch we explore this medieval capital. We visit Boudhanath, also known as little Tibet. Then we visit Pasupatinath, holy temple of Hindu where cremation takes place by the holy river Bagmati. Later we visit Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Syambhunath Stupa. And transfer to hotel.
Day 03
Drive to Arughat (640meters) 5 hours
Gokyo Treks & Expedition's company guide will come to your Hotel early in the morning at 6 AM to pick you up. You will transfer to the bus station. We will have around 6 / 7 hrs drive to Aurughat via Dhading Bensi. You will have Lunch on the way. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 04
Trek to Soti Khola (775 meters) 6 hours.
Follow the Budhi Gandaki River toward its point of origin. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani. Camp today nears the confluence of Seti River - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 05
Trek to Machha Khola (900 meters) 5.30 hours.
The trail descends slowly until you climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Labubesi, the trail follows down to the sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki. Camp tonight at Machha River. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 06
Trek to Jagat (1340meters) 5:30 hours.
After crossing Machha River and Khrola besi, there is a hot spring called "Tatopani". The trail follows forested area after this toward Dovan. Below Dovan, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete transformation. At Jagat, there is a police check-post where your trekking permit will be checked. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 07
Trek to Ngyak (2310meters) 6 hours.
After ascending to a terraced hill of Saguleri and view of Sringi Himal (7177 meters) we continue toward Sirish Gaon, Gandaki valley narrows from herewith soaring precipitous walls. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 08
Trek to Ghap (2100 meters) 6:30 hours.
Follow the trail upstream of Deng River - a tiny village of 4 houses. We walk through a newly built rock tunnel from here, thus avoiding the traditional steep climb. At Ghap, the Tibetan culture begins with Mani stones and chortens all around. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 09
Trek to Lho (3200 meters) 5 hours.
After crossing the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki we follow the path lined with houses that are interspersed with cultivated fields. At Namru, there is a police check post again. After Namru, across the Hinan river originating from Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho. Naike peak, Manaslu north (7774 m) and Manaslu (8150 meters) are visible from here. Tonight we fix the camp near a spring at Lho gaon - a small village. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 10
Trek to Samagompa (3500 meters) 5 hours.
You will pass the stone gate and long Mani stone wall of the village after Lho with full view of Peak 29 ahead. You can make a side excursion to Pungen Glacier from here to get a very close up view of Manaslu. Follow the lateral moraine of Pungen Glacier toward Sama. From the village of Sama, it takes another 20 minutes to reach Sama Gompa for night halt. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 11
Trek to Samdo (4500 meters) 3:30 hours.
Today, we climb a terraced hill on the opposite bank of Budhi Gandaki River from here toward a most remote permanent settlement to Samdo. Here amid the most sever conditions of nature live some 200 villagers in forty houses check-by-jowl. Camp at Samdo. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 12
Acclimatization and exploration day.
We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air and also for local excursion. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 13
Cross Larkya La (5215 meters) and trek Bhimthang (3590meters) 8 hours.
We first climb towards Cho Chanda and then slowly head steeply uphill towards the snowed-up pass. From the top the panorama is magnificent: Himlung Himal (7126 m), Cheo Himal (6820 m), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6981 m) and the Annapurna II (7937 m). The descent is steep, through moraines, towards Bhimphedi. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 14
Trek to Tilje (3900 meters) 5 hours.
The route gets easier. We start with a gentle climb through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La pass and descend through fig tree and rhododendron forests to Tilje. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 15
Trek to Tal (1725 meters) 5 hours.
Follow the trail downstream of Marshyangdi River, passing through the scattered villages to reach Tal village for overnight stay. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 16
Trek to Jagat (1300 meters) 4 hours.
Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Chamje and Himal pani We will have overnight stay at Jagat. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 17
Trek to Baundanda (1275 meters) 5 hours.
Ascending gently for 30 minutes and the trail runs gently down to Sanjee village, then trail goes up for 15 minutes to Ghyarmu Phant. From here another 2 hours easy walk and 30 minutes up will take to the village of Bahundanda. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 18
Trek to Beshisahar. 7 hours.
The trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Naadi. From here the trail takes you to the bank of Marshyngdi River and town of Bhulbhule, Khudi all the way to Besisahar. Overnight at Tented Camp or Guest house
Day 19
Drive back to Kathmandu by bus. 7 hours. Overnight at hotel.
Day 20
Drop to the airport for final destination
The trip ends, our airport representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.