18 Days Around Manaslu Trek

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Overview

Duration:18 days 17 nights
Travelers:1 - 200 guests
Tour Type:Private tour
Language:Chinese, English, French, Spanish
Email Ticket:Yes

Manaslu Circuit Trek is one the best treks to undertake in Nepal. Being one of Nepal’s lesser-traveled destinations, this trail’s peace and solitude are unparalleled. The scenic views of Manaslu and other mountain ranges, including the Annapurna range, are a joy to watch. Flanked by Ganesh Himal to the east and the Annapurna Region to the west, standing tall at 8163 meters, Manaslu is one of the most graceful 8000-metered giants.

Manaslu region lies above the foothills of the Gorkha district. We will meet people of numerous ethnicities like Brahmins and Chettris in the lower areas and the Gurung people in the higher regions. The Gurungs of this region follow Tibetan Buddhism. The Manaslu circuit takes you from the steamy lowlands with their rice millet terraces through the mighty gorges of the Budi Gandaki with its turquoise waters and impressive waterfalls. The suspension bridges in the Manaslu region are quite an experience due to their sheer height and length. Moreover, the monsoon rain often washes the minor bridges away, leaving semi-submerged rocks to cross the rivers.

The trail was initially opened to trekkers in 1992; this trek still feels like a walk into the past. If you want to know what trekking felt like in the 80s, the Manaslu circuit is the way to go. However, you better be fit as the trial is rather demanding. Our journey to Manaslu begins with a tour of Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. The short tour is followed by a drive to Gorkha, a historically significant site in the history of Nepal, from where we start our trekking journey. Our journey begins from lush green hilly areas to the rocky and icy mountains to the north, thus enabling you to see the changing vegetation throughout the trek.

With its remoteness and secluded solidarity, it is considered different from trekking in the Annapurna region, making ‘Around Manaslu Trek’ a first choice.

The eighth-highest peak in the world, Mt. Manaslu, is not just a 15-day trek but an experience of a lifetime. Our trip begins with sightseeing the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. We visit Bhaktaour Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Swoyambhunath Temple. Then, we go through the historically renowned (ancient) Kingdom of Gorkha in the southwest of Nepal. Our trip continues to the splendid Manaslu region.

You reach close to the 8th tallest mountain in the world.
Amazing natural beauty of the forests, rivers, and faun in the Manaslu region.
Rich culture throughout the trek, from Nepalese at the start of the trek to Tibetan ethnic groups on the highlands.
The highest point of the trek at Larkya La pass at 5167 meters.
Stunning views of the world’s highest snow-capped peaks including, Manaslu, Himlung and Annapurna II.
Visit Nubri monastery and Pungyen monastery.

Includes/Excludes

Airport pickup and drop in a private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandua with breakfast Teahouses accommodation during the trek
Welcome and farewell dinner programs
All ground transportation on a private vehicle
Guided city tour of Kathmandu in a private vehicle
Entrance fees for sightseeing
An experienced, English speaking and government-liscensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
Naata Travel & Adventures’s trekking bag, t-shirt and trekking map (which are yours to take)
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (TIMS)
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)

Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porter, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
All other not mentioned in cost includes section

Please note

Trip Facts

Duration: 18 Days

Fitness Level: Strenuous

Max. Altitude: 5160 meters

Location: Nepal

Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek

Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and Teahouses during the trek

Group size: 1-16

Arrival On: Kathmandu

Departure From: Kathmandu

Manaslu Circuit Trek Difficulty

Naata Travel & Adventures’s 18-day around Manaslu circuit trek is designed for trekkers to accomplish the rather demanding trek with the utmost comfort possible. Being 18 days long, this trek demands good physical condition from its trekkers. For one, the terrain is rugged on this trek, and coupled with the high altitude and the length of the trip, one needs to have good endurance and fitness to enjoy the journey to the fullest. The average walking time in this trek is 5 to 7 hours per day. At the same time, the average walking distance is 10-18 kilometers per day. Like all the trips from Naata Travel & Adventures, acclimatization is well-placed to make your trip a worthwhile one.

Cancellation policy

Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International airport a representative from Naata Trek and Tours will be waiting for you at the airport displaying a playcard imprinted with your name. He/she will then transfer you to the designated hotel. In the evening we can enjoy a welcome dinner hosted by Naata Trek and Tours. During the dinner we can enjoy Nepalese cuisine which will introduce us to the country’s food culture.

Maximum Altitude: 1350m
Meal: Dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel

Day 2 : Kathmandu SightSeeing

We will have a pre trip meeting after breakfast where you will be introduced to your Guide. During the meeting you can assure yourself with any queries regarding the trip. We visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks praying in the monasteries surrounding the stupa. After Boudhanath Stupa we visit Pashupatinath Temple, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. We will also visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is a collection of pagoda and shikhara–style temples grouped around a fifty-five window palace of brick and wood. The attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the Lion gate, the Golden gate, the Palace of Fifty-Five Windows, art galleries, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla.

Maximum Altitude: 1350m
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: 3-star hotel

Day 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola

We start an early drive to Soti Khola. The drive is engaging in itself as we get to see Nepali countryside and the roads are twisty as the line the hills. The roads are paved till Arughat, which we will go through Dhading Bensi and from there on the roads are rough. Further there is a town called Soti Khola where we will stay the night.

Maximum Altitude: 710 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Driving Distance: 8-9 hours

Day 4 : Trek From Soti Khola to Machha Khola

We start our trek today and the trek welcomes us with beautiful Sal forests, and we have to climb onto a ridge above the fast flowing Budhi Gandaki. We then walk up and down the rocky trails of Khursane and pass two waterfalls. We then reach a Gurung village called Labubesi. As we walk further the valley opens up and we walk along the sandy river bed before climbing over a ridge. We then cross a suspension bridge to reach Machha Khola village. We stay the night there.

Maximum Altitude: 900 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Walking Distance: 7 hours

Day 5 : Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat

The trek today gets considerably more involving. We cross the Tharo khola till we come across a small hot spring in Tatopani. We then climb over a ridge after which we cross the Budhi Gandaki on a suspension bridge. We start climb stone staircases till we reach dobhan after which we cross another suspension bridge over Yaru Khola to reach Tharo Bharyang. We then climb another ridge, trek along the river to reach the village of Jagat.

Maximum Altitude: 1410 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Walking Distance: 6-7 hours

Day 6 : Trek from Jagat to Deng

Today we start the trek by climbing up a ridge to Salleri followed by Siridibas. We reach Ghatte khola and we continue walking upstream and past a yet another suspension bridge to Philim, which is a Gurung village. We then pass millet fields and into a steep gorge. We again cross the Budhi Gandaki a couple of times before we reach bamboo forests and to the village of Deng. We stay overnight at Deng.

Maximum Altitude: 1804 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Walking Distance: 6-7 hours

Day 7 : Trek from Deng to Nanrung

We cross the Budhi Gandaki which is one the several crossing river for today and head west to reach Budhi Gandaki Valley. The trail passes through forests after which we reach Prok village which provides a pleasant view of Siringi Himal. We also come across several Buddhist Gompas along the route. The trail then enters a dense forest and follows a river upstream. After crossing the forest the trail is easy and a brief steep climb gets us to Namrung where we stay the night.

Maximum Altitude: 2630 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Walking Distance: 6-7 hours

Day 8 : Trek from Namrung to Samagaon

We climb and pass through forests and reach Lihi which is a small village. We further pass through Sho, Lho and Shyala villages after which we reach Sama village. As in any trek in Nepal there are mountains for you to see and in this case we can see Ganesh Himal and Mt. Manasluy. We also come across the famous Ribung Gompa. Reaching Shyala we can see Himal Chuli and Manaslu and large glaciers ahead. We stay the night in a village called Samagaon.

Maximum Altitude: 3530 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Tea house
Walking Distance: 6-7 hours

Day 9 : Trek to Samagoun via Pungyen Gompa

We rest and acclimatize in Samagaon. There are mostly Sherpa people inhabiting this place. We can learn a few things about their rich culture. We can also see thousands of mani stones with engraved Buddhist texts and pictures. Our destination for today will be an old Pungyen Gompa atop a little hill which provides great views of glaciers. After spending a few hours there we return to Samagaon to stay the night.

Maximum Altitude: 3600 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Tea House
Walking Distance: 6-7 hours

Day 10 : Trek from Samagaon to Samdo

Today we descend down to the Budhi Gandaki river and follow the trail that leads to a bridge. The trail on the left leads to Manaslu base camp. We walk on a easy trail above a river passing and cross the Budhi Gandaki once again on a wooden bridge. Finally passing through kani we reach Samdo. We stay the night in Samdo.

Maximum Altitude: 3860 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Tea house
Walking Distance: 5-6 hours

Day 11 : Rest Day in Samdo

We stay the day in Samdo for acclimatization. Today we can take a short hike to a trade pass to Tibet and have excellent views of Mt Manaslu along with hother Himalayan ranges which includes Simrang, Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Larkye Peak etc.

Maximum Altitude: 2860 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse

Day 12 : Trek from Samdo to Dharmasala

Today after doing some walking and river crossing we come acroos the Lakya Glacier and climb to the stone guest house (4450m), which is not a lodge but a shelter called Dharmasala. Today we have plenty of time for acclimatization. We stay the night in Dharmasala.

Maximum Altitude: 4460 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Walking Distance: 4-5 hours

Day 13 : Trek from Dharmashala to Larkya La and Bhimthang

We walk on the moraines of the Larkya glaciers and make ascents as well as descents. We reach a pass from where we can see the huge Annapurna II and many other mountains. As we walk further Mt. Manaslu becomes taller by every step we take. We stay overnight in Minthang.

Maximum Altitude: 5160 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Walking Distance: 8-9 hours

Day 14 : Trek from Bhimthang to Tilije

We stand at the highest point of the trek in Bimthang and enjoy the views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal and Cheo himal. Then we start descending by crossing a bridge over Dukh Khola. We walk through rhododendron forests and follow a trail through a valley and we reach a cultivated land in the valley of Karche. The trail then comes off a ridge and takes us beyond the village of Gho. We walk further and reach Tilije where we stay the night.

Maximum Altitude: 2300 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Walking Distance: 5-6 hours

Day 15 : Tilije to Tal

After walking for a while we come to stone paved trail and it passes through a beautiful village. We then cross a bridge over Dudh Khola and reach the Thonje village. We cross a police checkpoint and continue to Dharapani. Dharapani is a Annapurna circuit section. We come to Karthe village and cross a bridge over Marshyangdi khola and reach the village of Tal situated below a waterfall.

Maximum Altitude: 1700 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Walking Distance: 5-6 hours

Day 16 : Tal to Syange

The trail today leads Chyamje village which are situated high on the hillsides. The trail then descends through rhododendron forests and fine forests to Syange.

Maximum Altitude: 1080 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Walking Distance: 6-7 hours

Day 17 : Drive from Syange to Kathmandu

We start the drive to Kathmandu early in the morning and we enjoy the views of hills and the twisty Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers. Naata Trek and Tours will organize a THANK YOU dinner in the evening.

Maximum Altitude: 1350 meters
Meal: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Driving Distance: 8-9 hours