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Manaslu Circuit Trek

One of the Best Off-the-Beatan Treks

Overview

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    Trip Type High Pass Trek
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    Duration 18 Days
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    Trip Grade Moderate
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    Group Size Min. 2, Max. 12
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    Max. Altitude 5106m
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    Destination Nepal

Trip Speciality/ Highlights

  • Trek into the pristine land of Mount Manaslu, world’s sixth highest mountain
  • Opportunity to explore the diverse rural life of people from mid hills to the high mountains
  •  An experience of trekking into the undisturbed himalayan wilderness and culture

The Manaslu area trekking region was officially opened by the government of Nepal in the year 1991. This trek takes us gradually from the mid hills to the foot of Mount Manaslu, the sixth highest mountain on the Earth, and cross over the Larkya Pass to make one full circuit. The upper region of Manaslu requires a special trek permit and receives lesser trekkers compared to the Everest and Annnapurna.

Itinerary

Day: 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

One of our staff, usually your trek guide, awaits your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. After a warm welcome we will transfer you to hotel, followed by a welcome dinner and an informal briefing about the days ahead.

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    Destination Kathmandu
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    Accommodation Hotel
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    Meals Dinner
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    Altitude: 1300m

Day: 2

Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Today we take you for a cultural excursion to the significant Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage sites In Kathmandu. These sites also belong to UNESCO world heritage. Meantime, we finish the final preparation for the trek.

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    Destination kathmandu
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    Accommodation Hotel
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    Meals Breakfast
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    Altitude: 1300m
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    Time: 3 hours

Day: 3

Drive to Sotikhola

From Kathmandu we start early morning and drive westwards on the highway towards Dhading Besi. Afterwards we turn northwards and drive on a Nepalese country side road. We pass by town of Arughat and continue along the Budi Gandaki River to arrive at Sotikhola.

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    Destination Sotikhola
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 730m
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    Time: 10 hours

Day: 4

Trek to Machakhola

Trek from Sotikhala to Machakhola is an interesting one. First we cross the Budi Gandaki river on an overhanging bridge then the trail goes through a forest and through paddy fields; afterwards on a trail across a rock cliff and with few more of walking up and down we arrive in Machakhola.

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    Destination Machhakhola
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 930m
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    Time: 6 hours

Day: 5

Trek to Jagat 6 hours

From Machakhola we trek a narrow trail that has several ascend and descends. Passing by the villages of Tatopani and Dhoban we make crossing of river and then climbin steeper trail past the Tharo Bharyang we finally arrive in Jagat.

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    Destination Jagat
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 1410m
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    Time: 6 hours

Day: 6

Trek to Philim

As we trek from Jagat we pass by the villages of Salleri and Sirdibas. We walk upstream the Ghatta Khola river, and after crossing over by suspension bridge we arrive in Philim. Philim has a fairly large settlement of Gurung people.

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    Destination Philim
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 1590m
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    Time: 5 hours

Day: 7

Trek to Deng

Leaving Philim the trail goes northwards. Passing through the village of Ekle Bhatti and then through the gorge area we make crossing of the Budhi Gandaki and the Deng river before arriving in the Deng village.

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    Destination Deng
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 1800m
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    Time: 5 hours

Day: 8

Trek to Namrung

From Deng onwards we enter into the higher land of the Manaslu area. As we cross the Budi Gandaki and walk higher we encounter the alpine vegetation, typical highland people and the closer view of the mountains. We pass by the village of Pork enjoying the view of beautiful snowcapped Siringi mountain and walking through alpine forest we arrive in Namrung.

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    Destination Namrung
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 2660m
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    Time: 6 hours

Day: 9

Trek to Samagaon

Namrung and the villages above it are inhabited by local Nubri people whose culture and lifestyle resembles that of Tibetan. As we trek northwards and higher we pass by the villages of Lihi, Sho, Lho and Shyala. Enjoying the views of Ganesh Himal, Himal Chuli, Ngadi Chuli and the Manaslu we trek steadily to arrive in Samagaon.

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    Destination Samagaon
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3530m
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    Time: 6 hours

Day: 10

Hike to Pungyen Gompa

This upper valley of Manaslu is also called the beyul Nubri. It is a sacred hidden valley blessed by the great Buddhist master Guru Padmasambhava. Today we take you for a short hike into a tiny valley above Samagaon to visit one of these holy site – the Pungyen Gompa. As we arrive here the magnificient south face of Manaslu lies right before us.

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    Destination Samagaon
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3530m
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    Time: 4 hours

Day: 11

Trek to Samdo

From Samagaon we head northward to the nearby village of Samdo. This is last local settlement in the Manaslu area.

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    Destination Samdo
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 3690m
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    Time: 4 hours

Day: 12

Trek to Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi)

Today, we take a short trek to Dharamsala and stay overnight at a local stone hut there. The trail through the Larkya Pass until reaching Bimthang is quite long for normal trekkers so we prefer to stop by Dharamsala.

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    Destination Dharamsala
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 4470m
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    Time: 3 hours

Day: 13

Cross Larkya Pass and descend to Bimthang

Today is the hardest and longest journey of Manaslu trek. We start our trek very early and head westwards on the glacier area. We pass by Dharamsala and continue to the Larkya Pass. As we reach the highest point of the Larkya pass the trail goes downhill until we reach Bimtang.

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    Destination Larkya Pass - Bimthang
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 5106m
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    Time: 9 hours

Day: 14

Trek to Tilje

As we get exhausted from previous long trek we take a short walk down to Tilje. Passing through lush green alpine forest and walking along the Dudh Khola we arrive in Tilje in around three hours, which gives us time to rest and recover.

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    Destination Tilje
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 2300m
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    Time: 3 hours

Day: 15

Trek to Dharapani and drive to Besisahar

From Tilje we walk down along the river and arrive in Dharapani, a small settlement at a junction of trail going to Manang valley and Manalsu area. After lunch in Dharapni we drive to Besisahar.

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    Destination Besisahar
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    Accommodation Lodge
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Altitude: 760m
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    Time: 3 hours walk, 4 hour drive

Day: 16

Drive to Kathmandu

From Besisahar we drive to Kathmandu.

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    Destination Kathmandu
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    Accommodation Hotel
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    Meals Breakfast, Lunch
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    Altitude: 1300m
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    Time: 6 hours

Day: 17

Free Day in Kathmandu

Today we leave you for complete relax at your hotel in Kathmandu.

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    Destination Kathmandu
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    Accommodation Hotel
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    Meals Breakfast
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    Altitude: 1300m

Day: 18

Transfer to Airport for homebound departure

Depending on your flight timing we transfer you to the Tribuvan International Airport, Kathmandu approximately 2-3 hours before the flight.

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    Destination Departure
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    Meals Breakfast
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    Altitude: 1300m

Trip Map

Altitude Graph

Inclusion

Service Included in the Price

  1. Trekking permit & fees
  2. Trekking meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/coffee Breaks)
  3. Clean and comfortable lodge accommodation as per itinerary
  4. Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
  5. All ground transportation as per itinerary
  6. An experienced Trekking Guide
  7. Assistant Guide (1:5): guide to client ratio
  8. Porter (1:2): porter to client ratio
  9. Insurance of guides and porters
  10. Medical Kits (first aid + high altitude medicines+ oxygen)
  11. Sightseeing to cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu
  12. Welcome dinner
  13. Duffel bag (for use and return basis)
  14. Company service charge and applicable taxes

Exclusion

Service not included in the Price

  1. International Flight, Nepal Visa
  2. Travel Insurance: Medical and Heli Evacuation
  3. Meals in Kathmandu (lunch and dinner)
  4. Items of personal nature such as trekking gear, laundry, phone call etc.
  5. Tips
  6. Extra night hotel in Kathmandu and single supplementary room

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