Manaslu Circuit Trek
Manaslu circuit trekking is one of the famous and popular trekking routes in Nepal at the height of 8156m situating as the world’s 8th highest peak. Despite the height, the route of this region is much easier than many of the fellow travelers may think. Throughout the way, we can have a glimpse of magnificent Manaslu range. We have to pass the highest pass Larkya la pass at the height of 5213m. This is a serious high altitude trekking. We have to make our trek over to high mountains crossing several mountains encountering with the beautiful forest along with the marvelous animals and birds. The trials takes you through culturally preserved village where the local people welcome you with open arms.
Day 01: Kathmandu
Carabiner Holidays representative will greet you in an airport & transfer you to your Hotel , after refreshment you will be introduced to your Guide and the activities to be enjoyed over the next few days. We will also ask for your passport photographs and any other details required for your trek permits, at this stage.
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
After breakfast, we start an interesting tour around Kathmandu. Escorting by an English speaking guide (can be provide any language speaking guide on request) be, try to give them a full taste of our vivid culture image and an enchanting manner of its people. In our sightseeing tour we go to the Pashupatinath( Hindu Pilgrimage temple) and Kathmandu Durbar square( Home of Living Goddess & ancient royal palace ) & Baudhanath( Biggest Stupa in South Asia).
Day 03: Kathmandu to Arughat bazar (870m) to Soti khola
After breakfast, drive to Aarughat. The road till Dhading has a asphalt. The unsealed road from Dhading to Arughat bazaar is sometimes impassable after heavy monsoon rain. The path will go along the Buri Gandaki all the way to its headwaters. The trail goes across forests populated by monkeys. When you reach wide area of rice paddies you will come to Arkhet. From here trail descend to a high cascading waterfall to kyorpani. This is a small village where there is Magar and Gurung people are living. From here, trail descends to Soti Khola. There is a good swimming hole and a small water fall just above the trail.
Day 04: Soti khola to Machha Khola (869m/5 hrs)
From here, the trail will repeat ascents and descents to Almara, a village on the flank .move On, traversing the forest area. Continue a steep ascent on the rocky path , you will come across a stream.
The trail eventually makes its way down and past a few rice terraces, then up to the Gurung village of Lapubesi.
Day 05: Machha Khola to Jagat (1340m/7 hrs)
From here , traverse the slope that has farm fields and rice paddies .further ahead the valley will become a wider. There is views of Sringi Himal also called Chamar ( 7187m) . The path will will go down to the shores of white sand .trail still descends and ascents to mountain flank. After short decent you will reach to Kani Goan. It is one of the big village . soon after passing the village and crossing the Machha Khola and Namyung Khola you will reach to Kholabesi. Pass the village and the valley , follow the narrow path soon you will reach to Taopani. where it has a hot spring.
Day 06: Jagat to Nyak Phedi (1760m/6 hrs)
Crossing the suspension bridge and passing through forested area. following the path looks like it is carved in the rock to reach to Doban. Soon after crossing villages and suspension bridge in Doban khola, trail repeating ascents and descents will come to Jagat. It has a beautiful flagstone .
Day 07: Nyak Phedi to Namrung ( 2630m/6 hrs)
Leaving the village and make a small ascending traverse.the path will go down to river shores. Pass the Gata khola village and Shar khola .finally it offering a pleasant walk through bamboo forests to the Deng Khola. You will reach to Deng.. at the tiny village of Deng you enter to Nepri. This part of Nepri is known as Kutsang. It is small village of Gurung and it has a strong Tibetain influence. The path will go down to river shores. Steep cliffs continue to surround the valley. Crossing a suspension bridge to reach to Lana. The path will becomes a gentle ascent till Bih. From here on, traverse through the forest to come to farm fields and go through the khani then you are in Ghap. Moving on to the forest and crossing a few times wooden bridge over in Buri Gandaki the path will becomes steeper till Namru village. At this stage the Tibetan border is only a few kilometers to the north.
Day 08: Namrung to Lho (3180m)
Climbing through a forest of firs, rhododendrons and oaks the trail enters the closely packed houses of Lihi (2900m). The trail leaves the Lihi village and enters another village of Sho (2960m) where you get spectacular views of Manaslu North (7157m) and Naike peak (5515m) and further you reach the small settlement of Shrip. After climbing some time you reach to the village of Lho.
Day 09: Lho to Sama Goau (3520m/6 hrs )
After passing through Bengsam village, LI and Khani you will come to Hinan khola. Crosses the streams, you will come to Sho village. From where the views are open Naike peak, Manaslu north peak and Manaslu. Lho has wide farm fields on the gentle mountain flank, it is a large village with many houses and a fine Gimpa. The view from here are excellent. Soon after the junction, you will cross the stream using the wooden bridge and zigzag up the forested area to reach to Honsanho Gompa. Where it has an open view. After crossing Pungen glacier valley will become a wider. Move on from one Chorten to another to reach sama. Which is surrounded by a large number of Mani stones and Chortens. The Gompa on the top of the hill is very fine and worth visiting.
Day 10: In Samagaon/ Sama Gompa (3390m)
We will take a a rest and acclimatization day here with an optional hike to Pung-gyen Gompa, or the day can be spent immersing oneself in the daily life of Sama Gompa.
Day 11: Sama Goau to Samdo (3790m/3 hrs)
Passing by the foot of the great, white slide that is the Manaslu Glacier we pass the trail that branches off to Manaslu Base Camp. Our path enters a woodland where we might see marmots in the birch and juniper bushes, before a final steep ascent brings us to the charming village of Samdo. The village has a well-established Tibetan refugee community –with Tibet being only a morning’s walk away.
Day 12: Samdo to Dharmasala (4460m/4 hrs)
It is good day for acclimatization before crossing Larke pass. After an easy first part today we cross the Budhi Gandaki for a final time before the trail gradually rises through juniper and tundra with a viewpoint overlooking the Larkya La glacier. Climbing further we arrive at the Spartan Larkya Rest House.
Day 13: Dharmashala –Larke pass(5100m)to Bhimathang (4066m/7hrs)
An early morning start is needed for what is to be a particularly tough and extended day. A pre-dawn start to avoid gale force wind which usually gains in strength after mid-day at the pass. After a long gradual climb alongside a moraine we make a short descent to a glacial lake and reach the head of the moraine (4,700m) which we cross to climb to the ridge top. Four frozen lakes lie below and then it is up to the crest of the Larkya La (5,100m). The reward for these difficult trekking conditions is brilliant westerly views of Himlung Himal, Kangurru and Annapurna II as well as the looming omnipresence of Manaslu. On the steep descent we drop around 600m in less than an hour. Our trail then levels off onto yak pastures before finally reaching Bimtang, a collection of typical summer kharkas.
Day 14: Bhimthang to Tilje (2300m/5 hrs)
We descend on easier terrain through meadows and pine and rhododendron forest, until arriving in Hampuk. Then the path drops further, following the course of the Dudh Khola, crossing the stream fed by the snows of the Kichke Himal and arrive at Karche and then onto the village of Gho – where rice is back on the menu and Nepalese ‘dhal bhat’ is revisited. Keeping to the west bank of the river, the afternoon is one of gradual descent to the Gurung settlement of Tilije which is famous for its apple brandy.
Day 15: Tilje to Dharapani by walk than drive to Besisahar.
Leaving Tilije we cross to the eastern side of the Dudh Khola and match the gradient of the river down to Dharapani. Here is Dudh Khola’s confluence with the Marsyangdi and also our meeting with the Annapurna Circuit trail which is ascending towards Manang. From this point, we will take local sharing Jeep to Besisahar.
Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu
The bus journey will take 6-7 hours.
Day 17: Final Departure
All too soon it’s time to bid Nepal farewell and one realizes that we can never be intimate, only acquainted with this amazing country.
Include:
Airport Pick up & Drop Transportation by private vehicle
Hotel in Kathmandu with BB
Twin sharing Accommodation in normal tea house during trek
3 Meals with one cup of tea for each meal in trekking
Sleeping bag
Transportation
Trekking map for group
All necessary paper work & Permits
ACAP & MCAP
TIMS
Government licensed holder English Speaking guide
One porter between each two clients while on trek
Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of guide & Porter
First aids kit
All government taxes
Farewell dinner
Exclude:
International Airfare
Nepal Visa fee (US$ 40 per person for 30 days)
Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu
Tea coffee in Lunch & Dinner time during trek
Drinking water,Electricity bills, hot shower during trek
Tips for guide & Porter & Driver
Medical evacuation in case of emergency.
Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
Client’s insurance, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks etc.
Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual
Anything not specified in cost include section