Nepal Hidden Treks & Expedition P. Ltd
Manaslu Trek
Introduction
Manaslu Trek is a spectacular trek with views of Mt. Manaslu (8163 m), NgadiChuli (7879m.) or (peak 29), Himlung Himal (7126m.), Cheo Himal (6820m.), Gyaji Kung (7030m.), Kang guru (6981m.) and the Annapurna II (7937m.),Ganesh Himal Range and interesting Tibetan-style Buddhist villages ,protected wildlife, rhododendrons and wild flowers, raging rivers, precarious bridges.
Manaslu Trek follows the spectacular Budhi Gandaki River all the way from Arkhet to its source just below the Larkya Pass (5106m). As you start low, at around 608 m, the landscapes are incredibly varied ranging from the green countryside and lush forests to spectacular high altitude landscapes skirting huge glaciers. On this trek, you will pass many villages such as Sotikhola, Machhakhola, Jagat, Philim, Lho, Samagaon, Samdo and Tilche Villages etc. Manaslu Trek is certainly a great alternative to the Annapurna Circuit. Camping gears are not required unless you go off the beaten track. The crossing of the Larkya Pass (5106m) can be tough when there is snow. However, the stunning landscape with the mighty Himalayas towering straight above you and the spectacular glaciers make it more than worth the effort. The pass links the Budhi Gandaki with the Marsyangdi valley. The descent passes through beautiful alpine meadows at Bimthang before joining the main Annapurna Circuit route heading to the trailhead at Dharapani. From Dharapani, we drive back to Kathmandu via Besishahar. Manaslu trek is getting more and more popular as a new trekking destination. Due to the increasing number of travelers, lodges in the major places are being developed. So, now you can trek by staying on local lodges (tea houses) without camping in this area. The trek starts in Arughat or Arkhet or Sotikhola and ends in Dharapani, Chyamche or Besishahar which is also the starting point for the Annapurna Circuit Trek. The trek can be made
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longer or shorter depending on the length of your walking days and starting point. You can combine the Manaslu Circuit with the Tsum Valley, a beautiful, isolated valley where century-old Tibetan traditions prevail or Annapurna Circuit Trek which is one of the most popular treks in Annapurna region. *Major attractions • Manaslu, (peak 29), Himlung Himal, Kang guru, Annapurna II, Ganesh Himal and others. • The highest point of this trek, Larkya La pass (5106m) • Tibetan-style Buddhist villages, protected wildlife, and wildflowers, • Raging Budhi Gandaki Rivers, precarious bridges. • Sotikhola, Machhakhola, Jagat, Philip, Lho, Samagaon, Samdo and Tilche Villages etc.
Trip Facts
Trip Duration 16 Days Trip Grade: Strenuous Best Season Mar-May & Sep-Nov Per Day Hiking: 4-9 Elevation 5125m Accomodation Lodge and Hotel Transportation Car/Jeep/Bus/Van
Cost Includes
What is Included?
1. Pick-up and drop-off service at Trivuwan International Airport in Kathmandu by private Car/Van/Bus depending on group size. 2. 3 Nights Standard Hotel in Kathmandu on BB Plan. 3. Kathmandu-Arkhet Bazar and Besishahar -Kathmandu by Bus . 4. Dharapani - Besishahar by public Jeep. 5. All the Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) and accommodation during the trek. 6. One experienced and qualified English speaking guide and trekkers 2: 1 porter. 7. Manaslu restricted trekking permit fee. 8. Manaslu / Annapurna Conservation area (MCAP) and (ACAP) permit fee. 9. First Aids Kit. 10. Local seasonal fresh fruit like apple and Pomegranates etc. 11. Duffel Bag. 12. Fingertip Pulse Oximeter, we use every day to check your oxygen level and pulse in your body to minimize high risk. 13. Nepal Hidden Treks and Expedition T-short. 14. Farewell Dinner in Nepali Authentic Restaurant in Kathmandu. 15. 13% government VAT and Official charge.
What are Excluded?
International airfare and visa fee (15 days for USD$25 and 30 days for USD$40). Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu. All the drinks such as: tea, coffee, coke, beer, mineral water etc. Your Trekking Gears and Personal shopping.
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Hot Shower, Battery charge, Boiled water, WIFI etc. Your travel insurance which should include emergency rescue. Tips for the staffs.
Short Itinerary
Day 01: Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m).
Day 02: Manaslu Restricted Permit preparation day
Day 03: Drive to Arkhet
Day 04-08: Trekking
Day 09: Acclimatization day
Day 10-11: Trekking
Day 12: The highest point Larkya La Pass (5106m) day
Day 13: Trekking
Day 14: 2 Hours Trekking and drive back to Besishahar from Dharapani
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 16: Departure from Kathmandu (1350m).
Itinerary Details
1. Arriving in Kathmandu (1350m).
Today you will fly to the Tribhuwan International airport (TIA) in Nepal. Our representative will receive and transfer you to hotel. After a 30 minute of drive, you will reach your hotel in Thamel. Orientation and trek preparation session at your hotel. Introduction and meeting with your guide for the Manaslu trek. You can stroll in the market areas of Thamel in the evening today. Overnight at your hotel in Thamel.
2. Manaslu Restricted area Permit
We need your original passport to prepare your Manaslu Restricted area Permit. It is also the day for trekking gears preparation day. If you have your own gears, it’s okay. But if you do not have, you may buy or rent at Thamel in Kathmandu. Thamel is tourist hub in Kathmandu. All the restaurants, Hotels, Bars, trekking gear shops, Money exchange, souvenir shops etc. are in Thamel.
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3. Drive to Arkhet Bazaar (620 m) from Kathmandu
Drive: 7-8 hours
After your breakfast, we will leave early to the starting point of your Manaslu circuit trek today. We will pick you from your hotel for a drive to Arkhet bazaar. You will be taking a public vehicle to Arkhet. Passing by some beautiful settlements beside some natural delights of landscapes and views you will reach DhadingBesi. With some magnificent view and off-road experience in between, you will reach Arkhet bazaar in the late afternoon. Rest and take a brief walk around Arkhet which is an important commercial point for the locals here too. Overnight at Arkhet.
*Note-If you want, it is also possible to hire a Private Jeep.
4. Arkhet Bazaar to Macha Khola(869 m) trek
Trek duration: 6-7 hours
The walking portion of the Manaslu circuit trek starts from today as you make your way to the village of Macha Khola. Most of today's trek is gentle ascend taking you through the hill terrace rice farmlands. You can take brief stops in the lovely villages of SotiKhola and LapuBesi passing through the trail. The magical view of Mt.Siringi Himal makes the walk wonderful and memorable. Overnight at Machha Khola.
5. Jagat (1340 m) from MacchaKhola
Trek duration: 7 hours
The trek of today is mostly beside the beautiful Budi Gandakiriver leading your way to Jagat. After your breakfast and fair view of the sunrise over the hills, you will start your trek. The trail first reaches the lively settlement of Khorlabensi. You can explore the local farming techniques in your brief stop here. The path then gradually starts to gain altitude and with it the beautiful sceneries as well. We will now walk in a forest trail with occasional patches of Plain fields before reaching Tatopani. Resting for a brief time in the hot springs of Tatopani, we will continue our walk to the Jagat Village via Dovan, Thulodhunga and Yaru Khola. Overnight at a hotel in Jagat.
6. Deng (1860 m) from Jagat
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
Jagat is a lively village and is also an important commercial settlement for the villages in these areas. We will officially enter the Manaslu restricted areas as we continue our trek from here. After the checking of our permits here, we will walk our first segment to Sirdibas, Philim village. We will then take an uphill trail leading to Ekle Bhatti. Trekking a bit further from here, we can see the path of the Tsum valley trek separating from this one. Selecting the left trail, you will reach Deng today and rest for the day.
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*Note- You can also customize your itinerary to include the famous Tsum valley in it.
7. Deng to Namrung (2630 m)
Trek Duration: 6-7 hours
The views just keep on getting better as you will wake up with a beautiful sunrise here in Deng. After breakfast starts your walk down the river and climbs up to the village of Ranagaon. We will continue our walk with brief sightseeing stops and reach Bihi Phedi. From here you can see two different trails leading to Ghap and Prok villages. The Manaslu village trail continues from the Ghap village and then to Namrung. The views of Ganesh, Jugal and Siringi mountains are breathtaking from this trail segment. Overnight at a lodge in Namrung.
*Note: You can customize the trek to include the Prok village and the lake Kal with Kal Chhokang Gompa.
8. Samagaon (3620 m) from Namrung
Trek duration: 5-6 hours
We will have our permits checked at Namrung check-post before starting the trek of today. Your walk is to the Samagaon village, and you will gain almost 1000 meters of altitude in your trek segment to Samagaon. However, the views start to open up and get more promising as you start your day from Namrung. The villages of Lihi, Sho, Lho and Syala will be your strategic brief rest points. You can also try some of the local snacks and Himalayan cuisine here. Viewing the Manaslu and Himchuli from close, you will reach Samagon in the late afternoon. Overnight at Samagaon.
9. Rest day in Samagaon
Samagaon is a lively village which lies at an altitude of about 3520 meters. Technically and strategically it will be an ideal point to rest and acclimatize in the Manaslu trek . Samagoan is comparatively bigger among the other villages and facilitates us with multiple short hiking options around the village. You can take some of these hiking options and rest for the day with the views. The hikes you can do today are:
A trip to Pungyengompa (4-5 hours of a moderate hike) Manaslu Base camp and back (5-6 hours of a moderate hike) Birendra Tal and back (2 hours of a more leisurely walk)
10. Samdo (3875 m) from Samagaon
Trek Duration: 3-4 hours
With the rise in altitude, we will do a shorter trek to the Samdo village today. We will have enough time to enjoy nature and sceneries surrounding today's trail. Starting at your breakfast, we
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will push slowly towards Samdo and reach there in about Lunch time. You can prepare for the problematic trekking portions ahead in the trek by doing a side hike to the trail to the Samdo Peak. The view of Manaslu and the other peaks gets better from the walk. Acclimatization is the key if you want a better hiking experience in the Manaslu region. Hence, the hike will help you with that acclimatization purpose. Rest and dinner at a lodge in Samdo.
11. Dharmashala or LarkePhedi (4460 m) from Samdo
Trek Duration: 4-5 hours
Today will mostly be a gradual uphill with some steep section to Dharmasala. The trek will take about 5 hours. However, you should walk carefully and follow your guide in some of these sections. The snow-capped mountains lead ultimately to Mt. Manaslu which is visible closer as you move towards Dharmashala. Once here prepare for the big climb to Larkya La pass the next day. Overnight at a lodge in Dharmashala.
12. Bimthang (3890 m) via Larkya La Pass 5106m from Dharmashala
Trek Duration: 7-8 hours
You will do the Larkya La pass today and will be passing by the highest point of the Manaslu trek. After warming up your body for a while in the morning, start your walk towards the Larkya La Pass. The trail is snow covered and with some of the challenging segments as well. From the Pass, you can have an incredible 360-degree view of the Himalayas. CheoHimal, Manaslu, Kang Guru, and the Annapurna II mountains are some of many beautiful peaks visible from the pass. After some magical time in the Pass, we will start our downhill walk to Bimthang. The trail is easy nearing Bimthang, and you will be more comfortable with the altitude loss. Overnight at a lodge in Bimthang.
13. Gho (2515 m) from Bimthang
Trek Duration: 5-6 hours
Bimthang offers you some of the best views of the landscape in Manaslu and is a lively place to explore the Moutain lifestyle. The sunrise over the mountains marks the start of your day as you will trek to the village of Gho today. The trail is mostly smooth and downhill to Gho. You will notice the change of Landscape as you will shift from Alpine patches to subtropical forests. Reach the village of Gho stopping through some of the smaller settlements in the way. Overnight at a hotel in Gho.
14. Gho to Dharapani (1963 m), Beshisahar by jeep
Trek duration: 2 hours, 4.5 hours of drive
Today is the Last day of your Manaslu trek, and you will trek from Gho to Dharapani. The scenic downhill trek will pass through a number of small villages and hilly terrace farmlands. You can
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have your lunch at Dharapani before continuing your journey by a local jeep to Besisahar. After reaching Besisahar, you can rest and replenish your memories of this magnificent trek. Overnight at a lodge in Besisahar.
*Note: You can also customize your itinerary trekking to Pokhara continuing in the Annapurna Circuit trek route.
15. Return drive to Kathmandu
Drive: 6 hours
After your breakfast and tasting some local snacks in Besisahar, we will take a local bus back to Kathmandu. This scenic hill highway drive passes through some of the iconic settlements; you will take brief stops in them. The hilly landscape and views of the TrishuliRiver beside will make this drive come to life. Drive back to your hotel and head for the evening stroll around it. Involve in some souvenir shopping in the beautiful street markets here. Overnight at Kathmandu.
*Note: You will also have options of hiring private Jeep/car/van for the drive back to Kathmandu.
16. Departure from TIA
Being the last day of your tour, you can revisit your favorite places, restaurants, pubs, monuments near your hotel in your spare time. We will Pick up from your respective hotel and transfer before a couple of hours before your flight. Return to your home with stories and memories of this beautiful trek.
FAQS
1. Do you fixed group to join? We organize small group trek everyday. Everyday is available to book this trek.
2. What kind of accommodation do we expect? We provide one twin bed private common room for 2 people. You have to share Toilet and Bathroom.
3. Do we need sleeping bag? The Lodges or Tea Houses do not have enough blanket, you have to take sleeping bag with you.
4. Is internet or WIFI available on this trek ? Yeah, Internet or WIFI is available on this trek. But you have to pay to use WIFI .
5. How hard is this trek? The highest point of this trek is Larkya La Pass (5106m). We give this trek grade 4. Grade 1 is easiest and grade 5 is hardest trek.
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6. Is electricity available ? Electricity is available in all the places. You can charge your Camera and Mobile Phone.
7. Drinking water There are available of natural spring water. You can use the spring water by putting water purifying tablet or use the filter. It is also possible to buy mineral water and boiled water.
8. How do we Respect the local culture?
Ask permission to photograph people. Do not remove or purchase antiques, it is illegal. Avoid wearing revealing clothes and avoid outward displays of physical affection.
9. Shower Hot Shower is available on the trek. You can have shower by paying extra charge.
10. Bank or ATM or Money Exchange There is no any Bank or ATM or money exchange during this trek. You have to take extra Nepali rupees from Kathmandu.
11. Single Trekker We also organize single traveler for this trek. But you have to pay single supplement cost.
12. Can we buy trekking gears in Kathmandu? You have your own sleeping bag, you may bring it with you. If you do not have, we will provide you sleeping bag . Rest of them, you can buy in Kathmandu.
13. What kind of the permit do we need to do Manaslu Trek? This trek is the restricted area, it requires a Manaslu Restricted permit issued by Department of Immigration Nepal, Manaslu Conservation Area (MCAP), Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) permit which is arranged by our company and a government certificate holder trekking guide led the group. All the permit are included in the package.
14. Is it possible Manaslu tea house trek? Yeah, we organize Manaslu Tea house trek. All the places, you will stay at Tea House and the foods at the restaurant in the Lodge.
15. Is it possible to book 13 Days Manaslu trek only, Hotel in Kathmandu ourself? Yeah, if you want to book your Hotel in Kathmandu on your chooice. It is possible to book Manaslu trek only. The price of Hotel will be reduce. And if you book Manaslu Trek only, It will be 13 days Manaslu Trek.
16. How do we book this trek? We are so pleased to organize your trek. Please, kindly scan or photo of passport copy, passport size photo by email or WhatsApp +977-9851196388 and deposit 25% of total amout. We will confirm your booking.
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17. How do we pay the deposit? We have different options to make the deposit. You may choose according to your convenient. They are Bank Transfer, Credit card payment, Western union etc. For the online credit card payment, kindly go through this link of Nepal Hidden Treks , this is the easiest way to make the payment. If you use bank transfer, I will send it you by email.
18. Just wanted to ask if we can make the remaining payment by card or is it cash only? I prefer the remaining payment cash US dollar, Euro, Pound sterling, Nepali currency etc. If you pay by credit card, it takes some time to collect in my bank account and you will charge extra 4%.
19. Can we do private trek our couple or friends or family only? If you are more than 2 people, we organize private trek at your desire date. The price will be same as group joining.
20. Can we take private Jeep for Kathmandu - Soti Khola and Dharapani - Kathmandu ? If you are interested to take private Jeep instead of taking public bus. You have option for this. You may take this service by paying additional cost. Kathmandu- Sotikhola private Jeep cost US$200 per Jeep. Dharapani - Kathmandu private Jeep cost US$300 per Jeep.
21. Are there any services available by your company to store extra luggage while on the trek? You will take necessary gears with you on the trek. The remaining gears, you will store at your Hotel in Kathmandu or in my office in Kathmandu. It is free of cost.
22. We have extra time in Kathmandu. Do you have any recommendation? If you have extra time in Kathmandu, you have different kind of activities which can be done around Kathmandu. They are; 1. Nagarkot Sunrise tour with 3-4 Hour hike to Changunarayan Temple or 5-6 hours hike to Dhulikhel. 2. Everest experience flight by plane or Everest Base Camp Helicopter tour 3. Kathmandu World heritage tour 4. 2 nights / 3 days Chitwan Jungle Safari tour 5. Bunjy Jump 6. Trishuli or Bhote Koshi river rafting
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