Duration | 20 | |
Group Size | 2 or more | |
Transportaion | Private car & Tourist bus | |
Altitude | 5100m/16, 728 ft | |
Accomodations | Hotel in Kathmandu, Tea House/Lodge during trek | |
Best Seasons | Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) | |
Activities | Trekking, Hiking | |
Meals | Welcome and Farewell dinner at Katmandu, All meals during treks |
Manaslu
valley is offers you the most amazing ethnic and scenic diversity, providing
with pristine mountain views, rich culture heritage, unsurpassed Himalayan
beauty, and a rich mountain biological diversity. Manaslu at 8163 meters (26,
775') is the 8th highest peak in the world which literately means "The
Spirit-Mountain" in the local dialect, referring to the benevolent and
strong deity, which dwells within. Trekking in Manaslu is one of the most
delightful adventures which lead us to high Himalayan passes, purely Tibetan
villages, spectacular snow-peak panoramas and wonderful campsites. This region
is restricted because of its close immediacy with Tibetan border and is now
open, but only for organized groups.
This trek starts right from
Arughat Bazaar which is 8 hours drive from Kathmandu city and goes along the
Gandaki River, with great view of Manashlu and Himal Chuli. We continue our
trek through the several villages like Soti Khola, Machha Khola, Jagat and so
on. The trek accomplishes an altitude of 5100m at the Larke La La pass,
connecting the periphery of the legendary Tibetan plateau. We continue descend
passing through villages like Samagaon, Bhimmanthang and finally to Beshisahar
where our trek ends.
Day 01: Arrival,
transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu:
Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive
Kathmandu to Arughat [600m/1968 ft]
Day 04: Arughat
- Soti Khola [710m/2328 ft]: 5-6 hrs
Day 05: Soti
Khola - Maccha Khola [900m/2952 ft]: 6-7 hrs
Day 06: Maccha
Khola -Jagat [1410m/ 4625 ft]: 6-7 hrs
Day 07: Jagat
- Deng [1,804m/5917 ft]: 6-7 hrs
Day 08: Deng
- Ghap [2165m/7102 ft]: 3-4 hrs
Day 09: Ghap
- Lho [3180m/10,430 ft]: 7-8 hrs
Day 10: Lho
- Samagaon [3530m/11,578 ft]: 5-6 hrs
Day 11: Samagaon
– Rest Day
Day 12: Sama
- Samdo [3860m/12,660 ft]: 4-5 hrs
Day
13: Samdo - Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. [4460m/14, 628 ft]: 4-5
hrs
Day 14: Dharamsala
- Larkya la [5100m/16, 728 ft] - Bimthang [3720m/12, 201 ft]: 8-9 hrs
Day 15: Bimthang
- Gho [2560m/8396 ft]: 4-5 hrs
Day
16: Gho - Dharapani [1920m/6297 ft]: 3-4 hrs
Day
17: Dharapani - Syange [1080m/3542 ft]: 6-7 hrs
Day
18: Syange - Besi Sahar (800m/2625 ft): 4 hrs
Day
19: Drive Besi Sahar to Kathmandu by bus: 7-8 hrs
Day 20: Departure
from Kathmandu for next trip or to your home
·
All airport/hotel
transfers.
·
Three star hotel in
Kathmandu(Hotel Bliss International or simalar catagory) with breakfast.
·
Welcome and farewell
dinner.
·
A full day sightseeing
tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide by private cap/jeep.
·
Kathmandu-Arughat
& Besisahar-Kathmandu by bus.
·
Teahouse/Lodge
accommodation during trek with all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
·
An experienced
English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide), assistant trek leader (4
trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1
porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
·
Four seasonal sleeping
bag and trekking map (sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
·
All necessary paper
work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
·
A comprehensive
medical kit
·
All government and
local taxes
·
Nepal Visa fee.
·
International and
Domestic airfair.
·
Excess baggage
charges.
·
Private vehicle
(Kathmandu-Arughat & Besisahar-Kathmandu $200 one way by jeep upto 6 pax).
·
Lunch and Dinner at
Kathmandu.
·
Extra night
accommodation in Kathmandu and during trek.
·
Travel and rescue
insurance.
·
Personal expenses
(phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or
boiled water, shower etc).
·
Tips for guides and
porters.
Sun hat or scarf
- Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
Lower Body:
- Lightweight cotton long pants/ Hiking shorts
- Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
Feet :
- Thin, lightweight inner socks
- Thick, warm wool hiking socks
- Hiking boots with spare laces
- Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
Upper Body:
- T-shirts
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket *
Hands:
- Lightweight gloves
Accessories:
- Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F *
- Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
- Trekking Bags/Duffel bag
- Basic First Aid Kit
- Large plastic bags
- for keeping items dry inside trek bag
- Trekking Poles *
- Water bottles
- Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)
Toiletries (it’s up to your comfort lable):
- 1 medium sized quick drying towel
- Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
- Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
- Deodorants
- Nail clippers
- Face and body moisturizer
- Feminine hygiene products
- Small mirror
Personal Hygiene (it’s up to your comfort lable):
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Tissue /toilet roll
- Anti bacterial hands wash
- Diamox (Drugs for altitude sickness if incase)
- Water purified pills
Extras/Luxuries (it’s up to your comfort lable)
- Binoculars (optional)
- Reading book
- Journal & Pen
- Pencils and small notebooks
- Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble
Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for the Manaslu Circuit Trek. The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views. If you wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature then taking this trip during winter (Dec., Jan. and Feb.) could also be an option. However, the temperature during winter could be harsh for most guests. Trekking in the Summer or Monsoon seasons (June to Aug.) will be affected by rain but the Summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist.