Manaslu Circuit

Overview

Manaslu (8,163m), the literal eighth highest peak of the world offers you wonderful trip to explore your dreams and view the idyllic region of Nepal. If you love exhilarate trip definitely Manaslu circuit can be remedy for thrill seeking trekkers which combines incredible spectacular views with approach into the culture of the surrounding region. Our trek passes through Manaslu Conservation Area, so we need to take special permission to rich in our destination. This region is not crowded comparison to other treks. Hence, our entire journey will be peaceful, invigorating and self- realization. You will surely forget all your exhaustion, after reaching to the lap of marvelous Mt. Manaslu. This magnificent trip will make your journey indelible throughout the life. This, 17 days amazing trek will take you on a mesmerizing journey across captivating vistas of lofty snow-white peaks, exotic scenery, undefined virgin beauty of Himalaya Mountains, splendid forests, dazzling glaciers, wonderful monasteries. Our journey begins from Kathmandu; spend a night before embedding all the panoramic views. Our extensive itinerary of the Manaslu circuit is 17 days long. From your arrival at the airport, until your departure, we will guide you around here.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2 Guided Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Day 3 Drive to Soti Khola (710 m) – 8 to 9 hours

Day 4 Trek to Machha Khola (900 m)

Day 5 Trek to Jagat (1,340 m)

Day 6 Trek to Deng (1,860 m)

Day 7 Trek to Namrung (2,630 m)

Day 8 Trek to Samagaon (3,530 m)

Day 9 Rest and acclimatization day at Samagaon.

Day 10 Trek to Samdo (3,860 m)

Day 11 Trek to Dharmasala (4,460 m)

Day 12 Trek via Larkya La Pass (5,160 m) to Bimthang (3,720 m)

Day 13 Bhimthang to Goa (2515 m)

Day 14 Goa to Tal (1700 m)

Day 15 Drive from Tal to Kathmandu via Besisahar (760 m)

Day 16 Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu.

Day 17 Transfer to International Airport for Your Final Departure.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1,300 m).
Your arrival at the airport will be greeted by one of our agents who will take you from the airport to your hotel and will also help with the check-in formalities. After going to your hotel room, take some rest, and we will meet you in the evening for the trek briefing. You can spend the evening resting, or you can roam around the bustling streets of Kathmandu.

Day 2 Guided Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Next morning, after breakfast we will do sightseeing of world cultural heritages located in Kathmandu valley and Kathmandu is rich in arts, architecture, culture, history, handicrafts and so on. All these implausible artistic will make your eyes open and are found in Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Boudha Stuppa. Later, we come back to hotel and prepare for trek.

Day 3 Drive to Soti Khola
The third day, after breakfast, we departure Kathmandu and we will head towards Soti Khola. The journey from Kathmandu to Dhanding Besi is not arduous but after that we will experience the bouncing and dusty roads until we reach Soti Khola. Although the drive will be difficult but the views of countryside following Budhi Gandagi River, cascading waterfalls, greenish forest, astounding rice fields, passing many beautiful villages, will exhilarate your journey. After 6 to 7 hour's arduous trip, we will reach in Soti Khola. Glimpses of Ganesh Himal range from Soti Khola can freshen you and with fabulous dinner we will overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 4 Trek to Machha Khola (900 m)
Spending a night at Soti Khola, next day with new energy we will lead our journey towards Machha khola. On the way, we will get bumping and rocky trail. No matter, how hard it is. Invigorating waterfalls, splendid forests, admirable scenery will rejuvenate your 6 to 7 hours journey. We will pass many ups and downs and reach Machha Khola following Khorsane, Labubesi; a village of Gurung Community. We will have dinner and overnight at a guest house.

Day 5 Trek to Jagat (1,340 m)
The scenic sunrise and mesmerizing views will revitalize and rejuvenate to walk further. This day, we will walk for another 6-7 hours to reach Jagat. After walking few ups and downs crossing Machha Khola and Khorla Besi, you will reach in such an amazing village where you will get an opportunity to view and experience natural hot spring called Tatopani. After an hour walk from Tatopani you will leave Budhi Gandaki then reach to Dobhan via crafted stone stair, Shyaule Bhatti and finally Yaru. Then ascending for 2 hours, you will reach in Jagat village. After long walk, we will have dinner and overnight in Jagat.

Day 6 Trek to Deng (1,860 m)
The sixth day of the trek, we will hike for about 6 to 7 hours to reach Deng. After breakfast, we start our day by climbing rocky crest but the trek won't be on arduous. On the way, you will see and pass gorgeous forests, beautiful Gurung village called Philim then reach to Nyak. While descending from Nyak, you will get chance to enjoy the view of breathtaking Budhi Gandaki Geogrge then walking through the bamboo jungle. After jungle clears up, you can see beautiful village i.e Denge. We will overnight at Deng with the awesome view of Sringi Himal.

Day 7 Trek to Namrung (2,630 m)
Spending amazing night at Deng, our journey begins after breakfast. Today's trek won't be easy as previous day. It will be lengthy and arduous. We will pass Budhi Gandaki River then ascend to Rana trail then reach to Bhihi. You will cross Serang Khola via Bihi trail along with wonderful cascading waterfalls, beautiful fir forests, and spectacular fields of flowering mustards. You will see marvelous Mani wall lined village called Ghap which reflects Buddhism. We stay for lunch then continue our trek towards the amazing forest, enjoying with the singing of birds and wondrous view of flora and fauna. Following the trail we ascend then cross the wooden bridge with the catchy vistas of rivers and waterfall. After 6 to 7 hours hard walking, you will reach to beautiful village called Namrung. Scenic beauty of Namrung will make you forget all your tiredness and exhilarate you for the next day. We will overnight there.

Day 8 Trek to Samagaon (3,530 m)
The eighth day, our trek leads towards mesmerizing Hinan Khola originating from gorgeous Glaciers then move ahead to Sho, Lho and Shyala villages. Crossing dazzling Naike Peak, Simnang Himal and Ganesh Himal, beautiful villages with the pleasantt view of Mt. Mountain, you will reach in Samagaon. We will stay in Samagon with beautiful moments.

Day 9 Rest and acclimatization day at Samagaon
Today, we will take rest and spend time exploring the surroundings then climb up and finally reach to our destination, Manaslu base camp the literal eighth highest peak of the world. Although the path was long and hard, it will all feel worth it after reaching here. The panoramic views, the surroundings, make you feel amazing and revitalizing. All your tiredness will go away once you get to see what the place has to offer. We will go back to Samagaon and overnight there.

Day 10 Trek to Samdo (3,860 m)
On the tenth day, after the amazing morning at the foot of the eighth highest peak of the world, we ascend to Budhi Gandaki River and following Larkya la trail, we will pass many mani walls with the begining of valley and lush forest. After an easy walk then we will reach to Samdo, lying on the lap of Samdo Himal. We will overnight there.

Day 11 Trek to Dharmasala
On the next day with full energy, we ascend our journey from Samdo then continue walking; we will cross the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki River. Then we will ascend and cross two beautiful streams along with gorgeous Larkya Glacier which makes your journey amazing. Finally, after walking some time; you will reach to Dharamsala. it is also known as Larke Phedi. Panoramic view of Manaslu Himal Range will take away all your tiredness and revitalize you. We will overnight at Dharmasala.

Day 12 Trek via Larkya La Pass (5,160 m) to Bimthang (3,720 m)
Twelfth day, this is the most important and longer day that we are going above 5000m and having our mission to cross Larkya La, so this day we need do wakeup atleast at 3 o’clock in the morning and breakfast at 3:30am and departure at 4am, we will climb gradually beside a moraine, we will pass Larke Glacier. Our climb will be long on bumpy rocks but we will continue our journey. After a short ascend to a lake, we will follow the trail then drop down to frozen lakes and final climb up to the top pass, Larkya La (5160m) with awful prayer flags from where you can explore the panoramic views of Himlung Himal (7,126 m), Cheo Himal (6,820 m), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6,981 m) and the Annapurna II (7,937 m) and Manaslu Himal Range. After that we will descend to steep slope then following trail through grassy and wonderful moraines. After arduous walk for 8 to 9 hours, our trail enters in a beautiful Tibetian village called Bhimtang. Although the journey was tough; exotic scenery of Manaslu Himal Range, Annapurna II, spectacular glaciers, will make you forget all your tiredness. Overnight in Bimthang.

Day 13 Bhimthang to Goa (2,300 m)
Next day, we leave Bhimthang then descend on the moraine path. Today's trail will be easy as comparison to the previous days and we are going to cross splendid jungle then crossing a river we will drop down through gorgeous rhododendron forest, very big trees and finally reach to Goa after walking around 5hours. We will overnight at Goa with beautiful views and sun bath.

Day 14 Goa to Tal (1300 m)
Spending amazing night in Goa, we will begin our trek with Nepalese flat through the village then descend trail towards Dhudha khola. After walking sometime, we will reach Dharapani, from there we will meet the route of Annapurna Circuit. We will make a stop there for the lunch. After having luch we will pass beautiful villages following Marsayangdi River then cross catchy Mani walls and finally reach to another beautiful village called Tal just in front of beautiful water fall.

Day 15 Drive from Tal to Kathmandu via Besisahar (760 m)
Conquering ups and downs through entire journey, today we will leave Tal and take our private jeep then passing Marsayangdi River and Trishuli River, after 8 to 9 hours long journey you will reach to Kathmandu then we will drop you in hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 16 Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu
Today is your leisure day so if you want you can take help of your guide and do some more shopping and spend joyful day. We will enjoy our farewell dinner for completing outstanding and wonderful journey with great success and stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 17 Transfer to International Airport for Your Final Departure
The adventure comes to an end! We will help you with the check-out formalities and after having breakfast, drop you off to the airport with a heavy heart!

Date & Cost

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What's Included

Included In The Cost

- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu)
- An experienced, government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Agency’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
- All government and local taxes

Not Included In The Cost

- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
- 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 porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

Equipments

Important documents and items
- Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
- Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
- Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash to pay for Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
- Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.
Head
- Bandana or head scarf, also useful for dusty and windy conditions
- Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Prescription sunglasses (if required)
Upper Body
- Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
- Light and expedition weight thermal tops
- Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
- Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
- Down vest and/or jacket
- Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable
Hands
- 1 pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves.
- 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
- 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)
Lower Body
- Non-cotton underwear briefs
- 1 pair of Hiking shorts
- 1 pair of Hiking trousers
- 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
- 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
- 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric
Feet
- 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
- Cotton socks (optional)
- Gaiters (winter only), optional, “low” ankle high version
- 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
- 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
- 1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
Sleeping
- 1 sleeping bag (good to -10 degrees C or 14 degrees F)*
- Fleece sleeping bag liner (optional)
Rucksack and Travel Bags
- 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
- 1 large duffel bag *
- A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
- Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
- 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)
Medical
- Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
- Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
- 1 skin-blister repair kit
- Anti-diarrhea pills
- Anti-headache pills
- Cough and/or cold medicine
- Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
- Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
- Water purification tablets or water filter
- 1 set of earplugs
- Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies
Practical Items
- 1 small roll of repair tape, 1 sewing-repair kit
- 1 cigarette lighter, 1 small box of matches
- 1 compass or GPS(optional)
- 1 alarm clock/watch
- camera with extra cards and batteries
- large Ziplocs
- 2 water bottles (1 liter each)
- 1 small folding knife
- Binoculars (optional)
Toiletries
- Nail clippers
- Face and body moisturizer
- Anti UV sun block cream
- Female hygiene products
- Small mirror
- 1 medium-sized quick drying towel
- Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
- Multi-purpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
- Deodorants
Personal Hygiene
- Wet wipes (baby wipes)
- Anti-bacterial hand wash
Extras/Luxuries
- Voltage converter (from 220 to 110)
- Plug adapter (2 round pegs to 2 flat pegs)
- Lightweight pillow case (in case your teahouses provide you with pillows) or use your own stuff as a pillow
- Reading book
- Trail map*
- Journal and pen
- Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
- 1 modest swim suit
- Binoculars (optional)

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Max-Altitude: 5,160 metres
Destination: Larkya La Pass (Manaslu circuit)
Arrival on: Kathmandu
Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: Authentic Nepali cuisine, common international cuisines like Indian, Italian, Continental
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in the city; teahouses and lodges during the trek

Manaslu Circuit

Overview

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2 Guided Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Day 3 Drive to Soti Khola (710 m) – 8 to 9 hours

Day 4 Trek to Machha Khola (900 m)

Day 5 Trek to Jagat (1,340 m)

Day 6 Trek to Deng (1,860 m)

Day 7 Trek to Namrung (2,630 m)

Day 8 Trek to Samagaon (3,530 m)

Day 9 Rest and acclimatization day at Samagaon.

Day 10 Trek to Samdo (3,860 m)

Day 11 Trek to Dharmasala (4,460 m)

Day 12 Trek via Larkya La Pass (5,160 m) to Bimthang (3,720 m)

Day 13 Bhimthang to Goa (2515 m)

Day 14 Goa to Tal (1700 m)

Day 15 Drive from Tal to Kathmandu via Besisahar (760 m)

Day 16 Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu.

Day 17 Transfer to International Airport for Your Final Departure.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1,300 m).

Day 2 Guided Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley

Day 3 Drive to Soti Khola

Day 4 Trek to Machha Khola (900 m)

Day 5 Trek to Jagat (1,340 m)

Day 6 Trek to Deng (1,860 m)

Day 7 Trek to Namrung (2,630 m)

Day 8 Trek to Samagaon (3,530 m)

Day 9 Rest and acclimatization day at Samagaon

Day 10 Trek to Samdo (3,860 m)

Day 11 Trek to Dharmasala

Day 12 Trek via Larkya La Pass (5,160 m) to Bimthang (3,720 m)

Day 13 Bhimthang to Goa (2,300 m)

Day 14 Goa to Tal (1300 m)

Day 15 Drive from Tal to Kathmandu via Besisahar (760 m)

Day 16 Leisure Day and Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu

Day 17 Transfer to International Airport for Your Final Departure

Date & Cost

What's Included

Included In The Cost

Not Included In The Cost

Equipments

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