Outline Itinerary
1Day 1
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu.
You are welcomed by hospitable meeting with your airport representative and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program upon arrival. Overnight at hotel. B.B
2Day 2
Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour.
Sightseeing of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Pasupatinath Temple. Overnight at hotel. B.B
3Day 3
Drive Kathmandu to Arughat (640meters) 8 hours.
Your Trekking staff will come to your Hotel early in the morning to pick you up; Arughat, the trekking point is about 9hrs journey. From Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi (The district headquarter of Dhading1050m) for 4 hours is comfortable drive on black top road from there to Arugat is another 5 hours we will be driving through the gravel /rough road. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
4Day 4
Arughat to Soti Khola (775meters) 6 hours.
Along the Budhi Gandaki River toward its point of main source. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat we go up slowly toward Kyoropani. Camp today nears the confluence of Seti River - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
5Day 5
Soti to Machha Khola (900meters) 5.30 hours.
Trail descends slowly until you climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
6Day 6
Machha Khola to Jagat (1340meters) 6 hours.
After crossing Machha River and Khrola besi, there is a hot spring called "Tatopani". The trail follows forested area after this toward Dovan. Below Dovan, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete transformation. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
7Day 7
Jagat to Ngyak (2310meters) 6 hours.
After ascending to a terraced hill of Saguleri and view of Sringi Himal (7177 meters) we continue towards Sirish Gaon, Gandaki valley narrows from herewith soaring precipitous walls. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
8Day 8
Ngyak to Ghap (2100meters) 6 hours.
Follow the trail upstream of Deng River - a tiny village of 4 houses. We walk through a newly built rock tunnel from here, thus avoiding the traditional steep climb. At Ghap, the Tibetan culture begins with Mani stones and Chortens all around. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
9Day 9
Ghap to Lho (3200meters) 6 hours.
After crossing the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki we follow the path lined with houses these are scattered with fertile cascade fields with traditional production of mountain people. At Namru, there is a police check post again. After Namru, across the Hinan river originating from Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho. Naike peak, Manaslu north (7774 meters) and Manaslu (8150 meters) are visible from here. Tonight we camp near a spring at Lho gaon - a small village. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
10Day 10
Lho to Samagompa (3500meters) 6 hours.
You will pass the stone gate and long Mani stone wall of the village after Lho with full view of different types of mountain peaks ahead. You can make a side excursion to Pungen Glacier from here to get a very close up view of Manaslu. Follow the lateral moraine of Pungen Glacier toward Sama. From the village of Sama, it takes another 20 minutes to reach Sama Gumpa for night hold. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
11Day 11
Acclimatization and exploration day.
We will spend one more days for acclimatization and village tour. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
12Day 12
Trek to Dharmasala (4450meters) 6 hours
The thundering Buri Gandaki trickles to a stream as we continue to follow its course ever upwards. We are surrounded by spectacular mountains from all sides. Manaslu is particularly impressive. After crossing to the east bank of the river, we reach the last permanent settlement in the valley, which is called Sumdu. Above the village we cross the stream, which runs down from the Gya La (Pass), the pass to Tibet. We come to the ruins of an abandoned village, known as Larkya Bazaar. Presumably this village thrived as a trading point, with Tibet lying over the Gya La. The commerce seems to have dried up leading to the migration of the settlers. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
13Day 13
Trek to Bhimphedi (3590m) via Cross Larkya La pass (5215m) 8 hours.
We first climb towards Cho Chanda and then slowly head steeply uphill towards the snow-crapped pass. From the top the panorama it looks magnificent: Himlung Himal (7126meter), Cheo Himal (6820meters), Gyagi Kung, Karan Kuru (6981meters) and the Annapurna II (7937meters). The descent is steep, through moraines, towards Bhimphedi. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
14Day 14
Bhimphedi to Tilco (3900meters) 5 hours.
We start with a mild climb through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La pass and descend through fig tree and rhododendron forests to Tilco. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
15Day 15
Tilco to Tal (1725meters) 5 hours.
Follow the trail downstream of Marshyangdi River, passing through the scattered villages to reach Tal village for overnight stay. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
16Day 16
Tal to Syange (1300meters) 6 hours.
Today the trail descend downstream of the river passing the village of Chamje,Himal pani and Jagat We will have overnight stay at Syange. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D
17Day 17
Syange to Kathmandu (720m) 8 hours.
Today is our final day of the trekking we catch private/public transport to get back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
18Day 18
Relaxation day in Kathmandu.
Relaxation day in Kathmandu.
19Day 19
Transfer to the International Airport for your home departure. “Farewell”
Transfer to the International Airport for your home departure. “Farewell”
Description
This Manaslu Trekking generally operate as camping Trek, now a days we can operate the trekking as a Tea House but you can’t expect as proper services that available like in other trekking region. The Manaslu Trekking is considered one of the most challenging treks in Nepal.