Trekking in Nepal

The Manaslu Trekking is considered one of the most challenging treks in Nepal; it rewards the adventurous with an unparalleled alpine experience. The Manaslu circuit offers the perfect combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed Himalayan scenic beauty, and the fascinating Tibetan culture with its rich mountain biological diversity. Manaslu, at 8118 meters, is the 8th highest peak in the world and is located on the border between Nepal and Tibet. The name Manaslu means "The Spirit-Mountain" in the local dialect, referring to the benevolent and strong deity, which dwells within.

Trekking in Manaslu region is one of the most delightful adventures. If you would like to sample both extremes of the trekking experience in Nepal, and really want to see what all the excitement is about in terms of the most breath-taking mountain scenery on earth, then look no further than the Manaslu circuit via the Larkya La. Pass. It is a challenging trip requiring good physical fitness and stamina.

The standard Manaslu circuit trek usually begins from Arughat and ends at Dharapnai in the Annapurna region. The Manaslu trek offers a unique opportunity to experience a reasonably "untouched" region of Nepal. This trek follows a route that has long been covered by Himalayan buffs, going north behind Himalchuli Peak 29 (7835m.) and Mt. Manaslu 8118m.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 02: Trek Preparation and Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Arughat (640meters) 8 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 04:Arughat to Soti Khola (775meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 05:Soti to Machha Khola (900meters) 5.30 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 06:Machha Khola to Jagat (1340meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 07:Jagat to Ngyak (2310meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 08:Ngyak to Ghap (2100meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 09:Ghap to Lho (3200meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 10:Lho to Samagompa (3500meters) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 11:Acclimatization and exploration day. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 12:Trek to Dharmasala (4450meters) 6 hoursOvernight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 13:Trek to Bhimphedi 3590m via Crossing Larkya La 5215m 8 hrs. Tented camp. B.L.D

Day 14:Bhimphedi to Tilje (3900meters) 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 15:Tilje to Tal (1725meters) 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 16:Tal to Jagat (1300meters) 5 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 17:Jagat to Besisahar (720m) 6 hours. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 18:Drive back to Kathmandu by bus 7 hours. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 19:Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 20:Transfer to Airport for home departure. B. “Farewell!”

Note: B = Breakfast, B.B = Bed & Breakfast, B.L.D = Bed, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by private car / van
2. Four nights accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
3. Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary
4. Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) prepared by our expert cook
5. Twin sharing tented accommodation during the trek
6. An experience guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments
7. Manaslu and Annapurna conservation entry fees and TIMS card
8. Trekking equipment (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, table with chairs, kitchen utensils, and other necessary equipments during the trek)
9. Manaslu trekking special permit fee (Manaslu region is in restricted zone, we need special permit to visit this area)
10. Surface transfer Kathmandu to Arughat by jeep and Besisahar to Kathmandu by bus
11. Nepal Hiking Team duffle bag, down jacket and sleeping bag during Manaslu Trek
12. Nepal Hiking Team T - Shirt (yours to keep)
13. Safe drinking water, boiled/iodine tablets.
    
14. First aid medical kit bag.
    
15. All government and local taxes.
    
16. Office service charge.

OUR SERVICES EXCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DURING THE TRIP:

1. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
2. Travel insurance
3. International airfare
4. Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
5. All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc.
6. Hot and cold showers during the trek
7. Personal shopping and laundry
8. Personal trekking equipments
9. Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu.
You are welcomed by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program upon arrival. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 02: 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

Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Arughat (640meters) 8 hours.
Your Trekking staff will come to your Hotel early in the morning at 7.00 am to pick you up; from there we have an 8 hour driving journey to Arughat. From Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi (The district headquarter of Dhading1050m) for 4 hours is comfortable drive but from there to Arugat for another 4 hours we will be driving on rough road. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 04: Arughat to Soti Khola (775meters) 6 hours.
Along the Budhi Gandaki River toward its point of origin. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat we ascend 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

Day 05: 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

Day 06: 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

Day 07: Jagat to Ngyak (2310meters) 6 hours.
After ascending to a terraced hill of Saguleri and view of Sringi Himal (7177 meters) we continue toward Sirish Gaon, Gandaki valley narrows from herewith soaring precipitous walls. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 08: 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

Day 09: Ghap to Lho (3200meters) 6 hours.
After crossing the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki we follow the path lined with houses that are interspersed with cultivated fields. 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

Day 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 Peak 29 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 Gompa for night halt. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 11: Acclimatization and exploration day.
We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the reduction of the air and also for local excursion. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 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

Day 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 snowed-up pass. From the top the panorama is magnificent: Himlung Himal (7126meter), Cheo Himal (6820meters), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6981meters) and the Annapurna II (7937meters). The descent is steep, through moraines, towards Bhimphedi. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 14: Bhimphedi to Tilje (3900meters) 5 hours.
We start with a gentle climb through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La pass and descend through fig tree and rhododendron forests to Tilje. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 15: Tilje 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

Day 16: Tal to Jagat (1300meters) 5 hours.
Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Chamje and Himal pani We will have overnight stay at Jagat. Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 17: Jagat to Besisahar (720m) 6 hours.
Descending gently for 30 minutes and the trail runs gently down to Syange village, and then catch the jeep to Besisahar, Overnight at tented camp. B.L.D

Day 18: Drive back to Kathmandu by bus 7 hours. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 19: Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. B.B

Day 20: Transfer to the International Airport for your home departure. “Farewell”

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Upon Arrival

When you arrive at Tribhuban International Airport, our staff will greet you and transport you to your accomodations. After resting, the next day you will have a sightseeing tour of the city's most influential cultural landmarks. Before departing for your trek, we will review your itinerary, introduce you to your guide and help with the final preparations for your journey.

Accommodation

You will be spending four nights at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast, normally from Samsara Resort, Hotel Vajra or Thamel Eco Resort. During the Manaslu Trek, we provide comfortable two men camping tent, foam mattress, 4 season sleeping bag will be provided. We maintain standard comfort in every matter based on the enforceable conditions such as weather calamities. All hotels accommodations & tent is based on twin share, and will provide you single supplement if there is different gender; without extra charge.

Toilet Facilities - On trek, toilet facilities are available nearby your tent is an optimum distance in a toilet tent. After use of such facilities, wastes will be cover with necessary natural preservation

 

Meals During the Trek

Freshly cook Meals on full board basis will be provided by our experienced and trained cook during the trek with high level of balance diet, hygiene and safety. Three meals (Nepali, Sherpa, and Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian cousins) will be provided from the camp according to our menu. You can buy bottled mineral water from local lodges and shops en route or you can also ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water and treat with water purification pills.

 

Our Trekking Guides and Staff

Your guide's role is to ensure that all aspects of the trip run smoothly. He will share his local knowledge, and provide advice on how to fill your free time as well as co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the tour - although occasionally he may need your understanding if things do not go according to plan. If you have any problems on the tour, please let your guide know so that steps can be taken to correct the situation.

We are a well-established adventure company and we employ professional trekking guides with comprehensive knowledge of English and all required supplementary crew members (everyone has basic communication skills). We also provide training for our staff, thus enhancing their work efficiency. Our guides are intimately familiar with all local castes and customs along the trails and will share with you many cultural insights that are not covered in any guide book. You will have many chances to learn Nepali phrases and other cultural aspects throughout your trek. All of Nepal Hiking Team’s guides receive training in the following courses.

1. Trekking Guide Training &licensed- Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre
2. Eco Trekking Workshop and Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association of Nepal)
3. Intensive Wilderness First Aid KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
4. English Language KEEP
5. Conservation and Biodiversity TAAN
6. Rock, Ice Climbing and Mountaineering (Climbing leaders) Nepal Mountaineering Association

 

Acclimatization

We are experts in operations at high-altitude. Every trip we run has a sound acclimatization program. We created the Manaslu Trekking itinerary to allow for gradual height gain spread over a number of days. There is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude, but for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent will produce minimal effects. Acclimatizing takes time and there are no safe shortcuts. For all trips to altitudes in excess of 3,000 meters, our guides carry medicines essential to the treatment of altitude illness; they are trained to track symptoms as well as administer medications.

 

Travel Insurance

To be adequately protected in terms of insurance, you will need specialized travel insurance for participation in hazardous activities. A travel insurance policy that covers emergency evacuation, trip injury, lost baggage, theft, liability, medical treatment and expenses is strongly recommended. Make sure the insurance covers all the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal such as trekking and climbing. Our agency can arrange for the appropriate policy based on your trek.

 

Climate and Weather

The climate of Nepal is as varied as its geography. The low-lying Terai has a sub-tropical monsoonal climate. The Himalayan foothills, where most of our treks take place, are best in the cool dry season from September to May. The traditional trekking season in Nepal is late September to December, with October and November generally recognized as having the best weather. Spring is also a popular time of year with warmer weather and the advantage of seeing spring flowers and rhododendrons in bloom. The visibility is good and days are pleasantly warm, although nights can be cold, and snow is possible above 3,000 meters.

The Manaslu Trek is likely to have a wide range of temperatures depending on the altitude and the time of day. In the mountains up to 3,500m the nights will be cool, normally around 5 degree C, and during the day temperatures sometimes rise to 25 degree C. At higher altitudes temperatures range from about 15 degree C to -10 degree C.

 

Group Size

We bring together a small group of likeminded people to give them a memorable and insightful travel experience with an invaluable opportunity to interact in a fun-filled environment. Our travel group generally comprises a maximum of 12 members. We need a minimum of 2 participants to run our fixed departure dates. For individualized trips, no minimum or maximum applies. If you would like to travel independently or with your friends, families and colleagues, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time frame for any number of people.

 

Responsible Travel

The beautiful environment of the Himalaya is also an extremely fragile one. At Nepal Hiking Team, we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact as much as possible. As deforestation is one of the greatest environmental threats, we do not have campfires and we use kerosene as cooking fuel. We also discourage trekkers from using wood-fuelled hot showers in lodges along the way. Many lodges, however, now provide solar energy, a far more eco-friendly alternative.

Garbage disposal is another major problem. Some of the busier trails are at times strewn with litter and garbage thrown by irresponsible trekking groups. Our staff members are well motivated towards eco-friendly practices. We carry the non-biodegradable garbage, apart from that which can be safely and easily burned at the campsite. Our aim is to help protect and preserve this beautiful environment for future generations of trekkers to enjoy.