Manaslu Trek

Manaslu area, long closed to foreigners because of its proximity to the Chinese border has recently been opened. The trails are relatively less trekked, culture and traditions are less affected and the scenery – one of the best in Nepal. This is a fascinating course around Manaslu (8,163m) and its three peaks known as the ‘Japanese Peaks’ ascending along Buri Gandaki River and through contrasting worlds of Lho, Sama gaon (3,450m) and crossing the highest point of the trek Larkya La (5,213m), which is a mere 8 km from Tibet border. A classic vista opens to the west – Himlung Himal (7,126m), Cheo Himal, Gyaji Kang, Kang guru (6,981m) and Annapurna II (7,937m). From Larkya La, the descent is steep and usually snow covered upto Tanbuche. From Tanbuche the narrow trail enters a wide meadow where we camp. Then we follow the white Dudh Khola river banks passing though magnificent forests of rhododendron, Pine and Juniper which then give way to apple orchards around Thonje and Dharapani. As we descend further the alpine vegetation gives way to subtropical lushness. We then walk down the Marshyangdi Khola river valley to Besishahar, the end point of the trek. From Besishahar there is regular local bus service to Dumre and from then on to Kathmandu by private transport.

Fact Of the Trek

Trek Code: MN-101
Duration: 21 Days
Max. Altitude: 5200 m
Trek Grade: Medium + Hard
Types of Trek: Loge / Tented
Group Size: 1+

Itinerary of Manaslu Trek

Day 01 : Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 02 : Full day KTM city tour
Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu - Gorkha
Day 04 : Trek to Kanchok
Day 05 : Trek to Arughat
Day 06 : Trek to Soti Khola
Day 07 : Trek to Machha Khola
Day 08 : Trek to Nero
Day 09 : Trek to Philim
Day 10 : Trek to Umbale
Day 11 : Trek to Namru
Day 12 : Trek to Sama Gompa
Day 13 : Trek to Acclimatisation day at Sama Gompa
Day 14 : Trek to Pungen Glacier
Day 15 : Trek to Larkya B. C.
Day 16 : Trek to Larkya La crossing - Bimdakhati
Day 17 : Trek to Tilje
Day 18 : Trek to Tal
Day 19 : Trek to Syange
Day 20 : Trek to Besi Sahar
Day 21 : Drive to Besi Sahar - Kathmandu

Services Included :
National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, Land transportation to and from, Accommodation in lodges during the trek, Food: three meals a day, A guide & required number of porter(s), Essential equipment.

Services Excluded :
Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.