Manaslu Circuit Trek 18 Day(s)|Aryatara Holidays

Trip Overview

	Trip Code ABC123
	Trip Profile Manaslu Circuit Trek, Manaslu Region
	Type Trekking
	Span 18 Days
	Accomodation 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and tea house during the trek
	Meal Plan Breakfast in Kathmandu. Full board meals during trek.

Overview

Breathtaking Himalayan views, unique culture and the thrilling adventure is what manaslu circuit trek is all about. One of the well-admired trekking trails of Nepal, Manaslu Circuit Trek, stretches all the way from a remote village in Gorkha, Arughat to the Base of Mount Manaslu. Opened for the trekkers in 1991, Manaslu trek caters some of the best mountain panorama, magnificent highland culture and so many unexplored places with moderately thrilling adventure.

The popular Manaslu trekking route of 177 kilometres (110 mi) usually starts in Arughat Bazaar following an ancient salt-trading route ending two weeks later in Besisahar, which is the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Highlights:
● Rawness in nature, authentic culture, the unsurpassed alpine beauty and the floral and faunal.
● Larkya La Pass, 5,100m, the most dramatic pass of the Himalaya.
● Glimpse of 10 peaks over 6,500 metres (21,300 ft) including a few over 7,000 metres (23,000 ft).
● The trek lies on the newly developed Great Himalaya Trail.
● Wonderful cultural experiences with the Tibetan and mountain people.
● Buddhist temples, architecture and tradition.

18 Day(s) Detailed Itinerary

Arrival on:Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure from: Kathmandu, Nepal

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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Activities:

TIA to Kathmandu city, pickup
Kathmandu hotel check-in
Trek preparation & meet-up with guide
Collect all trekking permits & registration at one place
Local souvenir

Elevation: 1,400 metres
Meals Provided: Welcome dinner

Day 2: Kathmandu Day Tour

Activities:

Visit UNESCO World heritage site- Boudhanath Pashupatinath, the monkey temple Swayambhunath
Explore city streets & traditional crafts such as pottery and weaving.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola

Activities:

Drive through Nepalese countryside road featured with mountain vistas.
The bumpy ride from Dhanding Bensi to Arughat is thrilling

Elevation:710m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Soti Khola - Maccha Khola

Activities:

Hike through sal forests, climb ridge above Budi Gandaki
Traverse through rocky trail weaves
En route witness two waterfalls
Pass by rice terraces, till you reach Gurung village Labubesi

Elevation:900m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Maccha Khola -Jagat

Activities:

Cross theTharo Khola
Spot Small Hot Spring at Tatopani
cross suspension bridge on Budi Gandaki river

Elevation: 1410m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Jagat - Deng

Activities:

Ascend rocky ridge to salleri & descend to sirdibas
Cross a long suspension bridge till you reach Gurung village
Pass by millet fields to Ekle Bhatti
Walk along bamboo forest to the Deng Khola

Elevation:1,804m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Deng - Namrung

Activities:

Cross the Budhi Gandaki and climb to Rana(1910m)
Pass through forested lands to the contours of Ghap
En route to Prok Village, catch best view of Shringi Himal
Steep climb till Namrung.

Elevation: 2630 m
Accomodation: Tea house
Meals Provided:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Namrung – Samagaon

Activities:

Witness alluring views of Siringi Himal, Ganesh Himal & Mout Hiunchuli
Hike along the forested lands till Lihi village
Spot Chortens & barley terraces
Pass by Sama & Lho Village
Discover famous Ribung Gompa

Elevation: 3530m
Accomodation: Tea House
Meals Provided:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Acclimatization day: Samagaon - Pungyen gompa - Samagaon

Activities:

Rest day for acclimatization
Get acquainted with the Sherpa & their rich culture
Catch great views from Pungyen Gompa

Accomodation: Tea House
Meals Provided:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Samagaon - Samdo

Activities:

Descend to Budi Gandaki River
Discover Larkya la Trail
Pass Through juniper and birch forests
En route spot a large white kani

Elevation:3860m
Accommodation: Tea House
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Acclimatization day in Samdo

Activites:

Take an optional hike to Samdo village
Discover ancient trade passes to Tibet
Catch views of Mt. Manaslu, Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Larkya Peak
Spot beautiful mountain bird lophophorus

Elevation: 3860 m

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner

Day 12: Samdo - Dharamsala/Larkya B. C

Activities:

Cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki
Catch larkya galcier around the valley of salka
Discover stone guest house, shelter Dharmashala(4450m)

Elevation:4460m
Meals Provided:Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Accommodation:Tea House

Day 13: Dharamsala - Larkya la [5160m/16, 924 ft] - Bimthang(3720m)

Activities:

Begin the journey from the north side of larkya glaciers, enjoy great views of Cho Danda & larkya Peak
Walk across moraines of the glacier & Make gradual ascent on the pass
Enjoy views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the Annapurna II.
Walk into low pastures & savour the revealing view of Mt. Manaslu

Elevation: 5160 m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accomodation: Tea House

Day 14: Bimthang - Tilije

Activities:

Descend from Bhimthang, cross a high pasture(Sangure Kharka)
Cross a bridge over Dudh Khola
Pass through rhododendron forest, follow through a narrow valley
Explore highest cultivated land at Karche valley
Discover a small village of Gho.

Elevation: 3,010m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House

Day 15: Tilije - Tal

Activities:

Enjoy stone-paved trail passing through a beautiful village
Cross bridge over dudh khola
Pass through mani wall and reach the Thonje village.
Navigate through police checkpoint & continue to Dharapani
Come across Karte village

Elevation: 1700m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House

Day 16: Tal - Syange

Activities:

Follow the trail to Chyamje village
Crossing Marshyangdi Khola
Descends through rhododendron and pine forests

Elevation:1080m
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House

Day 17: Syange - Kathmandu

Activities:

Drive from Syange to Kathmandu via Besi Sahar
Pass by banks of Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Tea House

Day 18: Final Departure

Activities:

Bid final goodbye to the team
Airport Drop off

Meals: Breakfast

Inclusion

What's included?

A porter and his entire expenses.
Airport pickup and drop facility.
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
Breakfast,Lunch and dinner during the trek.
Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
First aid medical kit
Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
Insurance of guide and porter.
Kathmandu -Sotikhola and Syange- Kathmandu travel in a public bus (Private Vehicle)
Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
Lodge expenses during the trek.
One porter for two people.
Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu).
Trekking permits/TIMS.
Upscale Adventures duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.

What's not included?

Cost for additional trips.
Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek.
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Extra porter charge.
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
Nepal arrival visa.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation).
Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation

Departures

The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please write us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.