Manaslu Trekking
Trek facts
Duration : 23 days
Trek days : 17 days
Trek grade: strenous
Max altitude : 5213 m
Trekking style : Camping
Best Seasons: Oct. to Dec. and March to April
Manaslu is a area restricted for mass tourism to preserve its unique cultural and natural heritage.This unspoiled and remote region bordering with Tibet , offers a diverse culture and landscape and challenging trails along Budi Gandaki valley. En route are numerous waterfalls and lakes and interesting Buddhist monasteries in Samagaon and Larke Bazzar.
The trek is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating. The Tibetans of the upper Budi Gandaki, a region known as Nupri, are direct descendants of Tibetan immigrants. Their speech, dress and customs are almost exclusively Tibetan and there is still continuous trade between Nupri and Tibet. The mountain views in Nupri are sensational and the Larke pass (5,213m) is a dramatic Himalayan pass to cross.
Starting from Arughat in Gorkha we walk along the Budi Gandaki valley and cross the Larke pass to descend to Marshyangdi valley in Annapurna circuit route where it ends in Bensisahar.
Programme Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02 Trek Preparation day in Kathmandu
Day 03 Drive to Arughat-500m (6 hr).
Day 04 Arughat- Arkhet-650m ( 5-6 hr).
Day 05 Arkhet- Labu Bensi-700m (6-7 hr).
Day 06 Labu Bensi- Tatopani-800m (5-6 hr).
Day 07 Tatopani- Sirdibas
Day 08 Sirdibas- Ngyak-1550m (6-7 hr).
Day 19 Ngyak- Namru-2450m (6-7 hr).
Day 10 Namru- Lho Gaon-3000m (5-6 hr).
Day 11 Lho Gaun- Sama Gaon-3450m (5-6 hr).
Day 12 Sama Gaun- Samdo-3900m (4-5 hr).
Day 13 Rest and acclimatisation at Samdo
Day 14 Samdo - Larke Bazar-4150m (4-5 hr).
Day 15 Cross Larke Pass 5213m and trek to Bhimathang-3800m (7-8 hr)
Day 16 Bhimathang- Karche-2550m (5-6 hr).
Day 17 Karche- Dharapani-1943m (6-7 hr).
Day 18 Dharapani- Jagat-1314m (6-7 hr).
Day 19 Jagat- Bhulbhule
Day 20 Bhulbhule - Besishahar.
Day 21 Drive Besishahar to Kathmandu.
Day 22 Free day in Kathmandu for rest and shopping souvenirs
Day 23 Fly back home
Note : The special permit charge for this area is $90 per person for the first week and $15 per day there after.
Price :
Included in the price
- All surface transfers as per itinerary
- Domestic airfare and airport tax
- Hote in Kathmandu and Pokhara in twin sharing , BB basis
- Fooding, lodging and other expenses of trekking crew
- Fooding (3 meals a day ) and lodging for the clients in trek days
- Necessary permit and national park fees
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Not included in the price
- single suppliment charges (if required.)
- Departure tax from Kathmandu ($24 approx)
- Personal equipments and clothing
- International airfare and your insurances
- Cold drinks and beverages
- Personal expenses and tips to the crew
