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Manaslu Trekking

Trip Facts

  • Total Duration 17 days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Max Altitude 5100m.
  • Start From Machha Khola
  • End From Dharapani
  • Min Size 2 Pax
  • Max Size 10 Pax
  • Trip Mode Trekking
  • Accommodation Tea House
  • Best Season: Autumn and Spring

Trip Highlights

  • Spectacular Landscapes
  • Lush green forest
  • High Himalayan passes
  • Beautiful Waterfalls, Lakes, Glacier, and Rivers
  • Traditional Gurung and Tibetan villages
  • Buddhist/Bon/Hindu culture
  • Impressive ancient Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas, and Mani Walls
  • Magnificent Mountains view
  • Wonderful Trekking Experience

The Manaslu trekking region provides the ultimate hiking experience. Located about 100 kilometers north-west of the capital city of Kathmandu, the Manaslu trekking region has only been open to foreigners from 1992. The area remains restricted and foreigners require a special trekking permit to gain entry to the region. Manaslu is one of the classic yet unspoiled trekking regions in the Nepal Himalaya.

The Manaslu region features quiet trails and unique villages, together with spectacular scenery and remarkably rich bio-diversity. The mix of traditional culture, views of the majestic Himalayan ranges, glaciers, lakes, fascinating flora, and fauna combine to make it an increasingly popular trekking destination.

Manaslu Trekking starts from the town of Arughat and ascends the impressive gorge of the Budhi Gandaki, passing through picturesque villages perched on steep valley sides, to reach the Tibetan world beyond the village of Ghap. Where the valley starts to open out there are panoramic views of snow-capped mountains. Few travelers penetrate this high and mysterious valley which once had important trading links with Tibet. You have the feeling of entering a secret Buddhist world of monasteries, stone-carved mani walls, stupas, and prayer flags. The scenery becomes even more impressive as we climb up into the alpine environment on the approach to the Larkya La (5160m), with big peaks on all sides. Beyond the Larkya La, the trail descends down into the heavily forested valley of the Marsyangdi River, where we follow the river downstream underneath the giants of the Annapurna range until we meet the road.

Trip Itinerary

Days Program
1 Arriving in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel (1300m)
2 Kathmandu Valley sightseeing:  Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Patan Darbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boddhanath Stupa. Time 6-7 hours
3 Drive to Machhakhola  by  Bus or Jeep (700m) 7-8 hours
4 Trek to Jagat (1340m) 7-8 hours
5 Trek to Deng (1860m) 7-8 hours
6 Trek to Namrung (2660m) 7-8 hours
7 Trek to Lho (3180m) 3-4 hours
8 Trek to Sama (3520m) 3-4 hours
9 Trek to Rest Day
10 Trek to Samdo (3875m) 3-4 hours
11 Trek to Dharamsala (4460m) 3-4 hours
12 Trek to Bhimthang (3800m) via Larke Pass (5169m) 7-8 hours
13 Rest Day
14 Trek to Goa (2515m) 5-6 hours
15 Trek to Dharapani and drive to Besisahar (760m.) 6-7 hours
16 Drive back to Kathmandu by reserved Bus or four wheel drive (1300m)
17 Departure  for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Spectacular Landscapes
  • Lush green forest
  • High Himalayan passes
  • Beautiful Waterfalls, Lakes, Glacier, and Rivers
  • Traditional Gurung and Tibetan villages
  • Buddhist/Bon/Hindu culture
  • Impressive ancient Buddhist Monasteries, Stupas, and Mani Walls
  • Magnificent Mountains view
  • Wonderful Trekking Experience

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