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Manaslu
Manaslu Trek
- Duration
- 17 Days
- Max altitude
- 5,100 m
Overview
Manaslu is crowned as the 8th highest peak in the world and is located near to the border of Nepal and Tibet. It is a well-loved trekking route, providing with pristine mountain views, rich culture, natural wilderness and genuine adventure of all time. Its only opened in 1992 as restricted region for trekking area offering a combination of rich cultural heritage of monasteries and stupas, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. The trekking trail follows an ancient salt trading route along the Budhi Gandaki River.
The name Manaslu means "The Spirit-Mountain" in the local dialect, referring to the benevolent and strong deity, which dwells within. Trekking in Manaslu is one of the most delightful adventures.
If you would like to sample both extremes of the trekking experience in Nepal, and really get to see what all the fuss is about in terms of the most breath-taking mountain scenery on earth, then look no further than the circuit of Manaslu via the Larkya La.
Day by day
Day 1 · Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat
Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat by private vehicle. The drive takes about 6 to 7 hours.
Lodge
Day 2 · Arughat to Soti Khola
700 mCross the river and walk north along the western bank through farmland and scattered villages, with views of Ganesh Himal to the north-east. Soti Khola is a good place to wash and bathe in the river.
6 hours Lodge
Day 3 · Soti Khola to Machha Khola
We cross the river and continue north up the valley to Khorsaani. After lunch by the river, the trail bumps along to the beautiful Gurung village of Lapubesi (880m). From here the walk is a mix of flat trail and gentle ups and downs before reaching the small village of Machha Khola. A comparatively long day.
7.5 to 8 hours Lodge
Day 4 · Machha Khola to Dobhan
1,000 mThe trail continues north-west, mixing riverside walking, gentle ups and downs, scattered villages and small forests. Lunch may be taken at Tatopani. We cross the Budhi Gandaki by suspension bridge and follow the east bank, where a well-built staircase leads to Dobhan.
6 hours Lodge
Day 5 · Dobhan to Jagat
1,410 mThis morning the rough trail passes through a large landslide area where care is needed. Beyond a ridge an easier path leads to the Yaru Khola; we cross this tributary and continue up the Budhi Gandaki, stopping for lunch on the way. Jagat is 2.5 to 3 hours further. The village is mainly Gurung and has a police check post and a customs office for goods brought from Tibet.
5 to 6 hours Lodge
Day 6 · Jagat to Eklebhatti
3,100 mLeave Jagat and walk along the river bank before climbing towards Salleri and Setibas. A downhill stretch then leads to Ghatte Khola for lunch, where the river is crossed by a bamboo bridge. The trail passes the village of Philim, and from there to Eklebhatti it is mostly flat.
4.5 to 5 hours Lodge
This itinerary is a guideline. Mountain flights and local conditions can change plans; your guide will always adjust for your safety.
What is included
What's included
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in a 3-star hotel, twin sharing with breakfast
- Hotel accommodation in Pokhara in a 3-star hotel, twin sharing with breakfast
- Kathmandu Valley sightseeing as per the itinerary with all entrance fees, by non-A/C car (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath only)
- Airport and hotel transfers as per the itinerary by non-A/C car
- Annapurna Conservation Area entry fee
- TIMS card
- Insurance for guide and porter
- Kathmandu to Pokhara return airfare
- Transportation from the start to the end of the trek
- English-speaking guide and porter on the trek
- Lodge accommodation on the trek with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) prepared at the lodges
Not included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Beverages of any kind on the trek, including water
- Items of a personal nature such as tips and gifts
- Any extra cost for emergency evacuation, or any other extra cost incurred for medical purposes
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