“Get lost in nature and you will find yourself.”
Manaslu Circuit Trek is a shocking substitute to the Annapurna and Everest district which circumvents the eighth most astounding top on the planet, Mt. Manaslu with a hoisted stature of 8,163m. In our trek you should explore the testing Manaslu Circuit trail in a remote region of Nepalese Himalayas. With the prospect to go around the vivid Tibetan societies and finish the agenda the showy valleys against a breathtaking foundation of great snow topped mountains, delightful trails and friendliness of the indigenous group along the trail.
Our 18 days Manaslu Circuit Trek beyond question is at standard with each other top positioned trek that should initiate from Sotikhola which is reached after passing through Arughat, a local town situated in the River bank of Budi Gandaki. Sotikhola is roughly 138 km far from the capital city which can be come to with an 8 – 9 hour lengthy drive from Kathmandu. In the wake of achieving Sotikhola, we shall authoritatively start our trek with a walk upward to Maccha Khola (900 m) which can take us up to 6 – 7 hours to reach. In this way the following day we should get ahead with our trek by taking after the Bhudi Gandaki River through the shady Sal woodland, proceeding with steeply tough along a rough Cliffside to reach Maccha Khola by means of Lapubeshi. Proceeding with our trek we shall now experience rich terraced fields of maize, potato and millet and numerous nearby towns like Jagat, Deng and Namrung. What’s more, on the eighth day of our trek we should arrive at the town of Samagaon which is situated at a high height of 3,530 meters. The district of Samagaon is roughly occupied by 1,100 individuals, where power is accessible for just two hours every day. A while later with a wonderful walk we shall be raised to the beautiful town of Samdo which is additionally the merging of 3 valleys. The following day is a critical day as we cross through a wet climb onto an incline and a moraine to reach the vacinity of Manaslu Base Camp. From here you should get wonderful vistas of the ice sheet, a turquoise lake and remarkable mountains from all edges. Larkya-La Pass (5,160m) should be our next significant goal included on our trek which will be reached by passing through Dharmasala where you can get the improbable perspectives of Annapurna II (7,937), Cheo Himal (6,820m), Kang Guru (6981m), Gyaji Kung (7,030m) and Himlung Himal (7,126m). As we get to the finish of our trek we shall now begin diving down to Tal by going through other nearby settlements of Bhimthang and Tilije. After reaching Tal we shall trek towards our last goal of our trek, Syange (1,080 m) for our drive back to Kathmandu the next day.
In this trek we go through socially rich conventional villages while crossing astounding Larkya La Pass and thus subsequently oblige trekkers to be in their top most physical wellness. This Manaslu Circuit Trek is by and large prescribed from March to May and early September to November. Reach us and join the group of Everest Tours and Travel Point now to explore the serenity of the Manaslu region.
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Arrival in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264 ft]
Upon our arrival in the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Everest Tours And Travel Point. who will drop us off at our hotel. After checking in, we take a rest or visit Everest Tours And Travel Point . office. We may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Everest Tours And Travel Point. For dinner, you will be served excellent Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country's authentic food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu. Included meals:Dinner |
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Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
Today after breakfast we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the largest stupas in the world are listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There will be a brief pre- trip group discussion followed by trek preparation during late afternoon at Himalayan Glacier’s office in Thamel around noon. Overnight in Kathmandu. Included meals:Breakfast |
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Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola [710m/2328 ft] 8 - 9 hours
We set off early today for Sotikhola. During the drive, we enjoy views of the Nepalese countryside along with the mountain sceneries. We will be driving on a paved road from Kathmandu to DhadingBensi, district headquarter of Dhading (1050m)but the drive from DhandingBensi to Arughat will be on a rough road. Upon reaching Arughat, a major town in the region we drive further towards Sotikhola. Overnight in SotiKhola. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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SotiKhola - MacchaKhola [900m/2952 ft]: 6 - 7 hours
At the crossing of the bridge, we trek through the beautiful Sal forests, then climb onto a ridge above huge rapids on the BudhiGandaki. We then reach Khursane upon which the rocky trail weaves its way up and down, past two tropical waterfalls on a steep, rocky trail clinging to the side of a cliff. It eventually makes its way down and past a few rice terraces, then up and around to the Gurung village of Labubesi. We further climb behind a rocky outcrop, where the valley opens up and the BudhiGandaki meanders among wide gravel bars. Dropping to the sandy river bed, we walk along rounded stones before climbing over a side ridge. We head down again to the river and cross another suspension bridge to reach MachhaKhola village. Overnight in MachhaKhola. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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MacchaKhola -Jagat [1410m/ 4625 ft]: 6 - 7 hrs
The narrow trail makes some minor ups and downs and eventually crosses the TharoKhola and reaching Khorlabesi. After a few more ascends and descends we come across a small Hotspring in Tatopani. From the hot spring, we climb over another ridge, then cross the BudhiGandaki on a suspension bridge. At this juncture, we climb on a wide, well-crafted staircase, then across a landslide and over a ridge to Dobhan. Upon crossing a suspension bridge over the YaruKhola, we climb the stone stairs and then drop to the river and again climb more stone stairs to TharoBharyang. Crossing the west bank of the BudhiGandaki, we climb over a ridge, trek along the river and then climb towards the village of Jagat. Overnight in Jagat. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Jagat - Deng [1,804m/5917 ft]: 6 - 7 hrs
We begin today’s trek by climbing over a rocky ridge to Salleri, and then descend to Sirdibas. The valley widens a bit as the trail continues up to GhattaKhola. We further continue walking upstream to a long suspension bridge in Philim, a large Gurung village. The trail turns north just above the lowest house in the village and stays on a fairly level trail as it crosses millet fields to Ekle Bhatti. The route now enters a steep, uninhabited gorge. At this point, we descend to the grassy land slopes, cross the BudhiGandaki, then trek along the west bank for a while, then cross to the east bank and then back again. As we continue through the trail the valley widens and we pass through bamboo forests to the Deng Khola. Upon crossing the Khola, we reach the tiny village of Deng. Overnight in Deng. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Deng - Namrung [2630m/8626ft]: 6 - 7 hrs
After a brief walk beyond Deng, we cross the BudhiGandaki and climb to Rana at 1910m. From the bridge, we climb a bit to join a trail from Bhi, then head west up the BudhiGandaki valley. The trail also passes through forests and mani where we turn towards a corner that contours to Ghap. Even though there is another route, we take the route through Prok village. Prok village has a viewpoint for a beautiful sight of SiringiHimal. We further cross the Budi Gandaki several times today and come across several gompasen route. The trail follows the river upstream through a dense forest. After crossing the river at an impressive spot where it thunders down a narrow gorge, the forest becomes less dense and the trail is fine again. The pleasant walk continues and after a last steep climb we reach Namrung. Overnight in Namrung. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Namrung – Samagaon [3530m/11,578 ft]: 6-7 hours
Namrung village is a good viewpoint for Siring and Ganesh Himal and from the village one can also see Mt. HimalChuli in the south. We climb steadily and pass through forests and reach Lihi, a fine village with many chortens and barley terraces. The trail drops and crosses the side valley of SimnangHimal with Ganesh Himal always close by. We further pass through Sho, Lho and Shyala villages before reaching Sama Village. We enjoy extraordianary views of Mt. Manasty from Lho village and also explore the famous RibungGompa. In Shyala village we will be surrounded by high mountains like HimalChuli and Peak 29 (NgadiChuli) to the left, Manaslu and large glaciers straight ahead, and other snow summits to the right, and at the far end stands Ganesh Himal. Today’s journey ends in Samagaon where we spend the night. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Samagaon - Pungyengompa - Samagaon: 6 - 7 hours exploration
We spend the day at Samagaon both for rest and acclimatization. Today, we get acquainted with the rich Sherpa culture. We enjoy the sight of thousands of mani stones with Buddhist texts and pictures and the Sherpa women clad in traditional clothes and ornaments. On a little hill near the Sama village is an old Gompa (PungyenGompa), a monastery with great views of the glacier. It is named after Manaslu, Pungyen means bracelet, a good description of the two peaks. It was destroyed a year after the first unsuccessful Japanese attempt to climb Manaslu. The locals believed that the climb angered the gods, and when the Japanese came back a year later they met with a lot of resistance that they had to give up their attempt. They were finally successful in 1959. Overnight in Samagaon. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Samagaon - Samdo [3860m/12,660 ft]: 4 - 5 hours
Today, we descend to the BudhiGandaki River, that has turned north and follow it to a bridge over a side stream. The trail to the left leads to the Manaslu Base camp. The Larkya la Trail passes several mani walls as the valley begins to widen. It is an easy trail on a shelf above the river passing the juniper and birch forests of KermoKharka. We drop off the shelf, cross the BudhiGandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river. From a stone arch we can view a large white kani. Finally passing through the kani we find Samdo. Overnight in Samdo. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Rest Day in Samdo
This is another day set aside for proper acclimatization. There are two options for us today. The option that we highly recommend is a hike, up the valley directly at the back of the Samdo village. This hike will take us to one of the trade passes to Tibet for excellent views of Mt. Manaslu along with other Himalayan ranges including Simrang, Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Larkye Peak, Cheo and possibly Kang Guru behind the pass. En route to these viewpoints we pass many seasonal herding settlements called doksas and sight some beautiful mountain birds like the Lophophorus (the national bird of Nepal), Lammergeyer and Himalayan Griffin soaring high above us. Another option for today could be a trip to the Gya La ('large pass') to the north of Samdo, a more frequently used trading route to Tibet. But, this is a rather longer hike (whole day) and hence could be a little tiring. Overnight in Samdo. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Samdo - Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. [4460m/14, 628 ft]: 4 - 5 hours
Even today, we continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki and begin walking upward. Upon crossing two streams and witnessing the Larkya Glacier we go around the valley of the SalkaKhola and climb up again to the stone guest house (4450 m), which is not a lodge but a kind of shelter called Dharmshala, also known as LarkePhedi. The short walk today also leaves plenty of time for acclimatization and relaxing in the afternoon. Overnight in Dharmashala. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Dharamsala - Larkya la [5160m/16, 924 ft] - Bimthang [3720m/12, 201 ft]: 8 - 9 hours
After a short climb, we reach a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers from where we can enjoy great views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section of the pass. From the pass, there are outstanding views of HimlungHimal, CheoHimal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II. It is a longer day than usual to Bimtang, but to walk into these low pastures with the evening mist coming in with Mt. Manaslu looming close by is an overwhelming experience. Overnight in Bimthang. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Bimthang - Tilije [2300m/7544ft]: 5 - 6 hours
From a ridge at Bimthang, we can enjoy great views of Mt. Manaslu, LamjungHimal, HimlungHimal and CheoHimal. We descend further and cross a high pasture (SangureKharka) followed by a bridge over DudhKhola. We walk through rhododendron forest and follow a trail through a narrow valley until we reach the highest cultivated land of the valley at Karche, 2785 meters. We pass across fields before making a steep climb over a ridge. The trail comes off the ridge in a big, sweeping arc to the river bank at 2580m. A short distance beyond is the village of Gho. Due to yesterday's tiredness we might take an overnight rest at Gho but better lodges are available at Tilije, so Himalayan Glacier recommends we stay at Tilije. Overnight in Tilije Village. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Tilije - Tal [1700m/5576 ft]: 5 - 6 hours(1700)
We climb over a small ridge and enjoy the stone paved trail as it passes through a beautiful village. We then cross the bridge over DudhKhola and climb up through a chorten-shaped arch, pass a mani wall and reach the Thonje village. At the village, we go through a police checkpoint and continue to Dharapani. We have entered the Annapurna circuit section from Dharapani. Further down, we come across Karte village and after quite a bit of walking we cross a bridge over MarshyangdiKhola. We also come across some mani walls before reaching the village of Tal, situated at the foot of a large waterfall. Overnight in Tal. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Tal - Syange [1080m/3542 ft]: 6 - 7 hours
We follow the trail to Chyamje village crossing the MarshyangdiKhola once again. The Marsyandi valley opens with its terrace fields and villages clung very high to the hillsides. The trail then descends through rhododendron and and pine forests to Syange. Overnight in Syange. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Syange - Kathmandu: 8-9 hours
The drive from Syange to Kathmandu via Besi Sahar offers one an opportunity to enjoy both hill and mountain landscapes. The drive is often along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers. We also drive by some beautiful villages with farming terraces on both sides of the road. In Kathmandu, we will be escorted to our hotel. The day in Kathmandu can either be spent in leisure or perhaps we catch up with some last minute shopping. To celebrate the successful completion of our journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening.Overnight in Kathmandu. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Final departure
Your adventure comes to an end today. There is nothing to do but we trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. A representative from Himalayan Glacier will escort you to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.On our way to home, we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal. Included meals:Breakfast |
