Around Manaslu Trekking

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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, you will be escorted to your hotel by All Nepal Excursion's staff and guides.
On checking your rooms, getting refreshed join with other trekkers for briefing provided by our guide or leader.
Evening enjoys group dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant with a live cultural program to entertain you with dinner. -
Day 02: In Kathmandu with a sightseeing tour 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 are considered World Heritage Sites 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. At noon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. Overnight in Kathmandu. Provided meals- Breakfast only.
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Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Soti-Khola 740 m-6 hrs ride.
Morning at the earliest depart from the hotel by 7 a.m. and catch up bus from Gongabu to Soti Khola then on the road with an exciting drive to Nepal Mid West reaching around Gorkha district, heading past warm low farm villages and towns to reach at Arughat Bazaar, from here another short drive takes you at the overnight stop in Soti-Khola village.
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Day 04: Trek to Machha Khola 925 m - 06 hrs.
Start the first day walks to the steep valley, within forest walk past villages to reach a wide valley opposite of a large tributary stream that runs into Burigandaki River.
Nice views of a cultivated terrace of Lapbesi upper village as our walk descends to a wide, sandy riverbed following a trail that meanders below a steep, craggy valley side.
As walk progress leading to a climb towards Machha Khola for an overnight stop, a village with many teashops and small lodge, Maccha Khola means a Fish Stream. -
Day 05: Trek to Doban 1,070 m via Tatopani (Hot Spring) - 06 hrs.
From here onward into interesting farm villages and cultivated fields as vegetation changes slowly as altitude gains, where morning walk takes you over a stream where Machha Khola (Fish Stream) name comes from, route lead upstream to Khola-Bensi village and at Tatopani a place with natural 'hot spring'.
The walk continues as valley turns into narrow and steep, and then trail reaches to cross a suspension bridge, after a short period of walk entering a patch of forest and then reaching at Dovan located on the high shelf of Burigandaki River. -
Day 06: Trek to Jagat 1,345 m - 05 hrs.
Morning walk towards broad gravel field and at Lauri stream crossing over a suspension bridge that climbs to the high ridge then descends into a valley of Yara Khola, the journey continues for another hour to reach at Jagat.
Jagat a nice looking farm village of moderate size after Arughat; people here with mix race Magar, Chettries, Brahman, Manaslu Bhotia (Tibetan looking tribes) and some Newar people a lodge owner and shopkeepers. -
Day 07: Trek to Dyang 2,130 m via Philim 1,570 m - 06 hrs.
After Jagat walk leads to descend towards riverside, and then climb towards terraced hillsides of Saguleri, facing views of Sringi Himal walk continue with ups and down the trail to a bridge over Buri-Gandaki.
After crossing our path winds up to Philim village having a short break on this nice farm village with lovely cultivated fields and terraces.
After a refreshing stop head higher through terraces of golden fields of wheat and barley, to a rocky ridge top covered within bamboo forest area towards a place called Eklai Bhatti.
After rest walk towards the higher Manaslu area, as route diverts North West to reach our overnight stop at Dyang a small nice village of more Tibetan culture. -
Day 08: Trek to Bihe Phedi 1,990 m -06 hrs.
Morning walks around farm village, where houses and terrains change into strong Tibetan culture and of Buddhism religion, after a few hours walk leads to Bihe, a small village for an overnight stop, here people are more of Tibetan origin with ancient Buddhist culture.
Villagers raise buckwheat, wheat, barley and potatoes as staple crops since trekking gain popular around the area, spinach, carrots and cabbages are also grown. -
Day 09: Trek to Namrung 2,630 m / 8,629 ft - 05 hrs.
From here air gets cooler air, as the walk continues for few hours to a steep-sided scenic valley, coming across Mani prayer with stone walls, as walk leads to Ghap for the possible lunch stop.
After Ghap altitude gains as route heads into alpine woodland where path meander to steep climb as the valley opens up with extensive pastures and then crossing a large stream flowing from the glacier of Lidana.
Walk facing views of Manaslu where the local name is Kutang Himal with Pang Phuchin 6,335m, Saula Himal 6,235m with many unnamed peaks of above 6,000m.
Walk from here takes you uphill altitude gains as the walk takes you past farm village to reach at Namrung for an overnight stop, the village also called Sho Namru. -
Day 10: Trek to Lho-Gaon 3,180 m - 05 hrs.
Spending overnight at Namrung, from here walking within farm fields, Yak herder huts, as route leads to high and scenic valley all the way to Lho Gaon a nice village for an overnight stop.
An attractive village of Manaslu region, at Lho, enjoy close views of towering Manaslu North Face, around Lho, visit its monastery with numerous Chhorten and Mani walls with views of Ganesh Himal towards east. -
Day 11: Trek to Sama-Gaon 3,530 m -05 hrs.
Enjoying time at Lho-Gaon morning walk from here leads to much easier with slow and gradual climb with constant views of the mountain with Peak 29 ahead, after few hours walking uphill reaching into a small forest at Shala village facing view of Phungi, Manaslu and Himal Chuli, and then few hours further then ending our day trek at Sama-Gaon village, with views of Mt. Manaslu.
Sama-Gaon village the largest around Manaslu Valley, where locals are mostly farmers cultivating buckwheat, barley which are the main crops in this high and harsh terrain, potatoes and some high and cold vegetables are also grown. Villagers around high Manaslu valley descended from South West Tibet way back more than 400 years of history where custom and culture of ancient Buddhist heritage similar to its origin Tibetan predecessor.
The local villagers are still active with trade and bartering across the border with Tibet taking few days to reach the frontier of Nepal and Tibet, actually located on the old Trans Himalayan Salt Trade route of the two countries. -
Day 12: At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and local excursion.
Today a free day for acclimatization before the climb to high Manaslu base camp, here with time for a short hike around Sama-Gaon houses adorned Tibet heritage facing views of peaks and visit the old Monastery.
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Day 13: Trek to Samdo 3,860 m - 04 hrs.
After Sama-Gaon, morning a pleasant walk of a few hours to reach the last village of Manaslu valley starts with a slow climb taking time with a short break to enjoy surrounding wonderful views of peaks and dramatic terrains.
As the walk continues finally ending at Samdo village with a short climb to reach a small flat plateau where the village located, moderate size village of more than forty houses with about two hundred villagers living this high harsh country. -
Day 14: Trek to Dharamsala /Larke Base 4,465 m - 04 hrs.
On leaving the last village of Manaslu valley and higher areas of Gorkha district walk leads towards the end of a valley, facing views of snow-capped peaks with Mt. Manaslu.
The walk continues to cross icy streams to reach Larke Phedi at the bottom of a pass, also known as Dharmasala means ‘travelers rest house/shade’.
At Larke Phedi afternoon free for short walks and preparations for next early morning long climb and descend crossing high Larke-La pass to reach Manang areas. -
Day 15: Cross over Larke-La 5,160 m and descend to Bhimthang 3,720 m - 08 hrs.
After overnight at Larke Phedi, early morning starts as climb leads to steep slopes past few huts of Dharmasala, walk over the moraine of rocks and boulders (in snow conditions arduous job to find the right path).
The climb takes over ablation area over Larke north glacier, facing views of Cho Danda with Larke Peak, and then reach on top of Larke-la, festooned with thousands of Buddhist colorful prayer flags.
From the top enjoy a panorama of Himlung, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru and Annapurna II includes series of Manaslu peaks.
Enjoying breath-taking views where long descend reaches you back into green vegetation and tree lines after a small place of Larcia, walks on moraine ridge to Tambuche at 3,900m, at the bottom of a pass, and then with a short walk to Bhimthang for overnight.
Bhimthang a magnificent place located on a wide green valley with the number of lodges adorned with prayer Mani walls, surrounded by green tall trees of rhododendron-pines and oaks. -
Day 16: Trek to Goha 2,840 m - 06 hrs.
From Bhimthang rest of the journey is easier with downhill walks and short climb on route to Goha and Dharapani villages, morning facing views of peaks heading towards alpine woodland.
Walk into beautiful forested areas to reach a small clearing in the midst of woodland at Goha for overnight stop within a small cattle and yak herders summer pasture and temporary settlement.
The walk follows a downhill trail through the forest to reach a nice village at Tilje village, a nice place by the raging Marysangdi River. -
Day 17: Trek to Dharapani village 1,964 m - 05 hrs.
Morning leads to the end of our marvelous walks after crossing a suspension bridge a steep climb for short while to reach large and nice lovely Dharapani village located on the junction of famous and popular Annapurna Circuit trail and Around Manaslu Trekking route.
Dharapani located on a river gorge with lovely tree lines where motorable has been constructed since the past few years, the village provides excellent lodges for an overnight stop. -
Day 18: Drive back to Kathmandu - 08 hrs
After breakfast at Dharapani depart for Kathmandu taking jeep ride of 5-6 hours of an interesting and exciting journey, as the route follows past the large town of Besisahsar. From Besisahar shared jeep or bus transportation to Kathmandu.
As the drive continues then on winding up to reach the top spot on the outskirt of Kathmandu valley and the city, a short drive from the top reaches you to your hotel, with afternoon free for individual activities and shopping. -
Day 19: In Kathmandu free day at leisure.
In Kathmandu free day at leisure where one can join in for exciting tour around interesting places visiting world heritage sites of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur cities.
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Day 20: International departure to respective countries homeward bound.
Last day in the land of world highest mountains and exciting cultures, as per your time for international flight depart from the hotel, where All Nepal Treks staff and guide transfers you to the airport, with grand experience and adventure Around Manaslu Trekking.
What's included
- All Arrival and Departure transfer from airport to hotel and vice versa.
- Full day sightseeing tours in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- 3-star standard hotel in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast basis (Unless booked for Single Room Supplement).
- Twin sharing accommodation on best Lodge available on treks on full board with breakfast-lunch and dinner.
- Shared bus transportation from Kathmandu-Soti Khola and bus from Dharapani-Kathmandu.
- Applicable Trekking and National Park or Conservation Permit Fees.
- Group briefing and orientation program on do’s and don’t of the trip.
- International air tickets re-confirmation.
- Basic First Aid and Medical Kits.
- Experienced English speaking skilled guide.
What's not included
- Entrance fees for sightseeing places
- Lunch and dinner while your stay in Kathmandu
- International Airfare-Nepal Entry Visa.
- Personal Travel and Medical Insurance.
- Expenses of Personal Nature-Gratitude-Airport Tax
- Personal Trekking gear and equipment, down or duvet jackets, sleeping bags. (Sleeping bags and down jackets and trekking equipment).
- Emergency Evacuation by any means of Transportation and personal medical kit.
- Early return from the trips or breaking up the journey due to personal/medical reason clients has to bear extra expenses in Kathmandu or on route with related expenses as there will be no refund from the company in such situation.

Around Manaslu trekking once closed for outside visitors been allowed since the last three decades, where interested trekkers and adventurers can visit and explore around the beautiful valley of Manaslu located Nepal Far North Mid-West Himalaya within the district of Gorkha.
Around Manaslu trekking involves overland drive both ways from the start and at the end of the adventure, where walk leads you to follow raging Buri-Gandaki River right up to its glacial source around Manaslu valley.
During walks great change of landscapes, temperatures to vegetation as well with different cultures as the route take you from low warm farm areas to mid hills within cooler climate covered by tall rhododendron and pine tree lines then heading towards an arctic zone of ice and glaciers at Larke-La Pass.
An interesting walk Around Manaslu visiting nice villages of Jagat, Philim and Dyang to reach the higher side of the Gorkha area around Manaslu valley enclosed by high snow-capped peaks facing views of Bouddha Himal, Himal Chuli with a range of Manaslu peaks and massive bulk of Ganesh Himal towards east direction.
The word and name Manaslu comes from ancient Sanskrit language means the mind of a god-like the holy lake Manasrover in Tibet near Mt. Kailash, while the local Manaslu people call as Kutung from Tibetan origin.
As the route around Manaslu valley falls within the ancient Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route where trade still exists in a smaller number at present, where the border to Tibet is close from Samdo and Dharapani area.
The way how this trekking follows:
The walk takes you around beautiful valley within Manaslu with time to observe local culture and farm traditional life as it was past hundred of centuries with the visit of its interesting monasteries enriched with ancient artifacts in the shade of high surrounding peaks of Manaslu.
Slowly route leads at the end of Manaslu valley towards Larke Phedi means the bottom of a hill or a pass, where next early morning strenuous climb to reach on top of the pass of Larke-La festooned with hundreds of Buddhist prayer flags.
The top offers a breathtaking panorama of the snow mountain range that surrounds the highest point of the adventure then long descend takes you back into the dense lush forest to reach Manang area with pleasant scenic walk downhill to the road-head at Dharapani village.
Dharapani village located on the junction of famous and popular Annapurna and Manaslu circuit trail, from here next early morning a scenic and exciting overland journey reaches you back at Kathmandu after a glorious time and adventure on Around Manaslu Trekking.
Season for Around Manaslu Trekking
March to May with September till November months of the year except the wet monsoon times from June to mid-September, unless interested in rich flora and fauna where hills are green with thick vegetation but wet with rains.
Best time in March to May when most days are clear for views of mountains and pleasant walks with longer sunlight hours due to spring season when wildflowers especially rhododendron and magnolia in bloom.
Another best months September to November although cold in the morning and night time with freezing temperatures around higher hills, but with the fine clear day but sunlight hours due to autumn/fall season.