Around Manaslu trekking
Around Manaslu trekking is short express treks in Manaslu region. Around Manaslu trek is known as Manaslu circuit trek to explore the beautiful Himalayan views of Manaslu and Annapurna trekking trails include 3 above 8000 m mountains ( Mt. Dhaulgiri 8167 m , Mt. Manaslu 8163 m & Mt. Annapurna I.8091 m) & 17 snowy capped mountains. This trekking route tally as Express Manaslu Larkya La pass trekking is the best options for those who have short holiday frame for trekking in Manaslu region. Trekking in Around Manaslu is really impressive trek in Manaslu to get touch to the Manaslu base camp trekking route and its giant face. Discover the Tibetan Luri people culture and touch with Annapurna circuit trekking with best Himalayan views of Annapurna region. Around Manaslu package trekking distance 160 kilometers. Around Manaslu trek difficulty level is strenuous thus trekkers should know round Manaslu treks information before heading in relevant areas. Round Manaslu trek cost is depend on group size and choice of the packages.
Around Manaslu hiking take to travelers heart of the Manaslu region with amazing trekking experience of Nepal great Himalayan trails . Nepal Around Manaslu package trek necessary special Manaslu trekking permit through the local trekking companies in Kathmandu along your original passport and Nepal visa. Around Manaslu trekking permit cost USD 75 for first one week and USD 10 each extra day. Autumn ( September, October, November) and spring ( March , April) are best month treks in around Manaslu but we HJT team arrange around the year as per trekkers wish and holiday frame. Minimum two week holidays required for Manaslu circuit trekking. Since Manaslu trekking trails has been open we Himalaya Journey Trekking arrange numerous trekkers Manaslu circuit express trek with life time memorable trip. We have mentioned below Manaslu circuit trek itinerary but HJT arrange tailor made / customized trekking service as per travelers wish and holiday frame.
Mt. Manaslu Circuit trekking tour start from Sotikhola after 7-8 hours drive from Kathmandu. Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s trekking guide led you through beautiful village Jagat ,Dang, Namrung, samagaun , samdo , Larkaya la pass , Bhimtang ,Dharapani then drive back to Kathmandu. Trekkeres may extend their trip for Annapurna Thorong la pass trekking too. Good physical fitness is essential for this trip but no prior trekking experience required to do treks in around Manaslu. Mount Manaslu 8163 m is known as killer mountain of Nepal as it is really technical for summit. Hiking in around Manaslu map has clear trekking route in relevant areas. Suggested for every trekkers choose the government registered local Nepal travel agency recomended by Lonly planet Nepal travel guide book for secured journeys in Himalayas.
Around Manaslu trekking destination Major Highlights
* Round Manaslu trekking is challenging trekking with crossing Larkya La pass 5215 meters
* Exploration of tropical green hills covered with pine, oak , Jupiter and Rhododendron forest
* Hiking high Himalayan pass with beautiful Himalayan views of Manaslu 8163m, Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, Nemjung, Gyaji Kang, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II.
* Mt. Manaslu Larkya la pass trek is less trodden trekking trails assemble with great Himalayan trails Nepal
*Discover the Tibetan Luri people culture and touch with Annapurna circuit trekking route
* Explore the Buddhist monasteries, Gompas and wild animals in Manaslu conservation area project
Related trip information about Trekking in Around Manaslu
How difficult is this trip?
This is challenging treks in Manaslu region. Good Physical is required for the trip. Manaslu base camp Larkya la pass trek gradually ascend from low level elevation from Gorkha Arughat 1722m so trekkers continuation doable this trip without any difficulties.
When is the best time to do the Trekking in around Manaslu ?
Autumn (From mid-September to November and Spring (March to May) are the best time to do treks in around Manaslu but we Himalaya Journey Trekking arrange around the year as per your holiday frame .. June to August (monsoon) is the rainy months and Himalayan views may not clear and trekking trails are slippery . Winter season (December – February) is too cold and temperature almost minus even though Manaslu circuit trek doable with our professional team
Need a special permit required for the Manaslu Bas ecamp Larkya la pass trek ?
Manaslu base camp Larkya la pass trekking is categorized as restricted / controlled trekking trails in Nepal so minimum two person and special Manaslu circuit trekking permit required which can get registered Nepal trekking agency. Also Annapurna trekking permit also required as trekking end Annapurna circuit trekking trails.
Do you need trekking guide for this trip?
Highly recommended / suggest to have professional Nepal trekking guide because of for secure trek in around Manaslu , to explain about the mountains and local culture, no obstacle during the trekking even incase of snowfall in the Larkya la pass and trekking path good take care of you if incase of suffer by high altitude sickness.
Could you do trekking in around Manaslu without Nepal trekking agency?
It is impossible to do this trek without Nepal trekking agency because of need special trekking permit through the government registered Nepal trek company. Minimum 2 person required to obtain around Manaslu hiking permit from department of immigration Nepal.
What about Manaslu base camp Larkya La pass trek cost?
This trek cost is slightly high then other normal trekking destination like Everest trekking, Annapurna trekking, Langtang trekking because of Manslu hiking permit cost is slightly high. On the other hand, Nepal trekking guide and porter insurance cost will also add for this trip.
How to find the best and reliable Nepal trekking companies for hiking in around Manaslu?
It is hard to find the best and reliable Nepal trekking companies for trekking in around Manaslu if you just surfing via google or internet so trekkers should know Nepal trekking company legal documents, service, reputation, either recommended in international travel guide book such as Lonely planet travel guide book, Rough guide travel book etc sometime free lance trekking guide, operator or illegal Nepal trekking agency also show up their website and sale the trekking it means beware from illegal operation that make your holiday hazards.
Around Manaslu trekking itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1334m), transfer Hotel, Around Manaslu package trek briefing with officially arrangments. overnight at kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath : visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, where we observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the stupa than visit Pashupatinath: the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here you see Hindu holy men (sadhus) meditating, pilgrims bathing and occasionally funeral pyres burning on the ghats. Kathmandu durbar square: you will enjoy with different Hindus Temple, Goddes Kumari, legend of kathmadu valley etc , transfer to hotel& prepare for the Manaslu trekking because this day is required to make Mt. Manaslu treks permit with original passport. Overnight at Kathmandu
Day 03: Kathmandu – Arughat 525m, 1722ft - Sotikhola 710m, 2329ft.
Early morning, drive to Arughat, 7/8 hours by jeep through the beautiful landscape. Arughat is the biggest market in the area for local trade, at the bank of Budhi Gandaki River and continue drive to sotikhola .stay overnight at Soti Khola.
Day 04: Sotikhola – Macha Khola 887m, 2919ft.
We head to Machha Khola, 5-6 hours walking. The trail descends slowly until we climb again to mountain ridge to Armala. Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Labubesi, the trail follows down to the sandy riverbed of Budhi Gandaki. Stay there overnight in lodge at Macha Khola.
Day 05: Macha Khola - Jagat 1345m, 4412ft.
We walk continue to Jagat, 7-8 hours walking. In the beginning we cross Machha River and head upstream along the river´s edge. After crossing Khorla besi, there is a hot spring “Tatopani". The trail follows woody area after this toward Dovan. Below Dovan, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete transformation. Stay overnight in lodge at Jagat.
Day 06: Jagat – Dang 1960m, 6430ft.
Trek to Dang, 8 hours walk, ascend a rocky ridge up to Salleri then to Setibas. We have lunch at Filim today; the trail enters a steep uninhabited gorge and descends through grassy slopes dotted with tall Pine trees via Budhi Gandaki. Further on, the tiny village Deng comes after crossing a bamboo forest and Dang Khola. Stay overnight in lodge at Deng.
Day 07: Dang – Namrung 2700m, 8858ft.
We walk today to Namrung 4/5 hours walking. The trail crosses over Budhi Gandaki enters woods then it climbs up to Budhi Gandaki valley. The trek climbs over a big rock, continues up through deep fir and rhododendron forest, and then enters Namrung at the crest. Stay overnight in lodge at Namrung.
Day 08: Namrung – Samagaun 3520m, 11546ft.
We head to Sama Gompa 7/8 hours walking. We follow to Nupri region; the trail passes Barcham and crosses Himan Khola and reaches to Shyo. The trail then follows to Lho and drops down across Damonan Khola. Ascend again to a plateau at Shyo. Crossing a ridge the trail descends onto a rock - strewn moraine and goes onto a ridge overlooking pastures and fields of Sama Gaon. The Sama Gompa is nestled against a wooded moraine at the end of the valley. We stay overnight in lodge at Sama Gaon.
Day 09: Acclimatization Day
Rest days to get physically acclimatized. We can spend the day exploring surroundings such as, Birendra Taal (lake), Buddhist monasteries, Samagaun, a big Tibetan cultured community and a side trip to Pun Gyen Gompa or Manaslu Base Camp but this both side trips requires almost a full day for each. We will see a marvelous view of Manaslu. Stay overnight at same place.
Day 10: Samagaun - Samdo 3860m, 12402 ft.
We trek to Samdo 3-4 hours walk, as trail widens we walk through juniper and birch forest. The trail passes several Mani walls and a stone hut at Kermo Kharka. The trail then climbs steeply to find Samdo nestle behind a ridge.
Day 11: Samdo – Larke Rest home/Dharmasaala 4460m, 14532ft.
We trek to Larke rest house 4 hours walking. We go further on to Larke La. The trail forwards and climbs in and out of the gorge and reaches the only shelter on the route to the pass, Larke Rest House. Stay there overnight in lodge at Samdo.
Day 12: Larke Rest Homes – Bimtang 3750m, 12300ft.
After having an early breakfast we start the trek at 06:00AM today. The trail reaches at the top of the moraine at 4,700m. (15,420ft) and climbs steeply to the pass at 5,135m/16,847ft. with the tremendous views of Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6826m), Gyaji Kang, Kangaru Himal (6981m) and Annapurna 2nd (7937m). from the top of Larke Pass then the trail descends to Bimtang “Plain of Sand" in Tibetan Language. This huge valley surrounded by high peaks. Stay there overnight in lodge at Bimtang.
Day 13: Bimtang – Dharapaani 1963m, 6438ft.
6 hours walk down to Dharapaani. Trail continues through the fields, oak and rhododendron forest and reaches to Tilche (a Gurung village) and cross a suspension bridge at Tilche over Dudh Khola then descend to Dharapaani. Stay there overnight in lodge at Dharapani.
Day 14: After breakfast, Dharpani drive to Beshishar by local jeep ( 3-4 hours) then by private car drive to Kathamndu, drive approximately 5 hours. Transfer to hotel, finish trekking program
Day 15: After breakfast, relaxing or shopping with own activities than Himalaya Journey Treks & expedition airport representative will drop to you Kathmandu international airport for onward destination or if you have time to stay in Nepal trip will arrange accordingly such as Chitwan jungle safari tour, Lumbini Pokhara Nagarkot tour , Rafting etc.
Around Manaslu trek Cost:
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Service includes:-
- Airport pick up and transfer to hotel.
- Three night accommodation in Kathmandu on BB basis ( 3 star category hotel) on twin sharing as mentioned in itinerary
- Kathamndu valley sightseeing with guided trip as mentioned in itinerry
- Kathmandu valley sightseeing with private vehicle as mentioned in itinerary
- An experienced, helpful and friendly Government license holder trekking Guide
- Trekking porter /sherpa who will carry your bag pack during the trekking.(two person will get one trekking sherpa/ porter)
- Kathmandu Arughat Sotikhola oveland transportation by private jeep as mentioned in itinerary .
- Trekking accomodation in tea house / lodge as mentioned in itinerary
- Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
- Manaslu special trekking permit as mentioned in itinerary
- Manaslu conservation area project permit ( MCAP permit)
- Trekker's Information Management system (TIMS)
- Annapurna conservation area project permit (ACAP permi)
- Dharapani to Beshishar oveland transportation by local jeep as mentioned in itinerary
- Beshishar to Kathmandu overland transportation by private car / Hiace as mentioned in itinerary
- All program as mentioned in itinerary
- Overland transportation
- Trekking guide both way flight ticket
- Insurance for Nepalese staff. ( Trekking guide, and porters)
- Guide and porter fares and taxes.Government Tax and office service charge.
- Airport drop
Service Excludes:-
- Lunch & Dinner during Kathmandu stay
- International flight ticket
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 40 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal - approx. US$ 24. al equipments
- High risk medical insurance
- Entrance fees while sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley.
- Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls
- Hot drinks, Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water
- Nepal Visa Fee
- Emergency rescue evacuation if needed
- Purely personal nature expenses
- Tipping /Tips(Tipping is Expected).
Around Manaslu treks Equipments
- Trekking Bag pack.
- Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)
- Trekking shoes.
- Sports shoes or sandal.
- Trekking stick.
- Trekking Hat, cat
- Trekking woollen cap.
- Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket.
- Pullover or warm sweeter.
- Raincoat.
- 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock .
- Hand gloves.
- 2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
- 3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts .
- 3/4 pairs of Underwear
- Eye glass
- Water bottle.
- Sleeping bag.
- Flash or Torch light.
- Camera and batteries.
- Sun cream.
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Useful Information:
Around Manaslu trekking is short express treks in Manaslu region. Around Manaslu trek is known as Manaslu Larkya La pass trek to explore the beautiful Himalayan views of Manaslu and Annapurna trekking trails include 3 above 8000 m mountains ( Mt. Dhaulgiri 8167 m , Mt. Manaslu 8163 m & Mt. Annapurna I.8091 m) & 17 snowy capped mountains. This trekking route tally as Express Manaslu circuit trekking is the best options for those who have short holiday frame for trekking in Manaslu region. Trekking in Around Manaslu is really impressive trek in Manaslu to get touch to the Manaslu base camp trekking route and its giant face. Discover the Tibetan Luri people culture and touch with Annapurna circuit trekking with best Himalayan views of Annapurna region. Around Manaslu trekking distance 160 kilometers. Nepal Manaslu trek difficulty level is strenuous thus trekkers should know Manaslu circuit trekking information before heading in relevant areas.
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