Manaslu trekking

Manaslu trekking  itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1334m), transfer Hotel,  Manaslu hiking trip  briefing with officially arrangments. overnight at kathmandu.

Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to for historical monuments sightseeing in kathmandu valley such as Boudhhanath : visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the best 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  & prepare for the Manaslu  trekking  because this day is required to make special Manaslu package trek permit with original passport. Overnight at Kathmandu

Day 03:  Kathmandu  via Arughat 525m, 1722ft drive to Sotikhola 710m, 2329ft.
Early morning, drive to sotikhola 7/8 hours by bus or jeep through the beautiful landscape. Arughat is the biggest market in the area for local trade, at the bank of Budhi Gandaki River. Explore the surrounding area. After getting there we trek heads to the north along Budhi Gandaki River and we pass the villages of Santi Bazar, Arukhet and ascend slowly toward Kyoropani near the confluence of Soti River – an ideal place to take a fresh water bath.  We walk 3-4 hours today. We stay overnight in lodge 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, 6 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, 6 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 6 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.

Day11: 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:  Dharapaani  drive to   Beshishar 823m /2699ft
Drive 4-5 hours . trail continue flat and descend to Beshishar  where you will have lunch and by private vehicle  drive back to Kathmandu. Drive approximately 5-6 hours  and in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.

Day 15: After breakfast, relaxing or shopping with own activities then our representative will drip to you Kathmandu International airport forward journeys or As you  have time for Nepal will arrange  accordingly such as Chitwan jungle safari tour, Lumbini Pokhara Nagarkot tour , Rafting etc.

Manaslu trekking 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
• Kathmandu Arughat bazaar overland transportation by private jeep as mentioned in itinerary
• An experienced, helpful and friendly Government license holder trekking Guide.
• Trekking accomodation in Tea house / Lodge entire the manaslu trekking as mentioned in itinerary
• Required trekking porter/sherpa who will carry your bag pack during the trekking. ( two person will get one trekking porter ( 1 porter carry 30 kg as per rule and regulation of Nepal workers Union )
• Three time meal during the trekking Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
• Desert /fruit after having diner as company provide
• Trekker's Information Management system (TIMS)
• Manaslu speicial trekking  permit
• Manaslu conservation area project ( MCAP permit)
• Annapurna conservation area project permit (ACAP permit)
• Besishar to Kathmandu overland transportation by private car / vehilce  as mentioned in itinerary
• Kathmandu valley guided sightseeing tour as mentioned in itinerary
• Kathmandu valley tour with private vehicle 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).