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ROUND MANASLU TREK : 21 days

This itinerary is intended as a working guide only and is subject to variation as a result of weather, local conditions, government restrictions, or any other reason beyond the control of Mountain Club. We reserve the right to alter (lengthen or shorten) any trek at any time if this is necessary also trip can be shorter like drive to Arughat now a days on gravel rough rood via Dhadhing crossing Aakhu Khola.

Cost: Please contact us.
Minimum Group size: 4
Season: April - October
Grading:
Departure date:
as per your convenience.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel
You'll be met at the airport by a representative from the Eco Trek Nepal P. Ltd. Our representative will transfer to Hotel and will have welcome drink in the evening at the traditional Nepalese cuisine.
Day 02: Full day Kathmandu valley Guided tour. Our Guide will take around Kathmandu to show its back ground and history, visiting temples, monasteries and colorful city itself gives you a picture of Nepal.

Day 03: Kathmandu - Arughat
After breakfast at Hotel in Kathmandu, we will drive to Arughat Bazar for 8/9 hours. Arughat Bazar is one the beautiful small town of Gorkha District which is also famous for the trade center of upper part of Gorkha District and Dhading District.

Day 04: Arughat – Soti (1000m, 5hrs)
Trek head north, following the Bhudi Gandaki in the low country path surrounded by rice paddies and picturesque hamlets. After climbing briefly to Kyoropani, path descends once again to the river and our campsite at the confluence with the tributary of Soti Khola. It is not a long day, and perhaps we have time for a refreshing swim sometime during the day for it is hot in the low country.  

Day 05: Soti - Machha khola (1300m, 5hrs)
The country changes, the broad valley narrows and at times the trail are cut into the steep valley side, which is densely forested. We pass a number of small villages, tucked into the hillside, until we reach a widening of the valley, opposite the point where a large tributary stream enters the Bhudi Gandaki. The terraced farmland here belongs to the village of Laphu Beshi. Once again descends to the wide, sandy river bed and follow a path, which runs below the steep, craggy valley side. At length, we have to climb up once again on a trail to Machha Khaola. We camp outside the village, which has a number of teashops.

Day 06: MachaKhola – Jagat (1360m, 5hrs)
We cross the Machha Khola (Fish Stream) and head upstream to the tiny village of Khorlabeshi and the hot springs at Tatopani. The valley sides steep until they are impassable and the route then switch to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path we reach the single tea house at Doban. Above Doban, the Bhudi Gandaki descends an impressive series of rapids. Beyond this steep section, the river is much more placid, meandering across a broad gravel bed. At Lauri, we recross the river on a suspension bridge and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where we camp.

Day 07: Jagat – Deng (1800m, 5hrs)
After descending a long series of stone steps to the river,trek climb a terraced hill to Saguleri, from where we can see the impressive Sringi Himal, 7187m. We Cross the river again at Ghata Khola, the path splits, with the right–hand branch heading off towards the Mustang. Our route continues upstream, through a gorge section with towering walls. We cross the river three more times in the next two hours to avoid difficult valley sides and then climb up over a further steep spur to reach the village of Deng, where we camp.

Day 08: Deng – Bagar (2300m, 6hrs)
The valley is still steep- sided and most impressive. We cross to the village of Lana, and start to see mani stones, a sure signs that we are entering high country Buddhist regions. After only about four hours we reach our camping place at the village of Ghap, which straddles the river. We have entered the Tibetan areas and the cultural change is obvious, and the climate change is also obvious the trekking is pleasantly cool now, as we start to fain the altitude.

Day 09: Bagar – Namrung (2550m, 7hrs)
We gain altitude to take us into alpine territory and increasing mountain views. There are more mani walls and 3 more crossing of the Buri Gandaki on our route to Namrung, where our permit is checked. Above this village the valley opens out and there are extensive pastures. Climbing climb gently now, and cross a large stream flowing down from the Lidanda Glaciers, and reach the Tibetan village of Sho, 3000m. We camp just above the village we get our first incredible views of the Manaslu North and then of Manaslu main ahead.

Day 10: Namrung – Lhogaon (3180m, 4hrs)  
Let the exploring start! We will discuss with locals what our best option is to get to the gompa. Our sherpas reckon it could be a very nice walk to take the smaller direct trail…. We pass thru Lho, a large village at 3150m where there is a lovely little monastery and numerous chortens and manis. Looking back Ganesh I is visible. Leaving the village, we follow the right bank of the river, with views of Peak 29 ahead. At a fork in the trail, we take a detour to the left, which leads up to Honsansho Gompa and the Pungen Glaciers, from where there is a stunning view of Peak 29 and Manaslu. We will camp somewhere around here and explore and acclimatize for the next few days.

Day 11: Lhogaon – Samagaon (3360m, 4hrs)
Surrounded by mountains in a peaceful forest, we take a rest day to acclimatize and relax. It is a good time to catch up on that book or wash clothes.

Day 12: Samagaon – Samdo (3780m, 3hrs)
Now that we are more used to the altitude we take some time to have a good look around. We may camp higher in the valley.

Day 13: Samdo
Descending to the main trail via a direct route, we soon reach the fields of Sama Gaon, 3500m. We camp at Sama Gompa, 20 minutes beyond the village, or Samdo, near the Tibetan border.

Day 14: Samdo – Dharamshala (4390m, 4hrs)
The once large Bhudi Gandaki is now merely a stream as we continue to follow its course ever upwards. Everywhere you look are mountains, as spectacular as they get and Manaslu is particularly impressive. After crossing to the East bank of the river, we reach the last permanent settlement in the valley which is called Sumdu. Above the village we cross the stream which runs down the Gya La (pass), the pass to Tibet, and there are the ruins of another village here known as Larkya Bazaa. Presumably this village thrived on trade with Tibet over the nearby Gya La, a trade which is now much diminished. Nearing the Larkya Glacier, we reach a lodge at 4450m which has been built to serve the travelers crossing the Larkya La.

Day 15: Dharamshala – Larkya pass (4930m) – Bhimthang (3660m, 9hrs)
After a short climb above the lodge, we reach the ablation valley on the North side of the Larkya Glaciers. There are views of Cho Danda and then of Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across the moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section to the pass. From the pass, there are outstanding views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II. Initially, there is a steep descent over snow and then scree, to reach the ablation valley trail to Larcia Kharka. A further hour on a moraine ridge path leads to Tanbuche 3900m in pleasant forest. (Note that the Larkya La is normally quoted at 5115m or so, I have it from a surveyor that the correct altitude is more lilke 4910m)

Day 16: Bhimtang – Dharapani (1860m, 6hrs)
The valley system here is huge and well worth exploring – or perhaps you want a rest day?

Day 17: Dharapani – Jagat (1314m, 6hrs)
Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Chamje and Himal pani We will have overnight stay at Jagat. Overnight at Tented Camp.

Day 18: Jagat - Bhulbhule
We climb through terraced fields to the Karche La, and can see ahead a green and heavily forested valley, dropping down to the distant Marsyandi River. At thonje village is our final restricted area checkpost. Here we cross the Marsyandi River and join the main Annapurna Circuit, and the hoards of trekkers.

Day 19:  Bhulbhule - Beshishahar - KTM

Day 20: Free day in kathmandu for the shopping and other activities

Day 21: Transfer to Airport for departure.

Cost Includes:

  • Completely camping trekking with full board i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Twin sharing tented accommodation and camping equipments and Kitchen equipments
  • Mattress, Toilet tent, shower, Dinning tent, dinning tables, chairs etc.
  • All entrance fees
  • All necessary transportations
  • Airport pick up/drops on private vehicles
  • First aid kits
  • All government taxes and official charges.
  • Kathmandu valley Guided city tour
  • 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast 
  • Guide, Assistant Guide, Cook, assistant cook and Porters
  • Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs
  • Road transport/ one way flight as well. 
  • Personal equipment such as sleeping bags/ jackets (if you do not have we can arrange within US $1.00/day for two items).

Cost Non-Include: 

  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost 
  • Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol
  • Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
  • Personal equipments and personal expenses.
  • Tips (usually people can keep US $2/day in total for tips and donation which is good amount) 
  • In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.

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