Manaslu Trekking
Manaslu Trip Facts
- Duration: 20 Days
- Price: On Request
- Max Elevation: 5,113 Meters
- Trek Grade: Hard
- Journey Starts/ Ends: Kathmandu Nepal
- Culture: Mixed with typical Thakali, Gurung and Magars
- Group Size: Min.1 and Above
- Best Seasons: Sep to Nov and Feb to June
The Manaslu Trekking route in the Manaslu region is indeed designed for trek enthusiasts who love to come across mountainous adventure but prefer to stay away from highly busy routes. In spite of this being a relatively new trekking route, the Manaslu (8,156m/ 26,758ft) region offers astonishing view of the surrounding mountains and a cross-country cultural experience on the whole.
Moreover Manaslu trek is considered an alternate to one of the busiest route in the nation, the Annapurna region. Furthermore it is homeland of Tsum Valley, Jomsom mountain desert along with many snow-capped breathtaking views as well. For instance trek to Manaslu begins to get more serious with start of the ancient Gandaki River valley. Consequently this trek takes visitors to many beautiful rivers and waterfalls along the route. In addition the Manaslu trekking region is one of the most interesting and mesmerizing places to trek in Nepal. Similarly it is one of the special trekking routes in Nepal and on the contrary not all trekkers can attempt to go for this trek. Specifically one has to prepare oneself physically and mentally for this trek.
Itinerary of Manaslu Trekking
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport and meet with our airport representative at the airport. Transfer to hotel by private car. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley and make necessary arrangements plans for trek.
Day 03: Drive to Arughat, Gorkha (700m) drive 7 hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 04: Arughat trek to Sati Khola (815m) Trekking 5-6hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 05: Sati Khola to Labu Besi (900m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 06: Labu Besi to Jagat (1250m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 07: Jagat to Ngyak (1950m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 08: Ngyak to Ghap (2050m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 09: Ghap to Lho (3148m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 10: Lho to Samagaon (3517m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 11: Samagaon to Samdo (3738m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 12: Samdo to Dharmashala (4480m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 13: Acclimatization day, Overnight at Lodge.
Day 14: Dharmasala to Bhimtang (3890m) the day of Larky La Pass (5113m) Trekking 9-10 hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 15: Bhimtang to Tilje (3010m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 16: Tilje to Tal (1725m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 17: Tal to Syange (1175m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 18: Syange to Besi Sahar (825m) Trekking 6-7hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 19: Besi Sahar to Kathmandu by road service. Overnight at hotel
Day 20: After breakfast depending on your schedule transfer to International Airport.
Package Includes
- Domestic Airport picks up & drops by private vehicle.
- Accommodation for 2 nights at standard hotel in Kathmandu.
- 3 meals per day during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including tea or coffee.
- Accommodation in tea house during the trek.
- An English speaking trekking guide, local porters (1 porter for 2 people), their food & accommodation, salary, equipment & insurance.
- All Government taxes.
- Langtang National park entrance fees.
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fees.
- First Aid kit.
- Guide and porter salary, accommodation, food and insurance during the trek.
Package Excludes
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs).
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Extra night accommodation/s in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than scheduled itinerary.
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (also in case you return early from mountain than scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, alcohol, cold drinks etc).
- Tips for guides and porters.
- Emergency evacuation like different medicine, helicopter rescue etc