Manaslu Trekking

Manaslu Trekking

[ Day 01 Manaslu Trekking ] Welcome to Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
[ Day 02 Manaslu Trekking ] Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour of Pashupati/Bouddha/Swayambhu
[ Day 03 Manaslu Trekking ] Kathmandu - Arughat, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 04 Manaslu Trekking ] Arughat - Sati Khola, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 05 Manaslu Trekking ] Sati Khola - Machha Khola, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 06 Manaslu Trekking ] Machha Khola - Jagat, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 07 Manaslu Trekking ] Jagat - Nayak, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 08 Manaslu Trekking ] Nayak, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 09 Manaslu Trekking ] Nayak - Ghap, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 10 Manaslu Trekking ] Ghap - Lho Gaon, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 11 Manaslu Trekking ] Lho Gaon - Sama Gompa, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 12 Manaslu Trekking ] Sama Gompa - Samdo, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 13 Manaslu Trekking ] Samdo, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 14 Manaslu Trekking ] Samdo - Guest House, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 15 Manaslu Trekking ] Guest House - Lharke La Pass (5135 m) - Larke Phedi (4450 m)
[ Day 16 Manaslu Trekking ] Lharke Phedi - Karche, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 17 Manaslu Trekking ] Karche - Dharapani, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 18 Manaslu Trekking ] Dharapani - Chamche, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 19 Manaslu Trekking ] Chamche - Ngadi, Overnight at Camp
[ Day 20 Manaslu Trekking ] Ngadi - Besishahar, Overnight at Lodge
[ Day 21 Manaslu Trekking ] Besishahar - Kathmandu, Overnight at Hotel
[ Day 22 Manaslu Trekking ] Kathmandu, Overnight at Hotel
[ Day 23 Manaslu Trekking ] Departure for Your Final Destination

Manaslu Trekking - Cost Included
Accommodation as per Different standard of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp at Trekking. English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter. All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard of Tour/Trek starting to end of Tour or Trek. Every day 3Meals Trekking portion. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Camping Trek Our Cook prepare & Tea House Trek will provide on local Lodge. All fees on Trek.

Manaslu Trekking - Cost Not Included
All the expenses of personal nature, drinks, lunch and dinner city portion, tipping, all the Delay due to weather, situation beyond our control Nepal Visa, (USD25 for 15days, USD40 for 30days) and Airport Tax etc.

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Manaslu Trekking

Day 01 Welcome to Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu airport, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel

Day 02 Kathmandu
after Breakfast sightseeing Tour to Shyambhunath Stupa, Where you can see a lots of monkeys & beautiful view of Kathmandu Valley. This old stupa called by Monkey Temple as well. Bouddhanath Stupa, second biggest Stupa in the world & Pashupatinath Temple, famous Hindus Temple. In the afternoon prepare for Trekking. O/n at Hotel.

Day 03 Kathmandu - Arughat (530m)
After Breakfast 6hrs drive Arughat Bazar by your private Bus. O/n at camp.

Day 04 Arughat - Sati Khola (1000m)
Trek head north, following the Budi 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 cmpsite at the confluence with the tributary of Sati 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. O/n at camp.

Day 05 Sati Khola - Machha Khola (1300m)
The trail descends slowly until you climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy river bed of Budi Gandaki. Today we trek around 5 hrs. Camp tonight at Machha River.

Day 06 Machha Khola - Jagat (1360m)
Cross Machha river and head upstream along the river's edge. After crossing Khola besi, there is a hot spring called "Tatopani". The trail follows forested area after this toward Doban. Below Doban, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete trasformation. At Jagat, there is a police check-post where your trekking permit will be checked. O/n at camp.

Day 07 Jagat - Nayak (2300m)
Descend to the riverbed again. After crossing the river, ascend to a terraced hill of Saguleri. Sringi Himal (7177 m.) can be seen from here. At Ghatte river, cross the river Budhi Gandaki to continue toward Sirish Gaon.
Gandaki valley narrows from here. O/n at camp.

Day 08 Nayak
Free day rest or for the local excursions. O/n at camp

Day 09 Nayak - Ghap (2095 m)
Follow the trail upstream of Deng River - a tiny village of 4 houses. We walk through a newly built rock tunnel from here, thus avoiding the traditional steep climb. At Ghap, the Tibetan culture begins with Mani stones and chortens all around. O/n at camp.

Day 10 Ghap - Lho Gaon (3150 m)
Cross the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki to follow the path lined with houses interspersed with cultivated fields. At Namru, there is a police check post again. After Namru, across the Hinan river originating from Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho. Naike peak, Manaslu north (9774 m.) and Manaslu (8150 m.) is visible from here. Camp near a spring at Lho gaon - a small village. O/n at camp.

Day 11 Lho Gaon - Sama Gompa (3500 m)
Pass the stone gate and long Mani stone wall of the village after Lho with full view of Peak 29 ahead. You can make a side excursion to Pungen Glacier from here to get a very close up view of Manaslu. Follow the lateral moraine of Pungen Glacier toward Sama. From the village of Sama , it takes another 20 minutes to reach Sama Gompa. O/n at camp.

Day 12 Sama Gompa - Samdo (4000 m)
Trek along the level table land and skirt around the ridge like lateral moraine heading to Karmo Kharka and Kermo Maman. Climb a terraced hill on the opposite bank of Budhi Gandaki from here toward a most remote permanent settlement - Samdo. Here amid the most sever condition of nature live some 200 villagers in forty houses check-by-jowl. Camp tonight here.

Day 13 Samdo
Free day rest or for the local excursions. O/n at camp.

Day 14 Samdo - Guest Home (4450 m) 5-6 hrs.
Descend a mountain path from Samdo and until you cross Gyala Khola. Ascend again to the ridge overlooking the remains of a thriving Lyarke bazaar. Cross two small streams before Larke Glacier appears before you. Ascend from here to stirringly built buildings called "Guest House". O/n at camp.

Day 15 Guest House - Lharke La Pass (5135 m) - Lharke Phedi  (4450 m)
Early morning tea and prepare for the pass. Climb slowly toward Cho Canda and continue on to further ascending steep uphill heading to Larkya la (5135 m.). Magnificent view of Himlung Himal (7126 m.), Cheo Himal, Gyaij Kang, Kang Guru (7010 m.) and Annapurna II are visible from here. It is steep descent again on the other side of the pass covered with full of snow. Tired & exhausted camp at the foot of Larke pass called Phedi. O/n at camp.

Day 16 Lharke Phedi - Karche (2785 m)
Descend again to Larcia and to a hill called Pangal. Excellent view in the background from here. At Tangbuche, you descend again toward Bimtang. Climb the lateral moraine for a while until moraine ends to a riverbed. Descend again through Rhododendron forests to Hompak toward cultivated field to arrive at Karche. O/n at camp.

Day 17 Karche - Dharapani (1943 m) 6-7 hrs.
Ascend through the paddy fields toward Karche La. From the pass the track descends through numerous fields to Tillije. Cross Dudhkhola from here to reach Thonje check post. You will join Marshyangdi valley from here. Camp to night at Dharapani. O/n at camp.

Day 18 Dharapani - Chamche(1433 m) 5-6 hrs.
Follow the trail down stream of Marshyangdi river, passing through the scattered villages to reach Chamche village for overnight camping.

Day 19 Chamche - Ngadi (846 m) 7-8 hrs.
Ascend gently to Bahun Danda until descend again to Ngadi. O/n at camp.

Day 20 Ngadi - Besishahar (823 m) 6-7 hrs.
The trail runs gently down stream of the river passing the village of Bhulbhule . Camp at Besi Sahar.

Day 21 Besishahar - Kathmandu
After early breakfast, drive for about 5hrs back to Kathmandu .

Day 22 Kathmandu
Free day on your own for rest or shopping. O/n Hotel.

Day 23 Departure
Transfer to Airport for your final Departure.
 

Clothing and equipments

Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

Clothing

1. Boots

Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. Track shoes

A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. Jacket

Warm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. Shirt and Sweaters

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. Trousers

A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. Underwear

Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. Tracksuit

A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. Sleeping Bag

As you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. Sun Hat, SunCream/Block & Lip Salve

Choose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. Personal First Aid Kit

You should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. Hat/ Glove/ Sandle/ Shocks/ Underwear

a) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.
e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
c) Water bottle.
d) Snow glasses and sunglasses
e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs
j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.
l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph