Naturally this region is pristine and awesome. First half of the route offer the greenery view and amazing waterfalls (mainly in fall season) and gradually ascent offers you the snow covered different peak and mountains.

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Trip Code #: MAI-MC-17


Duration 18 Days

Comparatively Manaslu Region is less travelled area of Nepal. It is quite, calm, culturally and naturally rich area. Most of the time Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail goes perpendicularly with the thundering, Budi Gandaki River. Geographically it is outstanding region, with a lots gorges and high bypass cliffs on the way. Start from 500 m (Arughat) from sea level and gradually ascent up to 5,160 m (Larke La) from warm weather to freezing point. Culturally also Manaslu Circuit Trekking is variants, settlement of Gurung and Magar, indigenous group in the first half of the trek, in low level. Upper part of this region is influenced by Tibetan culture. It is believed that immigrants from Tibet were settling here since 1600s. The Upper region is known as Nupri, where local people still continue their trade with Tibet.

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OVERVIEW

Comparatively Manaslu Region is less travelled area of Nepal. It is quite, calm, culturally and naturally rich area. Most of the time Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail goes perpendicularly with the thundering, Budi Gandaki River. Geographically it is outstanding region, with a lots gorges and high bypass cliffs on the way. Start from 500 m (Arughat) from sea level and gradually ascent up to 5,160 m (Larke La) from warm weather to freezing point. Culturally also Manaslu Circuit Trekking is variants, settlement of Gurung and Magar, indigenous group in the first half of the trek, in low level. Upper part of this region is influenced by Tibetan culture. It is believed that immigrants from Tibet were settling here since 1600s. The Upper region is known as Nupri, where local people still continue their trade with Tibet.

Naturally this region is pristine and awesome. First half of the route offer the greenery view and amazing waterfalls (mainly in fall season) and gradually ascent offers you the snow covered different peak and mountains such as Manalsu (8,156m ), Himal Chuli ( 7,893m), Ganesh Himal ( 7,118m) Nadi Chuli ( 7,871m) and many more.

Now we are arranging tea house trek for Manaslu Circuit Trekking which is helpful for making this trip affordable and cost effective. Manaslu Circuit Trekking is also called new Annapurna Circuit trek. Mostly tourist are quite disturbed in Annapurna circuit by motorway road and using Manaslu Circuit Trekking as a new route to do both Lark La and & Thorong La pass. It is getting popular day by day due to less crowd and virgin natural beauty and local lifestyle of the people. One can extend Manaslu Circuit Trekking by adding Tsum Valley trek as well.

Highlights of the trek

  • Mixed culture of different indigenous group .
  • Beautiful snow caped mountains in the base of green hills.
  • Jumping water by the edge of hills - amazing waterfalls in fall season.
  •  Running Budigandaki river with its thundering sound.

Arrival City Kathmandu
Departure City Kathmandu
Duration 18 Days
Trekking Days 12 Days
Difficulty Medium - Hard
  • Easy

    “Nepal Mountaineering Easy”

  • Easy

    “Nepal Mountaineering Easy”

  • Easy

    “Nepal Mountaineering Easy”

  • Easy

    “Nepal Mountaineering Easy”

Max Elevation 5160m/16929ft
Primary Activities Trekking
Best Season March, April, May, October, November & December
Trip Route

Arughat Bazaar- Soti Khola- Khorla Besi- Gagat- Ghap- Sama Gau- Larke Pass– Dharapani- & Besishar.

Includes

  • All necessary airport arrival departure as per the itinerary.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu in normal nice hotel in B/B plan.
  • Private transportation from Kathmandu to Arughat for clients and Nepali staffs.
  • Private transportation from Besishar to Kathmandu for clients and Nepali staffs.
  • Tea house accommodation during the trekking.
  • Breakfast – lunch and dinner during the trekking period.
  • Water Purification liquid during the trek.
  •  One professional English speaking guides and required assistance and their salary.
  • All necessary porters and salary.
  • Trekking permit.
  • MCAP permit.
  • Restricted area permit.
  • First aid kit.
  • Satellite phone for emergency use only.
  • Insurance for Nepali staffs.
  • Farewell dinner.

Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu .
  • Drinking water, Beverages and alcoholic drinks.
  • Emergency medical evacuation.
  • Tips for staffs .
  • Personal expenses and extra services beyond itinerary.

ITINERARY

MAI representative will pick up you in the airport after your arrival and transfer to hotel. In the evening meeting with trekking guide and involve in briefing class of trek.

You will visit some of the famous religious sites of Hinds and Buddhist like Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and some historical sites such as Patan Darbur Square, where you will see extreme & artistic presentation of ancient Nepali art. In the evening final preparation for next day.

Early in the morning we will drive out from Kalanki, and join in the one of the busy highway of Nepal, which links the Kathmandu to other parts of Nepal. After 3 hours driving on the busy highway we will enter sub route to Dhading Arughat . Arughat is the gateway to Manaslu region . The small village Sotikhola is further 45 minutes drive from Arughat. Overnight at Soti Khola.

Today is the first day of trekking. We will process the trek after having breakfast. After crossing white thundering stream we will reach Liding, you will see the breathtaking view of big waterfalls.After liding the trial is slightly difficult you will pass different small village of Magar community before reaching Machha Khola. Machha Khola itself is a village of Magar community settlement near the bank of Budhigandaki. Before reaching Machha Khola we have to pass different waterfalls and white running stream on the way.

The narrow trail and lots of up and down leads you At first we will reach small village of Magar community called Khorlabesi If the weather is clear we can see the nice view of Ganesh Himal . As previous day trial goes along the side of thundering Budi Gandaki River . Crossing hot spring village, suspension bridges and amazing waterfalls . Thundering Bhudi Gandaki River descending down in an impressive way of water series. Around 1 hour gentle climb from Doban you will reach in Yaru Bagar, where you can see the plain area of river bank. In Yaru Bagar you can see small cottage (Bhatti) where local porters and people used to drink tea and local wine. After crossing the suspension bridge, the trials ascent few stone then you will see the small nice village called Jagat. Jagat welcome trekkers with good lodges and nice camping sites.

After Jagat cross the small village of Sirdibas , cross the suspension bridge and climb up to small market village called Philim. Onward the trial goes straight in sloppy landscapes. On the way before reaching Eklebhatti , you have to pass some local house and amazing waterfalls just above your heads. On the left hand side you can see the George of Budhi Gandaki River and hear the thundering sound of Marathons River. Ones can stop and watch the hanging house in the hills and imagine the day to day struggle of local people to keep themselves alive. After Eklebhatti trail slightly descend down inside the tall pine trees, near by the bank of river. After crossing the blue metal breezes towards west, trials run inside the tall pine trees and other flora and fauna before reaching the Pewa Phedi. With the continue thundering sounds of Budhigandkai and crossing the different suspension bridge you can reach the Deng, the small settlement of Gurung community.

As usual today trial continues by the side of Budi Gandaki River. After few minutes a head from Deng you have to cross the suspension bridge. Now you have to climb slightly up, cross few local houses, cross the vertically running stream. By the side of stream you can see the traditional grinding machine (Ghatta). In your left hand side, down below you can see dam like pool of Budhi Gandaki River, before reaching the next local settlement Bhi. Crossing the very thin local house of Bhi and siringi Valley, again you have to cross the tall and little bit scary suspension bridge over the stream. Trials goes up and down inside the forest, where you have to continue ahead crossing some local house and mani walls before reaching Ghap. You can see few more craving stones. Trials run across the fields and head into the woods of oak and rhododendron. Inside the forest you have to cross the couple of whispering streams. Trial continue in the south bank of Budi Gandaki River, crossing to big mani walls. On the way you can see the amazing waterfalls. After crossing the big rock, routes goes slightly up inside the forest of firs and rhododendron. You have to cross the wooden bridge over the river, where you crossing will be more exciting because of rising mist of thundering water. Inside the forest you can hear the chirp ring sound of birds and jumping monkeys. Before reaching Namrung, there is a serious climbing through bamboo and rhododendron.

It takes around 5-6 hours from Samagaon to Namrung. On the way you have to pass long Mani walls and you can easily distinguish the different dialects and dress of local people. The special dress wear by local people is same like Tibetan wraparound cloak. On the way you can see different Gumba such as Hungbugaon Gumdang, Tad Gumba, Naksa Gumba and many more. This day offer the magnificent view of Mt. Manaslu, Peak 29 and many more. Near Samagaon you can see the big chorten.

We spend the day at Samagaon both for rest and acclimatization. Today, we get acquainted with the rich Sherpa culture. We enjoy the sight of thousands of mani stones with Buddhist texts and pictures and the Sherpa women clad in traditional clothes and ornaments. On a little hill near the Sama village is an old Gompa (Pungyen Gompa), a monastery with great views of the glacier. It is named after Manaslu, Pungyen means bracelet, a good description of the two peaks. It was destroyed a year after the first unsuccessful Japanese attempt to climb Manaslu. The locals believed that the climb angered the gods, and when the Japanese came back a year later they met with a lot of resistance that they had to give up their attempt. They were finally successful in 1959. Overnight in Samagaon.

Samdo is the last point before crossing the Larke la. As previous day you have to cross several Mani walls, Juniper and birch forests. After crossing the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki, climb between the two branches of river. After walking an hour continue you will be in Samdo, where you can see nice campsite and different lodges.

Even today, we continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki and begin walking upward. Upon crossing two streams and witnessing the Larkya Glacier we go around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again to the stone guest house (4450 m), which is not a lodge but a kind of shelter called Dharmshala, also known as Larke Phedi. The short walk today also leaves plenty of time for acclimatization and relaxing in the afternoon. Overnight in Dharmashala.
Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner.

Today you have to start little bit early in the morning. First the trail slightly descent, passing fields and large mani walls. After crossing a wooden bridge, you will see an old Mani wall, from where trail ascent towards Larke la, through Junipers. After climbing around 1 hour you can see a porter house. Again there is a long gentle climb beside a moraine there will be the problem of finding real route. Follow the praying flags in the pass and continue ahead. Before the final step of Larke la you will see some frozen lakes. From the pass trail descend down towards west. After continue steep and gentle descending you will reach the plain area of Bimtang, where you can relax and memorize the long walk.

Day 12: Samdo – Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. [4460m/14, 628 ft]: 4 – 5 hours
Even today, we continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki and begin walking upward. Upon crossing two streams and witnessing the Larkya Glacier we go around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again to the stone guest house (4450 m), which is not a lodge but a kind of shelter called Dharmshala, also known as Larke Phedi. The short walk today also leaves plenty of time for acclimatization and relaxing in the afternoon. Overnight in Dharmashala.

Trek down to Jagat.Easy and regular trekking route.

Besishar is a small city, situated in the hilly reason. It is the gateway to famous Annapurna trekking and exit point of Around Manaslu Trek.

Your car will come to pick up you at Syange . After Breakfast continue driving to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel .

Today is the last day in kathmandu . Enjoy your free time / shopping / Souvenirs. Evening Farewell dinner.

MAI representative will visit you in your hotel . We will provide a car to drop you at airport.

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TRAIN YOURSELF

Qualification/Training

Best physical condition is required to do trekking in Nepal in high altitude. Lots of up down includes while doing trekking. We suggest running, walking, hiking in the hill, climbing stairs rather than elevator to prepare for the trek. Include swimming, rowing, biking in your daily base training.

Basic further Experience to do Trekking.

  • One should be able to hike for 6-7 hours a day.
  • One should be able to carry 8 kg themselves on backpack for preparation.
  • We suggest you to run about 4/5 miles in home for the preparation with some load on your back for 2 to 3 months to make yours climbing much more easier. Or use treadmill for everyday running and walking.
  • If you have uphill location/mountain then once a week you should go to hike with load packed bag pack. If you do not have mountain and high hills then use stairs to go up/down than elevator.
  • Do regular swimming, biking, rowing for additional training

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Because of the following reason your trip will be special with us.

MAI is a government register, legally authorized agency, run by the expertise on a responsible way.

Being a local agency our cost, are always reasonable and fully covered all services that are mentioned in our packages, we always believe on transparency and there are no any hidden cost in our packages.

You can prepare well, only if you have right and proper information of your forthcoming events. Our travel experts always provide you proper info of your interested trip and communicate with you instantly with your queries, we will share all the fact of the places, where you are going to visit and guide you to prepare accordingly. We will show you the clear verbal trip, before you travel physically.

You can’t be responsible unless you are on a responsible hand. We always operate our trip in a responsible way. We give job to local guides and porters, we always focus on local products and encourage and assist you to travel without any carbon footprint.Beside that we are supporting local school and families. To be a responsible you should not have to pay extra.

We are group of highly experienced team. We always believe in a systematic team work. Our team has a good knowledge of surrounding and circumstances, where we operate our trip. As you are in the hand of expert, you will enjoy your trip, without facing any difficulties , all forthcoming problems will solved by our expertise before knocking your doors .

Safety is always first priority of MAI. We have good quality communication devices for remote area and we always focused on quality gears. Not only that our guides and porters also use quality gears and they are fully insured. We can only keep you safe, if we are in a safe side.  

Travelling is not only to see, it is also like to be, everybody will walk the same way, but we lead you differently in the same trial. Everybody can see everything, but there is something that you can only see and feel. We will bring you to the school of kids, farms of farmers and also to the home of locals, and also eating and dancing with local.

We always care about our guides and porters, about their foods, accommodation and even about their gears. Our porters never carry the weight more than 25 kgs, we always provide good wages on time. Not only that we never allowed to load more weight for donkeys, yaks, and jopkeys and also consult with their owner to feed them on time.