17 days tour

Manaslu Circuit Trek 17 Days

$ 1,499 .00 USD

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Manaslu Circuit Trek 17 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

Local SherpaExpedition Teams English-speaking trekking guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance.

Meals

Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.

Others

Manaslu Special permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) (MCAP) entry permit & Tourist Information Management System (TIMS) permits. Down Jacket and sleeping bag by Sherpa Expedition Teams (which needs to be returned after the trek.) Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Government taxes and official expenses. Assistant guide group size above 8+ persons.

Accommodation

Double or twin sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast (3 nights) included. Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms (13 nights).

Transport

Airport pick up and drop by private tourist vehicles. local Bus to Sotikhola and regular bus back to Kathmandu from Besishar. Transportation by Local Bus Syange to Besishar.

Not included:

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Optional

A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people). Porter will carry 20-25kg weight. If required we will provide but the price will be an extra USD 18 per day.

Others

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner. Nepal entry visa fee (You can easily issue visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport โ€“ Kathmandu). $40 USD for 30 days visa. Your Trekking and medical insurance (compulsory). International airfare. Your personal expenses. All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic, soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cocoa, mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses) Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees($30 USD per person) Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected). Laundry, telephone and personal trekking equipment. Hot shower and battery charging on the tea houses.

Flights

International Flight fare

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Itinerary of your trip Manaslu Circuit Trek 17 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,350M) & Transfer To Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu (1,350M) & Transfer To Hotel.

      Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by a representative of the Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team. You will then be checked in to your hotel. You can either rest or explore around a popular tourist destination in Kathmandu, Thamel. From Thamel, you can do souvenir shopping and enjoy the authentic Nepali cuisine in one of the many restaurants. You will also be briefed about the Manaslu Circuit trek on this day.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Explore Around Kathmandu Valley & Trek Preparation Day.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Explore Around Kathmandu Valley & Trek Preparation Day.

      Today, we will explore the numerous UNESCOโ€™s world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley which include the Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Monkey Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Today will be a fun day witnessing the beautiful mixture of religion, culture, and architecture in the various areas of the Kathmandu Valley. At the end of the day, We will make the final preparations for the Manaslu circuit trip and also obtain the TIMs, permit, and other required documents for an easy, convenient journey.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Sotikhola (7,10M) Duration 7-8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Sotikhola (7,10M) Duration 7-8 Hours.

      After having breakfast, We will start our journey to Sotikhola. We take a Local Bus drive from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi on a nice, paved road enjoying the views of the hilly sides, terraces, fields, and rivers and drive from Dhading Besi to Sotikhola is a little rough one on rocky trails. It takes a 7-8 hour driver to reach Soti Khola from Kathmandu.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek From Sotikhola To Machhakhola (8,70M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek From Sotikhola To Machhakhola (8,70M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Leaving Soti Khola we will fallow the trail that passes through green Sal forests that climbs over the Budhi Gandaki River. The rocky path continues past waterfalls and rice terraces before reaching Labubesi village. We will stop for lunch here. After having Lunch the trek leads up a valley before descending to Gandaki river and across a suspension bridge to Machha Khola village. We stay overnight at Teahouse.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek From Machhakhola To Jagat (1340M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek From Machhakhola To Jagat (1340M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      After having breakfast, we will trek ascends up and descends down a couple of times before crossing over Budhi Gandaki river in a suspension bridge. The path climbs up on a wide staircase which then crosses a suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola. then we will climb again up to Tharo Bharyang before reaching Jagat village. We stay overnight at teahouse.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek From Jagat To Deng (1,860M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek From Jagat To Deng (1,860M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today after breakfast, we start our journey first we reach Salleri after climbing a rocky ridge and then go towards Sirdibas village. Then continue to Ghatta Khola and then walk upstream through a long suspension bridge to reach a Gurung village in Phillim. In Phillim village we register our permit and From the lower points of the village, the trail turns north and through leveled trails amidst maize fields, we reach Ekle Bhatti, where we will have lunch and continue our journey from a steep gorge and then descend through grassy slopes to again cross the Budhi Gandaki River and then cross bridges from west to east bank and back again. Afterward, we pass through bamboo forests to reach our today destination at Deng Khola. We will stay in Deng at Teahouse.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek From Deng To Namrung (2,630M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek From Deng To Namrung (2,630M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we take a brief trek from Deng and then we cross the Budhi Gandaki and hike up to reach Rana village. From Rana village, we climb for a while and then head west to Budhi Gandaki valley. The path passes through Bamboo forests and painted Mani stones, Mani walls, and we will reach Ghap. Then after we take the trail through Prok village which allows us to witness the stunning view of Siring Himal. Afterward, We follow the river, passing it at many places, and pass through dense forests and Gompas along the route. After we crossing the river at a gorge, the path becomes leveled and after a last steep climb, we will arrive at Namrung village. We will stay in Namrung Village at the teahouse.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek From Namrung To Samagaon (3,530M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek From Namrung To Samagaon (3,530M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      From Namrung, we walk across the Budhi Gandaki river originating from Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho. We can see from here stunning views of the Himalayas including, Naike Peak, Manaslu North (7,774 m) and Manaslu (8,150 m). After some hours of trekking, we reach Lho Gaon, a beautiful village with a magnificent view of Mt. Manaslu. On top of the hill, we can visit around the Buddhist monastery Ribung Gompa. Our today final destination village is Samagaon and thatโ€™s where we will head to after that.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Exploration Day At Samagaon (3,530M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Exploration Day At Samagaon (3,530M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we stay at Samagaon for acclimatization and take this time to visit around. We can either hike to Pungyen Gompa and visit glacial Lake Birendra Tal (4-5 hours) or we can take a hike to Manaslu Base Camp and return back to Samagaon (6-7 hours)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek From Samagaon To Samdo (3,860 M) Duration 3-4 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek From Samagaon To Samdo (3,860 M) Duration 3-4 Hours.

      From Samagaon, We follow the Budhi Gandaki River up to a stream which we cross on a suspension bridge and then towards a most remote permanent settlement โ€“ Samdo. we stay overnight at Teahouse.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Acclimatization At Samdo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Acclimatization At Samdo

      Today, Today is set aside to rest and acclimatize to the increasing altitudes to adjust your body in high altitudes in the days to follow.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Trek From Samdo To Dharmashala (4,460 M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Trek From Samdo To Dharmashala (4,460 M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      From Samdo, We trek to Dharmasala on the path that is quite similar to the path from Samagaon to Samdo. This place is also known as Larke Phedi. Here are small stone guest houses, three teahouses, and tent camp which gives the basic facility of flooding and the lodging will be in dormitory styled rooms.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Cross The Larke Pass (5213M) Trek Down To Bimtang (3720M) Duration 8-9 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Cross The Larke Pass (5213M) Trek Down To Bimtang (3720M) Duration 8-9 Hours.

      From Larkya Phedi, We first climb towards Cho Chanda and then slowly head steeply climb up towards the snowed-up pass. From the Larkya la Pass the panorama is magnificent: Mt. Himlung Himal (7,126 m), Cheo Himal (6,820 m), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6,981 m) and the Mt. Annapurna II (7,937 m). After spending a some time at top of the pass we will trek down through moraines, towards Bhimtang. We stay overnight at Bhimthang.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Trek From Bimtang To Tilije (2300M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Trek From Bimtang To Tilije (2300M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Leaving Bhimthang, The trail gets easier. We start to walk with a gentle climb through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La Pass and trek down through fig trees and rhododendron forests to Tilje. Today we spend our night at Tilije Village.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Trek From Tilije To Tal (1,430 M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Trek From Tilije To Tal (1,430 M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      From Tilije, We will start the trek passes through villages with the denser population on our way to Tal. After one hour of walking, we reach Dharapani (1860m) From Dharapani, we enter the Annapurna Circuit section. We walk through several streams and fields of wheat. We cross a suspension bridge over the Marshyangdi River and reach Tal. The beautiful village is situated on the bank of the river and there is a large waterfall we can enjoy seeing.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Drive From Tal To Kathmandu Via Besisahar (760 M) Duration 8-9 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Drive From Tal To Kathmandu Via Besisahar (760 M) Duration 8-9 Hours.

      After breakfast, We take a drive to reach Kathmandu via Besisahar. The road is rough and bumpy up to Besisahar and smoother from then. After we arriving at Beshisahar we take another bus to reach Kathmandu. Enjoying the sceneries of hills and rivers along the highway, we reach Kathmandu after 8-9 hours of drive.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Departure.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Transfer To International Airport For Your Final Departure.

      On your last day of the Manaslu Circuit Trek, we will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport. We would like to welcome you again to the next adventure in the Himalayan kingdom to explore more of the hidden treasures of our nation. Namaste!?

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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