18 days tour

Manaslu Circuit Trek 18 Days

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Manaslu Circuit Trek 18 Days

This tour includes:

Transport

Airport Pick up and drop off by private car Shared Jeep to Sotikhola and regular bus back to Kathmandu from Besishar. Shared from Jeep Syange- Besishar. Guided city tour in Kathmandu valley by a private tourist vehicle

Accommodation

Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast ( 3 nights only) Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.

Meals

Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek. Fresh fruit every night after dinner.

Guide

Local Sherpa Expedition Teams licensed English-speaking trekking guide.

Others

Manaslu Special permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) (MCAP) entry permit & Tourist Information Management System (TIMS) permits. Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available). Government taxes and official expenses. Oximeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily (Very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms) Which will ensure you trek is in the safest hands possible for all levels of trekker. Down jacket and sleeping bag by Sherpa Expedition Teams (which need to be returned after the trek) Assistant guide group size above 6+ persons.

Not included:

Others

Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu Lunch and Dinner. Nepal entry visa fee (You can easily issue a visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport โ€“ Kathmandu). $40 USD for 30 days visa. Your Trekking and medical insurance (compulsory). Your personal expenses. All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks. 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

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.

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Itinerary of your trip Manaslu Circuit Trek 18 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.

      After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. At outside the Airport Terminal, a representative of Sherpa Expedition and Trekking cordially receives you and transfers to a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu at Thamel, backpackers colorful market. In the afternoon, you will be taken to the Sherpa Expedition and Trekking office for a guide introduction and final brief trip information about the trek. In the evening, explore the tourist hub, Thamel.

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

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

      Today, we spend the day exploring different tourist sites in the Kathmandu valley. Our City tour guide will take you to the following places in Kathmandu Pashupatinath Temple: It is a holy site for Hindus all over the world. The pagoda-styled temple of Lord Shiva is visited by thousands every year. Boudhanath Stupa: An important pilgrim site for Buddhists and Hindus, it is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Swoyambhunath: Another famous Buddhist holy site, it is also called the Monkey temple. this place is enough for a day tour.

  • 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.

      Today, the drives to Aarughat takes about 7-8 hrs from Kathmandu. The journey takes us through serpentine highways along the hills. The scenic drive involves various roadside villages before reaching Aarughat in Dhading. We continue to drive about 2 hours to Soti Khola via the Market. We stay overnight in SotiKhola at the teahouse.

  • 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 Lho (3,180M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek From Namrung To Lho (3,180M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      After breakfast, we start our trek from Namrung a steep climb, and passing through forests take us to Lihi, a village well known for its chortens and barley terraces. Then after we cross the side valley of Simnang, we pass through Sho and then arrive Lho, we will have lunch at Lho and Late afternoon explore the local monastery (Lho Gompa) we will stay in Lho at the teahouse.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek From Lho To Samagaun (3,500M) Duration 3-4 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek From Lho To Samagaun (3,500M) Duration 3-4 Hours.

      After breakfast we start our trek from Lho to crossing the Shyala village, we reach the Sama village where one gets to witness the amazing views of Mt. Manaslu and explore the famous Ribung Gompa. The breathtaking view of the high mountains along with Manaslu glaciers is the highlight of the trip. We stay in Samagaon at the teahouse.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Acclimatizing Day At Samagaun.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Acclimatizing Day At Samagaun.

      Today is set aside to rest and acclimatize to the increasing altitudes to adjust your body in high altitudes. This day we stay in Samagaon and explore the surrounding areas or visit Birendra Tal and hike to Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Gompa. The main interesting point of the day is the Pungyen Gompa with a magnificent view of the glaciers but it rather logs day only recommended for the fit trekkers. It is located on a hill near Samagaun. We hike up to the Gompa named after the two peaks of Manaslu which means bracelet. It was destroyed when the Japanese first tried to climb the peaks. It was believed that the expedition to reach the summit might have angered the Gods. After the detour, we return back to Samagaon and we will stay for a night.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek From Samagaun To Samdo (3860M) Duration 3-4 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek From Samagaun To Samdo (3860M) Duration 3-4 Hours.

      After breakfast, we start our trek following the Budhi Gandaki River up to a stream which we cross on a suspension bridge. After, we take the trail on the right to Larkya la. It is a fairly easy path, passing through Mani stones, Mani walls, and juniper and birch forests. We again cross a wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki and continue trek to a stone arch, we can see a Kani and after crossing it, we arrive Samdo where we spend the night. We will stay in Samdo at teahouse.

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

      Day 12: Rest And Acclimatization Day At Samdo.

      Samdo village is meeting place of three different surrounding Himalayas valleys and situated behind a ridge especially known for yak herding. Today we spend our night in Samdo for acclimatization. After having breakfast, we can hike up to Gya La which is a trending pass with Tibet. This place offers magnificent views of Simrang Himal, Hiunchuli Peak, Ngadi Himal, Larkye Peak, Cheo, and Kang Guru Himal. we spend our night in Samdo at teahouse.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Trek From Samdo To Dharamasala (4480M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Trek From Samdo To Dharamasala (4480M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      We start our day journey by crossing a wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki River and starting a hike upwards. After passing a few streams and seeing a glimpse of the Larkya glacier, we will go around a valley and make our trail upwards again to reach a guesthouse place called Dharmashala. Today is short trek to Larke Phedi provides enough time and rest to acclimatize for the next day to cross Larkya La Pass.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Cross The Larke Pass (5213M) Trek Down To Bimtang (3720M) Duration 8-9 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Cross The Larke Pass (5213M) Trek Down To Bimtang (3720M) Duration 8-9 Hours.

      Today after breakfast, early morning we make a short climb and reach an Again we ascend the moraines of a glacier which becomes quite steep at the end before reaching the pass. From Larkya La pass we can enjoy the breathtaking views of Himlung, Cheo, Kanggru, and the Annapurna. Today is a longer walk than other days and we reach the guesthouse among the low pastures at the dim lights of dusk. After Larkya La pass we descend to reach our final destination Bhimtang, the exquisite view of Mount Manaslu makes every step worth it. We will stay in Bhimthang at the teahouse.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Trek From Bimtang To Tilije (2300M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Trek From Bimtang To Tilije (2300M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      After enjoying the magnificent views of the mountains from a ridge in Bhimtang, we trek down towards a high pasture and then a bridge over Dudh Khola. We trek through rhododendron forests, narrow valleys, and fields before making a climb to the river bank that leads to the beautiful village of Gho. After a short walk takes us to Tilije with better accommodation options where we stay the night. We will stay in Tilije at the teahouse.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Trek From Tilije To Dharapani & Drive To Besishar (8,23M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Trek From Tilije To Dharapani & Drive To Besishar (8,23M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      After having breakfast, we trek in a stone-paved path passing through a beautiful village and then cross a suspension bridge over Dudh Khola, move past an arch and Mani walls to get to the Thonje village. After crossing through a police checkpoint we trek towards Dharapani from where we enter the Annapurna circuit trek. From here we take a sharing Jeep to Beishar. Which takes 4-5 hours. We will stay in Besisahar at the hotel.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Drive From Beshisahar To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Drive From Beshisahar To Kathmandu (1,350M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      After breakfast, we drive along the banks of Marsyangdi River and Trishuli River, witnessing the beautiful scenery of rice fields, terraced farms, rivers and valleys and refreshing green views of the hilly areas and mountains. After a six hoursโ€™ journey we reach Kathmandu. where you spend the last night in Nepal you can do some shopping around Thamel tourist hub. You will stay in Kathmandu at 3-star hotel.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Final Departure Day.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Final Departure Day.

      Today is your last day of the trip, Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport. We would like to welcome you again to explore our Himalayan kingdom to visit 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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