Guide

A highly Experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, government license holder Guide with all his salary, food, Drinks, accommodation, equipment, transport, and insurance. strong, helpful, porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport & insurance, (one porter for two people & he will carry bag pack max 20-25kg).

Transport

Kathmandu to Machhakhola by bus and Back to Dharapani to Kathmandu by jeep

Hygieneprotocol

Tribhuvan intranational airport pickup and drop Service.  

Others

Annapurna conservation area permit • Manaslu conservation area permit • Manaslu special permit • A highly Experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, government license holder Guide with all his salary, food, Drinks, accommodation, equipment, transport, and insurance. • Kathmandu to Soti khola and Dharapani to Kathmandu by local bus • First aids kit • strong, helpful, porters with proper safety equipment and walking equipment his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport & insurance, (one porter for two people & he will carry bag pack max 20-25kg). • Arrangement of Emergency helicopter service (paid by your travel insurance company). • All taxes and company service charges

Not included:

Others

International airfare and visa fees Accommodation and foods in Kathmandu airport pickup and drop service. Three times meals a day- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation in teahouse during the trek. accommodation in tea house during the trek. Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wifi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry or any other things which are not mentioned by the company Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue Tips for your guide and porters Entrance fees during the sightseeing Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays Equipment (Sleeping bags and down jacket, trekking poles etc)

Accommodation

accommodation at tea houses during the trek

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.

Insurance

Travel and evacuation insurance

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Day 1 Drive To Machhakhola /869M, 10-11 Hrs Drive
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Machhakhola /869M, 10-11 Hrs Drive

Here we go, the Manaslu region’s adventure starts! It all begins after Kathmandu’s escape for Machhakhola. The bus will find its way through a serpentine road that neighbors green hills, rivers, settlements, and many more. It’ll be a comfortable ride until Aarughat but from there the bumpy and rough road starts. But the bumpy road’s experience will be very new for you and you may totally enjoy it.

After being on the seat for 8 hours, you’ll reach the destination where you have to spend an overnight, Machhakhola. It’s also the starting point of Manaslu Larke Pass Trekking and several other treks of this region.
Day 2 Trek To Jagat /1340M, 6-7 Hrs Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Jagat /1340M, 6-7 Hrs Walk

The first of the several mornings outside Kathmandu will make you hit the trail of the trek for the very first time. After breakfast at Machhakhola, you’ll leave Machha Khola back and join the trail that moves with the Buri Gandaki River. From there, you’ll enter the forest before reaching the village area of Gurung’s. We walk on the bank of Budhi Gandaki River and pass the beautiful charming village of Tatopani where you can get the chance to bathe in a natural hot spring.

After refreshment, you’ll start the rest of the trek by crossing a suspension bridge to Doban. The very stretch after the bridge is slightly rough and difficult as you have to walk in a landslip area. We reach Dobhan and the trails go continue to the north until we reach Jagat, the place of stone flag street. We overnight stay there.
Day 3 Trek To Pewa / 1600M, 5-6 Hrs Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Pewa / 1600M, 5-6 Hrs Walk

Wake up early in Jagat and have breakfast to start the day at the right time. Thereafter, you’ll lace your shoes to reach Pewa through Salleri, Sirdibas, and Phillim. There are some gompas and many prayer flags along the way today to explore. You have to show your trekking permits at Pewa to proceed further. Getting your permits checked, you’ll enjoy the trek ahead which leads through a wood of pine and rhododendron. Then you’ll come to the point from where the other popular trek of the region, Tsum Valley Trek, parts the way.

And from there it will not take much to reach Pewa where you have to end the trek for the day. Pewa is a popular stopover of the entire trek for its special Dal Bhat. You’ll enjoy that night meal and if interested you’ll interact with the people there whilst your body warms around the fireplace.
Day 4 Trek To Namrung /2630M, 6-7 Hrs Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Namrung /2630M, 6-7 Hrs Walk

After breakfast, the trail takes us through bamboo forests to a suspension bridge and a steep hike. The valley widens as you trail your way to the Ghatta Khola River. Walking through some villages lined with Mani Stones carved into wayside rocks. You will be surrounded by towering peaks, verdant forests, and pristine waterfalls. The trail can be challenging at times, but the beauty of your surroundings will inspire you to push through.

Moving safely out of that part, you’ll join an ascending hill which tends to take around 1 hour of trek. The climb is not nose touching straight, rather its rounding and easier one to trek. Through settlements like Rana, Bihi Phedi, and Ghap, you’ll comfortably move ahead except at Ghap. The place is very slippery as the trail lies in the landslide area. Specifically, the Prok Village serves as a viewpoint for the (Mt.) Siringi Himal. You’ll follow a zigzag trail and one last steep trek to reach Namrung village where we’ll stay the night.
Day 5 Trek To Samagaun /3520M, 8-9 Hrs Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Samagaun /3520M, 8-9 Hrs Walk

The journey from Namrung to Samagaun is a captivating trek through the rugged beauty of the Manaslu region in Nepal. Starting from Namrung, nestled amidst terraced fields and picturesque villages, you’ll embark on a trek that gradually ascends, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Leaving Namrung behind, you’ll traverse through lush forests of rhododendron and pine, with the sound of rushing mountain streams accompanying your footsteps. As you ascend further, the landscape transforms, revealing vast alpine meadows and rugged mountain passes.

En route, you’ll pass through quaint villages where you can experience the warm hospitality of the local Gurung and Tibetan communities. These villages are steeped in tradition, with colorful prayer flags fluttering in the breeze and intricately adorned monasteries offering moments of serenity and reflection. Finally, after a rewarding trek, you’ll reach Samagaun, a picturesque village nestled beneath the towering peaks of the Manaslu range. Here, you can unwind and immerse yourself in the unique culture and lifestyle of the mountain people. Sama Gaun will host a warm welcome for you with its alluring ambiance. Staying overnight at a tea house
Day 6 Acclimatization Day At Samagaun/ 3-4 Hrs Hike
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Acclimatization Day At Samagaun/ 3-4 Hrs Hike

You’ve already gained significant altitude throughout the Manaslu Circuit Trek, so this day is crucial to let the body acclimatize and prepare for the upcoming journey. Enjoy the hike to Pungyen Gompa, located on the eastern side of Nubri Valley. Reaching the hilltop near Pungyen Gompa is a truly remarkable experience, offering unparalleled vistas of the majestic Manaslu Himalaya range.

If you still have the energy for more adventure, you can either take a detour to the Pungyen Gompa or hike to Manaslu Base Camp - it’s not like you must sit idle on acclimatization days. These all of the places lie not so far from Sama Gaun that is within 4 hours of reach. After spending the day by hiking around one of those places, you’ll be able to adjust your body with the higher heights. You’ll return to Sama Gaun for spending another night in the same tea house.
Day 7 Trek To Samdo /3875M, 4-5 Hrs Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Samdo /3875M, 4-5 Hrs Walk

After having spent another night in Sama Gaun, you’ll now finally leave the village to move ahead on the trek. You’ll then leave the tree line behind to ascend to a ridge across a wooden bridge of the Budhi Gandaki River.

On this trail, we can see a powerful large stream crashing on the Rocky River bed. Gradually you walk on the high valley as well as enjoying awesome mountain peaks to reach Samdo. It is a small village with Tibetan influence, as the inhabitants are believed to be descendants of Tibetan immigrants. Overnight you stay at tea houses.
Day 8 Trek To Dharmsala /4460M, 4-5 Hrs Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Dharmsala /4460M, 4-5 Hrs Walk

The trek starts with having breakfast with more expeditions with our experienced guide. The trekking trail first passes through icy streams and then to drier barren lands. The day’s trek is not so long, just 4 hours. Rather than rushing, you’ll do a slow trek by glancing at every scenic view around. You’ll be crossing two streams as you lay eyes on the Larkya Glacier.

After a few hours of good walk reaching the old areas of Larke Bazaar, a trading village in Tibet during the early days before China annexed Tibet in the mid-1950s. From here, a steady climb to Dharmasala This journey is not just about reaching the destination, but also about enjoying the journey and immersing oneself in the magnificent natural beauty that surrounds the path.
Day 9 Trek To Bhimtang /3590M, 9-10 Hrs Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Bhimtang /3590M, 9-10 Hrs Walk

The trek today is on challenging terrain, requiring us to make an early head start. You’ll trek through valleys and villages along trails marked by prayer flags and carefully descend to the four frozen lakes. So the trekkers should be physically fit and they should follow the guide’s advice.

The trail leads us through the rocky steep and snow-covered hills, and then finally you touch Larkya La Pass, which offers fantastic mountains peaks of Himlung Himal 7126m, Cheo Himal 6820, Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru 6981m and Annapurna II 7937m as well as huge Larkya La glacier with icefalls valleys. And all of the struggle and sweat will be paid off from the top. It stands at a surreal height of 5,160m and from there you can get enough views of the entire Manaslu region and the neighboring Annapurna regions mountain and landscape views. We’ll cross the moraines and descend to gentler meadows via a steep gully. The widening valley, mani walls, and sight of human settlements signal the arrival of Bimthang.
Day 10 Trek To Dharapani/ 1970M, 7-8 Hrs Walk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Trek To Dharapani/ 1970M, 7-8 Hrs Walk

The 11th day of the Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary starts with a downhill hike through lush green forests till we cross the Dudh Khola (river). Start the last day trek downhill through lush, verdant rhododendron and pine forested path. Gurung Goa, the first village you will come across since Samdo, will be reached by following your path. The valley gets more agricultural and fertile as you travel past the beautiful fields and woods of oak and rhododendron.

This trial is also known as the meeting point of the Annapurna circuit. We can see the Marsyandi valley below from this trial. Once we reach Dharani Village, we check into Teahouse and stay there for the whole night.
Day 11 Drive To Kathmandu, 9-10 Hrs Drive
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Kathmandu, 9-10 Hrs Drive

As the trekking and climbing phase of the adventure draws to a close, the journey back to civilization begins. The drive back to Kathmandu from Dharapani will be a lengthy one, covering a distance of roughly 200 kilometers and taking several hours. From Dharapani drive heads down to Besisahar a large town, from here change of transport after driving on a jeep. From Besisahar, we will on regular tourist bus.

After reaching Kathmandu the trek ends officially and successfully. You’ll feel so relieved for completing the Manaslu Larke Pass Trekking and glad for experiencing a whole lot of things. It’s finally time to celebrate after having completed this exhilarating trek.

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Manaslu Larke Pass Trek 11 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Manaslu Larke Pass Trek 11 Days

Drive To Machhakhola /869M, 10-11 Hrs Drive

Trek To Jagat /1340M, 6-7 Hrs Walk

Trek To Pewa / 1600M, 5-6 Hrs Walk

Trek To Namrung /2630M, 6-7 Hrs Walk

Trek To Samagaun /3520M, 8-9 Hrs Walk

Acclimatization Day At Samagaun/ 3-4 Hrs Hike

Trek To Samdo /3875M, 4-5 Hrs Walk

Trek To Dharmsala /4460M, 4-5 Hrs Walk

Trek To Bhimtang /3590M, 9-10 Hrs Walk

Trek To Dharapani/ 1970M, 7-8 Hrs Walk

Drive To Kathmandu, 9-10 Hrs Drive

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