17 days tour

Manaslu Circuit Trek 17 Days

$ 1,399 .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.

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.

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).

Not included:

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.

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 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.

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Itinerary of your trip Manaslu Circuit Trek 17 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival At The Tribhuwan International Airport In Kathmandu & Transfer To Hotel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival At The Tribhuwan International Airport In Kathmandu & Transfer To Hotel.

      On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams will be there to greet you and take you to your 3-star hotel in Thamel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing.

      Today we will go sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley. You will visit the popular and significant destinations such as Basantapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath Bhaktapur Durbar Square. You will visit the museums and get to see ancient Newari architecture. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Sotikhola (710M) 7-8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Drive From Kathmandu To Sotikhola (710M) 7-8 Hours.

      Your guide will pick you up from your hotel at around 5:30 am for our drive to Soti Khola. For the first four hours, the road is sealed - up to Dhading Bensi, the district headquarters of Dhading (1050m). After leaving Dhading the road to Arughat becomes quite rough and bumpy. We then drive for another hour and a half until we come to Soti Khola. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek To Machhakhola (870M) 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek To Machhakhola (870M) 6-7 Hours.

      Today we follow a mule track and ascend to a path cut into the face of the cliff and then head down to Lapubesi (880m). You will have to be careful here due to the narrowness of the trail. We then head to Nauli Khola (river) and cross a suspension bridge and then follow the trail on the banks of the Budi Gandaki River before coming to Machha Khola (900m). Many trekkers were marooned here after the earthquake in 2015 and had to be rescued.

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

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

      Today we trek along the banks of the river to Khorlabesi and the hot spring at Tatopani (meaning hot water - 930m), and continue along the east bank of the Budi Gandaki River to Doban, Thulo Dunga and Yara Bagar (1370m). The trail zigzags across the river with a number of suspension bridges to cross before we arrive at the entrance gate to Manaslu Conservation Area and Jagat (1410m) - with its unique flagstone village square. Uma Holidays Travels & Tours will check that this route is passable, and may recommend we take another route on a much higher path on the east side of the river before descending to the old trail near Doban. 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek To Deng (1860M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek To Deng (1860M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today the trail heads uphill to Salleri and Sirdibas before arriving at Philim. The terrain becomes gradually more barren as the trail winds past several waterfalls until coming to a junction at Ekle Bhatti where the trail continues to Lokpa, a village on the trail leading to Tsum Valley. We then head higher and above the junction of the Buri Gandaki and Shar Khola Rivers and to Pewa before finally arriving at Deng (1860m) where we will stay the night. Many villages in this district also suffered widespread damage in the 2015 Nepal earthquake. 

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek To Namrung (2630M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek To Namrung (2630M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today we head higher and above the Tum Khola (river) to Longa Chuta and then pass through a pleasant fir and rhododendron forest alive with birdlife and Langur monkeys - on the north side of the Buri Gandaki River. We then re-cross the river before coming to Namrung (2660m) which was previously a customs post in the days when this was the salt route from Tibet. Namrung also suffered extensive damage from the 2015 earthquake, but today it has been restored to its previous splendor.

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

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

      Today we wake up to some glorious views of Mt. Manaslu, Siring and Ganesh Himal. We will also pass through the villages: Lihi, Sho, Lho, Shyala and Sama. 

  • Day 9 Day 9: Acclimatization Day At Samagaon.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Acclimatization Day At Samagaon.

      At higher altitudes, we need to get acclimatized for at least one day before climbing higher. Health specialists suggest that during this acclimatization process we stay active. One option to stay active is to explore the Gompa at Pugyen (4070m), a one day trek that leaves the trail between the villages of Syaula and Sama. We may also continue trekking up this valley to the rocky terrain of the Pugin glacier. Another option to stay active is a trek to the lake at Birendra Tal (3450m) and then a hard ascent to Manaslu Base Camp (4900m). The cave north of Birendra Tal is said to be Milarepaโ€™s Cave (famous Buddha saint) where he meditated while on a retreat.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek To Samdo (3,860M) 4- 5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek To Samdo (3,860M) 4- 5 Hours.

      This morning we descend to the Buri Gandaki River and will pass the junction to Birendra Tal and Manaslu Base Camp. The valley then opens up before arriving at Kermo Khadka. We then continue to the white Kani Gateway signifying the entrance to Samdo (3860m). We can also trek to the peak above the village for unbelievable views of Mount Manaslu. If it is necessary to further acclimatize there is a 6 to 7-hour trek of 640 meters to the moraine of the Fukang Glacier where you will be stunned by the widespread views towards passes used by locals to cross into Tibet.

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

      Day 11: Trek To Dharamsala (4,460M) 4-5 Hours.

      This morning we head down over the fields before we start our climb towards Larkya La Pass, a trail that offers astonishing views of Manaslu and the Syacha Glacier. It is likely you will see Himalayan blue sheep on your trek to Dharamsala (4480m). This is as high as we ascend today without risking altitude sickness. This leg of the trek is often subject to snowfall between mid - December to mid -March, when snow commonly blocks access through the pass. Samdo Lodge is typically closed. Your guide will have advance warning if the lodge is closed. 

  • Day 12 Day 12: Cross Larkya La (5,160M) & Trek Down To Bimtang (3,720M) 8-9 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Cross Larkya La (5,160M) & Trek Down To Bimtang (3,720M) 8-9 Hours.

      Today we have a fairly short climb to the north side of Larkya Glacier from where we have outstanding views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. The climb to the Larkya La Pass (5100m) is at first a gradual ascent but then gets steeper as we get nearer to the pass. At the top of the pass we have incredible panoramic views of the mountain ranges. The descent from the pass is also physically difficult. 

  • Day 13 Day 13: Trek To Trek To Tilije (2,300M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Trek To Trek To Tilije (2,300M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today we trek along a trail through alpine pastures crossing the Dudh Khola (river) and through the rhododendron forest. We next come to the village of Gho and then arrive at the village of Tilije.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Trek To Tal (1700M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Trek To Tal (1700M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today we trek to Tilije that is well known for its beautiful waterfall. The trail continues across ridges, stony trails, past Mani walls and Chorten until we arrive at the village of Thonje. We continue to Dharapani which is also a part of the Annapurna Circuit trek route. We will cross the Marsyangdi River before coming to Tal. 

  • Day 15 Day 15: Trek To Syange (1,080M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Trek To Syange (1,080M) 5-6 Hours.

      This morning we first head to the village of Chamje and then again cross the Marsyangdi River before reaching Syange. Along the way we pass through rhododendron and pine forests

  • Day 16 Day 16: Drive From Syange To Kathmandu (1,350M) 8-9 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Drive From Syange To Kathmandu (1,350M) 8-9 Hours.

      This morning we head out to Syange from where we take a bus to Kathmandu via Besisahar.  

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

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

      Today is your last day in Nepal. A representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams will take you to the airport three hours prior to your departure. As you head home you can reflect on your time in Nepal. You may also be contemplating another trek to the amazing Himalayas. Please contact us if you need help or advice on possible destinations.

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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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