17 days tour

Manaslu Circuit Trekking

$ 1,399 .00 USD

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Manaslu Circuit Trekking

This tour includes:

Meals

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

Others

Necessary Trekking permits and Manaslu and (ACAP ) special permit. TIMS (Trekkers Information Management system) card Food, salary all Transport, clothing for Guide Food, salary, and Insurance for Guide and Porter Rescue Help in case of emergency (paid by your travel insurance) Down Jacket and sleeping bag by Sherpa Expedition Teams (which needs to be returned after the trek.)

Transport

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by private tourist vehicle. Kathmandu to Sotikhola and Beshisahar To Kathmandu transportation by Bus. Syange to Beshisahr transportation by shared Jeep.

Guide

Local good experience Sherpa Expedition Teams trekking guide.

Accommodation

Double or twin sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast (2 nights) included. All Accommodation during Trekking (guest House/lodge)

Not included:

Others

Nepal entry visa fee and airport departure tax. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Any kind of Hot and cold drinks (tea or coffee). Hot water hot shower, Teli phone bill, Bar bill, Chocolate, and Laundry. International flight ticket. Tips for Guide and porter (Tipping is excepted)

Optional

Sherpa porter who will carry your baggage. (2 people 1 Sherpa porter, 3 peoples 2 Sherpa porter, and 4 peoples 2 Sherpa porters) if required we will provide but the price will be an extra $18 per day.

Flights

International flight fare.

Insurance

Personal Travel insurance.

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Itinerary of your trip Manaslu Circuit Trekking

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

      Day 1: Arrival At The Tribhuwan International Airport In Kathmandu.

      A representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After arriving at your hotel you can rest and explore Thamel and buy anything you may need for the trek.

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

      Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing.

      This morning you will get to meet your trekking leader who will go over what is required for the trek, such as your Manaslu trekking permit. You will also need 3 passport size photos and a copy of your travel insurance policy. The rest of the day we will explore Kathmandu and visit many famous landmarks, such as Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath and Kathmanduโ€™s Durbar Square. 

  • 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 be at your hotel at around 5:30 am to pick you up for our road trip to Soti Khola. The road is sealed up until Dhading Bensi, the district headquarters of Dhading (1050m). After Dhading the road to Arughat is fairly rugged and bumpy. From Arughat we drive for another one and a half hours until we come to Soti Khola where we will stay overnight at a guest house.

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

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

      Today we follow a mule track and climb up 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 narrow trail. We then head to Nauli Khola (river) crossing a suspension bridge and then follow the trail along the banks of the Budi Gandaki River before reaching coming to Machha Khola (900m). Many trekkers were stranded here after the 2015 earthquake and had to be rescued. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse in Machha Khola. 

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

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

      Today we follow the trail along the banks of the river to Khorlabesi and the hot spring at Tatopani (meaning hot water in Nepali) and follow the trail along the eastern bank of the Budi Gandaki River to Doban, Thulo Dunga and Yara Bagar (1370m). The trail zigzags crossing and re-crossing the river with several suspension bridges to cross before we reach the official entrance to Manaslu Conservation Area and Jagat (1410m) - with its characteristic flagstone village square. We will check that this route is passable and may suggest we take another route on a much higher trail on the east side of the river before descending to the old trail near Doban. 

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

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

      We begin today by descending to Salleri and Sirdibas before coming to Philim. The landscape becomes more and more barren as the trail winds past several waterfalls until arriving at a junction at Ekle Bhatti where the trail heads to Lokpa - a village that leads to the Tsum Valley. We then climb above the convergence of the Buri Gandaki and Shar Khola Rivers and head to Pewa before finally coming to Deng (1860m) where we will stay the night. Many villages in this district suffered widespread damage in the 2015 Nepal earthquake. 

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

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

      Today we follow the trail above the Tom Khola (river) to Longa Chuta and then come to a pleasant fir and rhododendron forest alive with birds 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 an earlier customs post in the days when this was the salt route from Tibet. Namrung also suffered extensive damage from the 2015 earthquake. It  has now been rebuilt and there are few signs of the damage caused by the earthquake.

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

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

      This morning we head out to Samagaun from where we have fantastic views of Mt. Manaslu, Siring and Ganesh Himal. On the trail we pass through the villages of Lihi, Sho, Lho, Shyala and Sama. We will stay at a guest house here tonight.

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

      Day 9: Acclimatization Day At Samagaon.

      At higher altitudes, it is necessary to get acclimatized for at least one day before climbing to higher altitudes. Health specialists recommend that you stay active. To stay active we can explore the Gompa at Pugyen (4070m), a one-day trek that leaves the trail between Syaula and Sama. We can also continue on up this valley to the rocky and rugged terrain of the Pugin Glacier. Another option today is a trek to Birendra Tal (lake - 3450m) and then a tough 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 here.

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

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

      This morning we descend to the Buri Gandaki River passing the trail junction to Birendra Tal and Manaslu Base Camp. The valley becomes wider before reaching Kermo Khadka and then heads to the white Kani Gateway signifying the entrance to Samdo (3860m). We may also decide to trek to the peak above the village for some amazing views of Mt. Manaslu. We can also take a 6 to 7-hour trek climbing 640 meters to the moraine of the Fukang Glacier where you will be stunned by the panoramic views of several passes used by locals to cross into Tibet.

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

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

      This morning we initially head across the fields before starting our climb to the Larkya La Pass, a trail that offers astonishing views of Manaslu and the Syacha Glacier. You may see Himalayan blue sheep on your trek to Dharamsala (4480m). This sector of the trek is often subject to snowfall between mid - December to mid -March, when snow commonly blocks access through the Larkya La Pass. Samdo Lodge is normally closed. Your guide will know beforehand if the lodge is closed. 

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

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

      Today we have a short ascent to the north side of Larkya Glacier from where we have excellent views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. The climb to the Larkya La Pass (5100m) is initially a gradual ascent but becomes steeper as we get close to the pass. After arriving at the top of the pass we have incredible panoramic views of various mountain ranges. The descent from the pass is also physically tough going. We will camp at Bhimthang tonight. 

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

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

      Today we follow the ridge and then pass through alpine pastures before having to cross the Dudh Khola (river). The trail then takes us through a rhododendron forest before coming to the village of Gho and late to Tilije where we will stay at a guest house overnight.

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

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

      Today we head to Tal that is known for its beautiful waterfall. The trail passes across ridges, along stony trails, past Mani walls and Chorten until we come to the village of Thonje. From Thonje we continue to Dharapani which is also part of Annapurna Circuit trek route. Just before arriving at Tal we cross the Marsyangdi River. We will stay at a guest house here overnight.

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

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

      Today the trail will take us through Chamje and then across the Marsyangdi River again. We will pass through rhododendron and pine forests before coming to Syange where we will stay at a guest house tonight. 

  • Day 16 Day 16: Drive From Syange To Kathmandu 8-9 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Drive From Syange To Kathmandu 8-9 Hours.

      Today we catch a bus from Syange to Kathmandu via Besisahar. This evening at Kathmandu we will have a farewell dinner to celebrate our successful trek of the Manaslu Circuit. You will stay at a hotel in Thamel tonight.

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

      Day 17: Departure To International Airport.

      This is your last day in Nepal and a representative from Sherpa Expedition Teams will drop you at the International airport at least three hours prior to your scheduled departure. We wish you a safe and happy journey home and look forward to seeing you again for another expedition into a remote region of Nepal.

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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

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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