12 days tour

12 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek

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12 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek

This tour includes:

Others

ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project), TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System), MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) and Nepal Immigration Permits All government tax Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Sleeping bag, down Jacket, and Duffel bag (If you donโ€™t have your own, To be returned after the trip completed) Oximeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate( Very useful to check Altitude sickness symptom)

Guide

Experienced English speaking, government licensed and ministry of tourism trained trekking guide with meals, accommodation, salary and insurance

Accommodation

Tea house (Lodge) accommodation during the trek.

Transport

Kathmandu to Sotikhola transportation by Bus Dharapani to Beshisahar transportation by shared Jeep Beshisahar to Kathmandu transportation by Bus.

Meals

Three Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek

Not included:

Flights

International Flight fare

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Others

Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu Any kind of hot and cold drinks International airfare, Nepal visa fees (two passport photographs), travel and medical insurance, emergency evacuation Personal expenses ( bars and beverage bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits, etc. ) Costs arising from natural calamities, mishaps or anything beyond our control. Costs are not refundable and transferable in any mean if you leave the trek voluntarily and want to return from the trek Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu ( also in the case of early returns and late departures than the scheduled itinerary ) Services not mentioned in โ€™Services Includesโ€™ section ( Please ask us if you are confused about any services )

Optional

Trekking porter (one porter for 2 peoples; porter will carry 20-25kg) if required we will provide but the price will be an extra USD 18 per day.

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Itinerary of your trip 12 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Drive From Kathmandu To Soti Khola (710M/2328Ft) Duaration 7-8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Drive From Kathmandu To Soti Khola (710M/2328Ft) Duaration 7-8 Hours.

      At about 5:30 am your guide will pick you up from your hotel for our 8 hour road trip to Soti Khola. The first four hours of the trip are on sealed roads, but after passing Dhading Bensi (1050m) the road is unsealed and bumpy as we head to Arughat and Soti Khola, the district headquarters of Dhading district. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Trek From Soti Khola To Machha Khola (900M/2952Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Trek From Soti Khola To Machha Khola (900M/2952Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      This morning we hit the trail and continue through the woods, head upriver along the banks of the Budhi Gandaki River, and then head down to the riverbed and along a path across the mountains where we can expect to have frequent views down to the river far below. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse at Machha Khola. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Trek From Machha Khola To Jagat Checkpoint (1340M/4395Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trek From Machha Khola To Jagat Checkpoint (1340M/4395Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we cross the Machha Khola River, pass Khorlabesi (920m) and then arrive at Tatopani, famous for its hot springs. The trail then heads through a forested area as we make our way to the Dovan Khola (river) and to the Budhi Gandaki Valley. As we trek higher you will be aware of the change in the vegetation right up until we arrive at Jagat Village where we will stay at a guesthouse overnight. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Trek From Jagat To Deng (2095M/6871Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek From Jagat To Deng (2095M/6871Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      The trail today takes us through the valley to Sirdibas where there are grand views of Shringi Himal. After we cross the suspension bridge there is a steep ascent to Philim, with waterfalls cascading down from the mountains into the valley. The next village we arrive at is Ekle Bhatti and then Pewa Village as we trek through the valley until we come to Deng Village where we will stay overnight at a guesthouse. 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Trek From Deng To Namrung (2900M/9512Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Trek From Deng To Namrung (2900M/9512Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      We begin the day with a steep climb and then have to head back down to the Budi Gandaki River. The trail continues through the valley and past several small settlements. As we get closer to Namrung you will see Mani stones (stones with carved with Tibetan mantras) reminding us that we are coming into territory occupied by Tibetan Buddhists. In the afternoon we will take a short detour to Prok village (2 hour round trip) and then head back to Namrung for our overnight stay at a guesthouse. 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Trek From Namrung To Samagaun (3500M/11480Ft) Duration 5-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Trek From Namrung To Samagaun (3500M/11480Ft) Duration 5-7 Hours.

      We will feel like we have stepped back in time today as we walk between the Mani stone walls of Lho Village, a place unchanged over time. From Lho we can see the snow-covered peak of Ngadi Chuli (7871m aka Peak 29). Another short detour will lead us up to the Pungen Glacier from where we have a close-up view of Mt. Manaslu. We will stay overnight at a guesthouse in Samagaun. 

  • Day 7 Day 7: Acclimatization Day At Samagaun.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Acclimatization Day At Samagaun.

      Today is set aside to acclimatize before heading to higher altitudes. Health professionals vigorously suggest that you stay active during the day to better acclimatize. Today we can choose a full day or a half-day trek. The full-day trek heads to Manaslu Base Camp (4750m), a 6 to 7-hour return journey, or we can do the half-day trek that will take us to a glacier directly across the valley, or to Birendra Ta. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse at Samagaun. 

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek From Samagaun To Samdo (3690M/12103Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek From Samagaun To Samdo (3690M/12103Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      This morning we cross the pastures and then descend to the valley floor below with some great views of the surrounding peaks on the trail - especially of Mt. Manaslu. Our next destination is the out-of-the-way Tibetan refugee village of Samdo, close to the Tibetan border. The afternoon is free for you to walk around the village and nearby countryside.  Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse in Samdo.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek From Samdo To Dharmashala (4450M/14596Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek From Samdo To Dharmashala (4450M/14596Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      On the trail this morning we cross several rivers before arriving at Larkya Bazaar, a village that survives as a trading post for traders coming down from Tibet. From here we ascend up a steep trail until we come to Dharamsala where we will stay overnight in a guesthouse.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek From Dharamsala To Bimthang (3720M/12, 201 Ft) Via Larke La Pass (5,106M) Duration 7-9 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek From Dharamsala To Bimthang (3720M/12, 201 Ft) Via Larke La Pass (5,106M) Duration 7-9 Hours.

      We have a strenuous day ahead of us as we follow the trail via Larkya La Pass (5106m/17,121 ft) to Bhimthang. We first climb to Cho Chanda and then up to the steep snow-covered pass. The views of many surrounding peaks are truly exceptional. The Himalayan mountains of Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyaji Kung (7030m), Kang Koru (698m) and Annapurna II (7937m) are clearly observable from the pass. We now descend a steep trail and trek across moraines until we arrive at Bhimthang Village where we will stay at a guesthouse overnight. 

  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek From Bimthang To Dharapani (1860M ) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek From Bimthang To Dharapani (1860M ) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we descend from a high pasture land and then cross a suspension bridge over the Dudh Khola (river). Along the trail we head through rhododendron (flowering in spring) and oak forests. After trekking for 6 to 7 hour hours we will arrive at Dharapani in the Annapurna region. This is also a popular gateway to the Annapurna circuit trek. If you would like to extend your trek, then we can head along the Annapurna trail. Tonight we stay at a guesthouse in Dharapani.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Drive From Dharapani To Kathmandu (1400 M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Drive From Dharapani To Kathmandu (1400 M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      This is our final day on the trail of our Manaslu Circuit trek. Directly across the river we will take a local jeep to Besisahar and then a bus back to Kathmandu.

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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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