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Rapid Manaslu Circuit Trek - 12 Days

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Rapid Manaslu Circuit Trek - 12 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Rapid Manaslu Circuit Trek - 12 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Drive Kathmandu To Soti Khola(710M). Tonight At Soti Khola
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Drive Kathmandu To Soti Khola(710M). Tonight At Soti Khola

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ 710meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ Scenery of local village and local people

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 8 hours

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ Travelling in jeep


      For the permit preparation of special trekking region manaslu it takes a day. After the permit work is done, the next day we drive to Soti Khola. Drive is in Prithivi highway in the beginning which is on black topped road. But after Galchi the road to Arughat bazar is mostly off road. It takes around 8 hours to get to soti khola from kathmandu, on 4 wheeler jeep. The bus might take longer. Road is bumpy but the scenery of the rural village, local people on the bus and life of locals is interesting. Paddy field and local farmers working in those terraces looks nicer. We cross several rivers before we get to Soti Khola Bazzar.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Hike To Dobhan.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Hike To Dobhan.

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ Pristine landscapes

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 10 hours

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ Walking on different type of terrain


      This is your first day hike but will be bit longer than normal hours of walking, although, less than larkey pass day, for about 10 hours. This itinerary is designed for fit trekker with less holidays. Though; other days are as normal as 21 days Mansalu circuit trekking. Do not worry if you have experience of walking loner hours. While walking on different type of terrain, looking at natural formation of pristine landscape will certainly make your walk worthy.

      From today, till the last day of the trekking; you will explore village, stay at the local owned tea houses, menu at every eating points from which you will be choosing your lunch dinner and breakfast, which is included if you buy our normal package. You will be with trekking guide, who helps you from choosing food to sleeping warm. You are free to decide on your own but listening to your guide is always wise. Whereas, porter will be carrying your luggage and you need to carry a small day โ€“ bag-pack with drinking water, camera, sun screen and your daily usable stuff. Do not worry while traveling with Nepalgram Adventure, but do not forget to eat more and drink enough.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Trek From Dobhan To Phillim 1400M; 6 Hours Approx
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trek From Dobhan To Phillim 1400M; 6 Hours Approx

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ rock fall zone, suspension bridges and villages

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 6 hours hike

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ Walking from the riverside village


      Dovan translates to junction of two rivers; this is a small village with few tea houses. We will start hiking from this riverside village to Philim. Today Manaslu Circuit trek passes across the rock fall zone, suspension bridges and few other villages. Rock fall zone comes right after Ekle bhatti village. Philim is a big village and has a school, health post and a police station.

  • Day 4 Day 4: From Phillim To Ghap; 6 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: From Phillim To Ghap; 6 Hours

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ 2400meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ Scenery of watterfalls and villages

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 6 hours hike

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ Walking on riverside


      Trekking to Ghap is walking on river side, pass numerous villages. Most of the trekkers have their lunch at Chisopani village. Scenery of today are few waterfalls and village seen across the river literally on the cliff opposite to our walking trail. We start our trekking from the village on the side of river and end accordingly. Ghap is on the side of river in a wide open valley.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Ghap To Samagaun (3500M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Ghap To Samagaun (3500M)

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ 3500 meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ structure of rock morphology from truss bridge

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 10 hours

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ Trekking through jungle


      Beginning of the trek passes through the jungle and we will get to the jungle guest house inside the forest. Near to this guest house, there is a truss bridge, from this bridge watch carefully; you will see interesting structure of rock morphology. There is a rock pass across the river; we can say that as a natural bridge. Samagaun is situated at the edge of the narrow valley, once the narrow valley opens wide enough; we will get to the village.

      Samagaun has antique village and architecture from centuries ago still exist in this village. Do not forget to walk around to see how simple and inspiring is living here.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Acclimatizing And Sightseeing At Samagaun.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Acclimatizing And Sightseeing At Samagaun.

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ 3500 meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ Samagaun village, birendra lake and manaslu base camp

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 1.5 hour of hike

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ short hike


      Samagaun village means village situated in the wide open space. This village is comparatively bigger than other we have passed. Village is nice to see from distance. Main motto of this day is to hike higher and sleep lower so as to acclimatize our body for the pass. We do the same, hike up to Birendra Lake or all the way to Manaslu Base Camp and acclimatize.

      Nepalgram tries to find new places to hike around, so far we found a hiking trail toward Yak shed at 1.5 hours away from the village and get into the peace and wilderness. To watch birds, herd of blue sheep and deer on the way is wild enough for Manaslu Circuit trek. Apart from the wilds, we will see yaks grazing all over the meadow; do not tease them, follow your guideโ€™s instruction. If you like glacial lake, choose Birendra lake hiking as day activity; choose Manaslu Base camp if you want to do hardcore trek, or choose hike to monastery or to yak shed if you want solitude. Believe it or not, This choice will make your Manaslu Circuit trek a best trek.

  • Day 7 Day 7: From Samagaun To Samdo (3860M); 3 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: From Samagaun To Samdo (3860M); 3 Hours

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ 3860 meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ view of Manaslu on the trail

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 3 hours

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ Trekking


      Because of the altitude change we cannot push further from Smado village today. Go easy and enjoy the nature of the surrounding. Mt Manaslu view disappears today after getting to Samdo village. Samdo is sister village of samagaun.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek From Samdo To Dharmashala (4480M); 5 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek From Samdo To Dharmashala (4480M); 5 Hours

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ 4480 meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ glacier and landscapes

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 5 hours

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ Trekking


      Dharmashala is base camp for Larke pass. Manaslu Circuit trek is famous for the worldโ€™s largest pass and today you will be spending night at the base camp of this pass. Dharmashal is really near to the glacier and the landscape is too much of wilderness. Enjoy your night watching stars. As you are trekking in the mountains cold is not the issue to talk, but at Dharmashala; drink enough sleep as more as you can and eat enough for the hike tomorrow.

  • Day 9 Day 9: From Dharmashala To Bhimtang, Today We Cross The Larke Pass (5213 M) Trek Down To Bimtang (3720 M); 8-12 Hours
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: From Dharmashala To Bhimtang, Today We Cross The Larke Pass (5213 M) Trek Down To Bimtang (3720 M); 8-12 Hours

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ 5213/3720 meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ Larke Pass

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 8/10 hours

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ Crossing through larke pass


      Main day of Manaslu Circuit trek, larkey pass is the awaited attraction of the whole trip to Nepal. It is longest pass of the world; feel proud to walk longer today. We will start early in the morning, after breakfast at the local guest house of Dharmashala. Main aim of walking early is to watch sunrise from higher possible. We will be able to blue sheep really near to us. We will pass by lakes, walk on the glacier, step on the rocks, walk close to the mountains; do not forget to feel the nature beyond your imagination.

      Believe it, this is a great day you hiked ever, hard but lifetime memorable. Interesting thing about this pass is, views of the mountain before and after the pass are not comparable to any other landscape you have seen. Scenery gets even better with high mountains and deep glaciers on the other side of the pass. But this pass sometimes gets really windy, to avoid this nature, start descending as soon as you finish the celebration at the top of the pass. We will have pack lunch for this Larkey pass day.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Bhimtang To Tiliche
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Bhimtang To Tiliche

      Day 10

      Bhimtang to Tiliche

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ 2300 meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ View of Sunset

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 7 hours

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ Celebration on success


      Today the trekking ends, generally trekkers celebrate the day in a team, share the experience during the circuit trekking. This day will bring guest and guides closer in a celebration vibe. This probably will be the last day in your mountain for this trip.

      Bhimtang has great sunset view and sunrise is coolest on the planet. You will see Mt. Manaslu from the opposite prospective, imagine; samagaun is just behind the giant Manaslu.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Trek From Tiliche To Dharapani And Drive To Besisahar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Trek From Tiliche To Dharapani And Drive To Besisahar

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ View of river and small village

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 1 hour hike and 4 hours drive

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ short hike and drive


      After breakfast at Tiliche we will hike for 1 hour to get to Dharapani. Dharapani is on the side of river, small village with road access towards Manang.

      Interesting to know, this village is connection point of Manaslu Circuit trek and Annapurna circuit trek. After getting to Dharapani, we will take jeep to Besishar. The Manaslu Circuit trek ends here. Cheer !

  • Day 12 Day 12: Drive Back From Besisahar To Kathmandu, Tonight At Thamel.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Drive Back From Besisahar To Kathmandu, Tonight At Thamel.

      โ€ข Altitude โ€“ 1380 meters

      โ€ข Special โ€“ Scenic view from the bus

      โ€ข Time โ€“ 6.5 hours

      โ€ข Activity โ€“ Travelling in bus


      Besisahar is a small town and a starting point of world famous round Annapurna trekking trail.

      We take bus back to kathmandu from Bensisahar in the morning. Getting back to Thamel, time has come to farewell you with promise to see you again. Have a safe travel ahead.

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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: 7 / Max: 78

Age range allowed for this experience.

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