11 days tour

Rapid Manaslu Circuit Trek

$ 999 .00 USD

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Rapid Manaslu Circuit Trek

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Double or twin sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast (2 nights) included. Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms.

Others

Manaslu Special Restricted Area Permit ( Which required a minimum of 2 people in the group) Manaslu Conversation Area Project ( MCAP Permit) Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP Permit) TIMS (Trekkersโ€™ Information Management Systems) Down Jacket and sleeping bag by Sherpa Expedition Team (which needs to be returned after the trek.) Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health conditions (funded by your Travel Insurance) Sherpa Teamsโ€™s complimentary free hiking T-shirt

Transport

Kathmandu to Sotikhola and beshisahar to Kathmandu transportation by Bus Dharapani to Beshisahar transportation by Sharing Jeep.

Guide

Local Sherpa Expedition Teams English-speaking trekking guide.

Meals

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

Not included:

Optional

Trekking Porter will be provided only for a minimum group of 2 pax (1 Porter Sharing 2 Guests) if required we will provide but the price will be an extra USD 18 per day.

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurance

Others

Your travel insurance ( Travel insurance is compulsory to take an adventure trip and it must be covered both medical & emergency evacuation with the worth of USD100, 000.00 minimum. Nepal entry visa fees Any kind of drinks (tea, coffee, water, hot water, etc) and of bar bills (alcoholic beverages) Hot shower, WIFI, any electronic battery charges during only in trekking Tips and gratitude to your guides, porters, and drivers Extra night accommodation or meals in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure and early return from trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary Normally we accept 2 people booking at a time. If you book it for an individual, the single supplementary charge is $100 compulsory. The Manaslu Special Permit is only issued when there are 2 or more people in a group. Though you are travelling single, extra $ 100 will guarantee your trip.

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Itinerary of your trip Rapid Manaslu Circuit Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Drive From Kathmandu To Sotikhola (710M) 7-8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Drive From Kathmandu To Sotikhola (710M) 7-8 Hours.

      Soti Khola is the gateway to the Manaslu Circuit Trekking region.  Today we drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola driving through Dhading Beshi and Arughat. The road deteriorates and is quite rough and bumpy from Dhading to Arughat. We will stay overnight at Soti Khola.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Trek From Sotikhola To Machhakhola (870M) 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Trek From Sotikhola To Machhakhola (870M) 6-7 Hours.

      This morning we follow a trail through the woods heading upriver along the banks of the Budhi Gandaki River and then across the mountains from where we 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 Machhakhola To Jagat (1340M) 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Trek From Machhakhola To Jagat (1340M) 6-7 Hours.

      Today we cross the Machha Khola River and pass Khorlabesi (920m) before arriving at Tatopani, famous for its therapeutic hot springs. The trail then passes through a forested area as we make our way to the Dovan Khola (river) and to the Budhi Gandaki Valley. As we head higher you will notice a 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 (1860M) 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Trek From Jagat To Deng (1860M) 5-6 Hours.

      Today we trek through the valley to Sirdibas where there are fantastic views of Shringi Himal. We then cross the suspension bridge followed by a steep ascent to Philim, with waterfalls cascading down from the mountains into the valley. We next arrive at Ekle Bhatti and then Pewa Village as we follow a trail through the valley until we arrive at Deng Village where we will stay overnight. 

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

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

      Today we initially have a steep climb and then have to head back down to the Budi Gandaki River. The trail heads through the valley and past several small settlements. As we get nearer to Namrung you will see Mani stones (stones with carved with Tibetan mantras) a reminder that we are venturing into territory occupied by Tibetan Buddhists. In the afternoon we will take a short and interesting detour to Prok village (2 hour round trip) and then follow the trail to Namrung for our overnight stay at a guesthouse. 

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

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

      We is like stepping back in time today as we walk between the Mani stone walls of Lho Village, a place where there are few signs of modernity. From Lho we can see the snow capped peak of Ngadi Chuli (7871m aka Peak 29). Another short detour takes us up to the Pungen Glacier from where we have stunning close-up view of Mt. Manaslu. We will stay overnight at a guesthouse in Samagaun. 

  • Day 7 Day 7: Trek From Samagaon To To Samdo (3,860M) 4- 5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Trek From Samagaon To To Samdo (3,860M) 4- 5 Hours.

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

  • Day 8 Day 8: Trek From Samdo To Dharamsala. (4,460M) 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Trek From Samdo To Dharamsala. (4,460M) 4-5 Hours.

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

  • Day 9 Day 9: Trek To Bimtang (3,720M) Via Larkya La Pass (5,106M) 8-9 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Trek To Bimtang (3,720M) Via Larkya La Pass (5,106M) 8-9 Hours.

      We have a tough day ahead of us as we take the trail via Larkya La Pass (5106m/17,121 ft) to Bhimthang. We first have to climb to Cho Chanda and then up to the steep snow covered pass. The views of many surrounding peaks are truly exceptional from this high altitude vantage point. 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 then descend a steep trail and trek across moraines until we come to Bhimthang Village where we will stay at a guesthouse overnight. 

  • Day 10 Day 10: Trek From Bhimthang To Dharapani (1,900M) 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Trek From Bhimthang To Dharapani (1,900M) 6-7 Hours.

      Today we descend from high pasture land and then cross the Dudh Khola (river) on a suspension bridge. Along the trail we head through rhododendron (flowering in spring) and oak forests. After trekking for 6 to 7 hours we come to Dharapani in the Annapurna region. This is also a common gateway to the Annapurna circuit trek. If you are thinking of extending your trek, then we can head along the Annapurna trail. Tonight we stay at a guesthouse in Dharapani.

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

      Day 11: Drive To Kathmandu From Dharapani 8-9 Hours.

      This is our final day on the trail of our Manaslu Circuit trek. Across the river, we will take a local jeep to Besisahar and then a bus back to Kathmandu where you will be taken back to your hotels.

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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: 8 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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