Manaslu Circuit Trek

Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal

Many travel writers call the Manaslu Circuit Trek a new trek of Nepal based on the year the government of Nepal opened it for trekkers living across the world. Compared to the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and the Everest Base Camp Trek, you can say the Manaslu Circuit Trek, or trekking, is young. Manaslu Mountain is taller than Annapurna and shorter than Everest. The Trekking trail of the Manaslu Circuit can be compared to that of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek in terms of solitariness found only in the central region of Nepal. At the same time, the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek takes place in the far eastern side of Nepal.

Like the Everest Base Camp Trek, you will find the Manaslu Circuit Trekking giving you a taste of Buddhism as you pass by the mani wall, monasteries, and chortens that lie on the way to the base camp of Manaslu. When you talk about trekking in Nepal in the Everest Region, you can jump to the conclusion that modern civilisation has made its impact in this region. Still, in the Manaslu Region, you do not see this. As a result, you will be taken to the past by the aged Tibetan Culture and by the snow-covered mountain that is the eighth highest mountain in the world that has not been affected by the global environment called pollution. The main features of  Manaslu Circuit Trek are:

    - One of the best remote trekkings in Nepal

    - One of the best solitary trekking trails in Nepal

    - Not so arduous, not so challenging trek of Nepal

Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (standard accommodation)

Arrive in Kathmandu on the date that you have planned for or at the most suitable time you have decided. Stay calm about the pick-up; we will wait for you outside the airport to take you to our office and the hotel. Our office remains open from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Kathmandu is known as the city of temples, and it is the most developed city in Nepal as we write these words in this itinerary. You will be staying in Thamel, the central tourist hub in Kathmandu. If you stay in a 5-star hotel, it will be outside Thamel.

Day 02 Sightseeing with breakfast (standard accommodation)

Kathmandu is dotted with world heritage sites, and the most famous of them are

    - Pashupatinath

    - Swayambhunath

    - Bouddhanath

    - Kathmandu Durbar Square

You will visit each of these with our city guide, and they will take you to the past. Those were the glorious days of Nepal. From your guide, hear the myths, the true story, and the significance of the historical monuments from the religious point of view.

Day 03 From Kathmandu to Soti Khola (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The drive is scenic because it will take you to the countryside and the curved roads. They traverse the green hills and the valleys whose beauties create excitement in your heart and mind. You will know the daily activities of the local people as the bus takes you from one village to another. Passing through these villages, you finally arrive at the Soti Khola.

Day 04 From the Soti Khola to the Maccha Khola (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

You start your trek by crossing the bridge. Later, you climb a big rock. Before heading to the bank of the Budhi Gandaki River, you follow a descending trekking trail. The trekking trail becomes steep when it leads to the Gurung village of Labishe. The remaining path that you follow takes you to the Marcha Khola.

Day 05 From the Machha Khola to Jagat (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

In the beginning, you trek by the Buri Gandaki River. Later, you will reach ridges by walking uphill and downhill trekking trails. These trails also take you to the valley, which becomes wider gradually as you near Jagat.

Day 06 From Jagat to Deng (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The trekking trail becomes scenic when it takes you to Setibas and mani walls. After that, the course goes uphill to take you to villages called the Ghatta Khola and Philim. After that, this trail goes downhill and takes you to the grassy area, including the bamboo forest. After crossing the Buri Gandaki River, you must walk more to reach Deng.

Day 07 From Deng to Namrung (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

As you head to Ghap, the trekking trail goes uphill and downhill. This is a small village and is famous for its mani wall. From this village, the trekking trail goes uphill to Namrung.

Day 08 From Namrung to Samagaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you start the trek by crossing the Therang River. The trekking trail is easy, with a beautiful waterfall and a village called Barchham. However, this trail becomes steep before taking you to the Lihi town. After that, the descending trekking trail takes you to the Hinan Khola, while the ascending trekking trail takes you to the Sho village. Walking these trekking trails, you see a nice view of the mountains, such as Manaslu and Himchuli. Finally, the upcoming descending and flat trekking trails take you to Samagaon.

Day 09 Acclimatization Day at Samagaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Since You should acclimatise for your health sincere heading to a higher altitude, your higher altitude is the Manaslu Base Camp. To walk at such a higher altitude, you will prepare yourself in Samagaon by walking uphill to the Pung Gyen Gumba.

Day 10 From Samagaon to the Manaslu Base Camp (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Today you are following a higher-altitude trekking trail; as a result, you are likely to be tired. You will also be walking on glacier moraine. Since you are heading to the base camp and walking by the Birendra Kund Mountain Lake, you can say that today’s trekking is tiring.

Day 11 From the Manaslu Base Camp to Samagaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The porters and the climbing guide will pack up the climbing equipment, and you will start your trek from the base camp. But, first, you retrace the trekking trail to Samagaon.

Day 12 From Samagaon to Samdo (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you will follow a downhill trekking trail to the Budhi Gandaki River. On the way, you come across a summer settlement called Khormo Kharka, a place for the best view of Manaslu. From there, the ascending and descending trekking trails take you to the river. Finally, walking a short uphill, you reach Samdo.

Day 13 From Samdo to the Larkya Pedhi (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Following a downhill trekking trail, you will cross the Gyala River by the bridge, and then you will follow an upward trekking trail to the Mani Stones and the Larkya Bazaar. From the way, you see the stunning view of Larkya Peak. Tonight, you will stay in a camp at the base of this peak.

Day 14 From the Larkya Pedhi to Bimtang via the Larkya La Pass (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you are heading to the pass, meaning you are heading to a higher altitude, 5000 m plus.  From the top of the pass, you will see the view of the mountains, such as Himlung, Cheo Himal, Menjung, Gyagi Kang, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. You will always walk downhill from the top of the pass to Betang.

Day 15 From Bimtang to Dharapani (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you will cross the famous river of Nepal called the Marsyangdi River on the way to Dharapani. At first, the trekking trail descends to the forest of pine and rhododendron. After trekking in this forest, you will reach a village called Hompuk and a river named the Dudh Khola. Next, walking through the landslide-affected area, you will go to Kharche, and then by following a downhill trekking trail, you will reach Tilje, the village of the Gurung people. Before reaching Dharapani, there is a long suspension bridge.

Day 16 From Dharapani to Chamje (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today, you leave for Chamje, and on the way, you come across a landslide area before crossing the Marsyangdi River. You will also reach a village called Tal. From there, you trek to reach the narrow section of the valley and to Seattle. Finally, following a moderate trekking trail, you get to Chamje.

Day 17 From Chamje to Kathmandu (breakfast and lunch provided, standard accommodation)

As you drive from Chamje to Kathmandu, there are many curves, and you will see what is outside your country, such as terraced farmland. In addition, there is a scenic view of mountains, and the names of these mountains are Annapurna, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal. Another thing you will not see in your country but here are the activities of the local people. Finally, in the evening, you will reach Kathmandu.

Day 18 Leisure Day in Kathmandu (breakfast provided, standard accommodation)

Take a rest and explore Thamel. This place always has got something for a tourist like you. Every tourist loves this place.

Day 19 Departure (breakfast provided)

Three hours before your international flight, we will come to pick you up at the hotel and take you to Tribhuwan International Airport. So goodbye, and we wish you good luck for a safe journey.

 

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