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Private 17 Day Trek: Manaslu Circuit Trek - Mountain-capped High Route
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Manaslu Valley Circuit Trek, the most prominent trek takes you to the beautiful Manaslu Region situated between extremely tall mountains and the beautiful Himalayas rugged into the most happening trails. The Lower and Upper Manaslu region has been a wonderland that has remained unexplored to the world for many years. The trails take us through the incredible, mountain-capped high route passing the sprawling Gurung village perched with high, terrace hilltops with stunning views of Mt. Manaslu(8,613m/26,759ft). The trek route is among the most varied trails in the region. The Manaslu Trek itself is a demanding trek that requires a high level of fitness to enjoy the adventure. With a glimpse of Ganesh Himal and Nagadi Vhuli, the trail takes you to the historic monasteries, and well-preserved Chorten through the thrilling Larkya La Pass to land you at the Manaslu Base Camp (5,106m.16,752ft), the base camp of the eight-highest mountain in the world. This Trek can take anywhere from 10-25 days, but we have planned a 17-day package that lets you complete the exploration of the Manaslu region. You can take this great opportunity to explore the less explored and hidden valleys of the region. The trails reward you with epic scenery and intimate encounters with the local culture of the people in the region. The trek has also been named the best all-around trek in northern Nepal by many trekkers.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Tour exploring the Pashupatinath Temple, largest pilgrimage place for Hindu peoples
- We will hike to the Machha Khola, also known as the Fish River
- Steep ascents and descents leading our trail from Macha Khola
- Cross the Budi Gandaki on a sizable suspension bridge
- Ghap is a place with exquisite mani walls and wellpreserved paintings
- Juniper and birch forests on an easy walk to the stone huts at Kermo Kharka
- Pass through a landslide and ascend steeply to a ridge covered in prayer flags
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal! As planned earlier, one of our representatives will be ready to welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport. He will be also helping you with the transfer to your hotel to get some refreshments.
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Dinner time You will again be joining us for dinner that night where you’ll also have a short briefing about the trip.
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Accommodation included.
Day 2
Kathmandu
City/Town Tour at Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu Valley sightseeing & trek preparation We’ll start our guided tour in the capital city, Kathmandu to explore the cultural world heritage sites around the city. We start our tour exploring the Pashupatinath Temple, the largest pilgrimage place for Hindu peoples, Boudhhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in the world, and Swoyambhunath Stupa, the monkey temple. We will also visit the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square to explore its architectural features. We will have a short discussion and introduction in the evening with our fellow trekking crew members.
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Accommodation included.
Day 3
Kathmandu
Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola On the third day of the trek, we will take an early start by taking the drive of 6-7 hours in a private vehicle. We make our first stop at Arughat Bazaar, Gorkha. You can see that the town is spread out along both banks of Budi Gandaki.
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Local Flavor. You can also go for any last-minute shopping to buy anything you require for the trip. We will continue our drive to Soti Khola where we will be spending the night.
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Spend the night in Soti Khola.
Day 4
Kathmandu
Hiking. Trek to Machha Khola We will hike to the Machha Khola, also known as the Fish River. A settlement with the same name, ‘Machha Khola’ is situated a little above the river which is our home for the day. The village is the gateway to the great Himalayan trail that travels up the east bank of the river in the direction of Ganesh Himal.
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Accommodation included.
Day 5
Kathmandu
Hot Springs. Trek to Jagat We will start our trek by taking a few steep ascents and descents leading our trail from Macha Khola. The trail will eventually lead us to the gravel bars next to the river. We will reach the small village, Tatopani, after two hours of walking and crossing the Tharu Khola. Tatopani is famous for its natural spring where you can clean yourself in the hot water. After a short ascent, you will reach Doban crossing a well-built stairway. The path will still continue to ascent through more rocky terrain, up and down ravines. We will reach the place with the official checkpoint, Jagat, which points to our stop for the day.
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Accommodation included.
Day 6
Kathmandu
Hiking. Trek to Deng After passing the Jagat Valley, We will walk for an hour until we reach the village of Sirdibas after passing the Jagat Valley. We will also cross the Budi Gandaki on a sizable suspension bridge and then ascend steeply to Philim. The trail makes its way down the hillside to reach Ekle Bhatti before crossing back over the river below the confluence of Budi Gandaki and Siyar Khola. We will then descend into a stunning gorge situated above the river. The trail will then ascend to the western side of the valley which will lead us to Deng
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Deng, our stay for the night.
Day 7
Kathmandu
Eco Tour. Trek to Namrung We will approach the Buddhist-influenced region on this day. The walk will continue till we reach some forest ups and downs until we reach Ghap. Ghap is a place with exquisite mani walls and well-preserved paintings. We will eventually reach Namrung village after an arduous climb through the bamboo and rhododendron forest.
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Accommodation included.
Day 8
Kathmandu
Hiking. Trek to Lho We walk for about 4-5 hours on this day taking some ascending, descending, and enjoying the beautiful view of the mountains. The valley widens after the Namrung village. The trail passes through the Tibetan town of Sho. We will then pass through the Lho Valley which offers a great view of Mount Ganesh I.
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We spend our night in the Lho Valley.
Day 9
Kathmandu
Hiking at Manaslu. Trek to Samagaon We will continue our walk on the river’s right bank from the Lho. We spend a few hours ascending through the jungle enjoying the view of Peak 29 before us. We will then reach the beautiful settlement, Shyala offering breathtaking views of Phungi, Manaslu, and Him Chuli. We will then arrive at Samagaon village, traversing a large pasture filled with several marmots. We stay at the camp overnight. The camp which is located at the top of the hamlet offers breathtaking views of Manaslu.
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We stay at the camp overnight
Day 10
Kathmandu
Leisure. Acclimatization day at Samagaon We will take a day to acclimatize to the higher altitude. Samagaon is a beautiful place with an adjacent monastery and beautiful landscape. You can take the day as the opportunity to tour the area, enjoy the scenery, and explore the area.
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Night at the teahouse.
Day 11
Kathmandu
Hiking. Trek to Samdo We will start the walk for the day from the Samagaon village that widens after we pass through juniper and birch forests on an easy walk to the stone huts at Kermo Kharka. We will continue the trek till we reach a bridge over a sidestream where the trail splits into the left and right forks. The left fork goes to the Manaslu Base Camp and the right fork passes by a number of mani walls that goes to the Larkya La. There is a white stone, Kani, indicating the entrance point for the Samdo village.
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We stay in the village of Samdo.
Day 12
Kathmandu
Hiking. Trek to Larkya Phedi On the 12th day of the trek, we will descend through fields to an old mani wall and stone arch. After this, we will then drop into the river and cross on a suspension bridge to begin our trek into the past. This place is famous as the legendary Larka Bazaar, which formerly included a thriving market. We will eventually reach another mani wall in the journey which is the marking point for the start of the climb to the pass where the trail begins. From this place, we can witness the enormous Larkya Glacier coming from Manaslu. The trail will progressively grow more difficult as it ascends the gorge's wall to a viewpoint.
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We will arrive at Larkya Phedi, accommodating travelers crossing the Larkya La. We will spend the night at Larkya Phedi.
Day 13
Kathmandu
Hiking. Cross the Larkya La We will quickly arrive at the ablation valley on the Larkya Glacier's left side taking an early start. We will begin the steady ascent to the Larkya pass peak as we move through the glacier moraine. The summit allows a panoramic view of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. We will follow the top of the moraine to the west. The trail will then traverses in a series of rugged, steep switchbacks before descending more gradually on snow to a grassy moraine. You are recommended to take crampons and an ice ax for the descent if the terrain is icy. The trail will become simpler to follow and we will then arrive at a little meadow and spring. As the trail descends to a vast meadow, passing a mani wall we reach the rest house at Bimthang.
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Stay the night in Bimtang.
Day 14
Kathmandu
Eco Tour. Trek to Tilje The trail will take us to a glacier stream at the Dudh Khola's headwaters after we pass through the Bimthang's pastures, over a wooden bridge. We will then fall into a pine and rhododendron forest that thoroughly takes us to the fenced fields of Karcher. We will then pass through a landslide and ascend steeply to a ridge covered in prayer flags before we descend to the riverbank at Gho. The route will take us through farms and sporadic oak and rhododendron stand until it reaches Tilje, a sizable Gurung settlement.
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We will sleep at Tilje tonight.
Day 15
Kathmandu
Hiking at Annapurna Circuit. Trek to Chamje We will leave the settlement into a stone arch, then proceed through the Dudh Khola, descending the scrub woodland. The residences of Dharapani can be seen from a distance as the walls of the Marsyangdi Valley get larger. Dharapani is located over a lengthy suspension bridge that spans the Marsyangdi after passing through Thonje and under a chorten-shaped arch. As we proceed through the most difficult section of the Marsyangdi gorge, the trail will now reverse the direction of the Annapurna Circuit.
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Accommodation included.
Day 16
Kathmandu
Drive We will travel to Besisahar by local transportation through the Tal settlement as we follow the Marshyangdi River downstream on this day. The car will be waiting for you in Besisahar to pick us up. We will continue the drive to Kathmandu. After returning to Kathmandu, we will settle into our accommodation
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After returning to Kathmandu, we will settle into our accommodation and spend the night relaxing.
Day 17
Kathmandu
Local Flavor. Last minute shopping spree? You will have a whole day to do any last-minute souvenir or gift purchasing for family, friends, or relatives before your departure flight or drive. You can also go for any further adventures or activities, you may have planned with us.
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Thank you for visiting! You will be transferred to the international airport if you are departing in order to catch a flight to another location. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu per the suggested itinerary. Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers) All necessary paper works, Entry fees, and permits & TIMS card Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion) First aid exclusive medical kit bag All government and local taxes
Not Included
Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs) International airfare to and from Kathmandu Lunch and dinner apart from the trek and welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan) Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan Travel and rescue insurance Personal trekking equipment, personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills, bottle or boiled water, shower Tips for drivers, guides, and porters cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form or reasons beyond our control Any extending trips Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the Included section.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear for a cold day All necessary insurance for the trip Camera and other personal belongings
Meeting & Pickup
One of our representatives will be ready to welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport. He will be also helping you with the transfer to your hotel to get some refreshments.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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