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Manaslu Trek

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Duration :18 days

Grade :Strenous

Max. Altitude :5135m m.

Minimum Pax :1+

Travel Mode :Land Transportation

Trekking Type :Camping

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This is a strenuous trek that will test the physical fitness of the adventure lover. But you will be rewarded with one of the most mesmerizing spectacles that you have ever witnessed.

Though the Larkya La is not a difficult pass, the trek around Manaslu is harder than most in Nepal. In many places the walls of the Buri Gandaki valley are perpendicular, so you cannot walk along the bottom of the valley. The trail is rough and steep and it often literally hangs on a bluff high above the river. The trek is remote and has no rescue facilities or opportunities to bail out if you are tired.

The trek is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating. The inhabitants of the upper Buri Gandaki, a region known as Nupri ('the western mountains'), are direct descendants of Tibetan immigrants. Their speech, dress and customs are almost exclusively Tibetan. The mountain views in Nupri are sensational and the crossing of the Larkya La is one of the most dramatic of any pass in the Himalaya.

Itinerary Outline

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar (570m.) takes about seven hours.
Day 02: Trek from Arughat Bazaar to Soti Khola (530m.) takes about six hours.
Day 03: Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (890m.) takes about six hours.
Day 04: Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1350m.) takes about six hours.
Day 05: Trek from Jagat to Philim (1700m.) takes about three hours.
Day 06: Trek Philim to Deng (2095m.) takes about six hours.
Day 07: Trek Deng to Namrung (2900m.) takes about five hours.
Day 08: Trek Namrung to Lhogaon (3100m.) and this takes about four hours.
Day 09: Trek Lhogaon to Samagaon (3390m.) takes about four hours.
Day 10: This is a day for rest at Samagaon to give you some acclimatization.
Day 11: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3690m.) takes about four hours.
Day 12: Trek from Samdo to Larkya La Phedi (4460m.) takes about three hours.
Day 13: Trek from Larkya La Phedi to Larkya La (Pass) (5135m.) to Bimthang (3590 m.) which takes about seven hours.
Day 14: Trek from Bimthang to Dharapani (1860m.) takes about four hours.
Day 15: Trek from Dharapani to Jagat (1800m) takes about six hours.
Day 16: Trek from Jagat to Nagdi (850m.) takes about four hours.
Day 17: Trek from Nagdi to Besishahar (823m.) takes about four hours.
Day 18: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu takes about seven hours.

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Day 01	Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar (570m.) which takes about seven hours. You drive along the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway for the first part of the day then drive towards the hill bazaar of Gorkha. After Gorkha the road gets a bit rough and will reach Arughat Bazaar. You camp for the night.
Day 02	Trek from Arughat Bazaar to Soti Khola (530m.) which takes about six hours. You trek over a flat leveled path along the bank of Budhi Gandaki River through mostly terraces, numerous villages, green hills, some pretty waterfalls and green forest. Today you take lunch at Arket Bazaar which lies mid way to Seti Khola. This is the best place to relax and you can enjoy swimming to ease your tiredness. To reach Soti Khola, the trail fluctuates uphill and downhill through forest of Sal, Chilaune and other local vegetation. Soti Khola is a village at the bank of Budhi Gandaki. You camp for the night.
Day 03	Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (890m.) which takes about six hours. The zigzag path passes through forest, villages, streams, pretty waterfalls and green valley until you reach Lapu Besi. This is a village mainly covered by Mongolian inhabitants. Now you again traverse the zigzag path to reach Machha Khola. There is a small market with a few shops and lodges. You camp for the night.
Day 04	Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1350m.) which takes about six hours. You cross the Machha Khola [Fish Stream] and head upstream to the tiny village of Khola Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path you reach the single teahouse at Doban. At Lauri, you cross the river on a suspension bridge, and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where you camp. You camp for the night.
Day 05	Trek from Jagat to Philim (1700m.) takes about three hours. The early part of trek moves gently uphill and then follows a flat leveled path. You cross a suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki before you enter Philim. Philim is a big village mainly inhabited by the Gurungs. You camp for the night.
Day 06	Trek from Philim to Deng (2095m.) which takes about six hours. You trek over a flat leveled path mostly through forest of pine, rhododendron and others. While walking, you cross a few bridges and can see villages at a far distance. From Deng, you can enjoy a pretty waterfall lying at some distance. Deng is famous for its potatoes, buck wheat, barley, wheat, cabbage, spinach as people are mostly involved in agriculture in this area. You camp for the night.
Day 07	Trek from Deng to Namrung (2900m.) which takes about five hours. In the beginning, you trek almost a flat leveled path and then the trail moves uphill all the way to Namrung through forest. From here, you can enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Manaslu, rock hills, a green valley and ridges. Namrung is a Buddhist village where there are monasteries, a water turbine, hydro electricity power house, mani walls, chortens and prayer flags can be seen fluttering in the sky. The typical houses remind you of Tibetan architecture. You camp for the night.
Day 08	Trek from Namrung to Lhogaon (3100m.) takes about four hours. You trek over a winding path which moves through the inner Himalayan range. On the way, you can enjoy mountain views of Rupinala pass, Mt. Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Dwijen Himal, Saula Himal, Lajing peak, and many other snow capped mountains and peaks. As you go up the vegetation decreases. You come across mani walls, chortens, prayer flags and monasteries. Before you reach Lho Gaon, you pass a Tibetan village and Lihi Gaon. You can catch panoramic views of Mt. Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Dwijen Himal, Saula Himal, Lajing peak and others from Lho Gaon. You camp for the night.
Day 09	Trek from Num to Seduwa (1510 m) takes about four and half hours. The trail descends steeply for about 2 and half hours till a big river named Neguwa Khola. The trail passes through the suspension bridge and the trail ascends through forest and few traditional villages. People of this area are mainly engaged in agriculture and the crops grown here are paddy, millet, potatoes and vegetables depending upon season. There is a check post and local office of Makalu Conservation Area. You camp for the night.
Day 10	This is a day for rest at Samagaon to give you some acclimatization. You can hike to Manaslu Base Camp for excellent views of Samdo (Pang phuchuli); Nagdi chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu ice fall and you can see Birendra Kunda which is an ice lake nearby the Manaslu Base Camp. You camp for the night.
Day 11	Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3690m.) which takes about four hours. You trek gently uphill all the way to Samdo through a desert path and windy valley. The Tibetan border is just four kilometers away from Samdo. But visitors are not allowed to pass the border. This is an excellent view point for Mt. Manaslu, Samdo (Pang phuchuli), Nagdi chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu ice fall and several other majestic peaks. You camp for the night.
Day 12	Trek from Samdo to Larkya La Phedi (4460m.) which takes about three hours. The trail is rocky and zigzags all the way to your destination. Before you reach Larka La Phedi, there is a market called Larkya Bazaar (market) where seasonal fairs are held for the local folks. People bring goods from Tibet to sell it here. You will also find a Dharmasala at Larkya La Phedi. You camp for the night.
Day 13	Trek from Larkya La Phedi to Larkya La (Pass) (5135m.) to Bimthang (3590 m.) which takes about seven hours. Early in the morning you begin to trek a steep ascent until Larkya La through a rocky and windy path. From here, you can enjoy the views of Larkya peak, Mt. Manaslu, Ratna chuli, Cheo Himal and many other snow capped mountains and peaks. Crossing this pass, you follow a steep downhill path through rock and ice. On the way, you will encounter many icy lakes. Bimthang is a broad and level ablation valley with a number of Mani walls and deserted houses. You camp for the night.
Day 14	Trek from Bimthang to Dharapani (1860m.) which takes about four hours. Crossing this high pasture you descend the valley of the Burdin Khola to the area of the Base Camp for the West side of Manaslu. From a ridge at 4150 meters, you have excellent views of Manaslu to the South East and Annapurna II to the South West. Beyond a bridge over the headwaters of the Dudh Khola, you descend into a rhododendron forest and follow a trail through a narrow valley until you reach the highest cultivated land in this valley at Karche, 2785 meters. Walking down you cross a stream to reach Tilje. Leaving Tilje, you trek uphill for nearly 45 minutes and reach Dharapani crossing a bridge over the Marshyangdi River. You camp for the night.
Day 15	Trek from Dharapani to Jagat (1800m) which takes about six hours. You trek all the way over a descended path along the bank of Dudh Khola (river) and Marshyangdi River. On the way, you walk through pleasant villages such as Taal which is an attractive village with a pretty waterfall and you can enjoy the sight of lush green hills. Eventually, you come across Jagat which is a stone village situated on a shelf, that juts into the precipitous Marsyangdi valley. You camp for the night.
Day 16	Trek from Jagat to Nagdi (850m.) which takes about four hours. A steep trail descends from Jagat through Marshyangdi valley. You cross Marshyangdi River at Syange and walk through Ghermu Path (Ghermu field). This part of the trek is pleasant through a flat leveled path with views of green valleys and villages at some distance. Past this Ghermu field and a village, your trail goes uphill for nearly half an hour to reach Bahundanda. At this point, you descend all the way to Nagdi. You camp for the night.
Day 17	Trek from Nagdi to Besishahar (823m.) which takes about four hours. You trek over a flat leveled path all the way to Besishahar through villages such as Bulbule, Khudi and others. Your route cuts across terraces, ridges and sometimes you cross small streams. Beshishahar is the district headquarters of Lamjung district. You camp for the night.
Day 18	Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu which takes about seven hours. It is a picturesque drive on the way back to Kathmandu along the banks of the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers with splendid views of green hills, mountains, farming terraces and colorful villages on both sides of road.

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