| Trip code | NET-TR-MNT |
| Package name | Manaslu Trek |
| Duration | 17 |
| Max. elevation | 5135 m |
| Level | DIFFICULT |
| Transportation | Public Vehicle<br> |
| Accomodation |
2-3 Star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Lodge/Camping Accommodation during Trek
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| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | { Kathmandu - Soti Khola - Machha Khola - Jagat - Deng - Namrung - Lho Gaon - Sama Gaon - Samdo - Larkya La Phedi - Larkya La Pass - Bimthank - Dharapani - Jagat - Kathmandu } |
| Cost | USD 1,180 per person |
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.
Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.
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After early morning breakfast, drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (730m.) via Arughat Bazaar (570m.) takes about 7 hours.
You will drive along well paved road up to Tari Besi along the bank of Khani Khola, Trishuli River and Thopal Khola. It is a beautiful picturesque journey passing through green hill, flowing stream, farming terraces, villages, small market and mountain views. Leaving Tari Besi you continue your drive along gravel path crossing Ankhu Khola all the way to Arughat Bazaar. Arughat is an old market situated at the bank of Budhi Gandaki River. You will keep driving along Budi Gandaki River all the way to Soti Khola.
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Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (890m.) takes about 4 and half hours.
The zigzag trail passes through forest, villages, streams, pretty waterfalls and green valley until you reach Lapu Besi. This is a village mainly covered by Bhotia inhabitants. Continue trekking to Machha Khola, which is a small market with a few shops and lodges.
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Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1350m.) takes about six hours.
You cross the Machha Khola [Fish Stream] and head upstream to the tiny village of Khorla Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. After a challenging section, you will reach Doban and head towards Lauri. Here you will cross the river on a suspension bridge and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat.
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Trek from Jagat to Deng (1860m.) takes about 7 hours.
You will trek over a leveled path mostly through forest of pine & rhododendron. A little further, you will cross a suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki River before entering Philim. Philim is a big village mainly inhabited by the Gurungs. Continue trekking from Philim to Deng. Deng is famous for its potatoes, buck wheat, barley, wheat, cabbage, spinach as people are mostly involved in agriculture in this village.
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Trek from Deng to Namrung (2630m.) takes about five hours.
20 minutes after you leave Deng you will cross Budi Gandaki and then the trail goes uphill via Rana to Bihi. On your right is Siringi range and Prok village while on left is a sight of huge rocky hills. From Bihi to stone bridge via Gaap village the trail is horizontal. The trail ascends from Gaap village through jungles of Himalayan pine and bamboo up to Namrung.
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Trek from Namrung to Lho Gaon (3180m.) takes about four hours.
Today the trail offers great views of Mt. Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Dwijen Himal, Saula Himal, Lajing peak, and many other snow-capped peaks. As you climb higher, the vegetation grows thin. The trail is dotted with Mani walls, Chortens, prayer flags and monasteries. You will enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Dwijen Himal, Saula Himal, Lajing peak and others from Lho Gaon.
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Trek from Lho Gaon to Sama Goan (3520m.) takes about four hours.
You will follow the right bank of the river, with constant view of Peak 29. Keep walking till you reach Sama Gaon. Sama Gaon is a small but very beautiful village inhabited by Bhote community. This village is popular as the entry point for Mt. Manaslu expedition.
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Today is a rest day at Sama Gaon for acclimatization.
You can hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4400m) for excellent views of Samdo (Pang phuchuli), Nagdi chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu ice fall. Or you can visit Birendra Kunda, an icy lake nearby the Manaslu Base Camp.
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Trek from Sama Goan to Samdo (3875m.) takes about four hours.
The trail gently moves uphill all the way to Samdo through a desert path and windy valley. The Tibetan border is just four kilometers away from Samdo. This is an excellent view point for capturing Mt. Manaslu, Samdo (Pang phuchuli), Nagdi Chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu ice fall and several other majestic peaks.
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Trek from Samdo to Larkya La Phedi (4460m.) takes about three hours.
The trail is rocky and challenging all the way to Larkya La Phedi. Larkya La Phedi is also called Dharmashala. Visit Larkya Bazaar (a local market) just before reaching Phedi, where seasonal fairs are held.
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Trek from Larkya La Phedi (4460m) to Bimthang (3590 m.) via Larkya La Pass (5135m.) takes about 8 hrs. Today is a long and challenging day of your journey. The trail is rocky and full of ups and downs section until Bimthang.
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Trek from Bimthang to Dharapani (1963m.) takes about eight hours.
Crossing a high pasture the trail descends into the valley of the Burdin Khola to the Base Camp of Manaslu on the west side. From a ridge at 4150 meters, you will enjoy excellent views of Manaslu to the South East and Annapurna II to the South West. You will further cross the bridge over Dudh Khola, and follow a trail through a narrow valley until you reach Karche (2785 meters) and later Tilje. Leaving Tilje, you will trek uphill for nearly 45 minutes and then cross a bridge over the Marshyangdi River to reach Dharapani.
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Trek from Dharapani to Jagat (1300m) takes about six hours.
The trail descends for some time and then follows a leveled path to the bank of Dudh Khola (river) and Marshyangdi River. On the way you will pass through pleasant villages such as Taal where you can enjoy an attractive waterfall. Eventually, you will reach Jagat, a stone village situated on a shelf overlooking Marshyangdi valley.
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Drive from Jagat to Kathmandu 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.
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As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu
b) Trekking