Manasalu Circuit Trek 18 days Trekking
The Manasalu and region is one of Nepal’s last Himalaya jewels to behold; a glittering array of panoramas, peaks and peaceful valleys awaits the adventurous explorer. If you would like to sample both extremes of the trekking experience in Nepal, and really get to see what all the fuss is about in terms of the most breath-taking mountain scenery on earth, then look no further than the circuit of Manaslu via the Larkya La (5,106m). The Tibetan enclave of Nupri, north of Manaslu at the head of the Budi Gandaki, was closed to foreigners for years on account of its proximity to Tibet. The area was surreptitiously opened in 1991. The trail circumvent interesting Manaslu peak (8163m), crossing Larkya Pass at 5106 meter and finally emerges onto the Marsyangdi river valley along the main trail of Annapurna circuit.
Highlights of the trekking,
Trekking through beautiful village including Samagaon, Samdo as well as Gandaki and Marsyandi valley, Visit ancient monastery in Samagaon, Larkya La Bazaar, exploring around aqua- blue green LakeBirendraand crossing snow covered high pass Larkya La(5,213m/17,099ft).
Fact of the trekking,
Destination: Larkya La Pass 5106m/16,751ft.
Group Size: Min-2
Minimum altitude: 620m/2,034ft. (Arughat Bazar)
Maximum altitude: 5106m/16,751ft. (Larkya Pass)
Grade: Moderate and Strenuous
Season: Spring and Autumn
Accommodation: Mountain lodge and tea house.
Duration: 18 Days with Kathmandu.
Entry: Arughat/SotiKhola
Exit: Beshisahar.
Our Company representative will be standing in front of arrival gate to meets you at Tribhuban International Airport, Kathmandu holding a board of our company SNOWPAL TREK AND EXPEDITION Pvt. Ltd. along with your Name and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Hotel on BB Basis
After Breakfast first we check all the trekking equipments and if missing some of trekking gear, we can buy during the sightseeing. Full day sightseeing proceeds to the prominent UNESCO world heritage site to Syambhunath Stupa the Buddhist sanctuary said to be nearly 2000 years old. The hill itself is pleasant place overlooking the entire valley of Kathmandu. The all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha painted in prominent blue atop the dome are visible from long distance from around the Kathmandu city. Then proceed to patan durbar squar also call Lalitpur the city full of fine arts. It cover the dozen of temples like Krishna Mandir, Kumbeswor temple, Golden temle. Next site proceed to Pashupatinath Temple the holiest Hindu Temple situated on the bank of sacred holy river Bagmati. Sightseeing continues to the Boudhanath Stupa the biggest Stupa around inhabited by Tibetan Refugee since 1959AD. The day ends at Kathmandu Durbar Squar where can visti the Living GoddesKumari who appear on the balcony of her temple to greet her devotees, Kastamandap temple (Though now it is under reconstruction process after collapsed in earthquake in 25 April 2014), the temple made out of single tree and named Kathmandu as it was known as Kantipur in earlier times. Kathmandu Durbar Squar cover dozen of temple concluding Kumari temple, Hanuman Dhoka, Maizudewal, Taleju temple, Nautale Durbar, KaalBhairav, freak street and many more.
Overnight in a Boutique Hotel on BB Basis
60km drive along the Kathmandu–Pokhara Highway to lead to Malekhu and 19km secondary tarred road heads to north by the bank of ThopalKhola to DhadingBesi. 35km dirt road drives northwest through Gola Bhanjyang where you can have panoramic views of Ganesh himal, Manasalu and Buddha himalto reach our destination to SotiKhola in approximately 9 hours from Kathmandu for 129km in total. As soon arrived Arighat Bazar (620m/2,034ft) the nest settlement and a second main bazaar of the region in route, we head north, following the BudhiGandaki. In the low region rice paddies and picturesque hamlets surround us. The river SotiKhola (730m/ 2,395ft) the tributary of DundareKhola.
Overnight in SotiKhola (730m/2,395ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
The country changes, the broad valley narrows and at times the trail is cut into the steep valley side, which is densely forested. We pass a number of small villages, tucked into the hillside, until we reach a widening of the valley, opposite the point where a large tributary stream enters the BudhiGandaki. The terraced farmland here belongs to the village of Lapbesi. We descend once again to the wide, sandy riverbed and follow a path, which runs below the steep, craggy valley side. At length, we descend once again to the wide, sandy riverbed and follow a path, which runs below the steep, craggy valley side. At length, we have to climb up once again on a trail to MachhaKhola. We camp outside the village, which has a number of teashops.
Overnight in MachhaKhola (930m/3051ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
It will be quite a longer day considerable exposure. From MachhaKhola- Fish Stream to the tiny village of KholraBensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. The valley sides are steeping until they are impassable and the route then switches to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where we camp.
Overnight in Jagat (1,410m/4,626ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After descending a long series of stone steps to the river, we climb a terraced hill to Saguleri, from where we can see the impressive SringiHimal, 7187m. Crossing the river again, at GataKhola, the path splits with the right –hand branch heading off towards the Ganesh Himal. Our route continues upstream, through a gorge section with towering walls. We cross the river three more times in the next two hours to avoid difficult valley sides and then climb up over a further steep spur to reach the village of Deng (four houses), where we camp. Today is a longer day of around 8 hours trekking.
Overnight in Dyang (1800m/5,905ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
The valley is still steep-sided and most impressive. We cross to the village of Lana and start to see mani stones (prayers etched onto wayside rocks), a sure sign that we are entering a the high country Buddhist regions. After only about four hours we reach our camping place at the village of Ghap, which straddles the river. We have entered the Tibetan areas and the cultural change is obvious and the climate is also obvious the trekking is pleasantly cool now, as we start to gain the altitude.
Overnight in Ghap (2160m/7086ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
We gain altitude to take us into alpine territory and increasing mountain views. There are more Mani wall and 3 more crossing of the BudhiGandaki on our route to Namrung, where our special permit is checked. Above this village the valley opens out and there are extensive pastures. Climbing gently now and cross a large stream flowing down from the Lindanda Glaciers and reach the Tibetan village of Sho 3000m. We get our first incredible views of the Manalu North and then of Manaslu main ahead from Sho. As we continue we come to Lho, a large village at 3150 meters where there is a lovely little monastery and numerous chortens and Manis. Looking back Ganesh I is visible.
Overnight in Lhogau(village) (3180m/10.433ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Leaving the village, we follow the right bank of the river, with views of Peak 29 ahead. As we continue on the main trail, we soon reach the fields of SamaGaon, 3530m. It is not usual to encounter yak encounter trains here carrying timber, some of which to end up in Tibet.
Overnight in Samagoun (3,530m/11,581ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
As we will have gained a massive and high altitude and our journey continues above 3500m/11,483ft), we will acclimatize ourselves with the climate. Surrounded by the mountains in a peaceful forest, Sama is the regional centre of Nupri. Explore the village architecture and customs. The manufacture of hooked rugs are important occupations for trade with Tibet. Yak and dzopkyoherds and houses are kept and traded. Also can explore the Birendra Tal, PungyenGompa, Manaslu Base Camp or we take a rest day to acclimatize and relax. It is a good time to catch up on the book or wash clothes.
Overnight in Samagoun (3,530m/11,581ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Descend towards the BudhiGandaki, the large river now merely a stream and pass the lake and Case camp trail as well as the valley begins to widen. This is an easy trail along a shelf avove the river past juniper and birch forest that surround KermoKharka. The Superb views with Samdo Peak (6,330m) and also it is a dramatic glacial basin to the east. Samdo it the last village before Gho in the, only informal Kharkas lodge lie between these village.
Overnight in Samdo (3690m/12,106ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
We cross the BudhiGandaki descending the northern village fields. Follow the trail with scrub juniper, rhododendron and lichen covered granite above the SyachaKhola valley. There are views of Cho Danda and then of Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across the moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent, CheoHimal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II.
Overnight in Dharamsala/LarkyaPhidi (4470m/14,665ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
If snow free, we need 3-5hrs ascend to the mummit and 3-4hrs descend to Bimthant. It will be quite windy and very cold. Required more care because the condition of snow and Ice. The Larkey Glacier is not to steep and difficult but is long and continuously rocky underfoot.
Overnight in Bimthang (3720m/12,204ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
If snow free, we need 3-5hrs ascend to the mummit and 3-4hrs descend to Bimthant. It will be quite windy and very cold. Required more care because the condition of snow and Ice. The Larkey Glacier is not to steep and difficult but is long and continuously rocky underfoot.
Overnight in Bimthang (3720m/12,204ft) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Before rapidly desceding towards the Marsyangdivally, we cross through farmlands the old village Tilje. We will have perfect lunch a Dharapani and end the walking time. Rest day enjoy the cleaning and wonder around this Tibetan village.
Overnight in Dharapani (1860m/6,102f) in a Mountain Lodge.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Today we conclude the trip with a surface drive journey back to Kathmandu. The Bumpy and off road up to beshi Sahar by Jeep then change the transport to Kathmandu and the road from Beshi Sahar to Kathmandu is black topped drive with different view of middle hill landscape and settlement.
Overnight in Kathmandu (1350m/4429ft) in a boutique hotel on BB basis
Meal: Breakfast in Mountain Lodge, Lunch on the way (include), Dinner in your choice any restaurant in Kathmandu on your own.
Shopping and sightseeing. If any one of this group have individual requirements, just let to know the group leader/guide or our office manager, we perfectly arrange the program on your choice.
Overnight in Kathmandu (1350m/4429ft) in a boutique hotel on BB basis
Meal: Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with Nepali ethnic group culture dance/shows. Lunch in your own choice where ever around the Kathmandu city.
Transfer from hotel to international airport to board onward journey flight. Or extend the day for Kathmandu city tour, or you may combine the day Rafting trip, or bungy Jump, Paragliding, Jungle safari tour, as you required. The cost would be extra for any additional activities.
Breakfast include with Room.All trips can be customized and extended as per requirements.
Cost will be provided on request.