Manaslu Budget Trek -15 Days

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The Manaslu Trek is a well-loved trekking route, offering pure wilderness, pristine mountain views, rich culture, and genuine adventure.

 Highlights of Manaslu Budget Trek:

  • Ascend to the maximum altitude of Manaslu Budget Trek, Larkya La pass at 5213m/17098ft above sea level.
  • Enjoy the glorious and awe-inspiring mountain panoramas like Himlung Himal, Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Cheo Himal, Kanguru, Siringi, Ganesh Himal and Annapurna II
  • Encounter traditional Gurung and Tamang villages, explore their unique culture, and visit beautiful monasteries and traditionally built stone houses.
  • Stay in cozy guest houses, also known as Tea houses, along the route, providing comfortable lodging and hot meals.
  • Indulge in authentic Thakali cuisine like Dhido and Gundruk, Sel Roti, Yak Cheese, Nepalese curd (Yum), Thukpa, and other Nepali delicacies.

Optimal trekking seasons are spring and fall when the weather is stable, offering the best views and comfortable conditions.

 

Trip Overview

The Manaslu Trek is a well-loved trekking route, offering pure wilderness, pristine mountain views, rich culture, and genuine adventure. Opened in 1992 and protected by the Manaslu Conservation Area established in 1998, this trek takes you to the 8th highest peak in the world, Manaslu, at 8,163 meters (26,775′). The Manaslu Circuit trek is one of Nepal’s most famous and exhilarating treks, offering cultural heritage, a genuine outing in the outback, incomparable beauty, biological diversity, and stunning mountain panoramas. The Manaslu Circuit Trek offers not only stunning natural beauty but also a deep immersion into the unique cultural tapestry of the Nepalese Himalayas. It’s a chance to appreciate the rich traditions, spirituality, and warmth of the mountain communities that call this remote region home.

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 Drive to Sati Khola by Bus (815m/2673ft)

After breakfast, we take a bus for our trip to Sati Khola. This ride will give you opportunity to admire Nepal’s astounding landscapes. We’re going to have lunch at a local tea shop. After a long drive we finally arrive at Sati Khola where we stay for the night.

Day 02 Sati Khola to Machha Khola (900m/2952ft). Walking 6 hours

Once you pass over several suspension bridges, the trail goes through a dense Sal Forest.  You will finally cross the Budi Gandaki River and arrive at a place named Khursane. Following your route, the trail will ascend and descend as you leave Khursane behind. The road will cross two waterfalls before you reach the village of MachhaKhola.

 

Day 03 Machha Khola to Jagat (1250m/4100ft). Walking 6:30 hours

You’ll be traveling through dense trees and narrow paths, so your journey will be a little difficult. After a decent hike, you will reach KhorlaBesi and Tharo Khola. There will also be a couple suspension bridges traversed today. You will arrive to Dobhan after climbing the beautifully constructed staircase. After then, the trail progressively descends toward Tharo Bharyang. Afterwards, you will traverse the western bank of the Budhi Gandaki to enter Jagat.

 

Day 04 Jagat to Ngyak. (1950m/6496ft) Walking 6:30 hours

Today, you will hike from Jagat to the Ngyak village. Since the hike today will take more than six hours, we will set out early. As you go, you’ll be able to see some amazing mountain views. Savor your evening in a tea house in the Ngyak area.

 

Day 05 Ngyak to Ghap (2050m/6724ft). Walking 6 hours

Ghap will be the final destination for today. We’ll leave Ngyak early in the morning to begin our journey. Along the journey, one can witness the magnificent Ganesh Himal. The people will welcome you with smile at you as you soak in the warmth and culture of the area. Spend your night at Ghap.

Day 06 Ghap to Lho 3148m/10325ft. Walking 6 hours

You will be hiking for around six hours and thirty minutes today, from Ghap to Lho. You will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner while staying in a local lodge at Lho. A maximum elevation of 3148 meters (10325 feet) will be reached on this day.

Day 07 Lho to Samagompa (3517m/11535ft). Walking 6:30 hours

On this day, you will proceed with your trek from Lho to Samagompa. The hike should take roughly six hours and thirty minutes to finish. Traveling is much more fun when one stops along the way to laugh a lot with fellow travelers. Laughter has been found to elevate mood. You will be accommodated in a hotel or tea house in Samagompa and served meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The highest point of this day will be 3517 meters (11535 ft).

 

Day 08 Samagompa to Samdo (3738m/12260ft). Walking 6:30 hours

You will be trekking from Samagompa to Samdo on the eighth day; which should take you roughly six hours and thirty minutes. You will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner while lodging at a hotel or tea house in Samdo. This day’s highest point will be 3738 meters.

 

Day 09 Samdo to Dharamashala (4480m/14694ft). Walking 6:30 hours

On the nineth day, you will hike from Samdo to Dharamashala; the total trekking duration should be approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes. You will be accommodated in a hotel or tea house in Dharamashala and served breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The highest point of this day will be 4480 meters (14694 ft).

 

Day 10 Rest and acclimatization at Dharamashala (4480m/14694ft). Short day hiking.

On the tenth day, you will have a rest and acclimatization day in Dharamashala. To help you adjust to the high altitude, you may even embark on a quick day hike. You will be accommodated in a hotel or tea house in Dharamashala and served breakfast, lunch, and supper. The highest point of this day will be 4480 meters (14694 ft). Take it easy and pay attention to your body as you continue to adjust. If you want to relax and enjoy the amazing surroundings, bring a good book or journal.

 

 

Day 11 Dharamashala to Bhimtang (3890m/12760ft) via Larkya La pass (5213m/17098). Walking 7:30 hours

On the eleventh day, you will proceed from Dharamashala to Bhimtang by way of the 5213-meter (17098-foot) Larkya La pass. Larkya La Pass in one of the most fascinating passes of Nepal. The trek should take roughly seven hours and thirty minutes to finish. You will be accommodated in a hotel or tea house in Bhimtang and served meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

Day 12 Bhimtang to Tilje (3010m/9872ft). Walking 6 hours

Today, you will hike from Bhimtang to Tilje; the distance should take you approximately 6 hours. You will be accommodated at a hotel or tea house in Tilje, where meals will be provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The highest point on this day will be 3010 meters, or 9872 feet.

 

 

Day 13 Tilje to Chamje( 1625m/5330ft) . O/N at mountain lodge. Walking 6:30 hours

From Tilje to Chamje, you’ll begin an amazing hike that should take you around 6 hours. As you trek across the breathtaking environment, you can take some stops to catch your breath and snap photos of the amazing view. You will be able to unwind and recuperate in Chamje in a hotel or tea house where you will be provided with food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following an exhausting day of hiking. A maximum elevation of 2713 meters (8900 feet) will be reached on this day. Don’t forget to spend some time exploring the charming village of Chamje before calling it a night.

 

Day 14 Drive to Besishar by local transport by Jeep then continue drive to Kathmandu by car. 7:30 hours. Trip ends

We return to Kathmandu by the same route today via bus. Along the way you’ll get a good rest with amazing view of Nepalese landscapes. Today marks the end of this extraordinary journey, hope you had an amazing time in the Himalayas. See you on your next adventure.

The Manasalu Budget Trek is held in the Manasalu Conservation Area, which is well-known for its breathtaking scenery, varied cultural heritage, and difficult terrain. The start of this journey is in Soti Khola, which is eight hours’ drive from the Kathmandu Valley. Trekkers should expect to spend 13–18 days covering a distance of around 117 kilometers on this journey. The highest point on this walk is 5160 meters above sea level at Larkya La Pass. Trekking trails wind through isolated villages home to many ethnic groups, including Tamangs, Gurungs, and communities inspired by Tibet. These treks offer a glimpse into the distinctive customs, cultures, and historic monasteries of these people.

This trip encircles Mount Manasalu, the eighth-highest mountain in the world. Trekkers will be treated to breathtaking views of Himlung Himal, Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Cheo Himal, Siringi, Kanguru, Ganesh Himal, and Annapurna II on this journey. Trekkers have access to tea houses and lodges where they may savor traditional Nepali delicacies like dal bhat tarkari, gundruk dhido etc. Among the trekking trails in Nepal, the Manasalu Trek is one of the most difficult and less travelled routes. The ideal seasons for this expedition are thought to be spring and fall.

 

Itinerary Note
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What to expect?

Price Includes

  • All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
  • Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking.
  • Trip Map.
  • An experienced, helpful English-speaking trekking guide.
  • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
  • Duffel/kit bag( Gift from our company).
  • Special permit for Manaslu.
  • All necessary paper works and Conservation entry permits.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System).
  • All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.

Price Excludes

  • Meals and drinks in the mountain (costs roughly USD 25 to USD 30 per person per day)
  • Personal equipment.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges
  • Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on 'Price Includes' section.

Reviews

EXCELLENT rating
Based on 54 reviews
An excellent Company!!
Ambar Bamjan
Ambar Bamjan
2024-12-23
We did the Annapurna Circuit with Unique Path and our trip was amazing! Everything was seamless: all accommodation was booked in advance and we got good rooms along the route; all our transport was on time and we found our driver very safe; and we were told where to be and when. Babu, who organised our trip, thought of everything and was very flexible and professional. We ended up changing our original plan. All our hotels/ flights / transport were adjusted accordingly. Babu also helped organise a tour of Kathmandu for us. On top of that our guide & porter (Ishwor & Ramesh) were great. They were knowledgeable, fun, caring and aware of mountain safety. We had a great time spending 14 days with them and felt like we were in very capable hands! We can’t wait to come back and do a different trek with them and would recommend to any Nepal visitors!
Claudia P
Claudia P
2024-11-28
Great experience trekking the Everest Base Camp and climbing Lobuche East :)
Nejc
Nejc
2024-11-19
Great experience and perfect organisation and care from Babu
Konstantin Guller
Konstantin Guller
2024-11-18

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