Manaslu Luxury Trek 17 Days

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Manaslu Trek is a well-loved trekking route, providing pure wilderness, pristine mountain views, rich culture, and genuine adventure to sum up the trek experience worldwide.

Trip Duration 17 Days
Max Altitude 5320m
Group Size 2 - 15
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal

 Highlight of Manaslu Trekking

  • Majestic Mountain Views: Spectacular views of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 meters), the eighth-highest peak in the world, along with many other mountains including Himal Chuli (7,893 meters), Cheo Himal (6,820 meters), Ngadi Chuli (7,871 meters), and the Ganesh Himal range, featuring Ganesh I (7,422 meters).
  • Cultural Immersion: Explore traditional Nepalese, Tibetan villages
    Experience, unique Buddhist traditions and cultures.
  • Diverse Landscapes: Trek through varied terrains, from sub-tropical
    foothills to high-altitude meadows. Witness stunning landscapes, including
    dense forests, river gorges, and alpine valleys.
  • Wildlife and Nature: Encounter diverse wildlife and flora in this pristine
    and less-trodden region.
  • Suspension Bridges: Traverse numerous suspension bridges, some of
    which are the longest and highest in the region.
  • Larkya La Pass: Cross the challenging and breathtaking Larkya La Pass at
    5,167 meters. Enjoy one of the longest pass crossings in the Himalayas with
    unparalleled views.

 

Trip Overview

Manaslu Trek: Adventure Awaits in the Nepalese Himalayas

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 Arrival in Kathmandu.
Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345meters). There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel at 3 stars level, inclusive breakfast.

Day 02 City guide tour
Meal:

Breakfast

Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

Half day city guide tour then drive back to hotel and preparation for trekking. City tour 4 hours.

Day 03 Drive toSoti Khola by bus (775meters).
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

815m/2673ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Your Trekking staff will come to your Hotel early in the morning at 8.00 am to pick you up, from there we have an 6 hour driving journey to Arughat. O/N at mountain lodge

Day 04 Trek to Machha Khola (900meters).
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

900m/2952ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

The trail descends slowly until you climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki. Camp tonight at Machha River.

Day 05 Trek to Jagat (1340meters).
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1250m/4100ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

After crossing Machha River and Khrola besi, there is a hot spring called “Tatopani”. The trail follows forested area after this toward Dovan. Below Dovan, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete transformation. At Jagat, there is a police check-post where your trekking permit will be checked.

Day 06 Trek to Ngyak (2310meters).
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1950m/6496ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

After ascending to a terraced hill of Saguleri and view of Sringi Himal (7177 meters) we continue toward Sirish Gaon, Gandaki valley narrows from herewith soaring precipitous walls.

Day 07 Trek to Ghap (2100meters).
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

2050m/6724ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Follow the trail upstream of Deng River – a tiny village of 4 houses. We walk through a newly built rock tunnel from here, thus avoiding the traditional steep climb. At Ghap, the Tibetan culture begins with Mani stones and chortens all around.

Day 08 Trek to Lho (3200meters).
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3148m/10325ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Today is a wonderful trekking day; after passing through the seemingly deserted seasonal village of Nambachhe, planted with fields of barley and lined with mani walls, we ascend through a dense, cool forest for an half an hour, crossing the Buri Gandaki once on a wooden bridge, to Namrung, at 2540 meters, where we will stop for a cup of chai at a lodge run by a Tibetan family. As we gain altitude, we reach alpine territory and are treated to increasing mountain views. Namrung village is the start of Nubri, the region of purely Tibetan inhabitants speaking a dialect of western Tibet. Above this village the valley opens out and there are extensive pastures. A few hours later, we reach the village of Lihi at 2840 meters, a substantial altitude gain. We are climbing climb gently now, cross a large stream flowing down from the Lidanda Glaciers, and reach the picturesque Tibetan village of Sho at 3000m, where we stop for lunch. Look for the bear claw on the upper deck of the house, and across the river to the ruins of an old Tibetan fort. From Sho, the views of Ngadi Chuli are spectacular, and further on, towards Lho, we are finally treated to views of Manaslu itself; quite an impressive afternoon! We set up camp in Lho, a lively village adorned with many prayer flags, in the yard of a small lodge. Sunset and sunrise from the campsite are wonderful, and the small gompa just below our campsite worth a visit.

Day 09 Trek to Sama Gaon (3500meters).
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3148m/10325ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Walking through the upper reaches of Lho, with the snowy peaks of Manaslu ahead of us in the distance, we pass the new gompa and then ascend through light forests next to a small river to reach the Tibetan settlement of Shyla, where the villagers are often out in the fields. Another few hours of trekking through classic alpine scenery leads us past Tibet grazing settlements, the train to Pung Gyan Gompa, and then Sama Gaon, or Ro, as the locals call it. Sama Gaon sits in a bowl at the foot of the pastures leading to the high peaks, with mani walls, a small gompa and tightly packed rows of houses at the lower reaches of village, and the large gompa at the upper reaches. The people settled here from Tibet over 500 years ago, and the two gompas date from this time, both having unique architecture and built of wood. The Tibetan villages here have entrance gates which are very distinctive from the Tibetan ones, and they maintain an active trade with their co-religionists in Tibet (notice the Chinese brandy and beer on sale). If the weather is good, you will see the village women weaving wool (baal) from Tibet into gowns – which are then traded back to Tibet. Taxes were actually paid to the Dzongka Dzong (fortress) at the border of Tibet, a few days walk from Sama Gaon, as late as the 1940’s until it was taken over by the Gorkas in the late 19th century. Later, after 1959, the region was home to Tibetan guerillas, and thus closed to trekking until 1992.

Take the afternoon to hike up to the gompa above town, and to wander the streets of the fascinating Sama Gaon village.

Day 10 Acclimatization and exploration day.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3738m/12260ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

On our rest day here why not a day trip to the border of Tibet; no passport required. It takes five hours walking to the Gya La (‘large pass’) to do just that, and then take in the views and ruminate on the border markers at the top: ‘China, 1962.’ We will probably share the trail with groups of Samdo residents, carrying timbers over the border to Tibet. True High Asia! Like the people of Ro, Samdo inhabitants are Tibetan, and were ceded the land by the king of Jumla over 500 years ago; but, unlike the Ro people, they only claimed their land after the Chinese takeover in the early 1950s. Since then they have established a trade with China and India, marketing among other things, the aphrodisiac root that grows in the region. We’ll try to get into some of the local houses for chang (Tibetan barley beer), salt butter tea and perhaps a few carpets to buy!

Day 11 Trek to Dharamsala/Larkya Phedi (4460meters).
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4480m/14694ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

We leave on the trade route to Tibet and climb through the ruins of Larkya bazaar, one of the trade markets that flourished years back. After two hours of climbing past glaciers, with increasingly awe-inspiring panoramas, we come to the campsite at Dharamsala, where we have lunch and gaze out at the views. You’ll really feel the altitude and the cold here, so enjoy a more leisurely afternoon and keep warm. We’ll have an early dinner in preparation for our pass crossing tomorrow.

Day 12 Rest at Dharamashala.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

4480m/14694ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Rest and acclimatization at Dharamashala. Short day hiking.

Day 13 Cross Larkya La (5215meters) and trek to Bimtang.
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3890m/12760ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

After a short climb above the campsite, we reach the ablation valley on the North side of the Larkya Glaciers where we have views of Cho Danda and then of Larkya Peak. We continue across the moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section to the pass, which should take us about three hours to crest. From the pass, there are outstanding views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II. If there is fresh snow, we may see Snow Leopard prints from the evening before; it’s also blue sheep (Bharal) and Tibetan Snow Cock territory.
The views from the top of the pass are truly unbelievable. After hanging our Tibetan prayer flags, and yelling ‘Ki ki so so lha gyalo’ (may the Gods be victorious), get ready for a steep, ankle straining drop to a trail following the glacial moraine, very slippery if covered in snow so have your ‘Yak tracks’ ready if you’ve brought them, and definitely use trekking poles. It is a longer day then usual to our campsite at Bimtang, but to walk into these low pastures with the evening mist coming in and Manaslu; it’s an experience not to be missed. A boulder-strewn descent brings us, finally, to Bimtang, where the three sisters of the ‘Three Sisters Hotel’ are on hand with Himalayan chilled beer.

Day 14 Trek to Tilje (2500meters)
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

3010m/9872ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

The campsite at Bimtang is frigid in the morning, so get to the dining tent quickly for a cup of fresh coffee! Porters pour hot water over tent pegs to get them out. Pee bottles freeze. No option if you want to get warm, move down valley into the sun, through forested hillsides to Tilje, at the end of our lost world. Here the inhabitants are a mix of Manangis (of Tibetan descent) and Chettris (Hindus), so eat a mix of dal bhaat, buckwheat dhiro, tsampa and Tibetan tea. The gorge ahead marks the land of apple pie, cold beers and hot showers – the Annapurna Circuit.

Day 15 Trek to Chyamje (1430meters).
Meal:

Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Max Altitude:

1625m/5330ft

Accommodation:

Hotel/Tea house

Tilje to Chamje. O/N at mountain lodge. Walking 6:30 hours

Day 16 Drive to Besishar by local transport either by local jeep or Bus then continue drive to Kathmandu by private car.
Meal:

Breakfast/Lunch

Max Altitude:

1345m/4412ft

Accommodation:

3 stars level hotel

Day 17 Departure from Nepal
Meal:

Breakfast

After breakfast, the trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal

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    What to expect?

    Price Includes

    • All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
    • Hotel in Kathmandu, inclusive breakfast at 3 stars level (2 nights before trekking and 1 night after trekking).
    • Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) in trekking for you.
    • Seasonable Local fresh fruits after dinner.
    • Twin sharing private comfortable room in trekking.
    • Manaslu trekking Map.
    • First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
    • An experienced, knowledgeable English Speaking Government license holder trekking guide and strong porter (1 porter for 2 people).
    • Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide and porter.
    • Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
    • All necessary paper works .
    • Manaslu & Annapurna Conservation entry permit.
    • Special Trekking Permit for Manasalu.
    • TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
    • Emergency helicopter rescue arrangement which will be paid by your insurance company.
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
    • All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.

    Price Excludes

    • Extra accommodation and meals in Kathmandu (Except Farewell Dinner)
    • All kinds of drinks (Hot/cold & alcoholic) in trekking.
    • Personal equipment.
    • Travel and rescue insurance.
    • Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, potter, excess baggage charges).
    • Tips for trekking staffs and driver (Tipping is expected).
    • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.

    Trip Info

    Manaslu Trek is a well-loved trekking route, providing with pure wilderness,pristine mountain views, rich culture and genuine adventure that sum up the trek experience around the world. Similarly, the Manaslu Circuit Trek starts with the drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola then from Soti Khola the trek starts towards Machha Khola then to Jagat from Macha Khola. Then from Macha Khola to Ngyak, Ghap, Lho, Sama Gaon. Again trek to Dharamsala to Larkya Phedi and Cross Larkya La, Tilje,  to Chyamje. After driving to Besisahar by local transport either by local jeep or Bus then continue to Kathmandu by car. After breakfast, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal

    TREKKING EQUIPMENTS, GEARS & SOME MEDICINES

    We do recommend following equipment's for trekking and Hiking in Nepal.

    • Sun hat
    • Scarf
    • Light balaclava
    • Warm wool hat
    • UV protection one Sunglasses
    • Head torch with extra batteries.

    • Tshirts
    • Shirts
    • Sleeveless or body warmer type fleece.
    • Long sleeve shirts
    • Thermal Vest
    • Down Jacket
    • Fleece Jacket
    • Pullover
    • Sports bras (women)
    • Waterproof outer jacket
    • Rain Coat
    • Hand wear
    • Fleece gloves.
    • Warms mittens or gloves.

    • Long Under Wear
    • Short Under Wear
    • Lightweight Cotton Long Pants
    • Warm Trousers
    • Tracksuit pants
    • Lightweight thermal trouser
    • Fleece pants
    • Cotton paints

    • Thin inner socks
    • Thick warm wool hiking socks
    • Walking boots with ankle support
    • Trainers or trail shoes
    • Gaiters
    • Micro spikes

    • Camera and Accessories
    • Phone
    • Power Bank
    • Solar Panel
    • Travel Adapter

    • Book
    • Playing Cards/Games
    • Journal and Pen
    • Snacks and Specialist Food

    • Sunscreen
    • Insect Repellent
    • Hand Sanitizer
    • Toilet Paper
    • Wet Wipes
    • Pocket Hand Warmers
    • Moisturizing skin cream and Lip balm
    • Toiletries
    • Water purifier
    • First Aid

    • Passport and Copy
    • Travel Insurance Details
    • Trekking Permit(s)
    • Waterproof Document Wallet
    • Cash

    • Guide will take a group first aid kit but please bring personal medications and other items you might use regularly such as
    • Any personal medications
    • Malaria prophylactic tablets
    • Blister treatment
    • Rehydration powder
    • Analgesics (Paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin)
    • Plasters and zinc oxide tape
    • Throat lozenges
    • Diamox

    • Duffel Bag or Suitcase
    • Day pack
    • Sleeping bag
    • Water bottle
    • Trekking poles
    • Towel

    Good to Know

    Q. Do you provide any gears for trekking?
    A. Yes, we do provide roughly 65 liters one duffel bag, sleeping bag and down jacket to use for trekking without extra charge, if you do not have.
    Q. Can I rent or buy gears in Kathmandu?
    A. You can buy or rent trekking boots and rest of the gears, you need to need to buy.
    Q. How much weight does porter carries?
    A. We do provide one porter between 2 trekkers. One porter carries 25 to 30 kg respectively.
    Q. How much weight does airplane allow to Lukla?
    A. Twin Otter and Dornier planes are the primary mode of transport to and from the airstrip at Lukla. It allows 15kg per passenger, including had bag.
    Q. Can I take some more gears for paying extra charge?
    A. It is hard but some time, they do allow 2 to 3 kg with paying extra charge US$ 2 per kg
    Q. When Should I pack my gears?
    A. You will have pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu that night you pack trekking gears.
    Q. What equipment should I carry at Daypack?
    A. Most of our day packs have a capacity of roughly 20 to 24 liters. You need to carry only day use things like water bottle, light jackets, some extra shocks, sun hat, sunglasses, raincoat, light glove, scarf, toilet paper, and small towel, camera, some personal medical, Sunscreen, Passport, money, camera, trekking poles and some snacks. Rest of the gears will be carried by porter.
    Q. Can I store suitcase and other unnecessary gears in hotel in Kathmandu or at your office?
    A. Yes, you can store either at the hotel in Kathmandu or at our office without extra charge.

     TRAVEL INSURANCE

    Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc. For your kind information, we would like to give a list of the insurance companies, please inquire with them.

    •  USA and Canada: Tugo, United Health Care, World Nomad, Blue Cross
    • Australia and New Zealand: Fast Cover, Allianz Australia
    • Singapore: Ergo, World Nomad (Explore plan level 3)
    • Europe: Europe Assistance, Austrian Alpine Club, Allianz Europe
    • India: ICICI Lombard

     ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE IN NEPAL

    Altitude (in meter) & Temperature (in degree Celsius) in Nepal over 2000m/6056ft. Trekking areas are only situated over 2000meter in Nepal.

    Altitude Spring Summer Autumn Winter
    March, April, May June, July, Aug Sept., Oct,  Nov Dec, Jan, Feb
    Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
    2000m -2500m 27 5 29  9 25 2 20 -2
    3000m – 3500m 12 -5 20 -1 17 -2 14 -7
    4000m – 4500m 10  -7 14 -3 12 -7 7 -10
    4500m- 5500m 9 -10 12 -5 10 -15 5  -20

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    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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