Manaslu Circuit Trek -15 days
Manaslu Circuit Trek -15 days
Manaslu Circuit Trek -15 days
15 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu,Nepal
Visiting: Kathmandu, soti khola, Machhe Khola, Jagat, Deng, Namrung, Samagaun, Samdo, Dharamsala, Bhimthang Nepal, Dharapani
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XX21
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Age range:
16-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of the best off-the-beaten-path treks in Nepal. The most prominent of the peaks are Baudha Himal, Gorkha Himal and Himal Chuli. the area is bordered by two major river systems. To the east Budhi Gandaki and to the west Marshandi Khola. The biggest attraction of this trek is the views of the Manaslu range and the Annapuna ranges, combined with the forest and animal life along the ridge. The route starts from Gorkha. The route follows the rugged gorge of the Budhi Gandaki river through native Gurung country. A number of large Buddhist monasteries are to be seen in the upper reaches of the Budhi Gandaki. The range of geographical and climatic regions has led to a diverse variety of flora and fauna within this region. These parts of area are heavily cultivated and the landscape, therefore, largely consists of terraced paddy fields and rolling hills. The area is also famous for its winter crops of oranges, which can be purchased fresh from the trees along the trails in the foothills. As you progress higher up into the hills the natural vegetation changes from the tropical species to more temperate stands of forest trees including oak, beech and rhododendron. These finally give way to coniferous forests of pine and, ultimately, juniper just below the tree line. In the rain shadow, to the north of the mountains, the landscape is quite barren being an extension south of the Tibetan plateau. The higher up in the hills the natural vegetation changes from the tropical species to more temperate stands of forest trees including oak, beech and rhododendron. There is a variety of animals that can be spotted, including the barking deer and Himalayan marmots above the tree line. Pheasants may be seen in the jungles just below the tree line as well as all of the usual alpine birds including ravens, coughs and various birds of prey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival And Transfer To Hotel In Kathmandu (1340M)
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the Adventure Himalayan representatives will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After refreshment, you will be briefed in short about your tour by our guide or tour leader. If you have any questions or doubts about your trip then they should be asked and clarified at this time. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 : Free Day In Kathmandu Or Self Sightseeing Around Kathmandu Valley
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kathmandu Valley includes several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Pashupatinath (famous Hindu temple and cremation ground) Boudhanath (massive Buddhist stupa). We can also visit Swyambhunath, also known as Monkey Temple, which was built roughly 2000 years ago. Finally, we can visit Patan, city of fine arts. In the afternoon, you will be meeting with your trekking guide and will check all the necessary things. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 : Kathmandu To Arughat Bazaar (870M) By Local Bus, Jeep To Soti Khola
Location: soti khola
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The road till Dhading has asphalt. The unpaved road from Dhading to Arughat Bazaar is sometimes impassable after heavy monsoon rain. In this case it takes 3 to 4 hours of walking. Arughat Bazar is small market town that lies next to Buri Gandaki river. From here, we take a jeep to Soti Khola. Overnight in Tea house.
Day 4 : Soti Khola To Machha Khola (869M)
Location: Machhe Khola
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From here, the course will repeat ascents and descents to Almara, a village on the flank.
Move on, traversing the forest area. Continue a steep ascent on the rocky path, you will come across a stream. The trail makes its way down and past a few rice terraces, then up to the Gurung village of Lapubesi. Eventually, we make it to Machha Khola.
Day 5 : Machha Khola To Jagat (1340M) 6-7 Hour Of Walking (Resticated Area Start)
Location: Jagat
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From here, we travel along the slope that has farm fields and rice paddies. Further ahead, the valley becomes wider. There are lots of views of Sringi Himal also called Chamar (7187m). The path then descends to the shores of white sand. After passing several more villages, we will reach to Kholabesi. We pass the village and the valley, follow the narrow path and soon you will reach to Tatopani, where it has a hot spring. Finally, we reach to Jagat.
Day 6 : Jagat To Deng (1860M)
Location: Deng
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Crossing the suspension bridge and passing through forested area, following the path that is carved in the rock to reach to Doban. Soon after crossing villages and a suspension bridge in Doban khola, trail keeps ascending and descending until arriving in Jagat. Overnight in tea house.
Day 7 : Deng To Namrung ( 2630M)
Location: Namrung
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving the village and make a small ascending traverse. The path will go down to river shores. It then offers a pleasant walk through bamboo forests to Deng Khola.
The path will go down to the river bank. Steep cliffs continue to surround the valley.
Moving on to the forest and crossing a few times wooden bridge over the Buri Gandaki the path will becomes steeper until Namru village. At this stage the Tibetan border is only a few kilometers to the north. Overnight in tea house in Namrung.
Day 8 : Namrung To Sama Gaun (3520 )
Location: Samagaun
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After passing through several villages, you will come to Hinan khola. Crosses the streams, you will come to Sho village, where we see spectacular views of Naike peak, Manaslu north peak and Manaslu. Lho has wide farm fields on the gentle mountain flank, it is a large village with many houses and a fine Gimpa. The views from here are excellent. After crossing Pungen glacier, the valley becomes wider. Move on from one Chorten to another to reach sama. Which is surrounded by a large number of Mani stones and Chortens. The Gompa on the top of the hill is very fine and worth visiting. Overnight in tea house in Sama Gaun.
Day 9 : Sama Goau To Samdo (3790M)
Location: Samdo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Crossing by the foot over the great Manaslu Glacier we pass the trail that branches off to Manaslu Base Camp. Our path enters a woodland where we might see marmots in the birch and juniper bushes, when a final steep ascent brings us to the charming village of Samdo. The village has a well-established Tibetan refugee community –with Tibet being only a morning’s walk away.Soon after the junction, you will cross the stream using the wooden bridge and zigzag up the forested area to reach to Honsanho Gompa. Where it has an open view. After crossing Pungen glacier valley will become a wider. Move on from one Chorten to another to reach sama. Which is surrounded by a large number of Mani stones and Chortens. The Gompa on the top of the hill is very fine and worth visiting.
Day 10 : Samdo Rest Day.
Location: Samdo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We take the day to explore and acclimatize our bodies to the altitude. Walking north from Samdo, the trail climbs gradually along the Athahra Saya Khola, then descends gently towards the river bed crossing a side river on a wooden bridge. Then we climb again and go beside the river on its western side. After 3 hours of walking from Samdo, the Athahra Saya Khola turns west. Cross the bridge and begin to climb on the slope. At its bottom, the trail may seem unclear as there are several Yak trails going up, but as you climb it is clear that your way is… up… The climb to the top of the Rui La pass, at 4998m. Along the way there are beautiful sights of Manaslu in the distance, as well as the Hindu and Fukang glaciers just behind you as you climb. The Rui La pass is a "classic” "U” shaped mountain pass. Prayer flags mark the pass and a border stone marks the border between Nepal and "Dzong Who” – China. Numerous mountain ranges can be seen on the Tibetan side, and if you are patient enough, wait to see a Yak caravan crossing the pass to bring goods into Nepal.
Day 11 : Samdo To Dharmasala (4450M)
Location: Dharamsala
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an easy first part of the of day, we cross the Budhi Gandaki for the final time before the trail gradually rises through juniper and tundra with a viewpoint overlooking the Larkya La Glacier. Climbing further, we arrive at the Spartan Larkya guest house.
Day 12 : Dharmasala To Larke Pass (5219) To Bhimthang (3700M)
Location: Bhimthang Nepal
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early morning start is needed for strenuous, yet rewarding day. A pre-dawn start to avoid the anticipated heavy wind is important.
After a long gradual climb alongside the moraine we make a short descent to a glacial lake and reach the head of the moraine (4,700m) which we cross to climb to the ridge top. Four frozen lakes lie below and then it is up to the crest of the Larkya La (5,100m).
The reward for these difficult trekking conditions is brilliant westerly views of Himlung Himal, Kangurru and Annapurna II as well as the looming omnipresence of Manaslu.
On the steep descent we drop around 600m in less than an hour. Our trail then levels off onto yak pastures before finally reaching Bhimthang, a collection of typical summer kharkas.
Day 13 : Bhimthang To Tilje (2300M) To Dharapani(1860M)
Location: Dharapani
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We descend on easier terrain through meadows and pine and rhododendron forest, until arriving in Hampuk. Then the path drops further, following the course of the Dudh Khola. Crossing the stream fed by the snows of the Kichke Himal, we arrive at Karche and continue on to the village of Gho – where rice is back on the menu and Nepalese ‘dhal bhat’ is revisited. Keeping to the west bank of the river, our afternoon is one of gradual descent to the Gurung settlement of Tilije. From here trail decends to Thonje. Cross the Marshyandi River to reach to village of Dharapani. Overnight in guest house.
Day 14 : Dharapani To Besisahar By Jeep, Local Bus From Besisahar To Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We have a full day of traveling ahead of us. Luckily, the views along the journey distract us with their beauty and the ride is quite pleasureable.
Day 15 : Departure From Nepal
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
We will transport you to the airport. Thanks for trekking with Adventure Himalayan Travels. We look forward to seeing you again!
What's Included
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Accommodation
Three nights accommodation in three star hotel in Kathmandu 11 nights 12 days trekking in lodges
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Transportation
Airport Pickup and Drop by private vehicle Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar by local bus, jeep to Soti Khola, Dharapani to Besisahar by Jeep, local bus from Besisahar to Kathmandu,
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Drinks with Meals
Breakfast include in kathmandu Hotel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea and coffee include on the trekking, Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with Nepali cultural dance
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Guide and porter
English speaking local expert guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), porters(porter carry maximum 20 k.g and one porter between two person)
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Entrance Fees
Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees, Special permit for Manaslu region and Annapurna Conservation permit (ACAP)
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Additional services
Equipment & clothing for porter & staffs, Equipment (sleeping bag, first aid kit, oximeter etc.), Insurance for all staff & porters, Trekking achievement certificate, Adventure Himalayan Tshirt
What's Not Included
Nepal visa - Multiple Entry 30 days - USD 40 (Details in Visa Page), International flight & all domestic airfare, Kathmandu sightseeing, Insurance for clients (i.e. helicopter evacuation, etc.), Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu, Electronic charging fees at guest houses during the trek, Hot shower during trek, Alcoholic drinks, candies, etc,. Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary, Personal gears & clothing (available on hire), Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking.
Mode of Transport
arrival and Departure by private vehicle
kathmandu to Arughat and back from besisahar to kathmandu by Local bus
Arughat to soti khola and back from dharapani to besisahar by Jeep
Accommodation
three star hotel in Kathmandu and trekking in Lodge
Check out our Q&As
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
trekking
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Three star in Kathmandu and trekking in lodge
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What is the tipping policy?
GBP 80-100 Guide and 50 -80 porter
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
no
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Are flights included in this tour?
no
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
trekking area
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What is the maximum group size?
10
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Only kathmandu hotel
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Kathmandu hotel
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
GBP 50 Double bed room and 40 single room
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes,
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What is a cancelation policy
The cancellation charges are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price Cancellation 60 days or more before departure: Loss of deposit. Cancellation 59-20 days before departure: 45% of cost of services booked. Cancellation less than 20 days before departure: 100% of cost of services booked.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
yes, ones booked the tour it will be granted
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
5% my profit goes to homeless Childs
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How long has the tour company been trading?
12 years
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
If you are fully vaccinated just bring QR code no need other things. If you are not being fully vaccinated, or have not completed a full dose of vaccination at least 14 days prior to arriving in Nepal, COVID-19 test report (RT-PCR, Gene Expert, True NAAT or WHO accredited test) showing negative result done within the last 72 hours of boarding from the first airport or, if you are entering through
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
it will possible single share option but you have to pay single supplement
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
date change free
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Guide and porter
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
we are fully responsibility in tourism, including travel agents and tour .
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees Annapurna Conservation permit
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Adventure Himalayan Travels & Treks requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of adventure himalayan travels & treks charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 45% of booking price.
At 19 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.