Round Manaslu Trekking 16 Days

Round Manaslu Trekking 16 Days

The Manaslu Himal rises in the north of the Gorkha District in mid-western Nepal. The region contains some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in the Himalayan. The mountain and its satellites stand south of the border and the budhi Gandaki that drains the region. While on the trip we get to marvel at the magnificent views of Mt. Manaslu (8167m), the eight tallest mountain in the world, coupled with a chance to witness the rich local heritage and biological diversity of the region. The highest point in this trek is the Larkya La Pass (5160m). Which is widely believed to be one of the most dramatic pass crossing the Himalayas. The trail is rough and steep and in a couple of places literally hangs on bluff high above the river.

The trek is both geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating. The inhabitants of the upper Budi Ghandaki, a region known as Nupri( the western Mountains) are direct descendants of Tibetan Immigrants who settled here in the early 1600s.The restricted trekking was opened for Manaslu in 1992 and for Tsum in 2008 Nepal's five restricted regions many only be explored in the company of an official trekking guide, with a minimum of two (2) persons per party a Restricted Region Permit.

DAY 01: Arrival and Transferred to the Hotel [1300m.]

Once you arrive at Tribhuban International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu Nepal. You will meet the Reception Members of our Heaven Adventure Treks Private Limited Team with fabulous greetings and welcome right at the airport Arrival Terminal itself. Then we'll be transported to the hotels of your choice/recommendation after completion of some immigration formalities (if any). During the Dinner you will be introduced with our team and /or your trekking /tour guides where you will enjoy special Nepali taste with typical Nepali cultural performances. You'll get the detailed planning of the tour and your overall activities/schedule during the stay will be further finalized (if required). You will spend the night at the assigned hotels with curious mindset for your coming days. 

Included meal Dinner (D) 

YOU WILL DREAM NEPAL, YEP!!!

DAY 02: KTM Sightseeing Tour UNESCO World Heritage Sites Included (Kathmandu Durbar Square,Pashupatinath, Swayambhu, Boudhanath)

This day will be the day to start to materialize your "DREAMS" about NEPAL. Obviously you will be with your guide assigned for you/your team for refreshment and sightseeing which includes the worth seeing UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. The taste of Nepali medieval history, Hindu shrine and Buddhist shrine will tease your sense. Firstly we'll get to Swoyambhunath Monkey Temple: the oldest shrine in Nepal from where you can have a snapshot look of the whole city/Kathmandu valley. 

Then we will reach to Kathmandu Durbar Square which encompasses temples and 17th century Royal palace of Nepal called Basantapur/Hanumandhoka Durbar (palace).There we'll meet the living goddess Kumari and her house called Kumari Ghar. Kasthamandap, the house made up of only wood from a single saal tree called Bishet,will allure you. Kathmandu got its name from the long deviation of the word Kasthamandap. You will really enjoy it! Our journey to Pashupatinath most visited Hindu shrine will be different from the others because you will realize the life while you see Hindu corpses being burnt nearby it at Aaryaghaat: the way to heaven!. After it, the Bouddhanath Stupa the largest ever of its kind in Nepal will fascinate you towards Buddhism. It is believed that a piece Kashyap Buddha's bone is left here. If time favors we may visit nearby temples, monastery and museums as well. Our tired but interesting day will end at our hotels in the evening where we will brief you about our tour/trek outside Kathmandu. 

Included meal: Breakfast (B)

DAY 03: Drive Kathmandu to Soti khola[710m] 8-9 Hour

Today we wake up early morning and drive Kathmandu to Soti Khola. During the drive we enjoy views of Nepalese countryside along with the mountain sceneries get to Malekhu. After malekhu cross the Trisuli river and head north to Dhading Besi,district headquarter of Dhading (1050m). But the drive from Dhading Besi to Arughat will be on a rough road. Upon reaching Arughat a major town in the hill region we drive further towards SotiKhola follow the Budhi Gandaki River. During our drive beyond this occasional views of Ganesh IV, VI and Shringi Himal. O/N at Soti Khola (710m).

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D)

DAY 04: Trek Soti Khola to Maccha Khola [900m] 6-7 Hour

After Breakfast we start the trek to heading Maccha Khola. At first cross the suspension bridges. We trek through the beautifully forests, is there birds sing to be hevan! And say having beautiful days, then climb on to a ridge above huge rapids on the Budhi Gandaki. We then reach Khursane upon which the rocky trail weaves its way up and down, past two tropical waterfalls on a steep, rocky trail clinging to the side of a cliff. At the time it clings to cliff faces or drops through rice paddies to the rive gravels and get around to the Gurung Village of Labubesi (880m). Labubesi is an attractive Gurung village before the spectacular Nauli Falls and a long suspension Bridge. We further climb behind a rocky outdrop, where the valley opens up and the budhi Gandaki meanders among wide gravel bars. We head down again to the river and cross another suspension bridge to reach Machha Khola. O/N at Machha Khola.(900m)

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D)

DAY 05: Trek Maccha Khola to Jagat [1410m] 6-7 Hour

After Breakfast we start narrow trail makes some minor ups and downs and eventually croses the Tharo Khola and reaching Khorlabesi (980m). Where the trail through Ghorkha of Barpak (epicenter of the first Earthquake on 25/04/2015). After a few more ascends and descend we come across a small Hotspring in Tatopani. After Tatopani climb a ridge then cross the Budhi Gandaki (to avoid a cliff face and waterfalls). Then staircase then leads to a landslide before climbing to a ridge and get to Dobhan (1000m). We trek through the beautifully forests, is there birds sing to be hevan! And say having beautiful days. Upon crossing a suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola, we climb the stone stairs and then drop to the river and again climb more stone stairs to Tharo Bharyang. Crossing the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki, we climb over a ridge trek along the river and then climb toward the village of Jagat(1410m) Jagat entrance and checkpoint to the Manaslu Conservation Area.

O/N at Jagat

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D)

DAY 06: Trek Jagat to Deng [1800m] 6-7 Hour

After breakfast we complied our entrance and checkpoint to the Manaslu Conservation we begin today,s trek by climbing over a rocky ridge to salleri, and then descend to Sirdibas. The valley widens a bit as the trail continues up to Ghatta Khola to the east bank, leads to a steep climb up to Philim a prosperous Gurung Village set amongst millet and maize fields see the Chholing Sandu Gompa. The trail turns north just above the lowest house in the village and stays on a fairly level trail as it crosses millet fields to Ekle Bhatti. We trek through the beautifully forests, is there birds sing to be hevan! And say having beautiful days. The route now enters a steep, uninhabited gorge. Gradually descend past a spectacular waterfall into the narrow lower gorge and a junction, left to New Bridge and the Larkya La (right to the Tsum Valley) Climb above the confluence of the Budhi gandaki and shar khola to Pewa and then Deng (1800m) Deng the tiny and windy village of Dang.

O/N at Deng

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D)

DAY 07: Trek Deng to Namrung [2630m] 6-7 Hour

After breakfast the tiny and windy village of Dang, we cross the Bhudhi Gandaki and climb to Rana Village (1910m). We trek through the beautifully forests, is there birds sing to be heaven! And say having beautiful days,we climb a bit to join a trail from Bhi, then head west up the Budhi Gandaki Valley. The trail also passes thoughtforestes and mani where we turn towards a corner that contours to Ghap. Even though there is another rout, we take the route through Prok Village. Prok Village has a viewpoint for a beautiful sight of Siringi Himal. We further cross the Budi Gandaki several times today and come across several gompas en route. After crossing the river at an impressive spot where it thunders down a narrow gorge, the forest becomes less dense and the trail is fine again. The pleasant walk continues and after a last steep climb we reach Namrung. Namrung village is good viewpoint for Siring and Ganesh Himal and from the village one can also see Mt. Himal Chuli in the South.

O/N at Namrung

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) 

DAY 08: Trek Namrung to Samagaon [3530m] 6-7 Hour

Namrung village is good viewpoint for Siring and Ganesh Himal and from the village one can also see Mt. Himal Chuli in the South. After breakfast we climb steadily and pass through forests and reach LiHi, a fine village with many chortles and barley terrace. The trail drops and crosses the side valley of Simnang Himal with Ganesh Himal always close by its people formerly from Tibet speak a unique dialect, faour chubas as common dress and continue to trade with Tibet. We enjoy extraordianary views of Mt. Manasly from Lho village and also explore the famous Ribung Gompa. In shyala Village we will be surrounded by high mountains like Himal Chuli (7893m) and peak 29 Ngadi Chuli (7873m) to the left manaslu and large glaciers straight ahead, and other snow summits to the right, and at the far end stands Ganesh Himal. Samagaon is the acquainted with the rich Sherpa Culture. 

O/N at Samagaon (3530m)

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) 

DAY 09: Trek Samagaon to Pungyen Gompa- Samagaon [3530m] Acclimatization Day

The rest day in Samagaon is very important for avoid "Acclimatization" (AMS) Acute Mountain Sickness. This doesn't mean you have to stop Walking - there are numerous short walks through the hills around Samagaon that will improve your fitness and help you adjust to the altitude. We enjoy the sight of thousands of mani stones with Buddhist texts and pictures and the Sherpa women clad in traditional clothes and ornaments. On a little hill near the sama village is an old gompa (Pungyen Gompa) 4070m, a monastery with great views of the glacier. It is named after Manaslu, Pungyen means bracelet, a good description of the two peaks. It is possible to continue up this valley to the moraine of the Pungyen Glacier. Other options include trips to the lake at Birendra Tal (345om) and the Challenging climb onwards to Manaslu Base Camp (4900m). Or we can spend the day taking a day walk hike to lake, monastery or by relaxing and exploring Sama Gompa Village. Samagaon is big Tibetan community and get acquainted with the rich Sherpa Culture and see fabulous view of Manaslu (8167m).

O/N at Samagaon (3530m)

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) 

DAY 10: Trek Samagaon to Samdo [3860m] 4-5 Hour

After breakfast we start trek a pleasant and easy walk today. The trial through the Base camp trail and several mani walls. Birch and juniper stands cover the hills surrounding Kermo Kharka above the north flowing Budhi Gandaki. We drop off the shelf,cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river. From a stone arch we can view a large white kani and finally passing through the Kani we fine Samdo (3860m). The vegetation has now changed to alpine low grasses, rhododendron and juniper scrub. Samdo Including 270 degree View to the east along the border is Sonam Peak (6335m) with an unsually demarcated glacial moraine.

O/N at Samdo (3860m)

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) 

DAY 11: Trek Samdo to Dharamsala/Larkya Base Camp [4460m] 4-5 Hour

After breakfast we continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki and begin Walking upward. Upon crossing two streams and witnessing the larkya Glacier we go around the valley of the Salka khola and climb up again to the stone Guest House (4450m). Which is not a loge but a kind of Shelter called Dharmshala, also known as Larke Phedi. The trail teadily ascends towards the Larkya Glacier's snout beyond the hidden Larkya phedi which gradually comes into view. This seasonal Kharka had a kichen with dining room 15 small double rooms in to two rows.

O/N at Dharamsala/Larkya Base Camp [4460m]

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) 

DAY 12: Dharamsala to Larkya Pass [5160m] to Bimthang [3720m] 8-9 Hour

Today we need to walk Dharamsala to Larkya Pass [5160m] to Bimthang 8-9 Hours. We walkup at early morning and start to trek until dark morning with flax light. It can be bitterly cold if windy snow and ice will demand more time. Snow poles mark the rout along the moraine it is not difficult or steep, but is long and everywhere rocky underfoot. After a short climb we reach a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers from where we can enjoy great views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. Finally we walk across moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section of the pass. They also overlook astounding views into a huge semi- circular basin ringed by mix of magnificent ice peaks and eroding grey rocky walls within three glaciers flow towards the southwest corner. From north to west, the landmark peaks are Pawar (6620m) Cheo (6820m) Himlung (7126m) Gyaji Kung (7030m) and Kang Guru (6981m). Furthest east Annapurna II (7937m) rise above lesser peaks. Descend to the west over treacherously slippery scree to reach Taubuche, where the trail becomes easier. As the valley windens the trail drop into Bimtang (3720m). An interesting side trek follows a trail above Bimtang to the crystal-clear glacial lake of Pungkar Tal (4110m)

O/N at Bimthang (3720m)

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) 

DAY 13: Bimthan to Tilije [2300m] 5-6 Hour

After wonderful morning we start trek Bithang to Tilije it's take 5-6 Hours get to Tilije. Descent to Tilije cross the stony Glacier before climbing its far moraine to enter magnificent pristine oak, rhododendron and pine forests and the great of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal. We descend furtherand cross a high pasture (sangure Kharkha) followed by a bridge over Dudh Khola. We pass across fields before making a steep climb over a ridge. The trail come off the ridge in a big sweeping are to the river bank at Tilije.

O/N at Tilije (2300m)

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) 

DAY 14: Trek Tilije to Dharapani and Drive to Besi Sahar 2Hours trek/3-4 Hours' drive

Today after breakfast we counting walk to Tilije to Dharapani. We then cross the bridge over Dudh Khola and climb up through a chorten-shaped arch, pass a mani wall and reach the Thonje Village. At the village we go through a police checkpoint and continue to Dharapani. Dharapani is an entered the Annapurna Circuit section from Dharapani. We take a jeep to drive to Besishar.

O/N at Besishar

Included meal: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) 

DAY 15: Besisahar to Drive Kathmandu &Evening Farewell Dinner at Nepali Cultural Program [1300m]

The trekking is almost over! But many more things left to be done. After taking breakfast we will drive back to Kathmandu from there we will reach to Kathmandu by the evening. We might have short visits to the nearby areas depending on the flight schedule. After arriving Kathmandu we will transported to a hotel for rest and food. After spending some hours on shopping and selecting souvenirs we will go for a farewell dinner with the presence of our team where we will analyze our tour too.

Included meal Breakfast (B) and Dinner (D)

DAY 16: Fly Back Home!!!

This is the day for departing but it is not our break up!!!! You are living this tiny heaven; missing the life and time you spent here. You will fly back to your destination/home with warm love from this country of Lord Buddha. Heaven Treks will be with you to drop off at the Airport/Bus Station. We must plan to reach airport approximately 3 hours for boarding and customs purposes.

Included meal Breakfast (B) 

Important NOTE:

• Above mentioned itinerary is subject to change depending on the weather conditions, health of the visitors and/or guide, natural conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. But our prime concern is always customer/guest satisfaction. So we will always try for maximum benefits even from unfavorable situations. 

• The facilities and hotel services may are set based on your budget and request. So the tour/package charges are conditional as your Demand.

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