Trekking around Manaslu offers a unique opportunity to experience relatively "untouched" region of Nepal. Opened for trekking only since 1991, it provides spectacular beauty along the border of Nepal and China and is now a controlled trekking route which allows organized trekking groups special permits to venture round its spectacular circuit. Located in west-central Nepal, the 177-km trek around Manaslu provides strong walkers the best that Nepal has to offer: fantastic mountain scenery, spanning altitudes from 375m to 5,300m.a diverse range of ecosystems and ethnic cultures. And a trail that puts one physically closer to Tibet than any other trek in Nepal. 01. Itinerary:

Day 01- Drive to Arughat (640meters) 5 hours.
Your Trekking staff will come to your Hotel early in the morning at 7.00 am to pick you up, from there we have an 8 hour driving journey to Arughat. From Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi for 3.30 hours is comfortable drive but from there to Arugat for another 4 hours we will be driving on dirt road.
Day 02- Trek to Soti Khola (775meters) 4 hours.
Follow the Budhi Gandaki River toward its point of origin. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani. Camp today nears the confluence of Seti River - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath.
Day 03- Trek to Machha Khola (900meters) 6 hours.
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 04- Trek to Jagat (1340meters) 8 hours.
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 05- Trek to Ngyak (2310meters) 6 hours.
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 06- Trek to Ghap (2100meters) 6 hours.
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 07- Trek to Lho (3200meters) 6 hours.
After crossing the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki we follow the path lined with houses that are interspersed with cultivated fields. At Namru, there is a police check post again. After Namru, across the Hinan river originating from Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho. Naike peak, Manaslu north (7774 meters) and Manaslu (8150 meters) are visible from here. Tonight we camp near a spring at Lho gaon - a small village.
Day 08- Trek to Samagompa (3500meters) 6 hours.
You will pass the stone gate and long Mani stone wall of the village after Lho with full view of Peak 29 ahead. You can make a side excursion to Pungen Glacier from here to get a very close up view of Manaslu. Follow the lateral moraine of Pungen Glacier toward Sama. From the village of Sama, it takes another 20 minutes to reach Sama Gompa for night halt.
Day 09- Trek to Smado (4200meters) 6 hours.
Day 10- Acclimatization and exploration day.
We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air and also for local excursion.
Day 11- Cross Larkya La (5215meters) and trek Bhimthang (3590meters) 9/10 hours.
We first climb towards Cho Chanda and then slowly head steeply uphill towards the snowed-up pass. From the top the panorama is magnificent:  Himlung Himal (7126meter), Cheo Himal (6820meters), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6981meters) and the Annapurna II (7937meters). The descent is steep, through moraines, towards Bhimphedi.(Bhimthang)
Day 12- Trek to Tilje (3900meters) 5 hours.
The route gets easier. We start with a gentle climb through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La pass and descend through fig tree and rhododendron forests to Tilje.
Day 13- Trek to Tal (1725meters) 5 hours.
Follow the trail downstream of Marshyangdi River, passing through the scattered villages to reach Tal village for overnight stay.
Day 14- Trek to Jagat (1300meters) 5 hours.
Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Chamje and Himal pani We will have overnight stay at Jagat.
Day 15- Trek to Baundanda (1275meters) 5 hours.
Ascending gently for 30 minutes and the trail runs gently down to Sanjee village, then trail goes up for 15 minutes to Gharmuu Phant. From here another 2 hours easy walk and 30 minutes up will take to the village of Bahundanda.
Day 16- Trek to Beshisahar. 5 hours.
The trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Naadi. From here the trail takes you to the bank of Marshyngdi River and town of Bhulbhule, Khudi all the way to Besisahar.
Day 17- Drive back to Kathmandu by bus. 7 hours.

02. Manaslu- Annapurna Cirduit- ABC-Poonhill trekking

Day 01 : Drive to Aarughat,8-9 hrs overnight at guesthouse( Manaslu Starts)
Day 02 : Trek to Soti Khola (815meters), overnight Tea house
Day 03 : Trek to Trek to Labu Bensi (900meters), overnight at tea house
Day 04 : Trek to Dovan (1020meters), overnight tea house.
Day 05 : Trek to Jagat (1250meters), overnight at Tea house.
Day 06 : Trek to Sama Pangsing (1950meters), overnight at tea house
Day 07 : Trek to Deng (2600meters), overnight at tea house
Day 08 : Trek to Ghap (2050meters), overnight at tea house
Day 09 : Trek to Lho (3148meters), overnight at tea house.
Day 10 : Trek to Sama Gompa (3517meters), overnight at tea house.
Day 11 : Trek to Samdo (4510meters), overnight at tea house.
Day 12 : Rest at Samdo for acclimatization.
Day 13: Samdo to Dharmasala overnight Tea house
Day 14 : Trek to Bhimthang (3890meters) after crossing Larkya La Pass
(5213meter.
Day 15 : Trek to Tilje (3900meters), overnight at tea house (Manaslu
finish)
Day 16 : Trek to Chame, overnight at tea house.
Day 17 : Trek to Pisang overnight at tea house
Day 18 : Trek to Manang, overnight at tea house
Day 19 : Trek to Yak Kharka, overnight at Tea house.
Day 20 : Trek to Thorang Phedi, overning at Tea house
Day 21 : Trek over Thorang la pass to Muktinath, Tea house
Day 22 : Local bus to Tato pani, Tea house
Day 23 : Trek to Ghorepani, tea house
Day 24 : Trek to Poonhill early morning and trek to Tadapani, tea house
Day 25: Trek to Chumrung, tea house
Day 26: Trek to Dovan, tea house
Day 27: Trek to Machhapuchre base camp, tea house
Day 28 : Trek to Annapurna base camp, tea house
Day 29 : Trek back to Sinuwa danda, tea house
Day 30 : Trek back to Jhinuwa danda, tea house( Natural Hot Spring)
Day 31 : Trek back to Syuli Bazar, tea house
Day 32: Trek to Naya pul , drive to Pokhara

 

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