Manaslu Circuit Trekking with Dream Heaven Adventure P. Ltd

Introduction

Manaslu, world’s eight highest mountain (8163m) offers you astonishing circuit route, that is rarely explored trekking route in the remote of Nepal Himalaya. Manaslu trek is one of the adventurous and wilderness trek located in Gorkha District, adjoining the plateau of Tibet.

Manaslu Trek is opened in 1992, offering a combination of rich cultural heritages with great bio-diversity. Manaslu Circuit Trek often the best in the eyes of people looking for remote and peaceful places which offers real scenic views of the beautiful mountains walking through the rural cultural trails.

The majestic Himalayan ranges in this area offers natural scenery with high romantic glacier lakes at higher altitude along with fascinating flora and fauna. One can explore Buddhist monasteries at traditional villages with their flat-rooted timber houses.

Trekking Around Manaslu begins from Arughat of Gorkha district, western part of Nepal that follows towards the upstream of Budi Gandaki river. From Kathmandu we follows the Prithvi Highway until we reach Malekhu bazaar, then cross the Trishuli River which takes about 2-3 hours. After reaching Dhading Besi,we leave for Arughat by sealed road. The road passes through Palpa, Jyamire, Gola Bhangyang, Amkhu Khola Bridge, and Budhi Gandaki River to reach Arught.

Then the trail continuous with lush green lower hills inhabited by Indo-Aryan Hindus, crossing the snow bound Larkya La pass (5213m). Larkya La Pass marks the separation between Manaslu and Marshyangdi River valley. Larkya La Pass offers incredible landscape views. It is challenging but a good objective for most fit walker. The Manaslu Circuit Trekking can provide supreme alpine experience to its guest. Please see our pages for more details about things to know before trekking around Manaslu.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing tour and Trekking Preparation

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (570m) via Dhading Besi, 6-7 hours drive

Day 04: Arughat to Lhapu Besi (750m); walking distance 6 hour

Day 05: Lhapu Besi to Tatopani; walking distance 5-6 hours

Day 06: Tatopani to Jagat 1410m; walking distance 6 hours

Day 07: Jagat to Deng (1,804m); walking distance 6-7 hours

Day 08: Deng to Namrung (2630m); walking distance 6-7 hours

Day 09: Namrung to Samagaon (3530m); walking distance 6 hours

Day 10: Rest Day in SamaGaon

Day 11: SamaGaon to Samdo (3690m); walking distance 4-5 hours

Day 12: Samdo to Dharmashala/Larkya Phedi (4480m); walking distance 4-5 hours

Day 13: Dharmashala - Lharkey Pass (5213m) to Bimthang (3590m); walking distance 7-8 hours

Day 14: Bimthang to Tilje (2300m); walking distance 5-6 hours

Day 15: Tilje to Jagat/Syage (1700m); walking distance 6-7 hours

Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu, 7-8 hours drive

Day 17: Final Departure

Trekking Permit

Permits are issued for one week plus the number of days requested per persons. Currently for this Manaslu circuit trek one week will cost US$ 70 (Sept-Nov) or US$ 50 (all other period) In addition each day is charged at US$ 10 per persons per day.

You do require to pay entry permit fee for Annapurna and Manaslu conservation area. Entry cost about 25 US$ per persons for Annapurna Conservation Area and same for Manaslu.

Manaslu Circuit trek should be organized government registered trekking agency and minimum 2 persons require to do this trek. However, all necessary permits are included in our Manaslu circuit trek package.

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