MANASLU CIRCUIT TREKKING

Manaslu Circuit Trekking considered as one of the most challenging treks in Nepal.  The Manaslu Circuit will reward the adventurous with an unparalleled alpine experience. This area offers a combination of rich culture heritage, unsurpassed beauty, and biological diversity. Manaslu, the 8th highest peak on the planet, locally known as the 'mountain of the spirit', is one of the most spectacular snow-peaks in Nepal, and the Manaslu Circuit, officially open for trekking in the early 90s, a cultural trek par excellence, without a doubt one of the best treks in Nepal. Oddly, it's also one of the Nepal Himalayas least known treks. A trek around the 'high' Manaslu circuit is a step back in time, a glimpse of pristine Nepali and Tibetan villages walk through a remote Himalayan paradise. The diversity of the trek, from the Hindu middle hills to the Tibetan high-country dwellers and the awesome mountain scenery of the Manaslu Himal and surrounding peaks combine to make this circuit one of the most interesting, as well as one of the most challenging trekking in Nepal

ITINERARY:
Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival transfer with assistance to hotel O/N.

Day 02. Kathmandu:
Full day visit in Kathmandu city, swayambhunath and Patan City. O/N hotel.

Day 03. Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (570m/7hrs):
This is the day when your adventure actually begins. After seven hour drive we will have arrived at Arughat, Gorkha. This is exactly where the trek to Manaslu Circuit starts. This day you stop over night in a guest house before starting your real trek from Tomorrow.

Day 04. Trek to Soti Khola (530m/6hrs):
You will follow the Budi Gandaki river passing a cultural and Nepal rural villages like Morder and Simre and people there. Once you hike to Soti Khole your camp will be set for the night rest. If you like you can take a fresh water bath in the river. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 05. Trek to Machha Khola(890m/6hrs):
You will hike down Soti Khola until the trail begins to take off in the later part of the day. Today you will be passing a forested trail exploring a flora and fauna. You will be spending your night at the river banks of Machha Khola. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 06: Trek to Jagat (1350m/6hrs):
The trail will rise compare to yesterday. The down hills will be seen beautiful. You will be passing hot spring and lush green forest. The final destination for today will be at a Jagat village. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 07: Trek to Deng  (1700m/8hrs):
Now your trek will gradually hike. You must save a power to do it smoothly.  You must feel excitement with the changes of the topography and scenery. The life style is getting more similar to the Tibetan way. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 08:. Trek to Namrung (2900m/5hrs):
From today the Himalayas are started to be seen closely ( Naike peak, Manaslu North 7774 meters and Manaslu (8150 meters). You will be passing with a small farm land and tiny Tibetan style villages. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 09: Trek to Lho gaon (3100m/4hrs):
Now you are already above 3000m and you have acclimatized to enter the alpine zone. Now you will see more exotic mountain view, glaciers, grazing flat lands to yak and sheep. Now you will encounter with Gumpa and lamaistic life. You will arriving to Lho village pre dominantly Buddhist village, and you will surrounded by chortens, mani wall. Today you will view Ganesh I Peak 29 and Manaslu. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 10: Trek to Samagaon (3390/4hrs):
This is a short day to trek to gain a altitude. Once you arrive at your camp you can do some clean job. Explore the village or enjoy with your team. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 11: Acclimatization Day:
While you are going about 3000m you are advised to take a day as acclimatization. You will feel the low level of oxygen and difficult to breath. The rest day will acclimatize to go higher without problem. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 12: Trek to Samdo (3690m/4hrs):
Now you are above the tree line and in the alpine zone. You will enjoy the icy trails; bear Mountains, snowy peaks, glaciers. You will be passing with Chorten and prayer flags on the way. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 13: Trek to Larkya La Phedi (4460m/3hrs):
Larkya phedi is a small old bazaar. You can see towering mt. Manasu and other mountains around you. Across the river is a huge settlement Sumdu will welcome you. You will see the old trade route to Tibet along the river. Today you must have good food and good sleep as tomorrow is a big day to you. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 14:. Larkya La Phedi (Pass 5153m) to Bimthang (3590m/8hrs):
Today our guide will wake early than other normal days.Take a hot soup and breakfast and head to Larkya Pass our long waiting destination. After a short hike you will be close to Larkya north glacier, offers a great view (Cho Danda and Larkya Peak) around. The pass gets steeper as you hike up. While you arrive at the pass you will realize it worth every bit of effort you made. Nothing is more soothing than trying to catch your breathe with beautiful mountains right before your eyes. Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal,Kangguru Himal and Annapurna II are amazing. The Himalayan beauty will not let you go but the time is running so you must start descend down t o your destination. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 15: Trek to Dharapani (1860m/6hrs):
Enjoy the beauty of Himalchuli and start descending downt o Jagat following Tilije Khola. You will join to Annapurna trail at Dharapani. You can expect lot of trekkers to Annapurna circuit. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 16: Trek to Jagat (1800m/6hrs):
This remind you as your begin of the trekking. Follow the Marshyangdi valley and over night in the Jagat. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 17. Trek Jagat to Nagdi (850m/5hrs):
This will be the last day to enjoy the trekking with your crew and mountain. Overnight in available tea house lodge.

Day 18. Drive to Kathmandu via Beshi Sahar:
This day our vehicle will be waiting in Besishar. Back to Kathmandu via Beshi Sahar. Transfer to you hotel. Night rest in the Hotel.

Day 19: Kathmandu
Free day at leisure.

Day 20: Kathmandu- Departure:
Departure transfer to Intl airports.