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Manaslu Region Fixed Departure - Nepal
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Mt.
Manaslu. This trekking route offers a lifetime
opportunity to experience the unspoiled and untouched
region of Nepal. Round Mt. Manaslu trekking opened in
1991 as protected area and a special permit is needed to
trek in the region. Manaslu has a unique environment,
which is exceptionally rich in bio diversity that has
made this region one of the finest tourist destinations
of Nepal for many years. The passing through Larkey Pass
(5160m) cuts behind the Manaslu massif offers some of
the finest trekking spots in the Himalayan wilderness.
The trek is geographically spectacular and culturally
fascinating. The panoramic views of Mt. Manaslu and
other neighbouring peaks are spectacular from Larkey
Pass, while crossing the pass from Larkey Pass Base to
Bhimthankot . The inhabitants of upper Buri Gandaki
region are Nupri, who are direct descendants of Tibetan
immigration. Buddhist prayer flags and chortens are
abundant in the region. Much of this trek is in a region
of strong Tibetan influence, adjoining Tibet, the region
is providing spectacular beauties of surrounding
landscape along the border of Nepal and Tibet. |
| Trip Code: |
AAA.014TRK-20NP. |
| Trekking
Destination: |
Round Mt.
Manaslu. |
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Highest Point: |
Larkey Pass
(5160m). |
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Duration: |
20days/19nights. |
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Walk:
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5 to 7 hours a day
(approximate). |
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Grade: |
Strenuous. |
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Type of the trip: |
Tea-house based
trekking. |
| Option: |
Camping based
trekking (fully organized). Backed by brand-new
like equipments. |
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Scheduled itinerary:
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Day 01.
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Arrival
in Kathmandu: transfer to hotel for check in and
briefing on the trip. An introductory sightseeing
trip to downtown Kathmandu or explore around
hotel depending on your flight arrival. |
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Day 02.
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Kathmandu: Guided sightseeing covering all the
major sightseeing points in and around
Kathmandu, covering the prominent landmarks such
as: Soyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan,
Kumari (the living goddess) Temple and Durbar
Square Kathmandu. |
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Day 03. |
Kathmandu to
Arughat Bazaar
(608m): drive about 8hours to Arughat
Bazaar via Dhading besi By bus.
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Day 04.
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Arughat Bazaar to
Soti Khola (620 m): today, ascent once through
the rice paddies and farm fields and pass
through small hamlet Kokethar. We come across to
huge rock to your left and again walking down
will come to cross the Amas Khola, we move again
through the rice fields, pass through the
forested area. After a while we reach to
Kyoropani from here repeating ascents and
descents you will be traversing until you come
down close to the shores. We keep on moving
along the river and soon come to Soti Khola. |
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Day 05.
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Soti Khola to
Machha Khola (900m): starting with rocky path,
streams with small slope and crossing rice
fields we come to the terraced field and Lapbesi
(840 m). From Lapbesi we keep on walking farm
fields and rice fields again and come to a
village, later on the valley begins to widen and
we can see Sringi HImal also known as Chamar far beyond the valley. The path gets down
to the shore, after short descent you will reach
Kani Gaon, big village with houses scattered.
Crossing the village, again the path goes down
to the shore and climb back on to the flank. In
about an hour we come to sandy bed of Machha
Khola. Trek. |
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Day 06.
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Machha Khola to
Jagat (1410 m): we leave early in the morning as
today’s journey is a long one. The cultivated
area ends because the slopes become too steep
and the rare remained fields are poor. We walk
upstream the river caught between two cliffs
till Tatopani, hot springs. The trail climbs up
over another ridge then cross the Buri Gandaki
on a suspension bridge. Now on the eastern side
of the river the trail climbs on a wide well
crafted staircase, then across a landslide area
over a ridge to Dovan (1000 m), a village that
have few small shops. Soon after Dovan cross the
Dovan Khola using the suspension bridge and move
on repeating ascents and descents. Continue
traversing the slope, huge cacti, gaining
altitude steadily, the Buri Gandaki here is a
torrent that rushes down. After a steep
ascent, the valley widens and the Buri Gandaki
can be seen through the large sandy river shore.
Keep walking straight to reach Yaru Khola, where
a
suspension bridge is waiting to cross the Yaru Khola.
After ascending and again descending to the
river, we reach Tharo Bhanjyag. From here, cross the west bank of the Buri Gandaki
river. climb a ridge and trek along the river
to reach Jagat village. |
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Day 07.
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Jagat to Philim
(1700m): climb trek up to a rocky ridge and Salleri (1440 m)
enjoying the good view of Shringi Himal. The
trek then descends where
several mani walls indicating the influence of Tibetan
culture, then trek to Ghatta Khola where several
ghatta (local water powered mill) can be seen. Cross
a suspension
bridge and uphill trek the village of Philim,
the Manaslu Conservation Area Project head
quarter office. Trek. |
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Day 08.
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Philim – Dhing
(2050m): the trail ahead turns north just above
the lowest house in the village and stays fairly
level as it traverses millet fields to Ekle
Bhatti (Serson) at 1600 m. there is alternative
route to reach Ekle Bhatti, by passing Pangsing,
climbing Ngyak village and descent & ascent over
another ridge before rejoining the new trial.
Now the trail descends crossing a bridge ,
traversing around pine forest on the flank and
you will see Shar Khola joining the Buri Gandaki
on the opposite bank. Continue moving on ascents & descents,
then trek to the Dhing Khola
before reaching Dhing village. Trek. |
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Day
09.
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Dhing to Namrung
(2700m): initiate today's trek with small
ascent. Short but steep ascent takes us to Rana
village having several houses. The
trek becomes gradual ascent passing Bhi. The trail crosses of two
ravines and climb again above the river before
downkhill trek into the Sringi Sringi
Khola, then
cross the river and follow the straight path for a while
to Pur. We keep on walking via ghap to Tum) Khola,
then trek climbs along side the river waterfall.
After climbing a large rock, trek enters the rhododendron
forest, in the middle of the forest there is
wooden bridge over Buri Gandaki. The trail now
climbs on the northern side to a big rock cave,
then cross the river again through the wooden
bridge again. We continue climbing making a long
ascent through bamboo and rhododendron forests
and finally enter the Namrung village. Trelk. |
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Day 10.
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Namrung to Lho (3180
m): the trek enters upper Nupri climbing up to Barsam
village, then the trek passes through stone
arched, closely built houses of Lihi. Cross the Hinan Khola
over a bridge and reach Sho
Village. Now the views open up and Naike Peak, Manalsu North (7157 m) and long
waited Manaslu (8163 m) appears at the head of
the valley. The trail crosses a small ravine to
a big prayers wheel in the middle of the trail.
After a while you will be in neighboring village
Lho (3180m), a large village with many houses,
with a Gompa, rough stone archway at the
entrance and a Tibetan style chorten and huge
mani wall at the western end. Enjoy the
breathtaking view of Mt. Manaslu. |
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Day 11.
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Lho to Sama Gompa
(3500 m): desceding down to the Damonan Khola,
cross the wooden bridge near some mills, the
start ascending again enjoying the view of Peak 29
ahead of you. Then trail heads along the stream
and the path will fork into two. We take the
trail to Sama via Honsanho Gompa. We cross the
stream, forested area and after 3 minutes of
ascent, we will reach Honsanho Gompa, the views
from here are Manaslu North, Manaslu and peak 29Now you will be descending for some
time coming to meadows and crossing form one Chorten to another. You will also see many
potato fields before reaching Sama Gompa. Trek. |
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Day 12. |
Sama Gompa: rest or
explore around Sama Gompa like visiting chortens,
Gompas and some holy lake. Rest. |
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Day 13.
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Sama Gompa to Samdo
(3900 m): today, we walk through
flat land, meadows and bushes with some
alternation of time. We soon descend by the
shore of Buri Gandkai river crossing a wooden bridge
over the stream that comes from Manaslu Galcier. The amazing view
of Manaslu from the glacier lake is magnificent.
We enter in the meadows from the path of river
shore and you will reach Krmo Kharka, looking up
Manaslu right in front of you. Cross the Kharka,
descend again to the river shore, cross the
wooden bridge and climb up the steep slope to
the terrace, go through the kanni, move on for a
while and you reach Samdo. Trek. |
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Day 14.
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Samdo to Larkya Base
(4450m): trek down the gentle
flank, crossa wooden bridge over Buri Gandaki
river, then began trel upward crossing two streams
and witness the Larkya Glacier. We go around the
valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again and
come to the stone guest house (4450m) which is
just a shelter not a lodge known as Larkya Base. Trek. |
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Day 15.
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Larkya Base to
Bimthang (3800m) crossing
Larkya Pass
(5135m):
it starts with a
gentle and long climb from the Dharamsala,
looking at Cho Danda in front on the right and
Cho Dhana on the left. Cross a small ridge,
cross the side of the glacier lake and descend
to the glacier. We gain the height from here
climbing the ridge until you reach the top of
the Larkey at 5135 m. The views of Cheo Himal
(6820m), Nemjung (7140 m), Gyaji Kang (7038m)
and Kang Guru (6981m) are so clear and
magnificent. Now the steep down descend starts
from the top on the snow covered slope. After
passing the scree section and then entering the
ablation valley, you will reach Larcia, from
here, keep on going down the path to come to Tanbuche
(4450m). Continue to make descent from the kharka
to the ablation valley, the trail becomes better
and easier and heads down to Bimthang village.
Trek. |
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Day 16. |
Bhimthang to Dharapani
(1963m) joining Mt. Annapurna Region: Trek. |
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Day 17. |
Dharapani to Syange
(1100m): Trek. |
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Day 18. |
Syange to Besisahar and
Kathmandu. By local Jeep and Bus to Kathmandu.
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Day 19:
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Kathmandu: After breakfast, visit Pashupatinath
and Bhaktapur. Return to hotel for refreshment.
Evening, sightseeing and shopping around
downtown Kathmandu and Thamel Street. |
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Day 20.
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Transfer to
airport: Departure from Kathmandu or make extension as
per your time-frame. |
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Minimum 2 persons: |
US$2325 per
person for the whole trip. |
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03 to 06
persons: |
US$2245 per
person for the whole trip. |
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07 to 09
persons: |
US$2145 per
person for the whole trip. |
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10 to 12
persons: |
US$2035 per
person for the whole trip. |
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13 to 15
persons: |
US$1905 per
person for the whole trip. |
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Included
(during the trek/tea-house
based):
- Airport pickup and drop upon your arrival and
departure from Kathmandu.
- Full day guided city sightseeing with private vehicle
in Kathmandu and around Kathmandu before and after the
trek
- Bus fare: Kathmandu/Arughat Bazaar, Syange/Besisahar/Kathmandu.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu for
4nights. Based on Tourist Standard/upgradeable.
- Government registered, skilled and trained Sherpa
guides, field staff and porters to carry your baggage.
- Insurance coverage for staff and porters.
- Brandnew like heavy duty sleepingbag.
- Special permit for Mt. Manaslu Conservation Area.
- A map relating the destination.
- Tims card (trek registration card).
- Entry permit fee for Mt. Manaslu Conservation Area
and Mt. Annapurna Conservation Area..
- English speaking guide during the trip.
- All entry fees to the sightseeing points as per the
itinerary.
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepalese Restaurant with
cultural show in Kathmandu.
- Government tax and surcharges. |
Extra
payable:
-Meals and
accommodations during the trek direct payable to the
local tea-houses.
-Your personal insurance. |
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