Manaslu Trekking (20 days)

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 375 m to 5.300 m. a diverse range of ecosystems and ethnic cultures, and a trail that puts one physically closer to Tibet than any other trek in Nepal.

The standard 20-day hike usually begins in Gorkha but for those preferring a longer trek, the winding road to Trisuli becomes the preface to this exciting walk Because of its isolation and newness to tourism, this trip must be done as a full service trek through an official trekking company. All supplies necessary for the trip (including food and kerosene) must be carried in and all rubbish must be portaged out.

Your trekking preparation:
This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure will enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not expected high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.

We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, biking or aerobics is recommended, but mostly hiking on steep hills or running up and down steps are preferable.

Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.

As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, assemble and dissemble the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Day to Day Itinerary:

Day 01: Drive to Trishuli (approx. 4 hr drive by chartered vehicle)
Day 02: Trek to Baran gaon - 995m (5-6 hr)
Day 03: Trek to Charan Phedi - 650m (5-6 hr)
Day 04: Trek to Arughat bazaar - 530m 5-6 hr)
Day 05: Trek to Soti Khola - 880m (6-7 hr)
Day 06: Trek to Machha Khola - 890m (5-6 hr)
Day 07: Trek to Jagat - 1390m (6-7hr)
Day 08: Trek to Pangsing - 2000m (6-7 hr)
Day 09: Trek to Ding - 2600m (6-7 hr)
Day 10: Trek to Ghap - 2095m (5-6 hr)
Day 11: Trek to Lo - 3150m (5-6 hr)
Day 12: Trek to Sama Gompa - 3500m (4-5 hr)
Day 13: Rest day at Guest house
Day 14: Trek to Dharmasala - 4450m (4-5 hr)
Day 15: Trek to Bimthnag - 3900m (7-8 hr) crossing over Larkya La Pass- 5213m
Day 16: Trek to Kharkha-2785m (6-7 hr)
Day 17: Trek to Tal - 1707m (6-7 hr)
Day 18: Trek to Jagat-1314m (6-7 hr)
Day 19: Trek to Bulbule - 784m (5-6 hr)
Day 20: Drive Benshishar to Kathmandu (4-5 hr)

The cost includes the following services:

• Kathmandu airport transfers
• Meals prepared by our cook- 3 times a day during the trek
• Foam mattresses, Sleeping tents, dining tent & toilet tent
• All Sherpa staff, guide and porters or pack animals
• Guide, Sherpa, Porter fees and insurance
• Land Transfer Kathmandu- Trishuli & Bhote Odar - Kathmandu by chartered bus
• Liaison Officer's fee and allowances
• Restricted area entrance permit 
• Manaslu area entrance fee

Cost does not include:

• Meals and accommodation while in Kathmandu 
• The cost of your Nepal visa
• The cost of your international air travel between your home and Kathmandu and other stops in route
• Airport tax
• Personal equipment 
• Insurance of any kind and rescue helicopter
• Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, tips and gratuities etc.

* If you are with less than the minimum number of participants please contact us We can bring     you into contact with other people who would be interested to do the same type of trek.

Manaslu Area Trekking

Nepal - Trekking Area/Regions