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Duration

17 Days

Max Altitude

5213 M

Difficulty

Moderate

Accommodation

Lodge

Group Size

1 to 14

Best Period

March – May, September – November

Overview

The Manaslu Trek is an exploration of Nepal’s unspoiled wilderness and rich cultural tapestry, perfect for adventurers looking for a remote and authentic trekking experience. Starting in the lower valleys, the trek takes you through diverse landscapes, from bamboo and pine forests to alpine meadows filled with yaks. As you ascend, you’ll encounter traditional Tibetan-influenced communities, offering an intimate look into their ancient culture and lifestyle.

Reaching the Larkya La Pass (5,213 meters) is both a physical and spiritual achievement, with sweeping views of the Himalayas stretching to Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal. Designed as a moderately challenging trek, it involves 5-7 hours of walking daily, with built-in acclimatization periods for safety. Lodges along the route offer rustic charm and hospitality, enhancing the authenticity of your adventure. Best undertaken during spring and autumn, this trek is an opportunity to immerse yourself in Nepal’s raw beauty and cultural heritage.

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Trip Itinerary

DAY

01
Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrive at the airport according to your flight schedule and transfer to the hotel (Kathmandu Prince Hotel or equivalent).
- Initial briefing about the trek with the guide.
- Lunch and dinner on your own.
- Overnight at the hotel
02
Kathmandu
- Breakfast at the hotel, free day while we handle permit trek formalities.
- Lunch and dinner on your own.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- Optional guided tour available upon request.
- Possibility to rent or purchase equipment in Thamel stores.
03
Kathmandu – Machha Khola
- Start of the trek, full board (3 meals per day ordered by the guide and lodging in lodges).
- Long journey by local bus to Machha Khola (7 to 9 hours).
- Overnight in a lodge along the Burhi Gandaki River.
04
Machha Khola – Jagat (1410 m)
- 1-hour walk along the Budhi Gandaki River to Tatopani, where hot water springs from the cliff in small cascades (possibility to bathe).
- The trail winds through the turbulent Burhi Gandaki gorges and, further on, after a long ascent, reaches a sandy plain.
- Overnight in a lodge in the village of Jagat with beautiful stone houses and a cobbled main street.
- Ascent +600 m / -100 m
05
Jagat – Philim (1760 m)
- Gradual ascent and crossing of the Budhigandani to reach Philim where there is a checkpoint.
- Crossing the valley where it splits towards the Tsum Valley.
- Overnight in a lodge.
- 6 hours walk – Ascent +980 m / -220 m
06
Philim – Prok (2250 m)
- Gentle ascent along the cliff through beautiful rhododendron forests. Entry into the land of Bothias (people of Tibetan origin): children dressed in heavy woolen chubas, women wearing the typical colorful apron of Tibetans.
- After the hamlet and crossing a bridge, very steep ascent to Rana where stone houses blend with stone fields. The trail carved into the cliff continues to rise gently, and in the distance, you can see the Prok plateau. Before Ghap, a steep 45-minute ascent.
- A god painted on a stone protects the village of Prok. Houses connected by paved alleys are surrounded by beautiful light green fields. Willows and birches shelter various bird species including the Himalayan Monal. A pretty gompa dominates the village.
- 7 hours of walking – Ascent +740 m / -220 m
07
Prok – Lho (3130 m)
- Descent to Ghap. Walk in a spruce forest. Crossing 2 bridges. Steeper ascent on the left bank of the river before reaching Namrung (2550 m) where we have lunch. Beautiful monastery.
- Passing through Bengsam, large green fields, and crossing the villages of Lhi and Shyu. Continuous ascent to the large village of Lho (3130 m), a village of dry stone surrounded by barley fields with a view of the monastery at the top of the village.
- The terraced roof houses are intertwined. Overnight at the top of the village. Views of Manaslu (8156 m) and Himal Chuli (7893 m).
- 7 hours of walking – Ascent +990 m / -100 m
08
Lho – Sama (3450 m)
- Morning ascent to Samagaon, the most important village in the valley, located on a vast grassy plateau, with yak herds.
- Arrival in the village along the great mani located at the entrance of the village. Rest for those who wish or sportive ascent to the edge of the Pung Gyen Glacier at over 4000 m altitude, at the foot of the impressive East face of Manaslu. Magnificent panorama with very blue lakes. Overnight in a lodge.
- 6 hours of walking – Ascent +535 m / -230 m
09
Sama – Samdo (3700 m)
- The ascent is gentle along the Buri Gandaki. Here, birches succeed larches. Crossing the river and good ascent to reach the small plateau where the village of Samdo (3690 m) is located. This is the last village before the Larkya Pass and also the highest village around the Manaslu massif.
- Tibetan habitat from the Tsum valley with animals warming the room. Afternoon of rest. For those who wish, possibility to climb in the afternoon to the "bump" north of the village (prayer flags) where goats usually graze: magnificent view of Himal Chuli (7893 m) to the south.
- Overnight in a lodge.
- 3 hours and 30 minutes of walking – Ascent +650 m / -180 m
10
Samdo (3700 m)
- Rest and acclimatization day before the next days which will be more tiring and higher in altitude.
11
Samdo – Dharamsala (4460 m)
- Short descent to reach the river and take a perpendicular valley to the one that leads to Tibet and climb by a balcony path to the village, known place, in ruins of Dharamsala (4480 m).
- Very cold night in autumn. Overnight in a lodge.
- 3 hours and 30 minutes of walking
- – Ascent +900 m / -200 m
12
Dharamsala – Larkya La (5213 m) – Bimtang (3590 m)
- Departure around 4 am and gradual ascent to Larkya Pass at 5213 m. The trail follows the north side of a glacier and reaches the rocky moraine. In case of snowfall during the night, it is important to leave very early in the morning to avoid melting snow in which one sinks.
- The climb is without difficulty but very long. After a small lake, steep climb to a cairn decorated with prayer flags marking Larkya Pass. View of Himlung Himal, Kang Guru, Cheo Himal (6812 m), and in the distance, Annapurna II (7937 m).
- Steep descent in the snow, then in the rocks. Difficult and slippery when ice covers the walls.
- Camp at Bimtang (3590 m). This summer village is surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
- Take enough water for the day as there is no opportunity to refill your bottle.
- Overnight in a lodge.
- 7 to 9 hours of walking – Ascent +800 m / -1400 m
13
Bimtang – Darapani (1850 m)
- Descent to the Dudh Khola River. Walk on the scree of a glacier descending from Cheo Himal with superb views of Ngadi, Himalchuli, and Punghi and crossing rhododendron forests.
- Beautiful view of Kampung Himal and walk above the Dudh Khola torrent to Tilige, a large Gurung village with carved wood located at 2300 m. Another hour's walk on the other side of the Dudh Khola to Thonje where we join the Marsyangdi River.
- From there, climb to Dharapani at 1850 m on the Annapurna Circuit trail.
- Overnight in a lodge.
- 7 hours and 30 minutes of walking
- – Ascent +220 m /-1900 m
14
Darapani – Jagat (1150 m)
- Descent path in stairs in the gorges of the Marsyangdi. Passing through Tal, a large village at the foot of a waterfall then arrival at Jagat.
- 6 hours of walking
15
Jagat – Besisahar – Kathmandu
- End of the trek
- Very early rise and departure from Syange to Besisahar by shared jeep and from Besisahar by road to Kathmandu.
- 8 hours of road.
- Overnight at the hotel,
- lunch and dinner on your own.
16
Kathmandu
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free time for visits or souvenir shopping.
- Safety day in case of delay in the program.
- Lunch and dinner on your own
17
Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel, free time and transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. Lunch and dinner on your own.

Includes

Airport-hotel transfers upon arrival and departure.
Transfers from Kathmandu to Soti Khola by local bus and from Dharapani to Beshishar by collective jeep, then return by local bus to Kathmandu with your guide.
Trek permits and formalities: entry to the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) and the Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP), as well as the special permit for the Manaslu region.
3 nights in a good category hotel in a double room with breakfast (Kathmandu Prince Hotel in Kathmandu).
Full board accommodation in lodges, including every meal with tea or coffee. Other beverages or additional dishes ordered à la carte are not included.
An experienced English-speaking guide
One assistant guide for groups of 6 or more, two assistant guides for groups of 10 or more.
One porter for every 2 persons to carry luggage.
Insurance for the entire Nepali team.
Government taxes (Nepalese VAT).

Exludes

International flight and visa.
Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu.
Single room supplement in hotels (Kathmandu).
Personal equipment (sleeping bag, trekking poles, water bottle, backpack, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.).
Beverages and snacks (mineral water, cola, beer, etc.).
Tips for the Nepali team at the end of the trek according to your satisfaction.
Transportation and independent visits in Kathmandu (outside the guided tours of the program).
Entrance fees to monuments and sites visited (museums, monuments, monasteries, etc.) are paid directly on site.
Mandatory personal insurance. Ensure that your insurance covers medical expenses, helicopter evacuation, and repatriation.
Any interrupted or abbreviated journey, and any change of program at the request of the participants (accident, illness, altitude sickness, early return, shortened trek, etc.) do not entitle you to any refund.
Expenses incurred by exceptional and unforeseen events (considered as force majeure: road closures, landslides, adverse weather conditions, snow, etc.) and associated expenses. In this case, it is advisable to take out multi-risk travel insurance.
Anything not specified in "What's Included".

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