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Manaslu Circuit Trekking Nepal Detail Itinerary |
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Days 01 : Arrive at Tribhuwan international airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to your hotel. Short briefing will be followed about necessary formalities and rest of the program. Depending on arrival time you will have choice of visiting nearby sanctuaries or have a rest day. Days 02 : After breakfast we drive to Swoyambhunatha stupa has it that Manjushree, found of Kathmandu valley, and discovered the lotus of ancient valley lake on which site the great stupa of swoyambhunath was later built. The omni sighted stare of Buddha greets visitors & residents a like compassion. This is one of the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world, which has been registered in UNICEOO heritage side. We then visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu durbar square situated the center of Kathmandu where you can see the House of Living Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup temple” Said that was built from single tree in 16th century, big bell-big drams, erotic carving in old temple, old palace etc. We then finally were sightseeing to Patan Durbar Square. Patan Durbar square is one of the beautiful Durbars square in Kathmandu valley. It is very famous for woodcarving, Metal works, Temples and Monasteries. Tour of Patan includes tour of Krishna temple, Patan king’s palace, Golden temple and much more. Days 03 : Drive from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi and cross the dense Sal forest along the way to Buchung village in a steep valley' then enter to Dhading village from where peaks of Ganesh Himal are visible to north. The trail goes ahead to Nigalapani, from where the views of Annapurna II, Manaslu can be seen. Afterwards, the trail crests the ridge at Kafalpani (1350m.), The beautiful sight of Annapurna, Manaslu (8163m.), Shringi Himal (7187m.) and Ganesh Himal (7406m.) are visible from here. Days 04 : On this day, the trek descends to Chainpur and again descends steeply to a stream, then crosses a long suspension bridge over Ankhu Khola and climbs to Salyan Taar, after walking a few km. the trail enters the valley of Budhi Gandaki. The flat trail through the forest reaches to Doren and then Aarughat. There is a trail junction here turns west across the bridge over Budhi Gandaki and continue the trek' the eastern route is joining from Trishuli Bazaar. In the west of the bridge through the Bazaar there is Cheak post. Then, pass the hydroelectric.powere plant through rice and millet fields and reach to Aarughat for rest overnight. Days 05 : The trek starts to go ahead to sati Khola via Sante Bazaar and Budhi Gandaki valley and reaches to Koir pani, a lmall village of Magar and Gurung. The trail descends to Ahati Khola. There is a small water fall just above the trail,, a larger water fall with a 60 meter drop is visible by climbing upstream. This valley is famous for honey, which is harvested in manner as described in the book "Honey Hunters of Nepal". Days 06 : After crossing the bridge, the trek climbs up onto a ridge above the huge rapids of Budhi Gandaki and reaches to Khorsaani. Then it, the trail, gets a bit precarious as it passes over a big rock and crosses a stream. The rocky trail then goes up and down through large stand of nettles, passes tropical waterfalls and again backs down to the bank of Budhi Gandaki. The trek goes up again on a steep rocky trail and down then up around to the Gurung village of Labu Besi and rests overnight. Days 07 : The trek forwards to Machha Khola after crossing several streams on the way and reaches to the place where a cable ropeway is hanging over Budhi Gandaki, it should be crossed in a small cable car called "Ghirling". The trail again forwards to Doban Khola via Khorlavesi, Tatopani etc. Days 08 : The route climbs on a Rugged Rocky trail to Duman. Then passes the villages of Yaru Khola, Thado Bharyang and crosses Budhi Gandaki again and climbs over a ridge; trek along the river for a while and reaches to the compact village of Jagar at (1410m). Days 09 : The trek climbs over a rocky ridge up to salleri. Shringi Himal offers good views from this Village. The trail descends to Setibas (Tara) a Gurung village influenced by Tibetan culture. Continuing upstream, the trail follows the best and new route to Manaslu via Ngyuak (Nyak), climbs up to Philim (Dodang) at 1550 meters. The trail then leads to Ganesh Himal is called Tsum. It is still off limiars to foreigners. This village of Tsum is inhabited by Tibetans and is towards Tibet across to passes ahead of the shar Khola (East River) Valley. Later on the trail reaches to Serson. Days 10 : From Serson, the trail enters a steep uninhabited gorge and descends through grassy slopes dotted with tall pine trees then; the trail hangs on a cliff after crossing the Budi Gandaki. The tiny village Deng comes after crossing a bamboo forest and Deng Khola. Days 11 : Today the trail re crosses Budi Gandaki and climbs up then passes a waterfall after crossing a stream it continues to climb ahead before dropping to Shring Khola crosses it and climbs steeply to reach to Ghap many of the carvings of Buddha in various meditative poses and others are of the Tibetan saint Milarepa who is said to have travel and meditated in this valley. Days 12 : The trail then crosses a 26 meters long bridge over Budi Gandaki at 2100Meters and passes more many stones to enter in to the woods then, the trail climbs two long main walls and a water fall will be on the way to village at Budi Gandaki Valley which is a trading route to Tibet. The trek climbs over a big rock and continues up through deep fir and Rhododendron. The forest entering Namrung (Nsamdru) through a stone archway at 2600 meters, there are excellent camps in the forest, another part of Namrung remains across the bridge. Days 13 : After Numrung the trail follows Nupri region, a region, a region of Tibetan immigrations. On the way village Li at 2900meters, the trail passes village Barcham (Bartsam) and the forest of fire and rhododendron. The trail leaves the village and crosses Hinan Khola and reaches to Sho Sho, where children demand for Shim a Tibetan word for Sweets or candy. After leaving Budi Gandaki valley, the spectaculars views of Mt. Manaslu, Manaslu north (7154m) and Naike Peak come in to sight. The Trail then follows to Lho at 3100meters pass Shrip, a small settlement. Lho is a big village with gompa (Monastery) a stone Archway at the entrance a Tibetan styles chorten and huge Mani wall. The Trail drops down to cross Damonan Khola, Starts to ascend again and finally emerges onto a plate at shya (3520m.) with a wide views of Himal chuli, Ngadi chuli and Manaslu. Days 14 : The trail crosses a ride and descends on to a tock- strewn Moraine then emerges on to a ridge over looking pastures and fields of Samagaon (Ro) the samaGompa is nestled against a wooden moraine at the far end of the valley. Spare a day to climb the ridge to the south of samagaon to the Pung- Gyen Gompa hidden behind the ridge in front of Manaslu. The Japanese call this Honsanso Gompoa. An avalanche destroyed it in winter of 1953, killing 18 inhabitants. Days 15 : The trail descends to Budhi Gandaki and leads to Manaslu Base "Camp. The Larkya La trail passes several Manmu walls and reaches to Kermo Kharka after crossing the Juniper, Birch forest. The trail then climbs steeply to find Samdo nestled behind a bridge at 3860m. Somewhere in the village a police Cheak post lurks' a major trade route to Tibet heads ahead east through the village over Lajyang La at (5098m). Days 16 : The trek descends to the river and crosses it then proceeds on to climb to Larkya La. Again climb gently through Juniper and Tundra opposite to Larkya La Glacier. The trail gets steeper and climbs the side of the ridge about 4000m. Where there is a viewpoint at the edge of a huge gorge. The trail climbs in and out of the and reaches to the only shelter on the route to the pass, a rest house at (4480m) Days 17 : Starting up the ridge in front of the rest house the trail reaches at the top of the moraine at (4700m), and climbs steeply to the pass at (5100m). It takes about 3/4hrs. To reach to the pass so, it is best to start earlier. The tremendous views of Himlung Himal (7126m.) Cheo Himal (6820m.) Gyaji Kung, Kang Guru (6981m.) and Annapurna II (7937m.) can be seen on the west from here. Then the trail descends to Bimtang (3720m.), which means "Plain of Sand" in Tibetan language. This a huge valley surrounded by high peaks. Days 18 : The trek descends to Dudh Khola and reaches to Gho at 2560m. Crossing Pine and Rhododendron forest via Hompuk, Karchep village. At foot of the valley, part of Lamjung peak above the Marsyangdi valley comes into sight. Days 19 : The trail continues though the fields with rhododendron Oak forests to Dharapani via Tilje (Tiljet), Thonje (Thangjet villages. In Thonje, the Sirdar of Liaison Officer will contact to the police to show off the collected garbage to obtain a clearance certificate. Afterwards the trek follows the trail to Dharapani (1920m.) Days 20 : On this day the trek goes to south through steeps part the Marshyangdi Gorge Days 21 : The trek again follows Marshyangdi south and enters in to terraced rice field countryside. Days 22 : This day, the trek goes ahead to Kudi/Besishahar, from Kudi/Besishahar vehicles are available to Kathmandu. Days 23 : After breakfast drive to Pashupatinath. The holiest of holy Hindu temple in south Asia is the focal point of pilgrimage from all over the sub-continent. The holy river Bagmati flowing nearby is the cremation ground of the Hindus. Funeral pyres can be viewed from across the riverbank. We then visit to Boudhanath stupa. Probably the largest stupa in the world is also found in Kathmandu valley the great stupa of Boudhanath. Again the omni-sighted eyes of the Budha stare all the directions. This stupa is the place of worship of Tibetan Buddhists predominantly. We then drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu valley. It is well known as Living Museum. Old brick paved enclave of old Royal palace, Nyathapola Temple, Datatriya temple exquisite artwork offers a picture of the grandeur of medieval Nepal. It is very famous for woodcarving and pottery products. Then after we have short visit to Changunarayan temple. This is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Kathmandu valley that exists in the valley dating back to the 4th century. Days 25 : After breakfast you will have some free time until the time to leave the international airport for your final departure.
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