It’s a beautiful trek, with spectacular views of the Manaslu and going through authentic Hindu and Tibetan-style villages. You start low, walking through green countryside, and passing small Hindu villages. Heading northwards, the valley opens up to reveal delightful alpine meadows and small It’s a beautiful trek, with spectacular views of the Manaslu and going through authentic Hindu and Tibetan-style villages which cluster beneath Manaslu’s sweeping North Face. Eventually the trail reaches Samagaon, the largest and most important village in the region. From here you head west and cross the Larke Pass (5160 m), a classic and tough route linking the Buri Gandaki with the Marsyangdi valley. The descent passes through beautiful alpine meadows at Bimtang, before joining the main Annapurna Circuit route and heading to the trailhead at Besi Sahar.
The itinerary below is one of the many possibilities, the trek can be longer or shorter, depending on the length of your walking days. There are basic guesthouses all along the trail, so you can choose if you want to camp or stay at the teahouses/guesthouses.
Itinerary of trek and USD (3550) for two person.
Day 01: Arrivel in Kathmandu transport to hotel briefing about your trek and travel refreshment and Shopping the Trekking Equipments.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sight seen, hindu temple Pasupatinath, Bauddha nath stupa, Soyambhu nath and Darbar squer and preparation of your trekking document.
Day 03: Kathmandu-Soti khola (610m)7 hrs bus
Day 04: Soti Khola - Machhakhola (825 m) 4/5 hrs
Day 05: Machhakhola - Jagat (1330 m) 6/7 hrs
Day 06: Jagat - Deng (1860 m) 6-7 hrs
Day 07: Deng - Namrung (2580 m) 6-7 hrs
Day 08: Namrung -Samagaon (3480 m) 6 hrs
Day 09: Restday in Samagaon for acclimatization, walk to Birendra Tal or eventually to Manaslu Base Camp (4400 m)
Day 10: Samagaon -Samdo (3865 m) 3 hrs.
Day 11: Samdo - Dharmasala/Larke Phedi (4470 m) 4 hrs
Day 12: Dharmasala/Larke Phedi -Bimtang (3740 m) 8/9 hrs walk via Larkya La (5163 m.) (time depending on shape and weather conditions)
Day 13: Bimtang - Tiliche (2255 m) or Dharapani (1910 m) 6/7 hrs
Day 14: Tiliche -Jagat (1300 m) 6/7hrs.
Day 15: Jagat -Bulbule 6 hrs
Day 16: Drive by bus to Kathmandu 6-7 hrs
Day 17: Free day for shopping
Day 18: Fly back to your home.
Not = for your information, Manaslu is restricted area, so you will need special permit. Cost is USD 70 for frist 7 days then USD 7 each extra day.MCAP and ACAP permit is required that cost NPR 6000 person, you must trek with government licensed holder guide and organize with government registered trekking agency. minimumgroup group size must be two person. trip price will be according deluxe, standered, budget and group size. so please kindly provide us your details for tailor made program.
Price: Negotiate