Manaslu Base Camp Trek- 15 Days

On the 2nd day, we will leave for Machha Khola from Kathmandu. It will take us 8-9 hours of driving to get there. The drive trail follows scenic paths to make your journey memorable. You will reach Arughat in a few hours and cross Soti Khola afterward. You will stay at Machha Khola for that night.

After breakfast, you will head out on a 6-7 hour trekking journey to Jagat (1410 meters). After crossing Machha Khola, you will trek gently up to the tiny village of Khorla Bensi. From there, you will get to the natural hot springs at Tatopani. This trail is also quite challenging. After crossing a short forested path, you will reach a single teahouse at Doban. Above the village of Dobhan, Budhi Gandaki river descends rather impressively to a series of rapids. The river is quite calm beyond this steep slope. A further trek from Dobhan leads you to Lauri, where you will cross the river on a suspension bridge. Finally, you will climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat (1410 metres), where you will spend your night.

You make your way to Upper Jagat and Salleri. You will notice two hydropower plants on the way.From Salleri, you continue on to Sirdibas with views of Mt. Siring (7,239m). Then you reach Philim. From Philim, you will trek through Chisapani, Ekle Bhatti, Nayak Phedi, and Pewa. Most of these are beautiful, quaint and small villages.In Pewa, you will cross two suspension bridges. From here, it is a 45-minutes walk to Deng. Overnight stay in Deng(1340 metres).

Deng is a village that is the point of entry to Kutang or lower Nupri (part of Tibet until the 1840s): It is a primarily a Gurung settlement with the culture of Tibetan Buddhism. They have their own language. The trail from Deng takes you along a winding path to Rana. After trekking past a series of uphills and downhills, you will get to a log bridge. After crossing a tributary from the bridge, you will get to an isolated water mill. Then you will descend gently along the trail to Bihi Phedi, which lies high above the river. Beyond Bihi Phedi, the trail descends as you cross the Serang Khola. Then, you will trek along a winding path that shapes up like an S. The path lies between sheer basalt walls. You can also see huge rocky crags to the right. You will also have splendid views of the waterfall above the maize and wheat fields. As you trek towards the northeast direction, the valley broadens. After trekking past a bridge and mani stone walls, you will reach the attractive village of Ghap (2,250m/ 7,382ft). Past the village of Ghap, you will trek through bamboo, rhododendron and oak forests. On some days, you can also see birds like Impeyan pheasant (also known as Himalayan Monal) This trail is above the steep descent of the river. For a short duration of time, you will trek to the north bank. Then you will head back towards the southern bank after crossing a bridge. After trekking for one hour from the bridge, you will reach Namrung. Namrung also has a police checkpoint for permits. Just before you get to Namrung, the trail overlooks Tum Khola from Tibet. This adds to the volume of water in Budhi Gandaki in the confluence. The trek from Deng to Namrung (2900 meters) is 6-7 hours long. Overnight stay at Namrung (2900 metres)

Your trek to Shyala takes you through places like Banjam, Lihi, Sho, and Lho. Once you leave Namrung, you enter the Upper Nupri region. Here, the local dialect changes to a form of Tibetan style. The locals can be seen in Tibetan-style dresses like chubas- the Tibetan style of wrapping around a cloak. On this day, you will also cross the Budhi Gandaki River, and walk through the alpine forests, stone arch, Chortens, and barley terrace fields. Upon reaching Syala, you will get panoramic views of Himalchuli, Nadi Chuli Manaslu, Saula Himal, and Siringi Himal. Syala is also where you will get to see a real yak. Shyala is also one of the biggest villages in the region and a popular place for commerce. You’ll stay overnight in Shyala village.

On this day you will cross the Hiran Khola, and you can get a spectacular sight of Mt. Manaslu, Manaslu North (7,157m), and Naike Peak (5,515m). Lho is where you will rest and have your lunch. If time permits, you can explore the Buddhist monastery and also enjoy the great views of the Himalayas. From here, you will trek via Pungen Gompa to reach Samagaun. Overnight stay at the beautiful village of Samagaon (3500 meters)

Today you will acclimatize at Samagaon, which is the regional center of Nupri. You will also get to know about the culture and architecture in the region. You will visit the Labrang (Lama’s Place) Gompa and the Kargyu Chholing Monastery in Samagaon. You will then hike to Manaslu Base Camp and explore the area. You can have a mesmerizing view of the magnificent Mt. Manaslu from here. You will return back to Samagaun and stay there.

You will gradually trek towards Samdo from Samagaun. The trek offers you a stunning view of Mt. Manaslu. You may also see wildlife like blue sheep, Himalayan marmots, and even snow leopards (if lucky). Samdo is a traditional Tibetan village, just a few kilometers from the Nepal-Tibet border. It is home to refugees and traders who still follow ancient Tibetan culture and lifestyle. You will stay at Samdo for the night.

The day starts with a downhill trek to the Budhi Gandaki river. You will then cross the river and start your climb upwards through Larkya Bazaar and the valley of Salka Khola to Dharamsala. Also known as Larkya Phedi, Dharamsala is a seasonal village. It has a little shelter house that provides room for trekkers. On the way, you will come across the magnificent Larkya Glacier. You can roam and explore the surrounding hills to better acclimatize to the changing altitudes. From Dharamsala, you can enjoy views of Siachen Glacier, Larkya Peak, and Naike Peak. Overnight stay at Dharamsala(4450 metres)

Today you trek for 3-5 hours to ascend 800m/2,600ft to get to Larkya La Pass (5160 meters). You will then descend for 3-4 hours losing 1,500m/4,900 in altitude to get to Bimthang(3720 meters). If the wind blows, it can get really cold along the way. You have to be extra careful if you encounter ice and snow along the way. The trekking trail from Dharamsala takes you along a gentle ascent to a ridge. Then will be a long gentle climb to the moraine. The trail along the northern moraine of the Larke Glacier is not quite steep. However, the trek is quite long and rocky. So you might find this a bit challenging. From the glacier, you can see the Larke Peak (Larke Himal) and Pawar Peak (Cheo Himal) on the south and north of the glacier respectively. From the pass, you will trek uphill to an ablation valley. The trail then drops down to the first of four small scattered frozen lakes. As you trek uphill to the glacial moraine from the left, you will get to the first set of summit flags. The trail overlooks the Tibetan border ranges beyond Samdo Peak on the eastern side. There is a long moraine-ridge that is parallel to the Larke wall. A set of flags separates the Larke Wall. These flags are the markers of the border between the Manaslu and Annapurna Conservation areas. This place is a wonderful point to see the various peaks like Pawar Peak (6,620m/21,720ft), Cheo Himal (6,820m/22,376ft), the Himlung pyramid (7,126m/23,380ft), Gyaji Kung (7,030m23,065ft), Kang Garu (6,981m/22,905ft) plus Annapurna II (7,937m/26,041ft). After spending some time in Larkya La pass, you will start your descent begins from these prayer flags. The trail descends steeply from the moraine. Then you will get to a set of steep zigzags until you reach Dangboche Kharka (4,450m/14,600ft). The trail from Dangboche Kharka is not really steep. The trail winds along the lateral moraine of the Salpudanda/Bimthang glacier before getting to Bimthang Valley. Overnight at Bimthang (3710 metres)

After crossing the Larkya La pass, you will descend from Bhimthang to Tilje. The trek is relatively easy on this day. You will be able to see Mt. Manaslu, Himlung Himal, and other peaks from a distance. You will reach Tilje after walking for around 7 hours. Spend the night at Tilje.

Today you will not have to walk that much in comparison to the other days of the trek. We will also meet on the route to Annapurna Base Camp. You will reach Dharapani in about 5 hours followed by a scenic drive to Besisahar with Marsyangdi River, Chamje, and Jagat along the way.

Today, you will head back to Kathmandu. You will follow the Prithvi Highway en route to Kathmandu. To reach our destination, we need to drive for about 7-8 hours by jeep and 9-10 hours by local bus. On the way, you can view natural waterfalls, rice-field, local house, forest, and streams.

On the last day, we will drive you to the Tribhuvan International Airport at the scheduled time for your flight home.