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Mt.Manaslu, which lies in Nepal, is the eighth highest mountain peak in the world, at 26,781 ft above sea level and a total height of 8,163 meters. The trek to Mt. Manaslu Base Camp is one of the best treks, known for its cultural and traditional experiences and eye-catching views.
Situated in the Gorkha District of Nepal the Manaslu base camp trek takes around 14 days to complete and has the best bird experience, consisting of around 110 species of birds and 33 plus mammals. We can see wild animals like snow leopards, musk deer, red pandas, grey wolves, and many other cold-blooded animals. The basecamp is at 4,800 meters which shows the stunning views of mountains with diverse cultures of local communities of Nepal like Tamangs and Gurung, along with the Tibetan-like Samagaon. You will also enjoy the views of the surrounding mountain peaks, glaciers, icefalls, and many more.
The trek route to Manaslu base goes through the dense forest with national flower rhododendrons everywhere and lets you see the different kinds of wildlife animals along the way. Every step will take you through the jaw-dropping views of nature. You can also enjoy a suspension bridge, carved round in the mountains and somewhere road with passing-by waterfalls. Being a less crowded trek you can fully enjoy it and plan in a group.
The Manasalu Base Camp Trek can be appropriate and pleasant if you are geared up with a proper packing list. Therefore, being prepared with the packing list before the trek comes in handy.
The Manaslu Base Camp is considered a little difficult but not so tough. Getting to high altitudes and walking continuously for 6 to 7 hours a day may make you a little hard but it will be worth millions. Having regular workouts, running, cycling, swimming, and some breathing exercises before a month ago will help you a lot in a trek. Because of the difficulty of hiking at such a great altitude, you should expect yourself to go for it with great confidence and self-motivation.
If you have a well-experienced guide and mostly the confidence then it won’t be that much hard as others say. One more thing if you have some sort of trekking experience previously and trekkers with little experience but who are in good physical strength can participate and complete this trip.
Trek becomes more difficult when we have little time to cover it up. But, in the Manaslu trek, we have enough time and we will be just walking only according to the itinerary and have rest frequently. Although we can do it one who has respiratory and altitude sickness should once consult with a doctor.
The two best seasons when the trek of Manaslu Base Camp opened is for:
This season is a good choice for the hike because there is a very low chance of rain. We can enjoy the clear skies revealing snow-capped mountains and a warm Himalayan in the daytime. Daytime hiking remains ideal with clean and beautiful greenery sites with zero dust. This season also features several events, making it excellent for cultural exploration.
This season offers more snow-capped mountain views can also be a good option. You will be able to explore different types of wildflowers that are blooming throughout the region such as rhododendrons, golden flowers, and many more. We will be able to experience clear weather and low rains make trekking easy. Temperatures are ideal for a day hike but nights are a little cold.
In the Manaslu region, we can experience different types of people with their religion, caste, and culture. Mostly, the Manaslu has more Buddhist people than others which has been a great reason people visit there. Every year hundreds of pilgrims visit here to explore monasteries and temples like Mu Gumba, Lungdung Gumba Rachen Gumba, and Sarang Gumba. Well, we can also have brahmins culture there and learn their unique local culture. We can also see a unique ethnic group like Nubri and Tsum which are influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. They have their unique cultural community and festivals according to their own time. Also, same as Buddhism we can have a Gurung community there with their own identity and lifestyles. They celebrate Loshar, as a main festival in their community.
People here in the Manaslu region grow maize, barley, and wheat as their major local production. They also grow potatoes as their major local vegetable production. Well, the region is cold but we can see they have been raising animals like Yaks, Cattle, Goats and Sheep, and Pigs as domestic husbandry. All are grown for their meat production during tourist visits and festivals.
The region of Manaslu Base Camp is splendidly beautiful and is where nature combines with culture. We can see various ethnic groups, such as Nubri and Tsum who uphold their traditions with colorful festivals like Loshar, and Buddha Purnima alongside older and ancient monasteries located in the region like Mu Gumba, Rachen Gumba, and Sarang Gumba are mostly famous. The area is the best place to see fascinating mountains, including Mount Manaslu, adorable forests, and splendid rivers. This uncommon beauty combined with rich culture makes Manaslu an appropriate spot for nature lovers and people wishing to learn about local life.
The vegetation and wildlife diversity in the Manaslu Region is very vast. From national flower rhododendrons to tall pine trees, the forest contains many medicinal herbs. The wildlife includes rare snow leopards, red panda, and wild goats known as the Himalayan tahr. Birdwatchers may spot colorful birds like the Himalayan Monal and also can see more than 110 species of birds. This rich variety of the local flora and fauna makes this place a treasure of the Himalayas, attracting nature lovers, and supporting local communities through conservation efforts.
The Manaslu Basecamp Trek has a diverse range of flora and fauna from the day first to the end of the journey. You can fully experience the mountain ranges with the best Himalayan panorama. Reciting among the different castes of Nepalese you will live with people of Gurung, Tamang, Chettri, and Bhramins communities learning their unique local culture.
Manaslu Base Camp has everything you could desire out of a classic Nepali trip that can be found there, getting on top at 4,800 meters. Passing through the dense forest, suspension bridge, mountain-carved roads, and white water rivers with waterfalls mostly all along the way will give you a thrilling vibe. The journey to Manaslu with full enjoyment and thrilling adventure will make you have the best trek ever.
When you land in Kathmandu, we will pick you up from the Airport to reach the hotel. If you come early, you will have a short meeting with guides to have a quick brief about the trek.Also, probably we will have a meeting about trekking for the full preparation without missing any stuff.
After having a quick breakfast at the hotel, you will wrap up your equipment and stuff and get onto the travel bus outside the hotel. You will enjoy the passing village of Dhading Aarughat bazaar enjoying the terraced landscape and the lifestyle of countryside people. Somewhere tiny roads, waterfalls across the roads, Budhi Gandaki River, and enjoying every view you will reach MacchaKhola after a continuous drive for 9 to 10 hours. You will have a Nepali cuisine dinner and stay at a guest house. Optionally, you can enjoy a campfire and a group company for dance, singing, and other fun activities.
In the morning, get up early, have your breakfast, and enjoy the beautiful view of Machhakhola. You will start your hike day which is the start of your journey and slowly you will cross the Machha River and walk forward until you reach Khorla besi where you can enjoy the natural hot bath at Tatopani. From Khorla besi you will move towards Dovan and have your lunch there. You will have to rest over there and start again towards Jagat Village crossing suspension bridges, enjoying every moment. After reaching Jagat Village you will have your dinner and go to sleep.
On this day, you have to walk a little more causing you to reach Deng anyhow in 8 to 9 hours for your stay. From Jagat, you will start your trek moving along with Budi Gandaki River until you reach Ghatte Khola. While walking you can also see the Salleri Village and Shirdibas Village. After having a continuous walk you will reach Philim Village where you will have your lunch. Starting again, you can enjoy every beautiful view of the pine forest and waterfalls on your way until you get up to Ekle Bhatti. From there, you have to move towards the trail of Gandaki River leaving the route to Tsum Valley, and reach Pewa Camp. After walking for 7-8 hours you will reach Deng Khola passing a dense bamboo forest and finally, after an hour you will get into your lodge at Deng.
On day 5, you will start your trail leaving Deng and moving towards Namrung. You will cross Bhim Phedi, Budi Gandaki River, and start to climb up and reach Budi Gandaki Valley where you will enjoy your lunch. From there, you will enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Manaslu summit. Then, you will move forward passing dense forest, watching different species of bird species, fir, and rhododendron forest, and continue. You will then have a walk and after some hours you will reach Namrung where you will have your dinner and stay at the lodge.
On day 6, you will have some time to rest at Namrung. In the morning you will enjoy the best view of Himalayan caps like Mt. Ganesh, Mt. Himal Chuli, Mt. Saula, and many more. You will have your breakfast and lunch at Namrung and go towards Lho Village. You will walk for around 4 to 5 hours slowly having a rest. You can enjoy the farming of barley, potatoes, wheat, and many more also see Mani Wall Chorten symbol of Buddhism. You will reach Lho Village get your room and have a little trip over the surroundings. From there we will walk towards Samagaun. Starting from Lho Village you will walk through Damonan Khola and pass Syala. The adventurous rock trails, muddy roads, and the heart full of touching the Mt. Manaslu Basecamp will take you over to Sama Gaun. You will rest in Sama Gaun have your room and get delicious Nepali Traditional Food.
On day 7, you will have breakfast at Sama Gaun. Our guides will briefly give you a little catch-up and return to Sama Gaun. You will walk for around 7 hours from Sama Gaun after that you will reach basecamp. Getting to the foot of the world's 8th tallest mountain will make you feel so proud of yourself. You will enjoy your time have some photos, and videos over there, and return to Sama Gaun for a night stay.
From Sama Gaun we will trek towards northward Samdo and reach there at 4 to 5 hours. While coming on the way, we will enjoy the beautiful juniper and birch forest where our trekking trails will pass many walls, wooden bridges, and a stone hut of Kermo Kharka. Then, we have to climb over to Samdo. We will fully enjoy the meal at the guest house of Samdo and enjoy the night.
Here on this day, we will trail towards Larke La Phedi and while on the trails of Larke La, we will reach Larke Rest home at around 4 hours of walking from there we will go on towards Larke La enjoying the best view of mountain peaks. After enjoying the day we will get back to only one guest house on the way that is Larke Rest House and stay there overnight.
On day 10, we have to walk a little bit more than on other days. Starting our journey to reach Bhimtang we will experience the best adventure trails. We can see the Larke glacier and have a breathtaking view of Larke peaks and Cho Danda. Having a break over there we will move forward passing the glacier we will reach at the top of Larke Pass. This is the best place to experience the best view of Mt. Himlung, Mt. Cheo Himal, Annapurna II, and many others. From here, we will start of sloopy trails towards Bhitang and reach there. Bhimtang is also known as the "Plain of Sand" in the Tibetan Language which is the last place to enjoy the view of Mt. Manaslu on our journey. Bhimtang is surrounded by high hill peaks where we will stay overnight and have a good sleep.
On this day, we will walk for around 5 to 6 hours to reach Tilje Village. This is the place where you can experience the forest of Oak. Tilje Village also known as Gurung Village leads towards the suspension bridge at the cross over Dudh Khola and gets to Dharapani. As this day has a short hike you will arrive early at Dharapani stay there have you tasty meal and get to your room for rest.
After having breakfast at Dharapani, we will start to move towards Beshisahar. We will wrap up from Dharapani and move to the Beshisahar crossing suspension bridges, dense forest, and Marshyandi River. We will cross Jagat, Bulbule with the full terraced rice farming view, and reach Beshisahar for lunch. After lunch at Beshisahar, we will get on our bus and drive back to Kathmandu. You will be dropped at the hotel and provided the best Nepali cuisine to have at dinner. As the return time gets a little late, we will have our night stay at the hotel.
On this day, we will have a rest as we return from the long day's adventure journey. We will have a short talk with all the teams who go along on the journey with us sharing our experience. After having lunch in the hotel, in the daytime we can enjoy sightseeing in Kathmandu. We can explore various places nearby having a picturesque moment. If you wish and have not got a chance to see the nightlife of Kathmandu you can explore the city area at night. At night we will return to the hotel and stay overnight.
On the final day of our journey, you will get warm wishes and thankful messages from our team to trust and have us on your journey. You will be provided a private car, bus, or van for departure on your next journey.
There is no age restriction for trekkers who are willing to join the Manaslu Base Camp trek as this is not considered as difficult. One thing is you should expect yourself to go for it with great confidence and self-motivation. While on the trek you will have our well-experienced guide and mostly your confidence will won’t it that as hard as others say.
Manaslu Base Camp is one of the highest Himalayas peak in the world which is at a total altitude of 8,163 meters. The trek to Mt. Manaslu Base Camp is one of the best treks which is always known for its eye-catching views of Himalayan caps like Mt. Ganesh, Mt. Himal Chuli, Mt. Saula, and many more.
Wandering Trails ensures you the best quality trekking experience with no risk or calamities. Usually, Manaslu Base Camp is considered safe as there is no risk zone on the trail. But, we have to take care of the altitude sickness and also have to choose the time offered by us to get away from any weather issues.
To visit Manaslu Base Camp we always recommend Autumn Season and Spring Season. It is a good choice for the hike because there is a very low chance of rain and offers more snow-capped mountain views can also be a good option. During this time, you can also explore different types of wildflowers like rhododendrons, golden flowers, and many more. Temperatures are ideal and it is easy to walk in these two seasons.
The Manaslu Base Camp Trek has to go through four different permits as it is implemented by the government and respective authorities. TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) RAP (Restricted Area Permit)
The trek to Manaslu is not difficult if you give regular workouts, running, cycling, swimming, and some breathing exercises before a month ago which will help you a lot in a trek. Walking for 6 to 7 hours a day is not that difficult so only one thing is you should expect yourself to go for it with great confidence and self-motivation then you can easily make it.
Wandering Trails provides you with the best quality of trekking with the best itinerary at a very affordable price. The 14-day Base Camp Trek with the best compliments and service is just provided at $950 each.
To acclimatize for the Manaslu Base Camp Trek you have to strictly follow the provided itinerary. To keep yourself fit you have to stay hydrated and have balanced nutrition on the trekking days. You need to have a good rest and follow your guides to acclimatize properly.
You will be provided with a portion of high-quality food and accommodation. During the trekking time, you will be provided meals three times a day including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, you will given some sort of complimentary drinks, coffee, juice, and fruits on the trail to keep you hydrated and fit.
There is no limitation on the weight of your backpack, you can pack it according to your itinerary and the days you are staying there. So, prepare and get ready with the materials mentioned above in the checklist.
There will be no issue getting Altitude Sickness if you have a habit of trekking just 4 to 5 hours a day. You just need to focus on basic activities like running, swimming, yoga for breathing techniques, and saving stamina. You might likely feel some change when getting in the high altitude but if you keep following the guide prescription there will be no issue at all.