The Manaslu Round/Circuit Trekking offers a perfect combination of rich culture heritage, unsurpassed Himalayan beauty, and a rich mountain biological diversity. Round Manaslu, Manaslu/ Larkya La circuit is strenuous trek and require a good experience of trekking and a good physical condition. The trek ascends through Buri Gandaki River to Larkya La Pass 5113m with attractive views of Himalchuli (7893m.), Manaslu 8118m, Ganesh Himal, Ngadi Chuli (7879m.) or (peak 29) and other mountains, beautiful varied landscape and different flora and fauna.
Mt. Manaslu is located east of the Annapurna range. We can extend this trek with Tsun Valley trek. Manaslu’s incomparable beauty and rich blend of Tibetan and Nepalese culture offer a true adventure for visitors to Nepal. Here you will find the mountains and valleys covered with diverse and pristine eco-systems. Fantastic Mountain views, rich culture.
TRIP FACTS
Destination: Manaslu Round / Larke La
Trip Duration: 22 Days
Season: Summer and Autum
Trip Start/End: Kathmandu
Trek Start: Arughat
Trek End: Besisahar
Trek Type: Camping
Accommodation: Camp, lodge (camping)
Transportation: Bus/CAR/Van
Altitude: 700m - 5213m
Grade:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, reception at the airport and transfer to hotel and rest of day personal activities.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing, preparation and trekking brief as well as introduction with all the staffs.
This day we drive by private bus in the morning to Arughat. During our drive to Arughat we pass Trisuli River (famous for rafting), Akhu River (from Ganesh himal) and Budi Gandaki (from Mt.Manaslu). The road is nice until Dhading Bensi after that there is gravel road .It takes about 7/8 hours driving to get Arughat. The Arughat is the border of Dhading district and Gorkha district. It is big town of this area. We sleep at tent camp here for overnight.
Day 04: Trek to Sati Khola (730m) 4-5 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Mangaltar- Shanta bazaar- Arkhet Bazaar- Keurenipani- Soti Khola
This morning, our cook will provide wake up tea and a bowl of hot water each of you. After freshen up with hot water. We offer the breakfast and then trek to Soti Khola. Trek to Soti Khola is easy and nice walking. We pass the terrace of rice and millet. During our walking we see the view of Sring Himal. During our hike we pass many small villages like Mangltar, Shanta Bazaar, Arkhet etc. It takes us 4/5 hours walking to Soti Khola and then overnight at tent camp.
Day 05: Trek to Machhakhola (930m.) 5-6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Khursani Bari – Lapubensi – Nauli Khola – Khanibesi – Machhakhola gaon
We get up as usual time in the morning and have breakfast. Today, we trek to Machhakhola Gaon. It is about 5/6 hours walking to get there. During our trek we see many local people and their life style. It makes us more pleasure. Most of the people are from gurung caste in this area. They have their own language and cultural dress. We pass Khursani Bari, Labubensi( Gurung village) and other small village. The trail is up and down hill. We walk left side of the Buri Gandaki River. Finally we get the Machhakhola Goan. It is nice village. It lies near the Buri Gandaki. It is the village of gurung people.
Day 06: trek to Yarukhola (1330m) 6-7 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Khorlabesi – Tatopani – Dovan – Thuludunga – Yaru Khola.
In this day, we get up and do our morning activities. We have the breakfast and then we start to our trek. It is nice walking trail to Yarukhola. It is about 6/7 hours walking to get there. During our trek, we pass many small villages. We also pass this day Tatopani (Natural Hot spring). The trail to Tatopani is easy . From the hot spring the trail climbs over another ridge, and then crosses the Buri Gandaki on a suspension bridge in a state of moderate decay. Now on the eastern side of the river, the trail climbs on a wide, well-crafted staircase, then across a landslide. The route climbs on a rugged, rocky trail to Yarukhola and then overnight at tent camp / teahouse.
Day 07: Trek to Philim (1590m) 5-6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Jagat – Salleri – Sirdibas – Philim
After doing morning usual activities, we have breakfast. We start to hike.After walking while we cross to the west bank of the Buri Gandaki. We continue along the river. During the trek, we pass many nice villages such as Jagat (Conservation and Restricted entry point), Salleri and Sirdibas. In the trail there are decrepit stone kani and several mani walls indicate that the trek is now entering a region of Tibetan influence, although the people are still gurung. Cross the bridge and climb up to Philim, a large gurung village with fields of corn and millet. It takes about 4 hours to get there and the overnight at tent camp/ tea house.
Day 08: Trek to Deng (1800m) 6-7 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Ekle Bhatti – Nigala Gari – Pewa Khola – Deng
This day, we trek to Deng. It is the beautiful walking trail with water fall and pine trees. This day, we split the trail to Sun Valley trail near from Ekle Bhatti. While walking this trail we pass some small village as Ekle Bhatti, Nigala Gari and the Pewa Khola. We cross the bridge of Buri Gandaki many times before the Pewa Khola and we walk through the Bomboo. It is 5hours walking to get Deng. The trail is easy. It is not steep. It is small and nice village.
Day 09: Trek to Ghapsya (2250m) 4-5 hours walking and O/N at the tented camp.
Ranagaon - Bihi Phedi – Ghap – Ghapsya
This day, we start with down hill to the River, cross the Buri Gandaki. We climb up to Ranagaon. It is nice and typical village. After walking little bit you can see the Bihi village. We walk through Bihi Phedi not the village. You can see the view of Buri Gandaki is looking like a tranquil lake above a collection of that form a dam. After walking little bit, there are two trails. One goes through Prok. The Prok has several Gompas. We have to cross Buri Gandaki Bridge to go to Prok. The other trail goes straight to Ghap. We have cross the Sringi Khola Bridge and then continue to Ghapsya. Ghapsya is a small village. It takes about 4-5 hours to get there.
Day 10: Trek to Lho (3180m) 4-5 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Namrung – Ligaon – Syogaon – Lhogaon
After the breakfast, we start our trek. Beginning of the trail, we walk through the jungle. When we are close to Namrung village the trail is steep up. As soon as we reach in Namrung village we can see view of Himal chilli and others small mountains. Now we enter in upper side of Manaslu where the dialect change to a form of Tibetan and most people dress in chubas, the Tibetan –style wraparound cloak. We pass many walls. It takes 6 hours to get there. Lhogaon is nice village from where you can see the view of Manaslu.
Day 11: Trek to Samagaon (3517m) 4 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp. Syalagaon – Samagaon
At the beginning, we drop down to the Damonan Khola, crossing bridge and then ascend to Syalagoan. It is nice, old village. We can see the nice view of Himalchuli (7893m.), Ngadi Chuli (7879m.) and the Manaslu (8163m.). Local people call Manaslu as Ghanpurge. When we cross the Thosang Khola then we descend to Samagaon. It is a big town in this area. It is about 3 hours walking from Lho to Samagaon village. In the afternoon we can walk around Kargyu chholing Gompa and the village.
Day 12: Rest and acclimatization day and O/N at Tented Camp.
It is the day for acclimatization day for us. We do small hiking this day. There are many places for hiking.
Day 13: trek to Sando (3800m. 3hours walking) and O/N at Tented Camp.
Now we follow it to a wooden bridge over a side stream. The trail to the left leads to Manaslu Base camp. Another trail is for Larke La.The Larya La trail passes several mani walls as the valley begins to widen. It is easy trail on shelf above the river past juniper and birch forests. It is about 3 hours walking to get Samdo. It is small village. You’ll likely have some time to kill so consider hiking up pass the prayer flags to Samdo Peak for fine views of Manaslu.
Day 14: Trek to Dharamashala (4480) 5-6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
We decend on a wide, gentle trail from Sando past many fields to a large mani wall and stone archway. Drop to the river, which is now very small and narrow, and cross it on a wooden bridge. Iron pole marks the trail climb to Dharmashala. There is right as well. The trail follows the Tibet. We do not take this trail. The trail becomes hard at the beginning but later on it becomes easier. Dharmashala / Larke Rest house has a clammy large stone house for porters and Kitchen. Now there is a nice lodge as well. The trail is about 3-4 hours walking to get there. We can do some hiking rest of the day.
Day 15: Larkya La pass (5113m) 7-8 hours walking and trek down to Bhimtang (3890m) and O/N at Tented Camp.
Today is one of the hardest and long days in this trek. We start our trek 5:30 a.m. in the morning. The trail is not very steep but it is high so we do not feel comfortable to walk here. It takes about 4-5 hours to get top of Larkya La pass. During our trek, we see many Mountain views of Himlung Himal (7126m.), Cheo Himal (6820m.), Gyaji Kung (7030m.), Kang guru (6981m.) and the Annapruna II (7937m.). We also see the many small lakes. We stay at the top for couple of minutes and then we trek down. The down hill trail is very steep. If there is ice, it will be very difficult to get down. It is better if you have crampon. It is about 3-4 hours walking to the Bintang. It is long day to get here.
Day 16: Trek to Gho (3010m) 6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Puktu Kharka – Surki – Gho
It is the best place to see wonderful mountains view of Himlung Himal (7126m.), Cheo Himal (6820m.), Gyaji Kung (7030m.), Kang guru (6981m.),Annapruna II (7937m.) and others around us. The trail from Bimtang to Gho is the entire down hill. We walk through the jungle but still we can see the view of Mt. Manaslu and others. This part of walking is very interesting part. If you are lucky you can see wild animal Longur (Monkey) and others. We follow all the way Dudh Khola. It is about 6 hours to get the Gho.
Day 17: Trek to Chamje (430m) 6-7 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Tilche – Dharapani – Karte – Tal – Chamche
It is way back to Kathmandu. Now most of the trail goes down hill. But we still can see the view of the Manaslu ranges. It is about 2 hours walking, we get Dharapani. It means, we inter in Annapurna region. This is touristy area. Many tourists visit this place. During this hiking, we pass Tilche, Dharapani, Karte, Tal and down to Chamche. It is about 6/7 hours to get here. We can see many tourist who is doing annapurna circuit trek.
Dharapani:
If you have time, we can extend our trip to Annapurna circuit from Dharapani. This trekking is very famous trek around the world.
Day 18: Trek to Bahundanda (1310m) 6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Jagat - Syange – Ghermu – Khanigaon - Bahundanda
Day 19: Trek to Besishahar (825m) 5-6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Ngadi Bazar - Bhulbhule - Khudi – Besishahar
Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu and O/N at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 21: rest and personal shopping day in Kathmandu.
Day 22: Departure to your home.
Mt. Manaslu is located east of the Annapurna range. We can extend this trek with Tsun Valley trek. Manaslu’s incomparable beauty and rich blend of Tibetan and Nepalese culture offer a true adventure for visitors to Nepal. Here you will find the mountains and valleys covered with diverse and pristine eco-systems. Fantastic Mountain views, rich culture.
TRIP FACTSDestination: Manaslu Round / Larke La
Trip Duration: 22 Days
Season: Summer and Autum
Trip Start/End: Kathmandu
Trek Start: Arughat
Trek End: Besisahar
Trek Type: Camping
Accommodation: Camp, lodge (camping)
Transportation: Bus/CAR/Van
Altitude: 700m - 5213m
Grade:
ITINERARY
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing, preparation and trekking brief as well as introduction with all the staffs.
- Pashupatinath / Hindu Temple.
- woyambu nath / monkey temple.
- Bouddhanath stupa.
- Kathmandu durbar square.
This day we drive by private bus in the morning to Arughat. During our drive to Arughat we pass Trisuli River (famous for rafting), Akhu River (from Ganesh himal) and Budi Gandaki (from Mt.Manaslu). The road is nice until Dhading Bensi after that there is gravel road .It takes about 7/8 hours driving to get Arughat. The Arughat is the border of Dhading district and Gorkha district. It is big town of this area. We sleep at tent camp here for overnight.
Day 04: Trek to Sati Khola (730m) 4-5 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Mangaltar- Shanta bazaar- Arkhet Bazaar- Keurenipani- Soti Khola
This morning, our cook will provide wake up tea and a bowl of hot water each of you. After freshen up with hot water. We offer the breakfast and then trek to Soti Khola. Trek to Soti Khola is easy and nice walking. We pass the terrace of rice and millet. During our walking we see the view of Sring Himal. During our hike we pass many small villages like Mangltar, Shanta Bazaar, Arkhet etc. It takes us 4/5 hours walking to Soti Khola and then overnight at tent camp.
Day 05: Trek to Machhakhola (930m.) 5-6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.Khursani Bari – Lapubensi – Nauli Khola – Khanibesi – Machhakhola gaon
We get up as usual time in the morning and have breakfast. Today, we trek to Machhakhola Gaon. It is about 5/6 hours walking to get there. During our trek we see many local people and their life style. It makes us more pleasure. Most of the people are from gurung caste in this area. They have their own language and cultural dress. We pass Khursani Bari, Labubensi( Gurung village) and other small village. The trail is up and down hill. We walk left side of the Buri Gandaki River. Finally we get the Machhakhola Goan. It is nice village. It lies near the Buri Gandaki. It is the village of gurung people.
Day 06: trek to Yarukhola (1330m) 6-7 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Khorlabesi – Tatopani – Dovan – Thuludunga – Yaru Khola.
In this day, we get up and do our morning activities. We have the breakfast and then we start to our trek. It is nice walking trail to Yarukhola. It is about 6/7 hours walking to get there. During our trek, we pass many small villages. We also pass this day Tatopani (Natural Hot spring). The trail to Tatopani is easy . From the hot spring the trail climbs over another ridge, and then crosses the Buri Gandaki on a suspension bridge in a state of moderate decay. Now on the eastern side of the river, the trail climbs on a wide, well-crafted staircase, then across a landslide. The route climbs on a rugged, rocky trail to Yarukhola and then overnight at tent camp / teahouse.
Day 07: Trek to Philim (1590m) 5-6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Jagat – Salleri – Sirdibas – Philim
After doing morning usual activities, we have breakfast. We start to hike.After walking while we cross to the west bank of the Buri Gandaki. We continue along the river. During the trek, we pass many nice villages such as Jagat (Conservation and Restricted entry point), Salleri and Sirdibas. In the trail there are decrepit stone kani and several mani walls indicate that the trek is now entering a region of Tibetan influence, although the people are still gurung. Cross the bridge and climb up to Philim, a large gurung village with fields of corn and millet. It takes about 4 hours to get there and the overnight at tent camp/ tea house.
Day 08: Trek to Deng (1800m) 6-7 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.Ekle Bhatti – Nigala Gari – Pewa Khola – Deng
This day, we trek to Deng. It is the beautiful walking trail with water fall and pine trees. This day, we split the trail to Sun Valley trail near from Ekle Bhatti. While walking this trail we pass some small village as Ekle Bhatti, Nigala Gari and the Pewa Khola. We cross the bridge of Buri Gandaki many times before the Pewa Khola and we walk through the Bomboo. It is 5hours walking to get Deng. The trail is easy. It is not steep. It is small and nice village.
Day 09: Trek to Ghapsya (2250m) 4-5 hours walking and O/N at the tented camp.
Ranagaon - Bihi Phedi – Ghap – Ghapsya
This day, we start with down hill to the River, cross the Buri Gandaki. We climb up to Ranagaon. It is nice and typical village. After walking little bit you can see the Bihi village. We walk through Bihi Phedi not the village. You can see the view of Buri Gandaki is looking like a tranquil lake above a collection of that form a dam. After walking little bit, there are two trails. One goes through Prok. The Prok has several Gompas. We have to cross Buri Gandaki Bridge to go to Prok. The other trail goes straight to Ghap. We have cross the Sringi Khola Bridge and then continue to Ghapsya. Ghapsya is a small village. It takes about 4-5 hours to get there.
Day 10: Trek to Lho (3180m) 4-5 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Namrung – Ligaon – Syogaon – Lhogaon
After the breakfast, we start our trek. Beginning of the trail, we walk through the jungle. When we are close to Namrung village the trail is steep up. As soon as we reach in Namrung village we can see view of Himal chilli and others small mountains. Now we enter in upper side of Manaslu where the dialect change to a form of Tibetan and most people dress in chubas, the Tibetan –style wraparound cloak. We pass many walls. It takes 6 hours to get there. Lhogaon is nice village from where you can see the view of Manaslu.
Day 11: Trek to Samagaon (3517m) 4 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp. Syalagaon – Samagaon At the beginning, we drop down to the Damonan Khola, crossing bridge and then ascend to Syalagoan. It is nice, old village. We can see the nice view of Himalchuli (7893m.), Ngadi Chuli (7879m.) and the Manaslu (8163m.). Local people call Manaslu as Ghanpurge. When we cross the Thosang Khola then we descend to Samagaon. It is a big town in this area. It is about 3 hours walking from Lho to Samagaon village. In the afternoon we can walk around Kargyu chholing Gompa and the village.
Day 12: Rest and acclimatization day and O/N at Tented Camp.
It is the day for acclimatization day for us. We do small hiking this day. There are many places for hiking.
- Birendra tal (1 hours hiking).
- Pungyen Gompa (3-4 hours).
- Manaslu Base camp (full day hiking).
- Walk around the village.
Day 13: trek to Sando (3800m. 3hours walking) and O/N at Tented Camp.
Now we follow it to a wooden bridge over a side stream. The trail to the left leads to Manaslu Base camp. Another trail is for Larke La.The Larya La trail passes several mani walls as the valley begins to widen. It is easy trail on shelf above the river past juniper and birch forests. It is about 3 hours walking to get Samdo. It is small village. You’ll likely have some time to kill so consider hiking up pass the prayer flags to Samdo Peak for fine views of Manaslu.
Day 14: Trek to Dharamashala (4480) 5-6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
We decend on a wide, gentle trail from Sando past many fields to a large mani wall and stone archway. Drop to the river, which is now very small and narrow, and cross it on a wooden bridge. Iron pole marks the trail climb to Dharmashala. There is right as well. The trail follows the Tibet. We do not take this trail. The trail becomes hard at the beginning but later on it becomes easier. Dharmashala / Larke Rest house has a clammy large stone house for porters and Kitchen. Now there is a nice lodge as well. The trail is about 3-4 hours walking to get there. We can do some hiking rest of the day.
Day 15: Larkya La pass (5113m) 7-8 hours walking and trek down to Bhimtang (3890m) and O/N at Tented Camp.Today is one of the hardest and long days in this trek. We start our trek 5:30 a.m. in the morning. The trail is not very steep but it is high so we do not feel comfortable to walk here. It takes about 4-5 hours to get top of Larkya La pass. During our trek, we see many Mountain views of Himlung Himal (7126m.), Cheo Himal (6820m.), Gyaji Kung (7030m.), Kang guru (6981m.) and the Annapruna II (7937m.). We also see the many small lakes. We stay at the top for couple of minutes and then we trek down. The down hill trail is very steep. If there is ice, it will be very difficult to get down. It is better if you have crampon. It is about 3-4 hours walking to the Bintang. It is long day to get here.
Day 16: Trek to Gho (3010m) 6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Puktu Kharka – Surki – Gho
It is the best place to see wonderful mountains view of Himlung Himal (7126m.), Cheo Himal (6820m.), Gyaji Kung (7030m.), Kang guru (6981m.),Annapruna II (7937m.) and others around us. The trail from Bimtang to Gho is the entire down hill. We walk through the jungle but still we can see the view of Mt. Manaslu and others. This part of walking is very interesting part. If you are lucky you can see wild animal Longur (Monkey) and others. We follow all the way Dudh Khola. It is about 6 hours to get the Gho.
Day 17: Trek to Chamje (430m) 6-7 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Tilche – Dharapani – Karte – Tal – Chamche
It is way back to Kathmandu. Now most of the trail goes down hill. But we still can see the view of the Manaslu ranges. It is about 2 hours walking, we get Dharapani. It means, we inter in Annapurna region. This is touristy area. Many tourists visit this place. During this hiking, we pass Tilche, Dharapani, Karte, Tal and down to Chamche. It is about 6/7 hours to get here. We can see many tourist who is doing annapurna circuit trek.
Dharapani:
If you have time, we can extend our trip to Annapurna circuit from Dharapani. This trekking is very famous trek around the world.
Day 18: Trek to Bahundanda (1310m) 6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Jagat - Syange – Ghermu – Khanigaon - Bahundanda
Day 19: Trek to Besishahar (825m) 5-6 hours walking and O/N at Tented Camp.
Ngadi Bazar - Bhulbhule - Khudi – Besishahar
Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu and O/N at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 21: rest and personal shopping day in Kathmandu.
Day 22: Departure to your home.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport by private car/van/bus.
- Full board meal during trekking with Tea/ coffee (if it is camping trekking our cook prepare all meals).
- Tented / lodge accommodation during the trek. (If it is camping trekking we provide two men share tents, dining tents and tables, kitchen gears, toilet tents etc.)
- A local government license holder Trekking Guide during the trek., a cook, Kitchen boy, Spare, Sherpa required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine.
- Boiled and purify drinking water for the trek.
- Manaslu restricted trekking permit fee.
- Manaslu / Annapurna Conservation area (MCAP) and (ACAP) permit fee.
- Surface Transfer to and from Kathmandu.
- First aid box.
- All the government taxes.
- Tourist service charge, vat.
- Official expense.
- Local seasonal fresh fruit like orange, banana, apple, grape etc
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu after the trekking.
- Three night hotel in Kathmandu.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Soft and hard table drinks such as: coke, beer, mineral water.
- Rescue operation charge.
- Your travel insurance and trekking gears.
- Meals in Kathmandu.
- Personal shopping, Visa and Laundry.
- Tips for the staffs.
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