Manaslu area Details itineary, Around Manaslu Trek, Trekking in Nepal, Nepal Treks.

Day-01:

Kathmandu - Free Day including 1/2 day sightseeing Today enjoy a 1/2 day guided sightseeing tour of Katmandu's most famous places. Bhaktapur - the oldest city in Nepal, Boddanath - the worshipping place of the Buddhist people - Pasapatanath - the holiest place for the Hindu people. On the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple of Lord Shiva Pashupatinath is famous for its architecture with its two-tiered golden roof and silver doors. It is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Maha-Shibaratri. Bouddhanath - this colossal and ancient Stupa, 8km from Kathmandu is one of the biggest in the world and has the ""all seeing eyes" of Lord Budda.
We will also visit one of Kathmandu's oldest City's, Bhaktapur, whose traditional industries are pottery and weaving and is a home of medieval art and architecture. The main square of the City contains innumerable temples and the masterpiece of Bhaktapur's Durbar Square (and of the entire valley) is the "Sun Dhoka" or "The Golden Gate", set centrally in the palaces lining the northern edge of the square. Built in 1753, the Sun Dhoka is often compared to the renaissance Florentine Baptistery doors of Ghilberti. We will visit the city of Patan and the Tibetan carpet factory and the old Palace in Durbar Square. 23/10

Day-02:

Drive to Aragaht Bazaar - From Kathmandu to Aragaht is a full days drive so tonight we will stay in a local hotel. Overnight Hotel 24/10

Day-03/04 :

Today we begin our trek following the river for approx. 1 hour and then it is a steady climb to our guides village. For the next 2 days you will experience true Nepali Culture and Living. 25/10 - 26/10

Day-05 :

Trek to Machha Khola ( 890 mtrs)
The country changes, the broad valley narrows and at times the trail is cut into the steep valley side, which is densely forested. We pass a number of small villages, tucked into the hillside, until we reach a widening of the valley, opposite the point where a large tributary stream enters the Buri Gandaki. The terraced farmland here belongs to the village of Lapbesi. We descend once again to the wide, sandy riverbed and follow a path, which runs below the steep, craggy valley side. At length, we have to climb up once again on a trail to Machha Khola. We camp outside the village, which has a number of teashops.( 9 hrs including lunch) 27/10

Day-06 :

6 Trek to Jagat (1350 mtrs)
We cross the Machha Khola - Fish Stream - and head upstream to the tiny village of Khola Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani (which I want to investigate). The valley sides steepen until they are impassable and the route then switches to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path we reach the single tea-house at Doban. Above Doban, the Buri Gandaki descends an impressive series of rapids. Beyond this steep section, the river is much more placid, meandering across a broad gravel bed. At Lauri, we recross the river on a suspension bridge and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where we camp. (10hrs including lunch) 28/10

Day-07 :

Trek to Deng (2600 mtrs)
After descending a long series of stone steps to the river, we climb a terraced hill to Saguleri, from where we can see the impressive Sringi Himal, 7187m. Crossing the river again, at Gata Khola, the path splits, with the right-hand branch heading off towards the Ganesh Himal. Our route continues upstream, through a gorge section with towering walls. We cross the river three more times in the next two hours to avoid difficult valley sides and then climb up over a further steep spur to reach the village of Deng (four houses), where we camp. 29/10

Day-08 :

Trek to Ghap (2095 mtrs)
The valley is still steep-sided and most impressive. We cross to the village of Lana, and start to see mani stones (prayers etched onto wayside rocks), a sure signs that we are entering high country Buddhist regions. After only about four hours we reach our camping place at the village of Ghap, which straddles the river. We have entered the Tibetan areas and the cultural change is obvious, and the climate change is also obvious the trekking is pleasantly cool now, as we start to gain the altitude. (Lunch Camp same Place) 30/10

Day-09 :

Trek to Sho Village (3150mtrs)
We gain altitude to take us into alpine territory and increasing mountain views. There are more mani walls and 3 more crossing of the Buri Gandaki on our route to Namrung, where our special permit is checked. Above this village the valley opens out and there are extensive pastures. Climbing climb gently now, and cross a large stream flowing down from the Lidanda Glaciers, and reach the Tibetan village of Sho, 3000m. We camp just above the village we get our first incredible views of the Manaslu North and then of Manaslu main ahead. (8 hrs incl. Lunch)31/10

Day-10 :

Trek to Sama Gaon (3500 mtrs)
Descending to the main trail via a direct route, we soon reach the fields of Sama Gaon near the Tibetan Border. 1/11

Day-11 :

Rest day
Surrounded by mountains in a peaceful forest, we take a rest day to acclimatize and relax. It is a good time to catch up on your diary read a book or wash clothes. In the morning we can take a walk up to view the Pugen Glacier and Manaslu Mountain. 2/11

Day-12 :

Trek to Sumdu (3900 mtrs)
The once large Buri Gandaki is now merely a stream as we continue to follow its course ever upwards. Everywhere you look are mountains, as spectacular as they get and Manaslu is particularly impressive. After crossing to the East bank of the river, we reach the last permanent settlement in the valley, which is called Sumdu. (5 hrs lunch camp same place) 3/11

Day-13 :

Trek to Dongnan (4200 mtrs)_ Above the village we cross the stream which runs down from the Gya La (Pass), the pass to Tibet, and there is the ruins of another village here known as Larkya Bazaar. Presumably this village thrived on trade with Tibet over the nearby Gya La, a trade which is now much diminished. Nearing the Larkya Glacier, we reach a lodge at 4450m which has been built to serve the travellers crossing the Larkya La.(5 hrs lunch camp same place) 4/11

Day-14:

Cross the 4910m Larkya La to Tanbuche (3910 mtrs)
After a short climb above the lodge, we reach the ablation valley on the North side of the Larkya Glaciers. There are views of Cho Danda and then of Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across the moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section to the pass. From the pass, there are outstanding views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II. Initially, there is a steep descent over snow and then scree, to reach the ablation valley trail to Larcia Kharka. A further hour on a moraine ridge path leads to Tanbuche 3900m in pleasant forest.
(Note that the Larkya La is normally quoted at 5115m or so, I have it from a surveyor that the correct altitude is more like 4910m) 9 hrs including lunch 5/11

Day-15:

Trek to Karche or Tilche (2785mtrs)
Below us is Bimthang, a broad and level ablation valley with a number of Mani walls and deserted houses. Crossing this high pasture, we descend the valley of the Burdin Khola to the area of the Base Camp for the West side of Manaslu. From a ridge at 4150 metres, we have excellent views of Manaslu to the South East and Annapurna II to the South West. Beyond a bridge over the headwaters of the Dudh Khola, we descend into a rhododendron forests and follow a trail through a narrow valley until we reach the highest cultivated land in this valley at Karche.. 6/11

Day-16 :

Trek to Dharopani
We climb through terraced fields to the Karche La (Pass), and can see ahead a green and heavily forested valley, dropping down to the distant Marshyangdi River. At Thonje village is our final restricted area checkpost. Here we cross the Marsyandi River and join the main Annapurna Circuit, and the hoards of trekkers. (9 hrs including Lunch) 7/11

Day-17:

Rest Day Dharapani
Time to rest up and do some washing or just explore this beautiful village. 8/11

Day-18:

Trek to Chame
From Dharapani we follow the Marsyangdi River upstream through large areas of blue pines, spruces and oaks, this would have to be one of the prettiest parts of the Annapurna Circuit Trail. 9/11

Day-19:

Trek to Pisang
We leave the magnificent pine forest and the Marsyangdi at full flow below us to enjoy views of the Lamjung and Annapurnas ii and IV. Pisang, with its fine tapering walled houses, offers amazing sights of the Annapurna massif to the south, Mount Tilicho (7134m) to the west, Chulu East (6584m) and the summit of Mount Pisang (6091m to the north. 10/11

Day-20/21:

Trek to Manang
Today we take the high difficult, but more scenic trail to Manang. Manang is a typical Tibetan village with numerous stupas, monasteries and oratories. 11/11

Day- 22:

Trek to Latdar
Today is a short days walk of about 4 hrs as we are ascending to 4500 mtrs. 12/11

Day-23:

Trek to High Camp
Today we ascent steeply to a 4590 mtrs, then along an undulating trail to a small teahouse. We will rest for a while enjoyed a hot cup of tea and taking in the spectacular view, before ascending to the river and then a very steep climb to our High Camp at 4590 mtrs. 13/11

Day-24 :

Trek to Muktinath- Today is our big day crossing the famous Thorung La 5416mtrs. You should not have any problems as we have already crossed the Larkya La. From the top of the pass there are views of the Annapurna range to the south and Mukut Himal bordering Dolpo to theWest. The trail descends steeply over glacial moraine, which gives way to grassy meadows before we reach Muktinath. This is one of the most important pilgrimage sights for Hindus. Holy water flows from the 108 carved spouts surrounding the Vishnu temple in a grove of poplars. Muktinath is also home to many ethnic Tibetans and holy Buddhists, who come here for the temple in which fire miraculously burns in a stream of water inside a small but very holy temple.14/11

Day-25:

Trek to Jomson- Today we ascend to Jomson via the Kali Gandaki Gorge, one of the deepest gorges in the world. We arrive in Jomson for lunch and a well-earned shower at our hotel. 15/11

Day- 26:

Fly to Pokhara The flight to Pokhara is approx. 30 minutes and is breath taking as we fly between the mountains and follow the Kali Gandaki gorge O/N Hotel 16/11

Day- 27:

Free Day Pokhara - Sightseeing, relax in a boat on the lake or do some shopping. O/N Hotel 17/11

Day- 28:

Drive to Kathmandu O/N Hotel 18/11

Day- 29:

Free Day Kathmandu O/N Hotel 19/11

Day- 30:

Kathmandu End of Trip 20/11

** Please note extra days in Kathmandu or Pokhara can be added to the trip.

Day to Day Itenerary
Day-01:	Kathmandu - Free Day including 1/2 day sightseeing Today enjoy a 1/2 day guided sightseeing tour of Katmandu's most famous places. Bhaktapur - the oldest city in Nepal, Boddanath - the worshipping place of the Buddhist people - Pasapatanath - the holiest place for the Hindu people. On the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple of Lord Shiva Pashupatinath is famous for its architecture with its two-tiered golden roof and silver doors. It is the centre of annual pilgrimage on the day of Maha-Shibaratri. Bouddhanath - this colossal and ancient Stupa, 8km from Kathmandu is one of the biggest in the world and has the ""all seeing eyes" of Lord Budda. We will also visit one of Kathmandu's oldest City's, Bhaktapur, whose traditional industries are pottery and weaving and is a home of medieval art and architecture. The main square of the City contains innumerable temples and the masterpiece of Bhaktapur's Durbar Square (and of the entire valley) is the "Sun Dhoka" or "The Golden Gate", set centrally in the palaces lining the northern edge of the square. Built in 1753, the Sun Dhoka is often compared to the renaissance Florentine Baptistery doors of Ghilberti. We will visit the city of Patan and the Tibetan carpet factory and the old Palace in Durbar Square. 23/10
Day-02:	Drive to Aragaht Bazaar - From Kathmandu to Aragaht is a full days drive so tonight we will stay in a local hotel. Overnight Hotel 24/10
Day-03/04 :	Today we begin our trek following the river for approx. 1 hour and then it is a steady climb to our guides village. For the next 2 days you will experience true Nepali Culture and Living. 25/10 - 26/10
Day-05 :	Trek to Machha Khola ( 890 mtrs) The country changes, the broad valley narrows and at times the trail is cut into the steep valley side, which is densely forested. We pass a number of small villages, tucked into the hillside, until we reach a widening of the valley, opposite the point where a large tributary stream enters the Buri Gandaki. The terraced farmland here belongs to the village of Lapbesi. We descend once again to the wide, sandy riverbed and follow a path, which runs below the steep, craggy valley side. At length, we have to climb up once again on a trail to Machha Khola. We camp outside the village, which has a number of teashops.( 9 hrs including lunch) 27/10
Day-06 :	6 Trek to Jagat (1350 mtrs) We cross the Machha Khola - Fish Stream - and head upstream to the tiny village of Khola Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani (which I want to investigate). The valley sides steepen until they are impassable and the route then switches to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path we reach the single tea-house at Doban. Above Doban, the Buri Gandaki descends an impressive series of rapids. Beyond this steep section, the river is much more placid, meandering across a broad gravel bed. At Lauri, we recross the river on a suspension bridge and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where we camp. (10hrs including lunch) 28/10
Day-07 :	Trek to Deng (2600 mtrs) After descending a long series of stone steps to the river, we climb a terraced hill to Saguleri, from where we can see the impressive Sringi Himal, 7187m. Crossing the river again, at Gata Khola, the path splits, with the right-hand branch heading off towards the Ganesh Himal. Our route continues upstream, through a gorge section with towering walls. We cross the river three more times in the next two hours to avoid difficult valley sides and then climb up over a further steep spur to reach the village of Deng (four houses), where we camp. 29/10
Day-08 :	Trek to Ghap (2095 mtrs) The valley is still steep-sided and most impressive. We cross to the village of Lana, and start to see mani stones (prayers etched onto wayside rocks), a sure signs that we are entering high country Buddhist regions. After only about four hours we reach our camping place at the village of Ghap, which straddles the river. We have entered the Tibetan areas and the cultural change is obvious, and the climate change is also obvious the trekking is pleasantly cool now, as we start to gain the altitude. (Lunch Camp same Place) 30/10
Day-09 :	Trek to Sho Village (3150mtrs) We gain altitude to take us into alpine territory and increasing mountain views. There are more mani walls and 3 more crossing of the Buri Gandaki on our route to Namrung, where our special permit is checked. Above this village the valley opens out and there are extensive pastures. Climbing climb gently now, and cross a large stream flowing down from the Lidanda Glaciers, and reach the Tibetan village of Sho, 3000m. We camp just above the village we get our first incredible views of the Manaslu North and then of Manaslu main ahead. (8 hrs incl. Lunch)31/10
Day-10 :	Trek to Sama Gaon (3500 mtrs) Descending to the main trail via a direct route, we soon reach the fields of Sama Gaon near the Tibetan Border. 1/11
Day-11 :	Rest day Surrounded by mountains in a peaceful forest, we take a rest day to acclimatize and relax. It is a good time to catch up on your diary read a book or wash clothes. In the morning we can take a walk up to view the Pugen Glacier and Manaslu Mountain. 2/11
Day-12 :	Trek to Sumdu (3900 mtrs) The once large Buri Gandaki is now merely a stream as we continue to follow its course ever upwards. Everywhere you look are mountains, as spectacular as they get and Manaslu is particularly impressive. After crossing to the East bank of the river, we reach the last permanent settlement in the valley, which is called Sumdu. (5 hrs lunch camp same place) 3/11
Day-13 :	Trek to Dongnan (4200 mtrs)_ Above the village we cross the stream which runs down from the Gya La (Pass), the pass to Tibet, and there is the ruins of another village here known as Larkya Bazaar. Presumably this village thrived on trade with Tibet over the nearby Gya La, a trade which is now much diminished. Nearing the Larkya Glacier, we reach a lodge at 4450m which has been built to serve the travellers crossing the Larkya La.(5 hrs lunch camp same place) 4/11
Day-14:	Cross the 4910m Larkya La to Tanbuche (3910 mtrs) After a short climb above the lodge, we reach the ablation valley on the North side of the Larkya Glaciers. There are views of Cho Danda and then of Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across the moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section to the pass. From the pass, there are outstanding views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II. Initially, there is a steep descent over snow and then scree, to reach the ablation valley trail to Larcia Kharka. A further hour on a moraine ridge path leads to Tanbuche 3900m in pleasant forest. (Note that the Larkya La is normally quoted at 5115m or so, I have it from a surveyor that the correct altitude is more like 4910m) 9 hrs including lunch 5/11
Day-15:	Trek to Karche or Tilche (2785mtrs) Below us is Bimthang, a broad and level ablation valley with a number of Mani walls and deserted houses. Crossing this high pasture, we descend the valley of the Burdin Khola to the area of the Base Camp for the West side of Manaslu. From a ridge at 4150 metres, we have excellent views of Manaslu to the South East and Annapurna II to the South West. Beyond a bridge over the headwaters of the Dudh Khola, we descend into a rhododendron forests and follow a trail through a narrow valley until we reach the highest cultivated land in this valley at Karche.. 6/11
Day-16 :	Trek to Dharopani We climb through terraced fields to the Karche La (Pass), and can see ahead a green and heavily forested valley, dropping down to the distant Marshyangdi River. At Thonje village is our final restricted area checkpost. Here we cross the Marsyandi River and join the main Annapurna Circuit, and the hoards of trekkers. (9 hrs including Lunch) 7/11
Day-17:	Rest Day Dharapani Time to rest up and do some washing or just explore this beautiful village. 8/11
Day-18:	Trek to Chame From Dharapani we follow the Marsyangdi River upstream through large areas of blue pines, spruces and oaks, this would have to be one of the prettiest parts of the Annapurna Circuit Trail. 9/11
Day-19:	Trek to Pisang We leave the magnificent pine forest and the Marsyangdi at full flow below us to enjoy views of the Lamjung and Annapurnas ii and IV. Pisang, with its fine tapering walled houses, offers amazing sights of the Annapurna massif to the south, Mount Tilicho (7134m) to the west, Chulu East (6584m) and the summit of Mount Pisang (6091m to the north. 10/11
Day-20/21:	Trek to Manang Today we take the high difficult, but more scenic trail to Manang. Manang is a typical Tibetan village with numerous stupas, monasteries and oratories. 11/11
Day- 22:	Trek to Latdar Today is a short days walk of about 4 hrs as we are ascending to 4500 mtrs. 12/11
Day-23:	Trek to High Camp Today we ascent steeply to a 4590 mtrs, then along an undulating trail to a small teahouse. We will rest for a while enjoyed a hot cup of tea and taking in the spectacular view, before ascending to the river and then a very steep climb to our High Camp at 4590 mtrs. 13/11
Day-24 :	Trek to Muktinath- Today is our big day crossing the famous Thorung La 5416mtrs. You should not have any problems as we have already crossed the Larkya La. From the top of the pass there are views of the Annapurna range to the south and Mukut Himal bordering Dolpo to theWest. The trail descends steeply over glacial moraine, which gives way to grassy meadows before we reach Muktinath. This is one of the most important pilgrimage sights for Hindus. Holy water flows from the 108 carved spouts surrounding the Vishnu temple in a grove of poplars. Muktinath is also home to many ethnic Tibetans and holy Buddhists, who come here for the temple in which fire miraculously burns in a stream of water inside a small but very holy temple.14/11
Day-25:	Trek to Jomson- Today we ascend to Jomson via the Kali Gandaki Gorge, one of the deepest gorges in the world. We arrive in Jomson for lunch and a well-earned shower at our hotel. 15/11
Day- 26:	Fly to Pokhara The flight to Pokhara is approx. 30 minutes and is breath taking as we fly between the mountains and follow the Kali Gandaki gorge O/N Hotel 16/11
Day- 27:	Free Day Pokhara - Sightseeing, relax in a boat on the lake or do some shopping. O/N Hotel 17/11
Day- 28:	Drive to Kathmandu O/N Hotel 18/11
Day- 29:	Free Day Kathmandu O/N Hotel 19/11
Day- 30:	Kathmandu End of Trip 20/11
** Please note extra days in Kathmandu or Pokhara can be added to the trip.