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Manaslu Trek Nepal (Camping), Manaslu Circuit Trek
offered by supplier M16799 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 21
- 25
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Nepal
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Walking Tours
Season: March - November
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2400 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2600 US Dollar (USD)
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Manaslu trekking was opened only since 1991; it provides spectacular beauty along the border of Nepal and Tibet and is now a controlled trekking route which allows organized trekking groups special permits to venture round its spectacular circuit.
Manaslu has a distinctive environment which is exceptionally rich in bio diversity that has made this region one of the finest tourist destinations of Nepal for many years. Consisting of varieties of cultural diversities, natural scenery of the majestic Himalayan ranges, high altitude romantic glacier lakes and fascinating flora and fauna, all these natural and cultural features of this region have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations of Nepal and is controlled area requiring special trekking permit to get entry into this region for foreigners.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1345 meters). There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel with breakfast included.
Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9AM in the morning after breakfast. We will provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. We visit Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Monkey temple, Bhaktpur durbar square and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trek. Overnight at hotel with breakfast included.
Day 3: Drive to Arughat (640 meters) 5 hours. Your Trekking staff will come to the Hotel early in the morning at 7AM to pick you up from the hotel for 8 hours driving journey to Arughat. From Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi for 3.30 hours is comfortable drive but from there to Arugat for another 4 hours we will be driving on dirt road. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 4: Trek to Soti Khola (775 meters) 6 hours. Follow the Budhi Gandaki River toward its point of origin. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani. Camp today nears the confluence of Seti River - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 5: Trek to Machha Khola (900 meters) 5.30 hours. The trail descends slowly until you climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki. Camp tonight at Machha River. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 6: Trek to Jagat (1340 meters) 6 hours. After crossing Machha River and Khrola besi, there is a hot spring called "Tatopani". The trail follows forested area after this toward Dovan. Below Dovan, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete transformation. At Jagat, there is a police check-post where your trekking permit will be checked. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 7: Trek to Ngyak (2310 meters) 6 hours. After ascending to a terraced hill of Saguleri and view of Sringi Himal (7177 meters) we continue toward Sirish Gaon, Gandaki valley narrows from herewith soaring precipitous walls. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.)
Day 8: Trek to Ghap (2100 meters) 6 hours. Follow the trail upstream of Deng River - a tiny village of 4 houses. We walk through a newly built rock tunnel from here, thus avoiding the traditional steep climb. At Ghap, the Tibetan culture begins with Mani stones and chortens all around. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 9: Trek to Lho (3200 meters) 6 hours. After crossing the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki we follow the path lined with houses interspersed with cultivated fields. At Namru, there is a police check post again. After Namru, across the Hinan river originating from Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho. Naike peak, Manaslu north (7774 meters) and Manaslu (8150 meters) is visible from here. Tonight we camp near a spring at Lho gaon - a small village. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 10: Trek to Samagompa (3500 meters) 6 hours. You will pass the stone gate and long Mani stone wall of the village after Lho with full view of Peak 29 ahead. You can make a side excursion to Pungen Glacier from here to get a very close up view of Manaslu. Follow the lateral moraine of Pungen Glacier toward Sama. From the village of Sama, it takes another 20 minutes to reach Sama Gompa for night halt. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 11: Trek to Stone Hut (4500 meters) 5 hours. Today we climb a terraced hill on the opposite bank of Budhi Gandaki River from here toward a most remote permanent settlement - Samdo. Here amid the most sever conditions of nature live some 200 villagers in forty houses check-by-jowl. Camp at Stone Hut. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 12: Acclimatization and exploration day. We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air and also for local excursion. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 13: Cross Larkya La (5215 meters) and trek Bhimphedi (3590 meters) 8 hours. We first climb towards Cho Chanda and then slowly head steeply uphill towards the snowed-up pass. From the top the panorama is magnificent: Himlung Himal (7126 meter), Cheo Himal (6820 meters), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6981 meters) and the Annapurna II (7937 meters). The descent is steep, through moraines, towards Bhimphedi. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 14: Trek to Tilje (3900 meters) 5 hours. The route gets easier. We start with a gentle climb through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La pass and descend through fig tree and rhododendron forests to Tilje. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 15: Trek to Tal (1725 meters) 5 hours. Follow the trail downstream of Marshyangdi River, passing through the scattered villages to reach Tal village for overnight stay. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 16: Trek to Jagat (1300 meters) 5 hours. Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Chamje and Himal pani . We will have overnight stay at Jagat. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 17: Trek to Baundanda (1275 meters) 5 hours. Ascending gently for 30 minutes and the trail runs gently down to Sanjee village, then trail goes up for 15 minutes to Gharmuu Phant. From here another 2 hours easy walk and 30 minutes up will take to the village of Bahundanda. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 18: Trek to Beshisahar 5 hours. The trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Naadi. From here the trail takes you to the bank of Marshyngdi River and town of Bhulbhule, Khudi all the way to Besisahar. Overnight at Tented Camp with breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included with hot drinks.
Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu by bus 7 hours. Overnight back at the hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included.
Day 20: Leisure day in Kathmandu. If you are interested in continuing on to the Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours you can start today.
Day 21: Transfer to international airport for your final departure.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.
NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. All our treks can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
Price Includes:
1. Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus.
2. Standard accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (4 nights)
3. Kathmandu City Tours inclusive tour guide, private car/van/bus.
3. Full board meal during camping, prepared by our cook with Tea & coffee.
4. Tented accommodation and equipment during the camping trek. (We will provide fully water proof two men tents, dining tents, kitchen gears, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent etc.)
5. A local government license holder Trekking Guide during the trek., a cook, required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine.
6. Boiled and purify drinking water for the trek.
7. All special trekking permits & fees.
8. Surface Transfer to and from Kathmandu.
9. Down Jacket and duffel/kit bag by Ace the Himalaya (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
10. All our government taxes.
11. Tourist service charge, vat.
12. Official expanse.
Please Note: US$80 per person per night if you need extra accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast
Price Excludes:
1. Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
2. Your travel insurance (compulsory).
3. International airfare and airport departure tax.
4. Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu for 60 days from date of issue.You will require 2 passport size photos.
5. Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
6. Personal trekking Equipments.
7. Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected.
8. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price can be also customized. Prices remain valid till December 2008.
Group and Travel Agent discount available as per request.
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