This area has only recently been de-restricted and opened to international tourism. Located in the central Gorkha district bordering Tibet, the region is extremely rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage. Manasulu offers the dedicated trekker a genuine adventure into a remote wilderness, untouched by the effects of tourism.
The trek circumnavigates the mighty Manasulu (8,156m), the eighth highest mountain in the world. We start the trek from the fascinating old city of Gorkha, the ancient kingdom of the Shah Dynasty that has a mixed Hindu and Buddhist culture. We follow the course of the Buri Gandaki River valley, crossing its thundering waters on various types of rope and suspension bridge, passing underneath towering rock cliffs, and through dense jungle. The topography changes each day, as we ascend through a number of climatic zones into rugged territory. We soon join the barren lunar landscape of the Tibetan plateau, where monasteries, temples, chortens and mani walls line the trail.
Climbing further through alpine wilderness, we gain stunning and rarely seen views of Manasulu. The Larkya La is our highpoint of the trek at 5,235m, from where we gain unsurpassed views of Himlung Himal (7,126m), Kang Guru (7,010m) and Annapurna II. We then descend to the Marsayangdi river valley and onto Besisahar from where we catch our minibus back to Kathmandu.
This long and demanding camping trek is a wonderful alternative to the Annapurna circuit. The Manasulu Eco-Tourism Development Project, working in c-operation with the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation has made great efforts to preserve the pristine beauty of this region, and to trek amongst such inspiring scenery is a rare joy. A classic in the making.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kathamandu. Check into hotel
Day 2: Guided tour of Kathmandu
Day 3: Minibus Kathmandu to Gorkha and commence trek
Day 4: Gorkha - Khanchowk (956 m)
Day 5: Khanchowk - Arughat (530 m)
Day 6: Arughat - Seti Khola (750 m)
Day 7: Seti Khola - Machha khola (890 m)
Day 8: Macha Khola - Jagat (1,350 m)
Day 9: Jagat - Ngyak (2,300 m)
Day 10: Ngyak - Ghap (2,095 m)
Day 11: Ghap - Lho Gaon (3,150 m)
Day 12: Lho Gaon - Sama Gompa (3,500 m)
Day 13: Acclimatization day
Day 14: Sama Gompa - Samdo (4,000 m)
Day 15: Samdo - Guest house (4,450 m)
Day 16: Rest and day acclimatization
Day 17: Guest House - Larke Phedi (4,450 m)
Day 18: Larke Phedi-Larkya la pass (5,135 m)-Bhimathang
Day 19: Bhimathnag - Karche (2,785 m)
Day 20: Karche - Dharapani (1,943 m)
Day 21: Dharapani - Chamche (1,433 m)
Day 22: Ngadi - Besisahar (823 m)
Day 23: Besisahar - Dumre – Kathmandu
Day 24: Fly Home
Accommodation:
Kathmandu hotel - 3 nights
Camping - 21 nights
At a glance:
Duration: 25 Days / 24 Nights
Accommodation: Hotel / Camping
Transport: Minibus
Activities: Trekking
Group Sizes: Min 4 / Max 10
Date: Various - on application
Grading: Demanding
Max Altitude 5,235m
Member discount:
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost Includes:
- All internal transfers
- Accommodation and food on trek
- Park entry fee
- Sirdar/guide
- Medical kit
- Porters
- Camping equipment and local staff
- Guided tour of Kathmandu
- B&B in Kathmandu hotel
Cost Excludes:
- Flights to/from Nepal
- Entry visa
- Airport and departure taxes
- Alcoholic & aerated beverages
- Tips for staff
Also see tour packages in:
Asia
Nepal
Tibet
Bhutan
Hiking & Trekking
Mountain/Rock Climbing
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