Manaslu Circuit Trek
A classic adventure around world’s 8th highest peak, Mt. Manaslu (8156m) with two options – 22 & 23 days!
Introduction…
Begin the trek from the historic centre of Gorkha after a 6-7 hrs drive from Kathmandu. The trail heads up the valley of the Buri Gandaki River through wild and unexplored country inhabited mainly by members of the Gurung ethnic group.
The trail circumvents interesting Manaslu peak [8156m.] crossing Larkya pass at 5100 meter and finally emerges onto the Marshyangdi river valley along the main trail of Annapurna circuit. You will have two options as where to conclude your trek.
OPTION 1: Trek further to Jomsom at Kali Gandaki river valley crossing which is another high and arduous hike through Thorung la pass at 5416 meter and conclude the trek by flying down to Kathmandu via Pokhara, or you can also avoid a flight by walking down to Pokhara from Jomsom following the Annapurna trail in 4-5 Days. Along the way you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Annapurna Massifs and Dhaulagiri peaks.
OPTION 2: Continue descending along the Marshyangdi river valley through the rhododendron & oak forests and finally conclude the trek at Besi Sahar and Drive to Kathmandu.
Any physically fit person can do this trip anytime from Mar to May [spring season] and Sept to Nov [autumn season].
TRIP ITINERARY:
Option No 01: Manaslu Larkya Pass & Annapurna Circuit Trekking
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel overnight at hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu overnight at hotel
Day 03 Kathmandu drive bus to Arughat (600m) overnight at tented camp
Day 04 Arughat trek to Soti Khola (710m) overnight at tented camp
Day 05 Soti Khola trek to Machha Khola (930m) overnight at tented camp
Day 06 Machha Khola trek to Doban (1050m) overnight at tented camp
Day 07 Doban trek to Philim (1550m) overnight at tented camp
Day 08 Philim trek to Deng (1800m) overnight at tented camp
Day 09 Deng trek to Ghap (2100m) overnight at tented camp
Day 10 Ghap trek to Lho Gaun (3180m) overnight at tented camp
Day 11 Lho trek to Sama Gaun / Sama Gompa (3530m) overnight at tented camp
Day 12 Rest day in Sama Gaun to go Manaslu base camp overnight at tented camp
Day 13 Sama Gaun trek to Samdo (3860m) overnight at tented camp
Day 14 Samdo trek to Dharamsala (4480m) overnight at tented camp
Day 15 Dharansala trek to Bimtang (3720m) overnight at tented camp
Day 16 Bimtang trek to Gho (2560m) overnight at tented camp
Day 17 Gho trek to Bagarchap (2160m) overnight in Teahouse/Lodge
Day 18 Bagarchap trek to Chame (2710m) overnight in Teahouse/Lodge
Day 19 Chame trek to Pisang (3240m) overnight in Teahouse/Lodge
Day 20 Pisang trek to Manang (3540m) overnight in Teahouse/Lodge
Day 21 Manang trek to Letdar (4200m) overnight in Teahouse/Lodge
Day 22 Letdar trek to Thorung Phedi (4450m) overnight in Teahouse/Lodge
Day 23 Thorung Phedi trek to Muktinath (3800m) after cross Thorung La (5416m)
Day 24 Muktinath trek to Jomsom (2720m) overnight in Teahouse/Lodge
Day 25 Jomsom Flight to Pokhara (820m) overnight at hotel
Day 26 Pokhara drive tourist bus to Kathmandu (1350m) overnight at hotel
Day 27 Free day in Kathmandu overnight at hotel
Day 28 Drive to Kathmandu international Airport for your onward destination
Option No 02: Manaslu Larkya Pass trekking - Via Ghorkha Bazaar
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel overnight at hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu overnight at hotel
Day 03 Drive to Gorkha (1145m) overnight at tented camp
Day 04 Ghorkha trek to Khanckock overnight at tented camp
Day 05 Kathmandu drive bus to Arughat (600m) overnight at tented camp
Day 06 Arughat trek to Soti Khola (710m) overnight at tented camp
Day 07 Soti Khola trek to Machha Khola (930m) overnight at tented camp
Day 08 Machha Khola trek to Doban (1050m) overnight at tented camp
Day 09 Doban trek to Philim (1550m) overnight at tented camp
Day 10 Philim trek to Deng (1800m) overnight at tented camp
Day 11 Deng trek to Ghap (2100m) overnight at tented camp
Day 12 Ghap trek to Lho Gaun (3180m) overnight at tented camp
Day 13 Lho trek to Sama Gaun / Sama Gompa (3530m) overnight at tented camp
Day 14 Rest day in Sama Gaun to go Manaslu base camp overnight at tented camp
Day 15 Sama Gaun trek to Samdo (3860m) overnight at tented camp
Day 16 Samdo trek to Dharamsala (4480m) overnight at tented camp
Day 17 Dharansala trek to Bimtang (3720m) overnight at tented camp
Day 18 Bimtang trek to Gho (2560m) overnight at tented camp
Day 19 Bimtang to Gho (2560m) overnight at tented camp.
Day 20 Gho trek to Dharapani (1920m) overnight at tented camp.
Day 21 Dharapani trek to Jagat (1300m) overnight at tented camp.
Day 22 Jagat trek to Bhulbhule (840m) overnight at tented camp.
Day 23 Bhulbhule drive bus to Kathmandu overnight at hotel.
Day 24 Free day in Kathmandu overnight at hotel.
Day 25 Drive to Kathmandu international Airport for your onward destination
Option No 03: Manaslu Larkya Pass trekking - Via Arughat Bazaar
Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel overnight at hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu overnight at hotel
Day 03 Kathmandu drive bus to Arughat (600m) overnight at tented camp
Day 04 Arughat trek to Soti Khola (710m) overnight at tented camp
Day 05 Soti Khola trek to Machha Khola (930m) overnight at tented camp
Day 06 Machha Khola trek to Doban (1050m) overnight at tented camp
Day 07 Doban trek to Philim (1550m) overnight at tented camp
Day 08 Philim trek to Deng (1800m) overnight at tented camp
Day 09 Deng trek to Ghap (2100m) overnight at tented camp
Day 10 Ghap trek to Lho Gaun (3180m) overnight at tented camp
Day 11 Lho trek to Sama Gaun / Sama Gompa (3530m) overnight at tented camp
Day 12 Rest day in Sama Gaun to go Manaslu base camp overnight at tented camp
Day 13 Sama Gaun trek to Samdo (3860m) overnight at tented camp
Day 14 Samdo trek to Dharamsala (4480m) overnight at tented camp
Day 15 Dharansala trek to Bimtang (3720m) overnight at tented camp
Day 16 Bimtang trek to Gho (2560m) overnight at tented camp
Day 17 Bimtang to Gho (2560m) overnight at tented camp.
Day 18 Gho trek to Dharapani (1920m) overnight at tented camp.
Day 19 Dharapani trek to Jagat (1300m) overnight at tented camp.
Day 20 Jagat trek to Bhulbhule (840m) overnight at tented camp.
Day 21 Bhulbhule drive bus to Kathmandu overnight at hotel.
Day 22 Free day in Kathmandu overnight at hotel.
Day 23 Drive to Kathmandu international Airport for your onward destination
