
Trekking in Manaslu region opened in 1992 which offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and a great bio-diversity. The trekking in this region begins from the ancient palace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah in Gorkha. It begins to get more serious with the start of the acient of the Gandaki River Valley. It offers visitors many beautiful rivers and waterfalls. After all visitors Manaslu region one of the most interesting place to trek in Nepal.
Trip Facts
Country: Nepal
Grade: Hard
Area: Manaslu Region
Group Size: 1/ 20 pax
Activities: Trekking
Total Duration: 22 days
Season: Mar - May, Sep - Dec
Altitudes: 4450m
Day 01- Arrival in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 02- Trek preparation day
Day 03- Drive Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar (570 m)
Day 04- Trek to Lapu Bensi (880 m)
This day we will walk 6 hours through straight trail to reach Lapu Bensi. Upto Khursani Bari it is a normal road afterwards it is little narrower till Lapu Bensi. Lapu Bensi village mainly consists of Gurung community one of the main ethnic community in Nepal.
Day 05- Trek to Tatopani (hotspring) (990m)
This day we will walk 5 hours through bank of Budhi Gandaki river, crossing jungles mainly consisting sal trees. In Tatopani we can take a dip in hotspring and enjoy. Overnight at camp
Day 06- Trek to Philim (1650 m)
This day we will walk 6 hours, we have to pass several villages, cross Budhi Gandaki river, on the way towards Philim we will find high school built by Japanese people, we will have good views of Shringi himal. Overnight at camp
Day 07- Trek to Ghap (2380 m)
This day we will walk for about 6 hours. First crossing Budhi Gandaki we will reach Dyang. Again after crossing few suspension bridges and mani walls we will reach Ghap. Overnight at Camp.
Day 08- Trek to Lo Gaun (3020 m)
This day we will walk through pine forest and cross suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki river. We will cross several villages and terraced wheat and potato fields. After walking 6 hours from Ghap we will reach Lo Gaun.
Day 09- Trek to Samagaun (3390 m)
This day we will walk for about 3 hours. On the way we will walk through pine forest, cross several settlements. We will see good views of Manaslu Himalayan range. In the afternoon we will reach Samagaun and stroll around the area. Overnight at camp
Day 10- Acclimatization or Rest day.
We will visit Monastery, Ice fall and lake, hike around the area.
Day 11- Day 11: Trek to Samdo (3690 m)
This day we will walk for about 3 hours. We will walk through slightly uphill trail to reach Samdo. Overnight at camp
Day 12- Trek to Dharmasala (4450 m)
This day we will walk for about 3 hours. Crossing few river streams in the afternoon we will reach Dharmasala. After having lunch stroll around the area, Overnight at camp
Day 13- Trek to Bhimtang (3700 m)
This day we will walk for about 7 hours. Wake up early in the morning cross Larke Pass (5200 m), after that walk through downhill trail to Bhimtang. From the pass we can have beautiful views of Himlung, Annapurna II, Lamjung himal and many others. Overnight at camp
Day 14- Trek to Dharapani (1860 m)
This day we will walk for about 7 hours. We will walk through Rhododendron and pine forest. Cross suspension bridges over Dudhkhola river and Marshyangdi river near Dharapani. In the evening we will reach Dharapani. Overnight at camp
Day 15- Trek to Jagat (1300 m)
This day we will follow the trail along Marshyangdi river. Cross this river approximately four times, walk along narrow valleys. After walking for about 6 hours from Dharapani we will reach Jagat.
Day 16- Trek to Ngadi (920 m)
This day we will walk for about 6 hours. On the way we will cross Marshyangdi river. Walk up to Bahundanda (1300 m) and walk downhill towards Ngadi Bazaar. Overnight at camp or lodge.
Day 17- Trek to Beshisahar (800 m)
This day we will walk through terraced rice fields, cross Marshyangdi and Khudi river. We will reach Beshisahar after walking 5 hours from Ngadi.
Day 18- Drive to Kathmandu
Day 21- Leisure day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 22- Transfer to international airport for your final departure.
Note: The itinerary can be customized
according to your duration of holiday.
Similarly hotel can be upgraded or
downgraded depending on your requirement.
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