Manaslu Circuit Trek is a fulfilling trek that provides you with the opportunity to get to the base of the 8th highest mountain in the world i.e. Mt.Manaslu within 14 14-day trip. Manaslu Circuit Trek is suitable for people of any age group and travelers who have limited time for holidays. Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of the remarkable likelihoods to explore and encounter an intact district of Nepal. Manaslu Circuit Trek is an inexpensive tea house trek that provides you with a glimpse of adventurous vegetation and miraculous cultures in Nepal. The local inhabitants and their cultures and traditions are also major attractions of Manaslu Circuit Trek. The additional major feature of Manaslu Circuit Trek is that the Manaslu is a virgin territory, where just a pair of trekkers have been seen yearly. However, Manaslu Circuit Trek is achieving more popularity rapidly. In recent years, Manaslu Circuit Trek has perceived more stream of adventurous trekkers coming to this domicile. The challenges and enthralling scenarios you get through this trek are a must-see for any trekker, looking for a never seen before experience. A trail through the green exploring the culture and tradition of Nepal. To grab the trip pleasure and make it precious, you can join the trip of Veteran Everest Trek.
Our tour package offers a unique and rejuvenating experience - Meditation Retreat, perfect for those seeking peace and self-discovery amidst breathtaking natural landscapes. The tour group includes an additional member: a skilled healing teacher who provides support and guidance throughout the journey. Each morning begins with an invigorating yoga session led by our experienced yoga teacher at 5:30 AM, helping you align your mind and body for the day ahead. In the evenings, unwind with an optional sound healing session before bed, designed to soothe your senses and promote relaxation. Please note that the availability of sound healing sessions depends on the location and altitude of the tour. This retreat is an ideal way to reconnect with yourself while exploring serene surroundings.
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Our representative will be in the arrival lobby with your name card. Our airport staff will brief you on the trip and provide vouchers. Our agency has a special space for arrival parking. You will be transferred to the hotel from the arrival gate. Our office representative will meet you in the evening and invite you to a welcome dinner.
The second day of the trek is a leisure and preparatory day to ensure a smooth trekking experience. This day will involve finalizing the trek preparations; a detailed meeting with the tour guide regarding the route, safety, and any expectations will be covered, and all necessary arrangements and documentation, such as dealing with trekking permits and tickets, will be taken into consideration to ensure compliance with local regulations. This relaxed schedule also allows trekkers to double-check their equipment and acclimate to the environment, setting the stage for a successful and enjoyable journey ahead.
After an early breakfast, you will leave Kathmandu in the morning in our private jeep or land cruiser for soti khola. The first part of the journey is smooth as you go through the highway. But, from Gorkha or Dhading, the path is rough (two ways go to Arughat). Soti Khola is approx 13 km away from Arughat and is the starting point of the trek. Overnight at a lodge in Soti Khola
Your trek starts from today. From Soti Khola, Machha Khola is 15km away and it will take around 5 hours to reach there. Little further from Soti Khola, there lies an army camp in Lighting and walking further from there will take you to the place named Khursani baari. (Khursani baari means green chili field) you can also view the 100m lengthy amazing waterfall from opposite side of Khursani baari. Walking on the same side will lead you to Machha Khola. After the massive earthquake of 2015, you will get the shocking landslide view in the area. Nowadays road facility has been developed which was little disturbed by the earthquake. The residence in the area is less as you can find just 20-30 houses in the whole area. There also reside 4 popular hotels. Stay overnight at camp in Machha Khola
After the permit checking in the police checkpoint in Machha Khola, you will continue your trial towards Jagat. On the way, you enjoy the bath in hot spring and move along the steep valley sides. An hour before reaching Jagat, you will have the mesmerizing horizon view of cantilever bridge from Yaru bagar (which will take 20 minutes to reach). This cantilever bridge is 158 m long and is considered as the first bridge in Nepal. Jagat is about 22 km away from Machha Khola and will take approximately 7 hours to reach there. After a little walk from the location of the bridge, the sight of Jagat’s field will welcome you for an overnight camp.
After the permit check-in upper Jagat, you will continue your trek early in the morning. It is about 7hrs walk to Deng village which consists of just around 4 houses and 3 hotels. On the way to Salleri after about 40 minutes of walk, you will need to cross one river. Here you will see two hydropowers (one new and one old).On the way, you will pass from Salleri to Sirdibas which is inhabited by local Gurung, overviewing the mountain named Siring (7239m). After crossing a bridge and walking for about 15 to 20 minutes, you will reach Philim, where lies different administrative offices, land revenue offices, police stations, and many more. From Philim you will trek to Chisapani. After having lunch in Chisapani, you will take the path towards Naykphedi and further to Pewa which will take about one and a half hours to reach. In Pewa, you will have to cross the suspension bridge 2 times which itself is a nice experience. From Pewa, it will take 45 minutes to Deng. Stay overnight in camps.
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will start your trial downhill to Budhi Gandaki River and uphill to Rana gaon viewing the beautiful landscape and rivers. From Rana gaon, you will reach Bihiphedi after 45 minutes of walk. From Bihiphedi, you march towards Gap, the lunch place, which will take about 2 hours to reach. You will take lunch there and after lunch, you will walk for one hour through the dense forest after crossing the river from old to new version overseeing the dense forest, dead pine tree and many more. You then reach to Suksum and from there you will climb uphill to Namrung which will take about 1 hour and 20 minutes. After Deng, you can find the people of Tibetan lifestyle and culture. In Namrung you can find a resort and if you want to stay there. Other mesmerizing views are of Saula Himal, Himalchuli Range. Overall, Namrung is approximately 21 km far from Deng and will take about 7 hours to reach there. Stay overnight in namrung.
Today, you will walk to the beautiful village of Samagaon. To reach Samagaun from Namrung, you will pass through the places like Banjam, Lihi, Sho, Lho, and Sayla. On the way, before reaching Lho, you will view a monastery which is recognized as the one in the region. In this monastery, more than 200 monks study among whom all are boys. The path towards Lihi is steep and marching there will give you the view of Ganesh Himal, north Himchuli and Naike peak in the right. You will continue your trip towards Sho and in the corner, you find two ways, among which one lead to Hinayang monastery and another path leading to Manaslu larkya pass. From Sho, it will take 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Lho and from Lho you will trek for 2 hours to reach Sayla. From Sayla, it will take 1 hour to reach Samagaun. From the syala, you will get the panoramic view of north Himalchuli, Nadi Chuli Manaslu, north Manaslu, Nike peak, Saula Himal, and siringi himal. Real yak view is also a major satisfaction. It is the biggest village which originated about 200 years ago from Tibet. It is the popular place for commerce and is the route to Manaslu Base Camp. Stay overnight in samagaon.
After the tiring trek, it is a rest day for this trek. You can spend the day sitting in the hotel and roam around in the surroundings only. But if you want to hike, then you will have three options. You can visit Birendra Tal (3 km from Samagaon), Basecamp, or Pungen monastery and Basecamp. Base Camp is 6 km away and will take 5 hours to reach there. It is at an elevation of 4800m. You can also have a view of Manaslu glacier and crossing the glacier through bridge will take you to naturally beautiful Camp area. There is also an existence of cave. The pungen monastery is 6-7 km far from your acclimatization spot and has the flat surrounding before reaching there. It gives the panoramic view better than the base camp. Stay overnight in Samagaun.
From Samagaon village first, you will walk for around 3 hours across a steep hill and proceed on flat land for 15 minutes walk before you reach the destination- Samdo. Samdo is a Tibetan refugee village at the height of 3800m. On this day, you will trek through beautiful Juniper and Birch forests to the base camp. Once here, you will witness the amazing mountains. Added, you will get one of the clearest views of Mt. Manaslu. You will trek around 16 km today. Overnight stay at Samdo.
Your journey starts in the morning with a downhill trek up to Budhi Gandaki River. Then you cross the river and again follow an ascent through Larkya Bazaar and Valley of Salka Khola towards Dharmasala which is not a lodge but an easy place to stay for a night. It is 7km away and will take about 4 hours to reach there on normal days. You have a high chance of seeing blue sheep. This place is also known as Larke Phedi. Stay overnight at Dharmasala
The trek of this day starts early in the morning at about 3am which will provide the most beautiful scenic view of sunrise and top wind flow will blow the mind of any travelers. You will have the view of Annapurna II, single himal, Kangaroo Himal, Himlung Himal, Cho Himal, starting from the left corner. From Larkye you will have the view of Cho and Larke peak. The trial of reaching Bhimtang will take 9 hours to complete. Stay overnight at Bhimtang.
The place Dharapani extends from Gorkha to Manang district. In your trial, you pass through Karche, Goa, Tilche and finally reach Dharapani. The trail descends to Dudh Khola (milky river) viewing different mountain summits like the zoomed ones. There is also approximate 5 minutes of the uphill climb where you will be warm and hotter. Then again trial starts descending through the pine jungle. There are also found 8 to 10 colored rhododendron in the month of May and June. Descend is followed by the lunch after reaching Surkhi. After lunch, you move uphill for about 10 minutes and again downhill to Goa. Goa is a nice and peaceful place which consists of 4 hotels with good and somehow best food and accommodation services. After walking for about 20 minutes, you will reach a bridge crossing which will lead to Mane, and finally to Tiliche and Dharapani after 30 minutes of further trial. Stay overnight at Dharapani.
After breakfast, you will drive back to Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu you take a rest at our hotel or stroll in the streets of Thamel, a popular tourist hub for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a farewell dinner hosted by Veteran Everest Trek to celebrate the successful completion of your 11 days of trekking. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Today is the last day of Trekking in Nepal in Veteran Everest Trek, and here you are done with your 15 days of journey in Nepal. And then as per your flight timings, our staff will transfer you to Kathmandu airport for your international departure.
