- Great views of the amazing Manaslu with Nar Phu Valley Trek its landscape, monasteries. Experience of Tibetan lifestyle and culture and walk in the Nepal and Tibet border.
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Aarughat or Soti Khola. Crossing Larkya LA passes 5200 m. Manaslu with Nar Phu Valley Trek is the Wonderful combination of stunning Himalayan views like Annapurna ranges, Manaslu, Himalchuli, Mansiri.
- Amazing terraced fields filled with barley, mustard, gompas on the ways, mani walls with prayer wheels and unique traditions of local Tibetan people. Explore the great hidden wilderness of the Manaslu and Narphu valley area.
Outlined Itinerary:
Day: 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m)
Day: 2 Drive from Kathmandu to Arkhet and next drive to Soti Khola – B.L.D
Day: 3 Soti Khola to Maccha Khola 869m [3,181 feet] 6 hours trekking – B.L.D
Day: 4 Machha Khola to Jagat 1340m [4,438feet] 6 hours trekking – B.L.D
Day: 5 Jagat to Deng 1700m [6101 feet] 6 hours trekking – B.L.D
Day: 6 Deng to Ghap 2000m [7085 feet] 6 hours trekking – B.L.D
Day: 7 Ghap to Lho and Samgoan 3520m [11,483 feet] 7 hours trekking – B.L.D
Day: 8 Acclimatization day in Sama (Here you may explore Pungen Gumba 5 hours or Manaslu Base camp – B.L.D
Day: 9 Samagaon to Samdo 3850m [12,467 feet] 4 hours trekking – B.L.D
Day: 10 Samdo to Dharmasala 4460m [14,633 feet] 4 hours trekking (limited available lodges): 9 – B.L.D
Day: 11 Dharamsala to Bhimtang 3590m [11775 feet](Need to wake up early for Crossing Larkya 5160m pass and descend down reach Bimtang) [12,139 feet]; 10 hours trekking – B.L.D
Day: 12 Extra day trek if incase for late to arrive in Bimantang – B.L.D
Day: 13 Bimtang to Tilje 2300m [7,290 feet] 6 hours trekking – B.L.D
Day: 14 Tilje to Koto (2,610m/8,563ft): 5-6 hours – B.L.D
Day: 15 Koto to Meta (3,560m/11,680ft): 7-8 hours – B.L.D
Day: 16 Meta to Phu Gaon (4,250m/13,944ft): 7-8 hours – B.L.D
Day: 17 Acclimatization at Phu Gaon – B.L.D
Day: 18 Phu Gaon to Nar (4,110m/13,484ft): 6-7 hours – B.L.D
Day: 19 Nar to Kang La Pass (5,322m/17,460ft) to Nyawal (3,660m/12,008ft): 7-8 hours – B.L.D
Day: 20 Nyawal to Chame (3,540m/11,614ft): 4-5 hours – B.L.D
Day: 21 Chame to Besisahar by Jeep 6 hours – B.L.D
Day: 22 Besisahar to Kathmandu 6 hours – B.D
Day: 23 Farewell/ Departure – B
(Note: B.L.D, Plan Including / B: Breakfast, L: Lunch & D: Dinner.)
A representative from our office picks you up at airport on your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Then, transfers to the hotel take a rest and at evening there is a briefing program regarding your trip.
We take a drive from Kathmandu to Arkhet which takes nearly 5 to 6 hours via Prithvi Highway. Attractive views of Himalayas, terraced fields, landscapes and local floras and faunas on the way are very amazing. We again take a drive of 6.3km from Arkhet to Soti Khola of about 20 minutes. You cross some interesting bridges and get to see the enchanting Buri Gandaki River while you reach to Soti Khola.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
SotiKhola is a small village and the starting point of our trek to Macchakhola. Trek starts by exploring the local cultures of people and villages situated at the slope of hilly region. We get many ups and downs passes by the Buri Gandaki River, thrilling bridges and amazing green forests. Trekking over the cliff Almara, we pass through the forest trail of Ridegaon and reach to Larpubesi. Again trekking down, we reached to the charming and pleasant villages of Macchakhola. We get a chance to explore Armala, Khanibesi and Nauli Khola during the trail.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trail during Machakhola to jagat includes Tatopani, Tatopani to Yuru and again from Yuru to Jagat. Firstly we pass the river called “Maccha” and “Khorla” and reach to Tatopani (Hot spring water). Tatopani is situated on the narrow trail at the bottom of cliff. Here this takes us to Dobhan were we get to observe the local villages and then to Yuru Phant. From Yuru Phant we can observe the excellent series of Buri Gandaki River. Now from Yuru to Jagat it takes 2 to 3 hours to reach at an elevation of 1410 m.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Here you follow the trail near Buri Gandaki via the slate paved routes of villages: Salleri and Paimo. Passing the suspension bridges and water operated mills, we reach to the Philim. Philim is the central village area where there is MCAP office to show your permits and tickets. Now trekking from Philim to Ekle Bhatti, we can explore the gorge of Chhilung Khola. Continuing the main trail over the bridge crossing Buri Gandaki River, we reach Pewa. From Pewa walking a bit more than 1 hour takes us to Deng at 1860 m above from the sea level.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trekking from Deng to Ghap takes nearly 7 to 8 hours. At first we cross the Buri Gandaki River, after having breakfast and trek upward. Walking along the trail offers a chance to explore the enchanting waterfall and streams flowing on the way. After this we pass by the amazing settlement of Gurung people and closely observe the daily living style with cultures and traditions follow by them. At last we cross the Shring Khola and reached at Ghap.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
First trekking from Ghap for about half hour takes us to the beautiful Namrung village. Then again walk from Nagrung for 2 hours takes you to Lihi. Lihi is also known as Ligaon. The main attraction of this place includes Hinang Gompa and Himal Chuli range. Trekking for 2 and half hours, crossing the Hinang Khola, we reach to Lho. Lho is mainly known for the Gompa, where you can observe more than 150 children getting education. Region lies on the slope of the hills offers you the panoramic views of Mt. Manaslu with local villages surround there. Now we trek from Lho to Samagoan passing the place Shyala. In Shyala, you can observe the yaks grazing there.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Samagoan, a very beautiful village offers great Tibetan community with their unique traditions and living styles. Samagoan is the nearest village to the Manaslu Base Camp and the first station for the expeditions. We stay an overnight here for acclimatization and exploring the village area along with ancient monasteries. On this day we can hike either to Manaslu Base Camp which worth noting for spectacular mountains, lake and valleys views or to Pung Gyen Gompa providing scenic walk.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trekking trail from Samagaon to Samdo takes us to the northern part of the valley, upper the Buri Gandaki River. Trail offers you maniwalls and chortens on the way. Now arriving at Samdo, you can explore the village located just below the Samdo Peak and Samdo glacier. Walking along the hill sides over the green grass territory we get to see blue sheep.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Samdo to Dharmasala is a half day trek. We trek from Samdo passing the Athatra Saya Khola along with Larke Khola. Crossing the bridge, climbing over the trade markets at Larkya Bazzar this leads us to the ancient route used for trading services with Tibetan countries. Dharmasala is a wide mountain campsite slope and the high camp for Larkya La Pass surrounded by stunning mountainous views. This is the only place for fancy touristic products. The remote high point is very expensive.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
We start our early trek from Dharmasala, passing the Larke Pass. This takes us to another world with beautiful surroundings cover by the snowy mountains. We pass by numerous rocky moraines along with some enchanting lakes on the way. It takes 4 to 5 hours to reach Larke Pass. Descending down to the Bhimtang takes 3 to 5 hours. The slippery trail to Bhimtang takes us to explore Salpudanda Glacier. We explore the Pongkar Lake to the west of the trail, parallel to Bhimtang Glacier.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
If incase, we can’t arrive in Bhimtang in Day 11, Day 12 will be the complete day from Dharmasala to Bhimtang.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trekking from Bhimtang to Tilje takes us at an elevation of 2300m / 7290 ft. in 6 hours. It seems to be an easiest trek through Dudh Khola and bamboo pine forests. We descend down ward and pass by the beautiful small villages and then continue walking for some hours takes us to the largest settlements of Tibetan people where we get a chance to closely observe their cultures and traditions.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Walk for about 5 to 6 hours to reach Koto from Tilje at an elevation of 2610m/ 8563ft. we walk through the trail of Annapurna Circuit. So, the trail offers you the spectacular views of Annapurna II and Manaslu Peak with daily lifestyle of Thanchowk village people. Following the trail over the Marsyangdi River, we pass by Bagarchap Village. Then we move to Koto through pine forest, passing Timang at 2510 m. reaching at Koto we get to see the spectacular views of Annapurna, Lamjung and Manaslu range.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From koto we walk for 7 hours. During the trail we explore Nar River and many pilgrimages, caves along with the stunning view of Lamjung Himal. Walking through the trail, passing checkpost and crossing a suspension bridge leads us to Nar Phu valley. Now we trek under the wide waterfall and reach Meta.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After breakfast, we ascend up to the valley along with edge of the river. Following the rocky trail with barren surroundings takes by the Chyakhu and Kyang village. We see yaks grazing there and descend down to the Phu valley. During the trail we get to observe many semi-permanent settlements of Tibetan people like: Meta, Khampas, Junam and Chako. Here we also get to observe the remains of ancient forts.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
This is the day for acclimatization. We explore the local people living in this region following their different traditions and norms with the unique way of living life style and also the famous Lakhang monastery. Lakhang monastery is also known as the world’s oldest monastery. We spend the rest of the day, analyzing Tibetan cultures and languages.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trek to Nar for about 6 to 7 hours offers the beautiful views of terraced fields filled with barley and mustard. After breakfast, we trek down to the river and steeps back to Junam Khola. During the trail we explore the Gompas also. The daily living style of local people impress you as they are involved in spinning and weaving woolen clothes, grazing yaks carrying wood etc.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Here we have to pass through the altitude of 5306 m so we need to make more effort than usual. From the top of the pass we can observe the excellent views of Himalayas like Annapurna I, Gangapurna, Tilicho etc. Now descend to the beautiful part of Annapurna circuit called Ngwal. Ngwal is very beautiful village. Here we get to observe Mani walls with prayer wheels.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trek to Chame from Ngwal takes us at 3540 m above the sea level in 4 to 5 hours with unexpected through observing the views of surrounding Himalayas and local settlements of Tibetan people. Walking down slowly takes us to Pisang Village and then walking ahead over Marsyangdi River, we reach Chame. Chame is the headquarter of Manang district.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Trek to Chame from Ngwal takes us at 3540 m above the sea level in 4 to 5 hours with unexpected through observing the views of surrounding Himalayas and local settlements of Tibetan people. Walking down slowly takes us to Pisang Village and then walking ahead over Marsyangdi River, we reach Chame. Chame is the headquarter of Manang district.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After breakfast we take a bus from Besisahar to Kathmandu. Enjoy the scenic drive and we reach Kathmandu. After arriving at Kathmandu, take some rest or do some shopping. After this join the evening meal and cultural program offer by the company.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in hotel.
Now it’s time for departure! You will drop to the airport by the representative of Sunrise Adventure Trek before 3 hours of your schedule time.
Cost included
- • Government trained license holders guide his insurance, meals, accommodation etc.
- • All necessary paper works; trekking permits (ACAP, special permit for Manaslu/Nar Phu)
- • Travel and rescue arrangements but your travel insurance should cover it
- • All government taxes, VAT and service charges
- • Farewell dinner prior to departure
- • First Aid Kit
Cost excluded
- • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and any types of drinks items, transportation, accommodation during trek
- • Your travel Insurance
- • Tips for Trekking guide
- • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.
Useful information
We organize trekking in Manaslu region for any number of people. If the group consists of more than 16 pax, we will split the group and arrange accordingly. We will assign one trek leader, one assistant leader for the group of four pax and porters (one porter between two members ) to carry members luggage. This arrangement ensures that the group can still go ahead as scheduled itinerary despite any member gets sick on the way in the trekking.
Round Manaslu trekking is considered a moderate trek suitable for those who can hike for 6 – 8 hours a day. Obviously hiking in the high altitude will not be so easy rather physically more demanding, however our itinerary is scheduled for the proper acclimatization while gradually gaining the altitude in the trekking. It will be advisable to have some walking and hiking or other outdoor activities for more than two weeks which will contribute to comfortable accomplishment in reaching Manaslu. No technical skills or use of crampons are required for this trekking. It is highly recommended for the trekkers to consult with the doctors before coming for this trekking. Trekkers who have asthma, allergy or any other diseases related to hurt, lungs should take more precaution for this trekking.
Trekkers need to have traveling insurance which covers the comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and medical treatment costs). Insurance companies in Nepal do not provide travelling insurance for the foreigners and the trekkers need to get the travelling insurance from one of the international insurance companies. Sunrise Adventure Trek will have accident insurance for the trekking staff.
Accommodation in Kathmandu will be arranged on twin sharing basis on BB plan except the extra cost for the single supplement (depending on the room availability ) according to the choice of the standard of the hotels before and after the trekking. Accommodation during the trekking will be arranged at standard teahouses/ lodges with unheated rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses on twin sharing basis. The trekkers will have to share washing and toilet facilities. If the trekker is a solo traveler, he/she will have to share a room with the trekker of same sex.
Trekkers are provided three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during Round Manaslu trekking. They can enjoy wide variety of food from typical Nepali food to all types of international cuisine (Continental, Italian, and Indian.). Unlike other trekking companies, Sunrise AdventureTrek allows trekkers to choose the food from the menu at the hotel / lodges in the trek. When the group is too big for the hotels/ lodges to provide individual dishes, set menu will be arranged in most places. We use the lodges / hotels which serve hygienic, nutritious and good food for the trekkers for them to get enough energy for the hiking.
Any trekker can get altitude sickness while trekking in the high altitude despite strong physically fitness. What is important is giving enough time for the proper acclimatization for the trekking. Sunrise Adventure Trek has planned the itinerary with gradual altitude gain giving enough time for acclimatization for the trekkers. Hiking slowly specially in the high altitude help prevent AMS ( Acute Mountain Sickness ). If anyone feels dizzy, suffer palpitation or severe headaches and loss of appetite, he / she will be moved to the lower altitude immediately or arrange the helicopter rescue in the severe case of AMS and the client has to pay for it.
A variety of clothing is necessary for the Round Manaslu trek. While choosing the equipment trekkers need to give emphasis on two simple aspects: Lightweight and Functional. The items should be lightweight, dependable, and adaptable to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The quality of the trekking equipment you choose has a lot to do with how warm, dry, and safe you will remain. For this reason you have to be critical of quality and the proper fit of clothing.
- T-shirts - Hiking shorts - Undergarments - Full sleeves shirts - Long lightweight cotton pants - Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) - Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants. - Insulated pants/nylon windbreaker - Light and expedition weight thermal tops. - Fleece jacket or pullover - Waterproof shell jacket - Down jacket - Light warm fleece hat/woolen hat - Sun hat - Lightweight gloves. - Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal). Foot Wear - Hiking boots - Light and comfortable camp shoes - Thin, lightweight inner socks. - Thick, warm wool hiking socks Accessories - Down Sleeping bag - Trekking bag / Duffle bag ( to carry for the porter ) - Daypack ( to carry with the trekkers to put the things required during the daytime ) - Large plastic bags ( to keep items dry inside the trekking bag ) - Water bottle - Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries - Trekking Poles - Personal medicine box - Sunglasses with UV protection. - Books, dairy, pen, walkman and any other game instruments Toiletries and Personal Hygiene - Quick drying small towel - Toothbrush/paste - Soap - Face and body moisturizer - Sunblock for lips and skin - Tissues / toilet rolls - Wet wipes - Feminine hygiene products - Antibacterial hands wash
All our trek leaders are well experienced who have led trekking in Manaslu region for more than eight years. Their in-depth knowledge of culture, custom, the geological surroundings as well as their professionalism, sincerity, and their hospitality make your dream of successful trek an enjoyable, memorable event in your life. Although our trek leaders are not highly educated, they are well experienced, professionally trained and possess good leadership skills to operate the trip smoothly. Their smiling faces, loving and caring attitude will make your even a hard walking day a pleasant one. All trekking staff of Sunrise Adventure Trek are locally employed and have the adequate knowledge about culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, history and the safety measures in running the trips. Their attitude and the efforts will be always concentrated on the less impact of the trekkers to the local culture, custom, nature and the eco system.
We are strongly committed to the porter's rights and insurance. We make sure that they are well paid and have the proper clothing, footwear, and shelter. We are aware that no porter should be asked to carry a load that is too heavy for their physical abilities and the weight limit should be adjusted for altitude, weather and trail condition. We request our members not to have more than 15 kg weight of luggage to give to the porters. Porters who become sick while in the trekking are treated with high priority just like the other trekking staff or the members. If the needed helicopter is sent and rescued in case of the severing condition of sickness or accident. All porters are insured for sickness and accident.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Manaslu region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky beautiful landscape. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January - February, and June - July.
