Manaslu Round Trek
Duration: 20 days
Region: Manaslu Region
Dates: March / April / May / October / November
This trek was officially opened to tourists in 1991, but mountaineering expeditions have long had access to the area. Manaslu (8,156m) was first attempted to climb by Japanese expedition from 1952 until 1956 when the first ascent was made. Gorkha is the traditional starting point for treks up the Buri Gandaki. Dhading and Trishuli Bazar is the other option to start this trek. Though the Larkya la pass is not a difficult pass, the trek is harder then most in Nepal. The trek is remote but geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating. The mountain views are sensational and the Larkya pass is one of the most interesting Himalayan pass crossing. The local inhabitants of this region are direct descendants of Tibetans immigrants. This area lies under restricted area and has to follow the restriction rules and regulation period.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmnadu.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmnadu (Boudha, Pashupati, Swambunath).
Day 03: Rest day and paper work in the immigration office in Kathmandu. (The immigration office is closed on Saturday).
Day 04: Drive to Arughat (7 hrs).
Day 05: Kursanibari.
Day 06: Jagat.
Day 07: Dang.
Day 08: Dhap.
Day 09: Lho.
Day 10: Samagaon.
Day 11: Rest day in Samagaon.
Day 12: Samdu.
Day 13: Larkya pass - Bhimtang.
Day 14: Bhimtang - Tilje.
Day 15: Tal.
Day 16: Bahundanda.
Day 17: Beshisahar.
Day 18: Drive to Kathmnadu
Day 19: Visit Bhaktapur.
Day 20: Departure.
Services Includes
All meals and accommodations during the trek in tea houses / camping, all camping equipment, English speaking trekking guide and porters (depending on the group size), park entry fees, four nights hotel in Kathmandu, land transportation from Kathmandu to Arughat and from BesiSahar to Kathmandu, flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, Mansalu entryfees, National park fees.