Around Manaslu Trek

After breakfast, we begin our guided tour to several historic, antique and spiritual site in Kathmandu which are protected by UNESCO world heritage sites. Today, we explore quaint Durbar Square, Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), Swayambhunath (2,000 years old monkey temple) and Boudhanath (largest Buddhist stupa). After sightseeing of UNESCO designated world heritage sites, we drive back to hotel and get our trekking gears checked by our trekking leader and discuss about the trip Alpine Kailash’s office.

Meals

Breakfast

We depart early from Kathmandu to Sotikhola. En-route- we enjoy the many countryside villages with verdant hilly sceneries. We drive along the bank of Trishuli River and follow the paved road until Dhading Bensi but the driving route from Dhading Bensi to Arughat is on rough road. We leave behind Arughat and drive further to reach SotiKhola.

Activity & Duration

8-9 hours trek

Highest Altitude

710m (Sotikhola)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Soti Khola – Machha Khola (900m/2,952ft) – 6-7 hours trek

After breakfast, we trek beyond Sotikhola, cross the bridge and walk through the dense forest of Sal and then ascend to the forested ridge right above the huge rapid of Budhi Gandaki. We reach the Khursane village and beyond the village the trail weaves its way up and down, traverse rice terraces and tropical waterfalls and climbs up to the Gurung village of Labubesi. The trail further goes behind a rocky outcrop and eventually the valley widens up and the Budhi Gandaki River flows among the wide gravel bars.
Further, we climb down to the sandy river bed and walk for a while to climb over the side ridge. From the ridge, we drop down to the river and cross another suspension bridge to enter into the village of Machha Khola.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours trek

Highest Altitude

900m (Machha Khola)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Machha Khola to Jagat trail negotiates few ups and downs and move across Tharo Khola to reach Khorlabesi. Further traversing few more uphill and downhill section, we reach a small hot spring in Tatopani. After soothing at hot spring, we ascend over another ridge and cross Budhi Gandaki over a suspension bridge. Afterward, we ascend via well-crafted staircase and walk across a landslide to climb over a ridge to Dovan. Walking across the suspension bridge over Yaru Khola, we ascend for a while through stone stair and descend down to the river before climbing via stone stairs to reach Tharo Bharyang. Crossing the Budhi Gandaki River, we ascend over a ridge and walk alongside of river before climbing to the village of Jagat.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours trek

Highest Altitude

1410m (Jagat.)

After breakfast, we climb to Salleri via rocky ridge and drop off to Sirdibas. Before, we continue to Ghatta Khola, the valley opens up and the trail follows fairly leveled path. Further climbing via forested route, we cross a suspension bridge before entering into the large village of Philim. The trail follow the Ekle Bhatti Route waking through the lowest house in the village and follows levelled fairly easy path. The route now negotiates steep, rugged and unsettled section. Eventually, we drop off to the grassy land slopes and cross Budhi Gandaki and trek for a while before crossing the river again. Walking through the wide valley, we cross the dense cluster of Bamboo to reach Deng Khola. Further crossing the Deng Khola, we enter into the small but warm village of Deng.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours trek

Highest Altitude

1804m (Deng)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we leave Deng village behind and cross the river of Budhi Gandaki to climb over the ridge Rana (1,910m). We climb further until the route connects the route trail from Bhi and move west to the Budhi Gandaki valley. Travelling through the forested route and mani walls, we cling that route that join the Ghap. We follow the route of Prok village that bless us with incredible panorama of Siringi Himal. Crossing Budhi Gandaki River several time and walking alongside of several gompas, we start gaining height climbing through the lush and verdant forest. Further dropping off to the narrow gorge, the dense starts disappearing and the trail changed into fairly leveled path. A leveled and easy hike for a while and steep climb at the last section of trail takes us to Namrung.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours trek

Highest Altitude

2630m (Namrung)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Namrung is famous for awe-inspiring view of Siring, Ganesh and Himal Chuli peaks in the south. Today, we ascend steadily through the forested route to reach Lihi. It is beautiful village dotted with many Chortens and barley fields. Walking through the side village of Simnang Himal and crossing the warm village of Sho, Lho and Shyala village, we reach Sama village. At Lho village, we get privilege to enjoy the excellent view of Mt. Manalsu and famous Ribung Gompa. Shayala village exhibits the gigantic view of Himal Chuli, Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) to the left, Manalsu and massive glaciers. Walking for while through few uphill and downhill section, we reach the village of Samagaon.
Overnight in Samagaon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours trek

Highest Altitude

3530m (Samagaon)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is acclimatization and exploration day at Samagaon. We stroll around the village to explore culture and tradition. We interact with locals and discover thousands of mani stones carved with Buddhist texts and pictures. We hike to nearby hill to explore famous Pungygen Gompa. It is popular monastery that displays astounding views of glacier.
Overnight in Samagaon
Meals: Breafast, Lunch & Dinner

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours trek

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we drop down to the Budi Gandaki River and head north to follow the bridge over a side stream. The left trail leads us to the Manalsu Base Camp. We follow the Larkya La Trail walking along side mani walls and after a while, the valley opens up. It is fairly well leveled trail on a shelf over the torrent through the forested route of juniper and brich of Kermo Kharka. We climb down the shelf and cross wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki and climb on to the point where the river splits off. Walking through Kani, we enter into the village of Samdo.

Activity & Duration

4-5 hours trek

Highest Altitude

3860m (Samdo)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This is second scheduled acclimatization day of the trek. We suggest you to hike over the trade pass located right back of Samdo village. This trade pass is famous for excellent views of Mt. Manalsu, Simrang, Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Larkye Peak, Cheo and Kang Guru. En route- you will encounter many herding settlements locally called doksas and discover beautiful Lophophorus (national bird in Nepal), Lammergeyer and Himalayan Griffin soaring high in the sky. You can also choose to trek over Gya La Pass, frequently used pass by trader.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Walking down the edge of the village, we cross the bridge over Budi Gandaki and continue walking uphill. En route to Dharmasala, we cross two streams, enjoy the view of Larkya Glacier and walk around the valley of Salka Khola. Dharmasala (4,450m) is not a lodge but a small stone shelter as known as Larke Phedi.

Activity & Duration

4-5 hours trek

Highest Altitude

4460m (Dharmashala)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Larkya La pass trek involves 800m ascend that takes 3-5 hours and 1,500m that takes 3-4 hours descent to Bimthang. It can be bitterly cold if it is windy and snows and ice can consume more time. A pre-dawn hike starts with easy ascent to the ridge before joining long and arduous climb over the jumbled moraine field. You will discover Pawar Peak on the northern border and Larke Peak on the southern border.
Finally, we walk alongside the moraine of the glacier which become steeper at final section. The pass serves the magnificent views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and huge Annapurna II. The trail to Bimthang is quite longer than usual. We reach to Bimthang with the evening mist coming in with Mt. Manaslu.
Overnight in Bimthang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activity & Duration

8-9 hours trek

Highest Altitude

5160m (Bimthang)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The ridge at Bimthang allows you to enjoy the tantalizing view of Mt. Manalsu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal. We climb down to Sangure Kharka, cross the bridge over Dudh Khola and forest and narrow trail that leads you to the highest cultivated land valley of Karche (2,785m). We ascend to the ridge and drop down to the riverbank before making a short hike to Gho village. You can overnight at Gho village but better lodges are available at Tilije, so we hike to Tilije for comfortable night.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours trek

Highest Altitude

2300m (Tilije)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After early morning breakfast, we head our journey that starts with an ascent to the ridge. We hike along the path paved with stones that leads us to village and further we exit through the arch shaped gate after crossing suspension bridge over Dudh Khola. Ascending alongside of Mani walls, we reach Thonje and further walk takes us to Dharapani, the security checkpoint and part of Annapurna Circuit Trail. Crossing suspension bridge over Marshyangdi River several times, we reach Karte village and further along the trail with Mani walls, we reach Tal.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours trek

Highest Altitude

1701m (Tal)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, we descend via gentle path and climb up until we get the glimpse of Marshyangdi River. Walking through the forested trail and crossing the suspension bridge over the river, we reach Chyamje village. The village is incredibly beautiful dotted with quaint houses, temples and cultivated terrace. As we advance, we enjoy the stunning waterfall and walk further to join a trial to Syange via Jagat.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours trek

Highest Altitude

1080m (Syange)

After early morning breakfast, we drive a long way back to Kathmandu. Driving by land allows you to get acquainted with diversity of terrain in Nepal. We enjoy the verdant hilly scenery, torrent Trishuli River and many quaint settlements. In the evening, we stroll the quaint street of Thamel and catch last minute shopping and also attend farewell dinner organized by Alpine Kailash in typical Nepali restaurant.

Activity & Duration

8-9 hours trek

Meals

Breakfast & Dinner

Your trip with Alpine Kailash ends today. We will escort you to Tiribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.