Manaslu Short Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport - (1360m.)

On your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

If you wish to comprehend Nepal’s historical and cultural values, sightseeing in Kathmandu valley is crucial. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is a popular destination for tourists. This city offers a marvelous combination of mix religion of Hinduism, Buddhism and some imported culture. Kathmandu carries the cultural and religious legacy that can be found at temples, monuments, and artifacts. Patan and Bhaktapur are a neighbor city that reflects a similar legacy. In the half-day tour, you will be guided to Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa. Pashupatinath is a Hindu Shrine where people worship Lord Shiva whereas Boudhanath is the biggest Stupa of Nepal. And for the rest of the day, we will prepare for the trek. You can buy your missing equipment for your trek.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu (1350M/4429ft) to Arughat ( 710m/2329ft) about 8 hrs drive

After breakfast, we will drive to Arughat Khol which is approximately 7-8 hours drive. We will drive all the way to Dhading Bensi through Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway. Then its 4 hours drive to Arughat through the rough road with the scenic view of landscape, villages, rivers, Mt Ganesh Himal and Manaslu.

Overnight in Arughat.

Day 04: Drive from Kathmandu (1350M/4429ft) to Arughat (710m/2329ft) about 8 hrs drive

After breakfast, we will drive to Arughat Khol which is approximately 7-8 hours drive. We will drive all the way to Dhading Bensi through Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway. Then its 4 hours drive to Arughat through the rough road with the scenic view of landscape, villages, rivers, Mt Ganesh Himal and Manaslu.

Overnight in Arughat.

Day 05: Trek from Arughat to Lapu Bensi (880M/2887 ft), 5-6 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),

After breakfast, we will start our trek by crossing the bridge and then trek through beautiful Sal forests. We will climb up onto a ridge above the huge white water of Budhi Gandaki and follow a trail blasted out of the straight-up rock to Khorsane (820m). The rocky trail then weaves its systematic up and down from beginning to end of a large position of nettles, passes tropical waterfalls. Then we are again back to the bank of Budhi Gandaki. The trail eventually makes it way down and past a few rice terraces on an abrupt rocky trail around to the Gurung village of LabuBesi.

Overnight in Lapu Bensi.

Day 06: Trek from Labubensi to Dovan (1070M/3510 ft), 6-7 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D)

After breakfast, the way will climb behind a rocky projection. The trail makes some small ups and downs. Dropping to the sandy stream bed at 860m from LabuBesi and then rising over an aspect ridge brings you to Machha Khola village (900m). After crossing Tharo Khola reaches to Khorla Besi and climbing over a little ridge, we will make another steep climb to Tatopani (930m), which means ‘hot water’. After a continuously climb on a wide, well-crafted staircase over a ridge to will we crash at Dovan.

Overnight in Dovan

Day 07: Trek from Dovan to Jagat (1370M/4494 ft), 6-7 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),

After breakfast, we will pass through the suspension bridge to cross the Doban Khola. Initially, the route stays low but then climbs on a rugged rocky path to Duman. After climbing some stone stairs, you will reach to Tharo Bharyang. Trekking along the river for a while and climbing through small villages, we will reach Jagat which is a beautiful flagstone village.

Overnight in Jagat.

Day 08: Trek from Jagat to Deng (2340M/7677 ft), 6-7 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),

We will continue our trek climbing over a rocky ridge to Salleri (1440m) where we get the excellent views of Shringi Himal. The trail descends to Set Ibas (1430m). The valley widens a fragment as the trail continues up to Ghatte Khola. We will then hike next to the old trail up to Pangsing, climb to Ngyak, human settlements on this route and home to the Manaslu Conservation Area Project office. From here, you can view Mt. Lapuchun (5,950m).

 Overnight in Deng.

Day 09: Trek from Deng to Namrung (2660m/8727 ft), 5-6 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),

 After breakfast, we will descend through the grassy slopes that spread with giant pine trees. Today’s trek will offer a heavily forested area in a narrow valley, bamboo forest and a collection of rock as we reach the little settlement of Deng (1800m). Then, we will hike through Sringi valley. The ups and downs in the trail through the forest offer the view of the Manaslu Massif before reaching Ghap. Continuing the trek by crossing the Budhi Gandaki through wooden bridges above gorgeous gorges before entering Namrung through a stone archway is the best part of today’s trek. Namrung is a Buddhist village where there are many monasteries, a water turbine, and hydroelectricity powerhouse, Mani walls, Chortens and prayer flags which can be seen fluttering in the sky.

Overnight in Namrung.

Day 10: Trek from Namrung to Sama Gaun (3390M/11122 ft), 5-6 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),

After breakfast, we will start our trek over a winding alleyway which moves from end to end the inner Himalayan range enjoying the views of Rupina la pass, Mt. Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Dwijen Himal, Saula Himal, Lajing peak, and many other snow-capped mountain peaks. Climbing through a forest of fir, Rhododendron, and Oaks the trail leads to the closely packed houses of Lihi (2900m) and several Buddhist villages along the way.

Overnight in Sama Gaun.

Day 11: Acclimatize rest and exploring day around Sama Gaun (3390M/11122ft), (Lodging At B-L-D),

 It's the rest day in Samagaon for adapting your body to the increasing altitude and enjoying the village. Also, you will take a short walk to Manaslu Base Camp or Punggen Gompa. Surrounded by mountains in a passive forest, you can hike to Manaslu Base Camp for excellent views of Samdo (Pang phuchuli); Ngadi Chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu icefall.

Overnight in Sama Gaun.

Day 12: Trek from Sama Gau to Ghap (2400M/7874 ft), 5-6 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),

After Breakfast, we will start our trek back to Ghap following the same trail.

Overnight in Ghap.

Day 13: Trek from Ghap to Jagat (1370M/4494 ft), 6-7 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),

After breakfast, we will follow the same trail to reach the Jagat. On the way back, we can enjoy the natural beauty of the forest of pine and Rhododendron.

Overnight in Jagat.

Day 14: Trek from Jagat to Machha Khola (970m/3180 ft), 5-6 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),

After breakfast, we will hike down to the Machha Khola in the same way, Lunch on the way. We hike till Machha Khola.

Overnight in Machha Khola.

Day 15: Trek from Machhakhola to Soti Khola 6-7 hrs, (Lodging + B-L-D),

After breakfast, we will hike through the bank of the river until we reach Soti Khola.

Overnight in Seti Khola.

Day 16: Drive back from Soti Khola to Kathmandu (1350M/4429 ft), 7-8 hrs, (Lodging + B).

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 17: Departure

* B-L-D: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner