TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

High Himalayan Climbing and Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. welcome to Manaslu trekking it is newly open route!

At 8163m Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Meaning ‘Mountain of Spirit’, it was first climbed in 1956 by a Japanese Manaslu expedition and as it is regarded as one of the most dangerous 8000m peaks it has only been climbed by a handful of westerners. The complete circuit of this mountain over the Larkya Pass is one of Nepal’s best kept secrets, following remote trails which see very few trekkers. The scenery is as diverse as it can be, from the sub-tropical foothills of the Himalaya to the arid Trans Himalayan high pasture bordering Tibet. This area has always seen relatively few trekkers, and the quieter trails, picturesque villages and stunning mountain views make it one of the classic yet unspoiled treks left in Nepal. We begin the trek in Arughat Bazaar and follow the impressive Buri Gandaki River North to the village of Deng. Although initially quite wide, the river valley soon narrows and we find ourselves walking high above the river on spectacular paths. As we trek northwards the valley opens up again to reveal delightful alpine meadows and small Tibetan-style villages, which cluster below Manaslu’s dramatic North face. We trek through these villages, with rows of prayer wheels and Mani stones. Eventually we reach Samagaon, the largest and most important village in the region. From here we head West across the Larkya La (5213m), a classic route linking the Buri Gandaki and the Marsyangdi. The descent takes us through the beautiful alpine meadows at Binthang before we join the main Annapurna Circuit route for the last two days, back to the trailhead at Besisahar. Much of this trek is on established trails and is within the capabilities of a fit and experienced walker. The trek is graded C because there some long walking days plus a high pass to cross. The first half of the trek is at fairly low altitude on reasonably well-maintained trails although there are some steep sections. The crossing of Larkya La is over rough glacial moraine and some of the descent is steep. You should be comfortable walking 4 – 6 hours a day, with an occasional longer day. The itinerary is well staged for acclimatization. This is a fully supported camping trek. We provide tents, dining and toilet tents, camp stools and tables. Staffs include guides, cook and porters. On trek you are woken with a mug of tea and provided with a bowl of warm water for washing. All camp chores are done by the staff and you only have to carry your daypack containing sufficient drinks for the day, personal mini first aid kit, spare socks, T-shirt, sun glasses, sun/baseball hat, and sun cream/lip guard. All the plans for the following day will be informed by your trek guide/Sirdar each evening.

• Explore the ancient city of Kathmandu, Nepal
• Visit the Bodhnath Stupa with its’ 130 ft. dome
• Visit the ancient Pashupatinath Temple with a holy cremation site.
• Scenic dirt road driving to Arughat from Kathmandu
• Exploring the Budhi Gandaki River valley
• Experience the Nepalese and Tibetan mixture culture
• Walking between the borders of Nepal and Tibet
• Crossing Larkya La (Pass) over 5,215m

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