Manaslu Circuit
Considered as one of the most challenging treks in Nepal, the Manaslu Circuit will reward the adventurous with an unparalleled alpine experience. Opened in 1992, this area offers a combination of rich culture heritage, unsurpassed beauty, and biological diversity.
We ascend the Gandaki River valley, which is fed by innumerable rivers and waterfalls, offering the chance of a plunge into some bathing pools. From here, the streneous section begins and yaks begin to out number people in the rocky landscape. In Samagoan (3450m) we visit the glacial green lake of Birendra, before crossing into mystic Samdo, a mere 15km from the Tibetan border. Here Tibetan monks inhabit sacred monasteries and combined with the views of the Tibetan plateau against stark white Himalayas this is a truly spiritual place. The biggest challenge then awaits - crossing the snow bound Larkya La pass (5213m). Snow-covered peaks over 6500m towers above as we cross. The descent, once off the snow, takes us through alpine then tropical areas, bursting with ferns, bamboo, pine trees, waterfalls and aqua-blue green lakes laced with cotton-white beaches. Finally, Manaslu will disappear as we descend to Beshishar (832m.) This 3week excursion will leave you with a sense of peace and respect for the people of Nepal and its ecological wonders.
Highlights: Views of Tibet and an insight into Tibetan culture through various monasteries and Tibetan settlements. Unspoilt mountain views, bathing pools, lakes and waterfalls surrounded by alpine and tropical forests.

ITINERARY

This itinerary is intended as a working guide only and is subject to variation as a result of weather, local conditions, government restrictions, or any other reason beyond the control of Mountain Club. We reserve the right to alter (lengthen or shorten) any trek at any time if this is necessary also trip can be shorter like drive to Arughat now a days on gravel rough rood via Dhadhing crossing Aakhu Khola.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu
Height: 1300m
You will be met on arrival and transferred to hotel,

Day 02 Kathmandu.
Duration: 4hrs
Height: 1300m

Day 03 Kathmandu - Gorkha
Duration: 5hrs
Height: 500m

Day 04 Gorkha - Khanchok
Duration: 6 hrs
Height: 950m

Day 05 Khanchok - Arughat
Duration: 4 hrs
Height: 530m

Day 06 Arughat - Soti
Duration: 5hrs
Height: 1000m

Day 07 Soti - Macha khola
Duration: 5hrs
Height: 1300m

Day 08 MachaKhola – Jagat
Duration: 5hrs
Height: 1360m

Day 09 Jagat - Deng
Duration: 5hrs
Height: 1800m

Day 10 Deng - Bagar
Duration: 6hrs
Heiht: 2300m

Day 11 Bagar - Namrung
Duration: 7hrs
Height: 2550m

Day 12 Namrung - Lhogaon
Duration: 4hrs
Height: 3180m

Day 13 Lhogaon - Samagaon
Duration: 4hrs
Height: 3360m

Day 14 Samagaon-Samdu
Duration: 3 hrs
Height: 3780m

Day 15 Samdo
Duration: Rest
Height: 3780m

Day 16 Samdo - Larkya Bazar
Duration: 4hrs
Height: 4390m

Day 17 Larkya Bazar - Rest house
Duration: 4hrs
Height: 4460m

Day 18 RestHouse - Bhimthang
Duration: 9hrs
Height: 3660m

Day 19 Bhimtang - Dharapani
Duration: 6hrs
Height: 1860m

Day 20 Dharapani - Sangye
Duration: 7hrs
Height: 1060m

Day 21 Sangye - Bhulbhule
Duration: 6hrs
Height: 840m

Day 22 Bhulbhule - Beshi Shahar - KTM
Duration: 3 hrs walk and 4 hrs drive
Height: 760m, 1300m

Communities:The Gurungs are a distinctive and interesting ethnic group found mainly in the central hills. They provided the Gurkha army with many of its men and so occasionally your greeting of “Namaste” is returned in fluent English with a cheery “and a good morning to you”! Their religion is a combination of Hinduism, Buddhism and Animism. Wheat and maize form the main diet staple which is “Dhero”. Sometimes you may see groups of men carrying ancient muskets hunting game to supplement their diet.
The people become more distinctly Buddhist as their links with Tibet increase. These are the Bhotia (from Tibet) who are similar to the Sherpa. Their flat roofed houses boast Gompas (monasteries) with embossed prayer wheels. Stone-built sacred monuments called Chortens often mark the entrances to villages. The last large village, Samagoan (also called Ro) is flanked by a long “Mani wall” carved with Buddhist prayers. (As a sign of respect for local beliefs always walk past, or round, Mani walls in a clockwise direction.

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