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Rising
8,163m, Mt. Manaslu lies just east of the famed Annapurna
Region and shares a border with its northern neighbor Tibet.
Opened to trekkers recently, Manaslu's unsurpassed beauty
and rich cultural traditions offer the dedicated trekker
a genuine adventure. This trekking trail offers brief glimpses
into the simple lives and ancient ways of the areas inhabitants.
Here the trekking is moderately strenuous
with ample opportunity to stop, relax and catch your breath
amidst a land seemingly lost in an earlier era. In a few
days, the Himalayas disappear from view as you descend into
the Gandaki River Valley and proceed upstream. The Gandaki
River is fed by innumerable rivers and waterfalls, and the
rushing, rumbling tumult of the frigid waters accent the
silence of towering pines and lush bamboo groves.
During the
day, the sun shines with clear intensity, while the nights
are a bit more than cold. Moreover, villages and people become
less frequent as the trekking becomes fairly strenuous. At
this point you are more likely to pass a yak, cow or a sheep
along the trail, rather than a person.
Following Larkya Bazaar,
the trail rises to over 5,200m as you cross the Larkya Pass
under the glow of soft, winless moonlight and twinkling stars.
Buttressed by peaks reaching over 6,500m and covered by snow
year round, Larkya pass commands your utmost energies and respect.
Having
crossed the pass, you will quickly descend through an area whose
vegetation is at once both alpine and tropical. Long-needled
pines are draped in soft, fine ferns. Maples and elms share the
ground with bamboo.
Frigid, rocky streams are beached by cotton-white
limestone sand, and glacier lakes glisten with an aqua-blue
green. The colors, sights, silence and sounds embrace every
turn of this gently sloping section of the trail.
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| Manaslu Trekking - 22 Days |
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| DAY
01 : KATHMANDU |
Fly
to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and be met
by a member of our crew. We will be driven to our Hotel and
later go on a familiarization walk with one of our guides.
Check into Hotel. |
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| DAY
02 : KATHMANDU |
Spend
the day on a guided tour of sacred Tibetan stupas and monasteries.
Overnight in Hotel. |
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| DAY
03 : JYAMRUNG (1,400m/4,606ft) |
Drive
96km (5 hrs) along the Trishuri River to Golbhanjyang, and
than trek 1 hour (3km) along the ridge to Jyamrung Dada (dada
is a hill). From here one can see the Massifs for Manaslu,
Annapurna and Ganesh Himal.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
04 : PHUL KHARKA (1,500m/4,935ft) |
The
day begins with an initial descent from camp to the Ankhu River
Basin (800m/2,632ft) eventually meeting one of its tributaries,
Baguwa Khola. The rest of the 15km (7 hrs) trek takes us up
to Phul Kharka along terraced fields, thatched houses and rustic
villages.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
05 : PHUL KHARKA (1,500m/4,935ft) |
The
day begins with an initial descent from camp to the Ankhu River
Basin (800m/2,632ft) eventually meeting one of its tributaries,
Baguwa Khola. The rest of the 15km (7 hrs) trek takes us up
to Phul Kharka along terraced fields, thatched houses and rustic
villages.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
06 : MANBU (1,400m/4,606ft) |
Trek
20km (6 hrs). We begin with a gradual ascent to Majhuwa followed
by a level path leading to Manbu. This path rises above the
lower hills and has a nice view of Baudha Himal. Manbu itself
is predominantly a Gurung Village, however along the way you
will come across mixed villages of Brahmins, Chhetris and Tamangs.Â
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
07 : MACHHIKHOLA (1,750m/5,758ft) |
This
15km (6 hrs) trek begins by descending to the Budhi Gandaki
River, joining the main trekking route from Gorkha at Liding.
From here it is a gradual ascent with a few creek crossings
before reaching Machhikhola. You will see that the locals have
constructed a pulley system as a means of transport to cross
this river.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
08 : JAGAT (1,900m/6,251ft) |
This
20km (7 hrs) trek takes us along the sandy banks of the Kali
Gandaki River as we slowly ascend to Jagat, a clean and lovely
little stone paved village with lots of flower gardens.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
09 : NGYAK BESHI (1,950m/6,416ft) |
Trek
17km (7 hrs) to Ngyak Beshi. The day begins by following the
river bank again for the first hour up to Ghata Khola (ghata
is a water mill). We then cross to the eastern bank before
ascending to Philim, one of the few large settlements on this
route and home to the Manaslu Conservation Area Project office.
From here you can view Mt. Lapuchun (5,960m/19,608ft).
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
10 : GHAP (2,156m/7,093ft) |
This
19km (7 hrs) trek takes us through a heavily forested area
in a narrow valley until we reach the little settlement of
Dang. We then cross the Budhi Gandaki River where the valley
opens and we begin our ascent to Rana. The trail now takes
us high above the river giving us views of the Manaslu Massif
before descending to Ghap.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
11 : NAMRUNG (2,660m/8,751ft) |
Today
we will trek 13km (6 hrs) through a dense forested river valley
finishing with a 40-minute ascent to Namrung. The campsites
here are managed by the Manaslu Conservation Area Project.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
12 : SAMAGAON (3,530m/11,614ft) |
Trek
18km (8 hrs) through the forests to Samagaon, passing several
Buddhist villages along the way. These areas have been influenced
by the Tibetan culture due to its proximity to Tibet, and as
a result you will find many monasteries, chortens and mani-walls.
Having over one hundred and fifty houses, Samagaon is surprisingly
large and bustles with the energy of remote village life. From
Samagaon you can see Mt. Manaslu and the Kutang Himal Massif.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
13 : SAMAGAON |
Spend
the day resting, exploring Pungen Gompa (4,200m/13,818ft) or
trekking to Mt. Manaslu Base Camp (4,000m/13,160ft). Both day
trips are roughly 4 hours round-trip. When leaving the village
consider taking the brief one-hour side trip to see Lake Birendra,
named after Nepal's past King who officially opened the area
in 1992.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
14 : SAMDO (3,780m/12,436ft) |
Trek
12km (3 hrs) along the river, before finally ascending at the
end to Samdo. A short fifteen kilometers from the Tibetan border,
Samdo is the site of a Tibetan refugee camp and affords you
a rare glimpse into the lifestyle of the Tibetan people. This
settlement is along the old salt-trading route with Tibet,
and is still used today (though much less since the Chinese
occupation of Tibet).
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
15 : DHARMASALA (4,480m/14,739ft) |
Trek
11km (4 hrs) to the west leaving the Budhi Gandaki River and
entering a sparsely vegetated area. The trail rises high above
the Larke Khola leading the all the way to Dharmashala where
the trail finally meets the river.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
16 : BiIMTANG (3,800m/12,502ft) |
This
is a more strenuous day as we trek 15km (8 hrs) over the Larkya
Pass (5,213m/17,151ft). The terrain consists of glacial moraine
with a lot of scree to scramble up and over.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
17 : TIJILE (2,800m/9,212ft) |
We
will trek 18km (7 hrs), making a gradual descent through rhododendron
and pine forest seeing the north face of Manaslu along the
way. We will make camp in the apple orchards of Tilje.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
18 : TAL (1,600m/5,264ft) |
Trek
17km (6 hrs) along the Dudh Khola, a tributary of the Marsyangdi
River, before arriving at the confluence in Dharapani. Here
we join the Annapurna Circuit route and will be required to
deposit any waste items we have collected from our trek. We
will continue on to Tal where the river appears as a lake,
and make camp next to a waterfall.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
19 : SYANGE (1,100m/3,619ft) |
Trek
14km (6 hrs) down to the foothills of the Himalayas, returning
to the lush terraced fields and the densely populated Hindu/Gurung
Villages.
Overnight stay in tents |
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| DAY
20 : KHUDI (800m/2,632ft) |
The
days are now hotter and the final trek (20km/6 hrs) to Khudi
will feel long, though the elevation is much lower. The terrain
is easy and similar to the previous day. This is the last night
of our trek, and we will definitely enjoy a hot bath at our
riverside lodge.
Overnight in lodge |
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| DAY
21 : KATHMANDU |
Drive
200km (7 hrs) back to Kathmandu.
Check into hotel |
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| DAY
22 : KATHMANDU |
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