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The Manaslu Circuit trek is far less crowded than other classic treks in Nepal and remains a true remote adventure, despite its increasing in popularity since teahouses were built here in 2010. The Manaslu trek features all the great aspects of a classic trek in Nepal: epic scenery, spectacular suspension bridge crossings and a 5100m (17,000- Trip organized by Sanjib The Manaslu one of the classic treks is the 8th highest mountain in the world.It is also known as Kutang.It is also the highest peak in the gorkha district.Manaslu offers the variety of trekking option to the travellers.Nowadays it is also known by the great teahouse trekking.This trekking has been open since 1991. Our trek starts from Arughat where we find bamboo forests.BudhiGandaki village is also the residence of Gurung,Magar and Tamang.Through this trek we can also enjoy the view of pine forest,Rhododendron forest and also beautiful Mountain.This area has the unique environment.So that this region is one of the finest tourist destinations.ManasluCircuit Trek provides opportunity to learn about the culture and its features for all the trekkers. The weather in this region is unpredictable. At night it is cooler but the days are generally warm and dry.During the month of December to February we can see the snow there. Overview Fast facts Min. duration 13 days Max. elevation 5,106 m / 16,752 ft (Larkya La pass) Start/finish Soti Khola/Besisahar Difficulty Challenging Trek style Teahouse Despite its recent rise in popularity, the Manaslu Trek remains remote and off-the-beaten-path compared to the better known teahouse treks in Nepal. The trek takes you around Manaslu, the world's eighth highest mountain at 8,163 meters (26,781 ft). Want to join a small group? Our local specialists have scheduled group departures in March April May Sep October and November 2018. (Nepal Planet Treks and Expedaition ) Why trek the Manaslu Circuit Trek? Experts consider the Manaslu Circuit Trek among the Top highlights of this trek include: • It is far less crowded than its more well known peers Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit. The word is getting out about Manaslu, but there are still about 10 times fewer trekkers on the Manaslu Trail • The trek is wild and remote, yet there are teahouses at every day stage, so trekkers don’t need to bring tents and food, making it more accessible and affordable than similar treks. • The trailhead is reached over land, avoiding the need for domestic flights. • The first part of the trail follows the Buri Gandaki, a deep, long river gorge, with many suspension bridge crossings • The scenery provides all Nepal has to offer: you'll trek from the subtropical jungle at lower elevations, through the Himalayan foothills to the high, cold and challenging crossing of the Larkya La above 5,100 meters / 17,000 feet. The village of Gho - Photo by Louis fiorello - March 2016 Crossing the snow covered Larkya La in October 2016 - Photo by Rohan Delhikan View from Bimthang, near the end of the trek - Photo by Rohan Delhikan - October 2016 Cloud cover giving way to views of the Manaslu Range - photo by Michael Freel - September 2016 Getting to the trailhead The trailhead of the Manaslu Circuit trek is the closest to Kathmandu of the major Nepalese treks. That said, it's still an adventurous 126 km (80 miles) drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola, which takes about 6 hours by jeep (recommended) or 8+ hours by public bus. If road conditions are challenging (which is often the case at the tail end of the monsoon in September) you may have to start walking in Arughat, which adds an extra day. Permits You need a trekking permit for the Manaslu Trek. Solo trekkers are not allowed, a minimum group size of 2 is required. Detailed itinerary (13 days) Larkya Pass - highest point of the Around Manaslu Trek - March 2016, photo by Karyn Anderson Day Destination Altitude Day 01 Kathmandu - Soti Khola (by jeep) 775m Day 02 Soti Khola - Machhakhola 900m Day 03 Macchakhola - Jagat 1300m Day 04 Jagat - Deng 1860m Day 05 Deng - Namrung 2560m Day 06 Namrung - Lho 3180m Day 07 Lho - Samagoan 3580m Day 08 Acclimatization day around Samagoan 4400m Day 09 Samagoan - Samdo 3875m Day 10 Samdo - Daramashala 4460m Day 11 Daramashala - Bimtang (via Larke Pass 5160m) 3590m Day 12 Bimtang - Darapani 1963m Day 13 Darapani - Kathmandu (by jeep) Included in the Cost • All airport/hotel transfers • Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu • Accommodation in a 3-star hotel (Holyhimlaya or Hotel Nepalaya ) in Kathmandu with breakfast • Guesthouse accommodation during trekking in the mountains • Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during trek • All ground transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicles • All necessary staff with experienced leader (guide), assistant guide( 4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging • All necessary paper works; trekking permits (ACAP, special permit for Manaslu) • Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Nepal Planet Treks duffel bag, Nepal Planet Treks t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion) • Travel and rescue arrangements • Welcome and farewell dinner • Exclusive Medical Kit Bag by Nepal Planet Treks log • All government and local taxes Not Included in the Cost • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs) • International airfare to and from Kathmandu • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary • Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary) • Travel and rescue insurance • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, heater, etc.) • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended • Tips for guides and porters The Trekking Group For this trek, there will be one leader, assistant leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters for carrying luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter). Other helpers will be served as per necessity depending upon the group size. This arrangement ensures that should anybody in the group get sick, the trip can still go ahead as planned. We can run this trip for at least a group of two to a maximum of twelve people which we believe is an optimum range for a successful trip. However, if you would like to make a group booking for more than twelve visitors together, Nepal Guide info can arrange this too. The Tsum Valley Extension (19 days) If you have the time, we highly recommend extending your trek for another week by adding the side trip to Tsum Valley to your itinerary. Tsum Valley is even more remote than the main Manaslu trail, and has amazing views, including the famous view point above Mu Gompa pictured below. View point above Mu Gompa in Tsum Valley with view on backside of Ganesh Himal - Photo by Alex Treadway Day Destination Altitude Day 01 Kathmandu - Soti Khola (by jeep) 775m Day 02 Soti Khola - Machhakhola 900m Day 03 Macchakhola - Jagat 1300m Day 04 Jagat - Phillim 1590m Day 05 Phillim - Chumling 2360m Day 06 Chumling to Chhokangparo 3010m Day 07 Chhokangparo to Nile 3361m Day 08 Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m) and Chhokangparo 3361m Day 09 Gumba Lungdang to Lokpa 2240m Day 10 Lokpa to Ghap 2160m Day 11 Ghap to Lho 3180m Day 12 Lho to Samagaon 3580m Day 13 Day trip to Manaslu Base Camp 4400m Day 14 Samagaon to Samdo 3875m Day 15 Climb Samdo Ri or take a day trip to Tibet border 3875m Day 16 Samdo to Dharamsala 4460m Day 17 Dharamsala to Bimtang (via Larke Pass 5160m) 3590m Day 18 Bimtang to Dharapani 1963m Day 19 Dharapani - Kathmandu (by jeep) 1400m http://www.nepalguideinfo.com/manaslu-circuit-trekking/ http://www.nepalguideinfo.com Nepal Mountain Guide Teams ( Nepal Planet Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd.) GPO: 4453 Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: +977-1-4252196 Mobile: +977-9841613822 (Sanjib) Fax: +977-1-4252196 Email: sanjibtrekguide@gmail.com