Manaslu Larke Pass Trekking:
A incredible Manaslu trek offer exclusive itinerary links the trek around Manaslu with a traverse of the northern Annapurna range to Jomsom and explore the "Great Barren". You ascend to the foot of the North Face of Manaslu and crossing two isolated passes the Larkya pass (5,135m. The trail eventually reaches Samagaon, the largest and most significant village of this region. This is a input staging post for expedition teams attempting to climb Manaslu and the mountain from here is outstanding.
| Itinerary: | |
| Day 01. | I will well come you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transport you to your Kathmandu hotel. After having formal introduction, you are being served with welcome drink at the hotel. They will give you helpful tips for your time in Kathmandu. O/N Hotel. |
| Day 02 | Kathmandu Sight-seeing: 3-4 hours. After breakfast, you are being organized for joining a guided tour of the amazing sightseeing of the Kathmandu Valley. You can visit Durbar Square, Swayambhunath 'Monkey' Temple, the famous Hindu temple - Pashupatinath and the largest Stupa in Nepal - Boudhanath onwards at afternoon we gather for a pre trek briefing & make arrangements for your 'trek pack'. |
| Day 03 | KATHMANDU-GORKHA (1060 M.) Drive around 5 hours to reach Gorkha. In the afternoon sightseeing around Gorkha bazaar (Gorkha is the birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah- the Great, the founder of current Nepal. located on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, there is a beautiful old palace known as Gorkha Durbar. It's the first capital of Nepal. There are two gorgeous temples of Gorakhnath and Kali inside the palace zone. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple of Gorakhanath. Gorkha is very pleasurable, interesting, one of the historical places and the palace of Gorkha King where firstly valiant Gorkha soldiers originated from. |
| Day 04 | GORKHA/KHANCHOWK (956 M.) The trail separates from here northeast toward Budhi Gandaki River. We follow the right trail toward Khanchowk bazaar for the night stop. Khanchowk instructions good view of Gorkha himal. |
| Day 05 | KHANCHOWK/ARUGHAT (530 m.) keep on on to Arukot. The trek today engages little bit of up and little bit of down towards Budhi Gandaki. Arughat is the largest village of this river sink. |
| Day 06 | ARUGHAT/SETI KHOLA (750 M.) Follow the river Budhi Gandaki towards its tip of basis. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhet River. After Arkhet we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani. Camp today near the convergence of Seti River - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath. |
| Day 07 | SETI KHOLA/MACHHA KHOLA (890 M.) The trail descends slowly . Pass the forest trail to get there at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki. Camp tonight at Machha River. |
| Day 08 | MACHA KHOLA/JAGAT (1350 M.) Cross Machha River and head upstream along the river's edge. After crossing Khola besi, there is a hot spring called "Tatopani". The trail follows forested area after this toward Doban. Below Doban, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the altitude increases, the rapids and the scenery experience a complete transformation. At Jagat, there is a police check-post where your trekking permit will be checked. |
| Day 09 | Jagat to Deng (1960 M.) Ascend a rocky ridge up to Salleri then to Setibas. The trail follows the best and new route to Manaslu via Ngyak. Then the trail goes ahead to Ganesh Himal Base Camp. Later on, the trail reaches to Serson. Now the trail enters a steep unoccupied gorge and descends through green slopes scattered with tall Pine trees via Budhi Gandaki. Further on, the small village Deng comes after crossing a bamboo forest and Deng Khola. |
| Day 10 | Deng to Ghap (2380 M.) Cross Budhi Gandaki again and climb up, pass a waterfall, cross a watercourse, and continue to climb ahead to Shringi Khola; cross it and reach Ghap . |
| Day 11 | Ghap to Namrung: The trail crosses over Budhi Gandaki enters woods then it climbs up to Budhi Gandaki valley. The trek climbs over a huge rock, continues up through deep fir and rhododendron forest, and then enters Namrung. |
| Day 12 | Namrung to Sama Gompa(3360 M.) The trail follows to Nupri region; the trail passes Barcham and crosses Hinan Khola and reaches to Sho. The trail then follows to Lho and drops down across Damonan Khola. Ascend again to a raised ground at Shya. Crossing a ridge the trail descends onto a rock - scattered moraine and goes onto a ridge over looking pastures and fields of Samagaon. The Sama Gompa is snuggled against a wooded moraine at the for end of the valley. |
| Day 13 | Rest day at Sama Gaon. |
| Day 14 | Sama Gompa - Samdo (3780 M.) Descend to Budhi Gandaki and to Manaslu Base Camp. The Larkya La trail passes numerous Mani walls and reaches Kermo Kharka. The trail then climbs steeply to find Samdo nestled behind a edge. |
| Day 15 | Larkya Rest House Go further on to Larkya La. The trail forwards and climbs in and out of the gorge and reaches the only shelter on the route to the pass, Larkya Rest House. |
| Day 16 | Larkya Rest House -Larkya La- Bimtang Start earlier. The trail get to at the top of the moraine at 4700m. And climbs steeply to the pass at 52130 M. Then the trail descends to Bimtang (" Plain of Sand" in Tibetan Language). This enormous valley bounded by high peaks. |
| Days 17 | Bimtang - BagarChhap (1992 M.) The trek descends to Dudh Khola and reaches Gho crossing Pine and Rhododendron forests. At the foot of the valley, part of Lamjung Peak above the Marsyangdi valley comes into sight. The trail keep on to BagarChhap via Tilje and Thonje villages. |
| Days 18 | BagarChhap - Chame (2630 M.) Today you will negotiate a few steep forested ridges, along with several landslides on route, remember to look up though, as you will receive some sensational views of major Himalayan peaks. Your destination for the night is Chame. |
| Days 19 | Chame to Pisang (3300m). The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910m. We then cross another bridge at 3040m, from there the view of the towering Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, 3200m.Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Days 20 | Pisang to Manang (3500m). Today we continue through the upper part of the Manang district, the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks & raise crops for part of the year in addition, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784.Leaving Pisang, we have an alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325m involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475m to nearby Manang at 3500m.Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Days 21 | Manang - Acclimatization day, Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and over viewing the wonderful views around the village & the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Days 22 | Manang to Ledar (4250m). Today we leave Manang, & the trail makes an ascent of nearly 2000m to the Thorung La pass. We make the ascend progressively through Tenki, leaving the Marsyangi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Ledar at 4250m.Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Days 23 | Ledar to Phedi or High camp (4600m). The trail descends to cross the river at 4310m we then ascend up to Phedi at 4420m. At High Camp on the elevation of 4600m, we can recently found some good Guesthouses built. Your overnight stay will be there. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Days 24 | Phedi or High Camp to Muktinath (3710m). The journey from Phedi "foot of the hill" or at the foot to the 5416m Thorung La pass, starts the day. We then make the climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may occur due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problem to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the chortens & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Days 25 | Trek to Jomsom (2713m.). Treks ends here. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D. |
| Days 26 | Fly back to Pokhara (about 20 minute's short, but scenic flight). Overnight at hotel. B.B. |
| Days 27 | Drive back to Kathmandu by Private Car / Van - about 5 hours scenic drive. |
| Days 28 | Full day sightseeing tour of Pokhara valley. |
| Days 29 | Transfer to Airport for your onward Journey. Farewell! |
Note:
| Price Includes: | |
| 01. | Airport Pick up and drop off service by Private Coach. |
| 02. | 2 night's accommodation with breakfast at Hotel in Kathmandu & 2 night's accommodation with breakfast at Hotel in Pokhara. |
| 03. | Sightseeing around Kathmandu & Pokhara (Including guide and entrance fees). |
| 04. | Three time food in a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek. |
| 05. | Accommodation during the trek. |
| 06. | An experience Guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), porters (generally 1 porter for 2 pax) their |
| 07. | Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments. Surface Transfer to destination from Kathmandu. |
| 08. | Flight or Bus or Car Fare as listed in trip Schedule. |
| 10 | Tourist service charge, Vat. |
| Cost Excluded: | |
| 01. | Meals whilst in Kathmandu & Pokhara. |
| 02. | Nepal Travel insurance. |
| 03. | Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue) |
| 04. | You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu. |
| 05. | Airport Tax in Nepal approx. US$ 24. |
| 06. | Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, Tips. |
| 07. | Expenses occurred due to unavoidable Events i.e. road wrecks, flight delays etc. |
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