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Manaslu Base Camp Trekking
— Pico Lyer
Trip Facts
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Trip CodeAN-M042
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Trip Length16 Days
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Pricefrom US$ / person
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Route DifficultyLevel D
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Group SizeMin 2 to 12
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Min Altitude608m / 1995 ft.
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Max Altitude5160m / 16929 ft
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Route StyleTeahouse
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ModeDrive In Drive Out
About Trip
Manaslu Base Camp Trekking is one of the rewarding adventures on the foothills of world eighth highest mountain supplying an excellent walking through authentic remote villages learning the typical lifestyle of the people and observing the stunning view of Mt. Manaslu (8163m) and several other snow-capped peaks.
Manaslu Trekking Route is no wonder, one of the best trekking trails of Nepal and well-liked by travelers since it was opened for exploration in 1992. With the development of the roadways on the both end of trekking trails, Manaslu trek became one of the popular restricted area trekking routes of Nepal and attracts thousands of travelers every year to witness the grandeur of nature and mountains and people and culture.
Trekking to Manaslu Base Camp and Larkya La Pass starts with scenic countryside drive from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar and ascends the Budi Gandaki valley through lush vegetation, mix forest, and terrace fields encountering small villages of Magar and Gurung tribes. We dip into the natural hot-spring at “Tatopani” before we enter the restricted area of Manaslu region at Jagat.We cross many suspension bridges and walk through varied landscapes and local villages visiting old ancient Buddhist monasteries.
On reaching Sama Gaon, we make a day trip to Manaslu Base Camp to experience the little thrill of high altitude and also acclimatize ourselves for the adventurous Larkya La Pass ahead of us. The view of the mountains will be all along with us until the Larkya Pass and slowly starts to fade as we descend towards Bhimtang and Dharapani to meet the trails of popular Annapurna Circuit Trails. From Dharapani, we take a local jeep drive to Bhulbhule for overnight and drive to Kathmandu on next day saying goodbye to the Himalayas for until next time.
Highlights
- Manaslu Base Camp (4400m)
- Adventurous Larkya La pass (5135m)
- Beautiful villages and walking trail
- Several old authentic Buddhist monasteries
- Mixed landscapes and vegetation on trails
- Distinct lifestyle of typical high elevation local people
- Awesome view of world 8th highest – Manaslu (8163m)
- Jeep drive in uneven roads in mountains
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 02:Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking
- Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (600m / 1995 ft)
- Day 04:Trek from Arughat to Lapubesi (884m / 2900 ft)
- Day 05:Trek from Lapubesi to Doban (1070m / 3510 ft)
- Day 06:Trek from Dobhan to Philim (1570m / 5151 ft)
- Day 07:Trek from Philim to Ghap (2400m / 7874 ft)
- Day 08:Trek from Ghap to Lho Gaon (3180m / 10433 ft)
- Day 09:Trek from Lho Gaon to Sama Gaon (3530m / 11581 ft)
- Day 10:Day visit to Manaslu Base Camp (4400m / 14436 ft) and return to Sama Gaon
- Day 11:Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3875m / 12713 ft)
- Day 12:Trek from Samdo to Dharmasala (4460m / 14633 ft)
- Day 13:Cross Larkya la pass (5160m / 16929 ft) and descend to Bhimtang (3590m / 11778 ft)
- Day 14:Trek from Bhimtang to Dharapani (1963m / 6440 ft)
- Day 15:Drive from Dharapani to Bhulbhule (840m / 2756 ft)
- Day 16:Drive from Bhulbhule to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
- Day 17:Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
Included in the Cost
- Airport Transfer
- Arrival Pick Up: Welcomed by our representative on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the accommodation facility accordingly.
- Departure See Off: We shall arrange your final departure towards International Airport on private vehicle hoping to see you someday in arrival section again.
- Trip Accommodation
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights (Twin Shared Basis)
- Best Suited Local Teahouse and Dorm Shelter during trekking
- Trip Meals and Drinks
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with seasonal fruits during trekking
- Breakfast and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Trekking Crew and Staffs
- Experienced and Well Trained Government License Holder Trekking Guide
- Supportive Assistant Guide based on the group size
- Carryin Staffs to support the luggage of trekkers. They are strong to carry for two trekkers’ luggages, which is best-minimized upto 20 kg in total.
- All Nepalese Crew members’ salary, food, accommodation, flights and most importantly, insurance of each are already covered.
- Transportation/ Flight
- Private Vehicle are used for airport transfers
- Local Bus, Jeep and private vehicle drive during trekking
- Permit and Paperworks’
- Necessary Conservation Area Permit Fee
- All required special permit for restricted area trekking
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Registration Card
- Packing and Equipments
- Seasonal Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (please care to return after use)
- Trekker’s personal gears and equipments are NOT INCLUDED.
- Others
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit (bring your personal medication, if have any)
- All applicable fees, local taxes and government taxes
- Trekking Map, Trekking Certificate etc
Not Included in the Cost
- Visa and Entrance Fee
- You can also obtain Arrival Visa at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
- Multiple entry visas are USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days respectively.
- Entrance Fees to Cultural and Heritage Sites during sightseeing
- Meals and Drinks
- Lunch in Kathmandu
- Any Meals than mentioned in itinerary above
- Drinking Water, Soft and Hard Drinks, Tea/Coffee during trip
- Personal Expenses
- Phone Calls, Laundry, Battery Charging, Shopping, Hot Shower, Additional Carryin Staff Support etc
- Trekking gears and equipments
- Personal gears and equipments (See List)
- You can also buy both local made and original branded gears in trekking gear stores of Kathmandu
- Travel Insurance
- No travel insurance of any kinds is included for trekkers. You should buy yourself a travel insurance that suit your adventure activities and cover possible expenses (Our Crew are Insured).
- Other Activities
- Any other excursion or adventure plan besides mentioned above is not included however; they can be arranged happily upon your interest on extra cost.
- Miscellaneous
- Tips of Gratitude for Crew Members (Expected)
- Cost arises due obstruction and delay on the programmed itinerary due weather problems, road situation. natural calamities and social & political causes (reason beyond our hands to take control)
- Any other thing besides the Service Include Section
Detail Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 30-45 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner
Day 2Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking Drive: 3-4 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast
Day 3Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (600m / 1995 ft) Drive: 6-7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 4Trek from Arughat to Lapubesi (884m / 2900 ft) Walk: 5.5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 5Trek from Lapubesi to Doban (1070m / 3510 ft) Walk: 5.5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 6Trek from Dobhan to Philim (1570m / 5151 ft) Walk: 5.5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 7Trek from Philim to Ghap (2400m / 7874 ft) Walk: 6 – 6.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 8Trek from Ghap to Lho Gaon (3180m / 10433 ft) Walk: 5.5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 9Trek from Lho Gaon to Sama Gaon (3530m / 11581 ft) Walk: 4 – 4.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 10Day visit to Manaslu Base Camp (4400m / 14436 ft) and return to Sama Gaon Walk: 5.5 –6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 11Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3875m / 12713 ft) Walk: 5 – 5.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 12Trek from Samdo to Dharmasala (4460m / 14633 ft) Walk: 4 – 4.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 13Cross Larkya la pass (5160m / 16929 ft) and descend to Bhimtang (3590m / 11778 ft) Walk: 8 – 9 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 14Trek from Bhimtang to Dharapani (1963m / 6440 ft) Walk: 7 – 8 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D
Day 15Drive from Dharapani to Bhulbhule (840m / 2756 ft) Drive: 2 – 3 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L,
Day 16Drive from Bhulbhule to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 7-8 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 17Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan
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Wonderful Journey
Rating:
It was really a wonderful journey into the beautiful remote nature and people. We are very glad to say that we really felt the touch of world class adventure and service and thanks to Om (guide) and Shyam (porter) for this trip successful. While the trekking got into little tense when we felt some symptoms of mountain sickness but Om was there to assist and make things easier which he did indeed by supplying garlic soup, hot drinks and medicines he had got. And there is good communication to Kathmandu Office about the situation. After a day rest, it was all OKAY and we successfully complete the trip. Special Thanks to Milan and Om for making this trip enjoyable and memorable.
Jason Beckers, Belgium
Safety Concern
Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that trip is safely coursed. We truly understand the essentiality of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.
Room to Customize
Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the average level of fitness of travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time and budget plan of travelers. There is always a room for customization of the given standard itinerary if it does not meet your way of interest and then please pass your opinion. You may want to stay in Kathmandu by yourself or maybe do sightseeing around by yourself; we will give you more information to do it by yourself if you ask us.
We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling. It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.
Group Size
We, ourselves feel that the group size of maximum 12 pax is an ideal size to run the trip. However, we have also arranged the plan for large students groups, employee groups and able to organize such trip for groups upon request. All of our trekking plans are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey.
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