Manaslu Trek

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Cultural Tours in Kathmandu/Preparation for Trek.
Day 03: Drive to Arughat (Gorkha) (700m) Overnight.
Day 04: Arughat to Soti Khola (815m) Trek.
Day 05: Soti Khola to Labu Besi (900m) Trek.
Day 06: Labu Besi to Jagat (1250m) Trek.
Day 07: Jagat to Ngyak (1950m) Trek.
Day 08: Ngyak to Ghap (2050m) Trek.
Day 09: Ghap to Lho (3148m) Trek.
Day 10: Lho to Samagaon (3517m) Trek.
Day 11: Samagaon to Samdo (3738m) Trek.
Day 12: Samdo to Dharmashala (4480m) Trek.
Day 13: Acclimatization day in Dharmasala.
Day 14: Dharmasala to Bhimtang (3890m) Trek.
Day 15: Bhimtang to Tilje (3010m) Trek.
Day 16: Tilje to Tal (1725m) Trek.
Day 17: Tal to Syange (1175m) Trek.
Day 18: Syange to Besisahar (825m) Trek.
Day 19: Drive Besisahar to Kathmandu.
Day 20: Final Departure Day.

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Good Day Nepal. After that, you will transfer to Hotel.  At the evening Your Guide gives some information about this trek and a rest in Hotel.

Day 02: Cultural Tours in Kathmandu/Preparation for Trek.
After breakfast the day will start to our guided trip to cultural world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley; including visits to the pilgrimage sites of Hindus Pashupatinath temple, the world biggest Bouddhanath Stupa, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with temple, unique architectures and Kumari (living goddess) in central Kathmandu. Evening pre-trip discussion and introduce with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip. O/N at Hotel.

Day 03: Drive to Arughat (Gorkha) (700m) Overnight.
Today, after having the breakfast, we drive to Arughat (570m) from Kathmandu, which will take approx. 8 to 9 hours via private vehicle or local bus. We will be traveling via the Prithvi Highway before Malekhu village we turn north taking the single track road for Dhading Besi and beyond to Arughat.

Day 04: Arughat to Soti Khola (815m) Trek.
Start trekking from Arughat. Destination will be Soti Khola (730m), which will take approx. 5 to 6 hours. A well-defined path through verdant paddy fields climbs past Gurung villages possible to see Gurung People and his activities. At Shanti Bazaar, you will have the first view of Shringi Mountain. From here Budhi Gandaki river will be our uphill companion. After crossing the suspension bridge of Soti Khola, reach into the village which is famous for famed Honey Hunters. Overnight in Soti Khola.

Day 05: Soti Khola to Labu Besi (900m) Trek.
Today, we start trekking in the morning After eating breakfast. And after crossing the bridge, the trek climbs up onto a ridge above the huge rapids of Budhi Gandaki river and reaches to Khorsaani. Then, the trail gets a bit precarious as it passes over a big rock and crosses a stream. Then go up and down through the large stand of nettles, passes tropical waterfalls and again backs down to the bank of Budhi Gandaki River. The trek goes up again on a steep rocky trail and down then up around to the beautiful Gurung village of Labu Besi and rests overnight.

Day 06: Labu Besi to Jagat (1250m) Trek.
After having breakfast from Labu Besi, we move onwards today. And we follow the trail gradually uphill to Jagat. We reach at Jagat via Doban. We stay at Jagat overnight happy.

Day 07: Jagat to Ngyak (1950m) Trek.
The day begins by following the river bank again for the first hour up to Ghata Khola. We then cross to the eastern bank before ascending to Philim village, one of the few large settlements on this route and home to the Manaslu Conservation Area Project Office. From here you can view Mount Lapuchun (5,950m). Overnight here.

Day 08: Ngyak to Ghap (2050m) Trek.
After having nice breakfast the trek takes us through a heavily forested area in a narrow valley until we reach the little settlement of Dang. Then cross the Budhi Gandaki 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 our overnight here.

Day 09: Ghap to Lho (3148m) Trek.
Today we trek from Ghap to nice lho village (3020m). It is the distance of about 6 – 7 hours normal walk. Slowly and gradually we would be gaining altitude and with the increase in altitude, Enter into an alpine territory and accordingly, we would have increasing mountain views. On the way to Namrung village, we would find a number of Mani walls and three more crossing of the Budi Gandaki river. Finally, we will reach Lho where we will stay overnight.

Day 10: Lho to Samagaon (3517m) Trek.
We will be resuming the trek today, with a steep descent and a crossing of yet another rock-strewn torrent called Thusang Khola. You will realize that Mt. Manaslu and Mt. Himalchuli dominate the entire landscape. Then on, across the glacier-fed Numla Khola, the valley drops away to a moraine while we follow the ancient trans-mountains trail now just very few kilometers from Tibet. Then reach at Samagaon, at 3390m is one of the classic Lama settlements in the region with a monastery and mani walls and all things totally Tibetan.Overnight here.

Day 11: Samagaon to Samdo (3738m) Trek.
After having hot breakfast, today will be a rest and acclimatization day in Samagaon. You can have an optional hike to Punggyen Gompa or the day can be spent immersing oneself in the daily life of Sama Gompa. And trek to Samdo for overnight.

Day 12: Samdo to Dharmashala (4480m) Trek.
Today’s walk starts easily enough. We cross Budhi Gandaki river for a final time and pause at the old stone wall of mani inscriptions bidding us well for progress over the pass. The trail gradually rises through juniper and tundra with a viewpoint overlooking the Larkya La Glacier. The further climb will bring us to memorable Spartan Larkya Rest House. Now reach at Dharmashala (4460m) for a night.

Day 13: Acclimatization day in Dharmasala.
Today, we will have full-day acclimatization at Dharmashala. We can explore the surrounding areas of Dharmashala today for this activity you may ask your guide.

Day 14: Dharmasala to Bhimtang (3890m) Trek.
Early in morning start is needed for what is to be a particularly tough and extended day. We start at approx. 4 am to avoid gale force wind which usually gains in strength after mid-day at the pass. After a long gradual climb alongside a moraine, we make a short descent to a glacial lake and reach the head of the moraine (4700m) which we cross to climb to the ridge top. Four frozen lakes lie below and then it is up to the crest of the Larkya La (5100m). The reward for these difficult trekking conditions is brilliant westerly views of Mount Himlung, mt. Kanguru and mt. Annapurna II as well as the looming omnipresence of Manaslu. Well, the descent is hardly any easier; we drop around 650m in less than an hour. Our trail then levels off onto yak pastures before finally reaching Bimtang (3590m), a collection of typical summer kharkas. Overnight in Bhimtang.

Day 15: Bhimtang to Tilje (3010m) Trek.
Today is the toughest days on the trail are behind us. We descend through meadows and through pine and rhododendron forest to reach Hampuk and then after dropping further following the course of the Dudh Khola we arrive at Karche and then onto the village of Gho. Keeping the west bank of the river, the afternoon is one of the gradual descents to the Gurung Settlement village of Tilije which has a certain notoriety for apply brandy. Overnight in Tilije.

Day 16: Tilje to Tal (1725m) Trek.
Today trek goes along the Dudh Khola, a tributary of the Marsyangdi River, before arriving at the confluence in Dharapani. From here, we will continue on to Tal where the river appears as a lake. We will stay at Tal tonight.

Day 17: Tal to Syange (1175m) Trek.
Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Syange is the beautiful village, where we stay overnight.

Day 18: Syange to Besisahar (825m) Trek.
Today, we follow the trail downstream to Besisahar. We pass through the picturesque villages, forests and mountain views. We will stay at Besisahar overnight.

Day 19: Drive Besisahar to Kathmandu.
After completing this wonderful Manaslu Trek, Today we drive back to Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu, in the evening, we will enjoy our farewell dinner party with Goodday Nepal.

Day 20: Final Departure Day.
Today, after having breakfast, we will accompany you to the airport for the returning flight. We bid you farewell at the airport hoping to see you again! Bye.