Manaslu Trekking...
Mt. Manaslu located in the east of Annapurna Himalaya range and the trekking in Manaslu is a controlled one. Therefore, the permission must be taken prior to organize trekking in the route.
However, the trekking to this area has been considered to be one of the finest tourist destinations in Nepal, as one can enjoy with the panoramic views of the majestic Himalayas stretched across the area, in between the route consists of cultural diversities and natural scenery with high altitude romantic glacier lakes and fascinating flora and fauna, these all the features have made the route one of the well liked places of Nepal. But, as this region is frequently visited by Japanese and a number of Japanese have yet made summit to this Himalaya, it is also known as the Japanese mountain.
Day 01.
Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). You will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel and a short brief about the trekking after refreshment.
Day 02.
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Baudhanath Stupa.
Day 03.
Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar (570m.).
It takes about seven hours. You will drive along the Kathamndu-Pokhara High way for the first part then you will drive many villages and terraces to Arughat.
Day 04.
Trek from Arughat Bazaar to Soti Khola (530m.):
It takes about six hours. You trek over a flat leveled path along the bank of Budhi Gandaki River through mostly terraces, numerous villages, green hills and you are almost surrounded by green forest. Today you take lunch at Arket Bazaar which lies mid way to Seti Khola. This is the best place to relax and you can enjoy swimming to ease your tiredness of the walking. Soti Khola is a village at the bank of Budhi Gandaki. The swimming spot is nearby.
Day 05.
Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (890m.):
It takes about six hours. The zigzag path passes through forest, villages, streams, pretty waterfalls and green valley until you reach Lapu Besi. This is a village mainly covered by Mongolian inhabitants. Now you again traverse the zigzag path to reach Machha Khola. There is a small market with a few shops, lodges and donkeys that are kept there.
Day 06.
Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1350m.):
It takes about six hours. You cross the Machha Khola and head upstream to the tiny village of Khola Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. The valley sides are steep until they are impassable and the route then switches to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path you reach the single teahouse at Doban. Above Doban, the Budi Gandaki descends on an impressive series of rapids. Beyond this steep section, the river is much more placid, meandering across a broad gravel bed. At Lauri, you cross the river on a suspension bridge, and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat,
Day 07.
Trek from Jagat to Philim (1700m.):
It takes about three hours. The early part of trek moves gently uphill and then somewhere through a flat leveled path. You cross a suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki before you enter Philim. Philim is a big village mainly inhabited by the Gurungs. Small monasteries, chortens and prayer flags fluttering in the sky, graves and typical houses will be seen around here.
Day 08.
Trek from Philim to Deng (2095m.):
It takes about six hours. You trek over a flat leveled path mostly through forest of pine, rhododendron and others. While walking, you cross a few bridges and can see villages at a far distance. A few houses are seen at Deng. From here, you can enjoy a pretty waterfall lying at some distance. Deng is famous for its potatoes, buck wheat, barley, wheat, cabbage, spinach as people are mostly involved in agriculture in this area.
Day 09.
Trek Deng to Namrung (2900m.):
It takes about five hours. In the beginning, you trek almost a flat leveled path and then the trail moves uphill all the way to Namrung through forest. From here, you can enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Manaslu, rock hills, a green valley and ridges. Namrung is a Buddhist village where there are monasteries, a water turbine, hydro electricity power house, mani walls, chortens and prayer flags can be seen fluttering in the sky.
Day 10.
Trek Namrung to Lhogaon (3100m.):
It takes about four hours. You trek over a winding path which moves through the inner Himalayan range. On the way, you can enjoy mountain views of Rupinala pass, Mt. Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Dwijen Himal, Saula Himal, Lajing peak, and many other snow capped mountains and peaks. As you go up the vegetation decreases. In the afternoon, this part becomes quite windy. While walking, you come across mani walls, chortens, prayer flags and monasteries. Before you reach Lho Gaon, you pass a Tibetan village and Lihi Gaon. There is a monastery named Chon on a ridge and also a Buddhist school at Lho Gaon run by Buddhist monks. People mainly grow oat, barley, buck wheat, potatoes and vegetables in this area.
Day 11.
Trek Lhogaon to Samagaon (3390m.):
It takes about four hours. Leaving the village, you follow the right bank of the river, with views of Peak 29 ahead. As you continue on the main trail, you soon reach the fields of Sama Gaon, 3500m.
Day 12.
Rest at Samagaon:
You will rest at Samagaun for acclimatization. Surrounded by mountains in a peaceful forest, you take a breather to acclimatize and relax. You can hike to Manaslu Base Camp for excellent views of Samdo (Pang phuchuli); Nagdi chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu ice fall and you can see Birendra Kunda which is an ice lake nearby the Manaslu Base Camp.
Day 13.
Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3690m.):
It takes about four hours. You trek gently uphill all the way to Samdo through a desert path and windy valley. The Tibetan border is just four kilometers away from Samdo. But visitors are not allowed to pass the border. There is a Tibetan refugee village at Samdo. This is an excellent view point for Mt. Manaslu, Samdo (Pang phuchuli), Nagdi chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu ice fall and several other majestic peaks.
Day 14.
Trek from Samdo to Larkya La Phedi (4460m.):
It takes about three hours. The trail is rocky and zigzags all the way to your destination. Before you reach Larka La Phedi, there is a market called Larkya Bazaar (market) where seasonal fairs are held for the local folks. People bring goods from Tibet to sell it here.
Day 15.
Trek from Larkya La Phedi to Larkya La (Pass) (5135m.) to Bimthang (3590 m.):
It takes about seven hours. Early in the morning you begin to trek a steep ascended path until Larkya La through a rocky and windy path. Today you carry packed lunch. From the top, you can enjoy the views of Larkya peak, sunrise, Mt. Manaslu, Ratna chuli, Cheo Himal and many other snow capped mountains and peaks. Crossing this pass, you hike to a steep downhill path through rock and ice. On the way, you will encounter many icy lakes. Bimthang is a broad and level ablation valley with a number of Mani walls and deserted houses.
Day 16.
Trek from Bimthang to Dharapani (1860m.):
It takes about four hours. Crossing this high pasture, you descend the valley of the Burdin Khola to the area of the Base Camp for the West side of Manaslu. From a ridge at 4150 meters, you have excellent views of Manaslu to the South East and Annapurna II to the South West. Beyond a bridge over the headwaters of the Dudh Khola, you descend into a rhododendron forest and follow a trail through a narrow valley until you reach the highest cultivated land in this valley at Karche, 2785 meters. Walking down you cross a stream to reach Tilje. There is an apple orchard and it is quite famous for local wine. Leaving Tilje, you trek uphill for nearly 45 minutes and reach Dharapani crossing a bridge over the Marshyangdi River.
Day 17.
Trek from Dharapani to Jagat (1800m):
It takes about six hours. You trek all the way over a descended path along the bank of Dudh Khola (river) and Marshyangdi River. On the way, you walk through pleasant villages such as Taal which is an attractive village with a pretty waterfall and you can enjoy the sight of lush green hills. Eventually, you come across Jagat which is a stone village situated on a shelf, that juts into the precipitous Marsyangdi valley.
Day 18.
Trek from Jagat to Bhulbhule:
It takes about 5 hours. A steep trail descends from Jagat through Marshyangdi valley. You cross Marshyangdi River at Syange and walk through Ghermu Path (Ghermu field). This part of the trek is pleasant through a flat leveled path with views of green valleys and villages at some distance. Past this Ghermu field and a village, your trail goes uphill for nearly half an hour to reach Bahundanda. This village is mainly populated by Brahmins, Chhetris and few other ethnic communities. At this point, you descend all the way to Nagd and you walk for an hour and half flat lever of path to reach hulbhule:
Day 19.
Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu:
It takes about seven hours. It is a picturesque drive on the way back to Kathmandu along the banks of the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers with splendid views of green hills, mountains, farming terraces and colorful villages on both sides of road.
Day 20.
Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure.
The above itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which we provide you. Manaslu Trekking can be modified according to your time and requirements.
Manaslu Trekking is yet untouched trekking trail located in the western part of Nepal. Mt. Manaslu [8163m] is the eight highest peaks in the world, was opened for the trekking purpose only in 1992. It is located near to the border of Nepal and Tibet. The name Manaslu means "The spirit-mountain", the local dialects refer it to be the benevolent and strong deity that dwells within. It is a well-known and well-loved trekking trail, as that provides perfect views of mountains, combination of rich cultural heritage, genuine adventure, incomparable beauty and biological variety. It is no doubt that the trekking in Manaslu Himalaya region is one of the delightful adventures in Nepal, as it provides spectacular beauty along the border of Nepal and Tibet. 
