Let’s go for a long trek in Nepal, and let’s go for Manaslu Circuit Trek which will take 17 days. In 17 days, you will see what you have never seen in your life in other countries and spend a night in a place where basic facilities are available, and where full facilities are available that will satisfy you that will give you something to move from one remote place to another with a feeling of acceptance. You will walk a trekking trail that takes you to the waterfalls, and rivers, uphill, and downhill, including a forest where you can hear only your footsteps and the chirping of birds. As the monkey jumps off the tree, you would look at it because this is not a common sight in your country. You will also be heading to the Larka La Pass, and when you reach the highest altitude, you will see the beautiful view of the mountains, hills, and valleys. ABOUT ME: Hi, this is me John, based in Kathmandu, Nepal. I am a professional trekking and tour guide certified by Nepal Government. As a TripLeader, I am responsible for organizing and leading trekking and tour expeditions throughout Nepal. I work closely with my team to ensure that each trip is well-planned, safe, and tailored to meet the needs and preferences of my TripMates. I also ensure that all necessary permits, paperwork, and logistics are taken care of so that TripMates can focus on enjoying their journey. What is included in the trek cost? • Twin sharing basis tourist standard hotel (3-star category) accommodation in Kathmandu • Twin sharing basis lodge/mountain teahouse accommodation during the trek • Breakfast included • Pickup from the airport and a hotel as well as drop off in a private vehicle • Kathmandu Valley sightseeing in a private vehicle • Kathmandu to Sotokhola by private vehicle and back from Dharapani-Besisahar to Kathmandu in a sharing bus. (On request: during the time of booking, you can ask us for your comfort to provide a private vehicle; additional cost) • Nepal Government-certified English-speaking local tour, trekking guide • Guided Kathmandu valley sightseeing includes all the entrance fees • Restricted area trekking, MCAP, ACAP permits, and Trekkers’ Information Management Systems- TIMS card for trekking • Official paper documents Government taxes and local fees • A comprehensive medical kit. • Trip accomplishment certificate. What is not included • International flight tickets • Travel and rescue insurance • Nepal entry visa • Porter service available in additional cost • Personal trekking equipment and expenses like water, laundry, phone, and bar bills • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from your trip (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary. Expenses due to unavoidable events, like flight cancellations, strikes, and others • Tips to your guide, porter, and driver • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the “cost include” section Do you have a question? Ask in the Q&A below! I'm happy to hop on a call with you after booking, to see if we get along and if this trip matches your expectations.
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Trip Itinerary
1
Kathmandu
Day 1-2
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m) Arrive in Kathmandu at your favorite airlines; we will be waiting for you outside the airport because you are our clients, and you have great faith in us when you are in Nepal. Simultaneously, we want to create an impression in you because we believe the first impression is the lasting impression that traces on the back of your mind forever. If you arrive in Kathmandu in our office time, then we would, of course, take you to our office; otherwise, we would take you to the hotel where there are attached bathrooms, TV, and phone to meet your expectations. Give us a call on our mobile no if you have any problems in such a place. Order tea or coffee and breakfast, all of them are free; just give a call from your hotel room.
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Kathmandu
Day 2-3
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing We will come to the hotel to pick you up by private transportation and take you to the following historical places that come under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Boudhanath Stupa When it comes to visiting one of the oldest Buddhist Stupas in the world, then there is nothing better than Boudhanath Stupa because the oldest thing always has something too valuable to be mentioned just by doing sightseeing. Pashupatinath It is the oldest temple and the most important temple of Lord Shiva, according to the Hindus. You can look at this temple as the head of Lord Shiva. When the head is in Nepal, all the Hindus of the world come to Nepal to visit this temple. Kathmandu Durbar Square It is the oldest famous palace in Nepal. The Shah and the Malla kings ruled Nepal from here, and the courtyard is big.
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Soti Khola Bazar
Day 3-4
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola (730m) Duration: 8 - 9 hours Drive to Sotikhola not with a purpose to reach the starting point of Manaslu Circuit Trek but with a purpose to see the landscapes, to see the villagers, and to see the villages. The road is a combination of both things, meaning tarred road and bumpy. The bumpy part of the vehicle road is dusty, Sotikhola if you translate this word into English, will be the Soti River. Sotikhola is a village by the river, and it is small and has few lodges.
4
Machhakhola
Day 4-5
Day 4: Trek to Machha Khola (930m) Duration: 6 - 7 hours Walk a road built by the Nepalese Army on the side of the hill by the green river. The road tells you that you are trekking and does not give you a feeling that you are a part of the modern world. You will see the children in the road as well as you will see women and men, doing some sort of work to survive. They are friendly, meaning they will talk with you if you ask them any questions. There are hills and valleys, which are the parts of your trekking trail. Macha Khola is a small village by the river.
5
Jagat
Day 5-6
Day 5: Trek to Jagat (1410m) Duration: 6 - 7 hours Walk by the Budigandaki River that has a source in Manasalu. You are walking the ancient trading salt route that connects Nepal and Tibet. You will see a glimpse of Manaslu from a trekking trail. There is no shortage of beautiful waterfall; there is no shortage of green hills and valleys. You will pass through a village, named Tatopani which is a small village, and where there is hot water coming out from the slope of a hill. You will not cross one suspension bridge but many, and today’s main highlight is the cantilever bridge which you will cross and reach Jagat.
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Windy Valley Guest House
Day 6-7
Day 6: Trek to Dyang (1800m) Duration: 6 - 7 hours There are suspension bridges across the river that connects two hills, and how old they are, nobody knows. After crossing, or before crossing these bridges, you will see the people ploughing the land with the help of ox, which is a traditional way of farming. Before coming to this point, you will see waterfalls, as a matter of fact; you will see many waterfalls during the trek. Small villages that you will pass through are Sulleri and Phillim. You will walk by the river, cross the river, and also walk above the river, that is, on the side of the hill. After walking for hours, you will reach Dyang.
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Namrung: Thakali Hotel
Day 7-8
Day 7: Trek to Namrung (2660m) Duration: 6 - 7 hours On the way, you will see houses, made of stones, and you will be greeted by the prayer wheels, small monasteries, and the stupas that are made with the piles of stones. They are the places of religious significance and by the trekking trail or in the middle of the trail, and you would not like to close your eyes as you pass by them. Small villages that you will reach before you finally reach Namrung, are Nizam, Ghap, and Lunga. You may spot a red panda. Don’t guess you do have to walk uphill, downhill, and on the slope of the hill.
8
Samagaun
Day 8-9
Day 8: Trek to Samagaon (3530m) Duration: 6-7 hours Before you reach Samagaon, a thick village, according to the Nepali standard, you will reach Shyla, a small village, and it is a summer settlement. On the way, you will come across agricultural land which is green. Most of the houses in this region are made of stones. Two villages; you will reach are Lihi and Shyo. You will also see the Tibetan women carrying woods on the way. Samagaon lies in a valley.
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Samagaun
Day 9-10
Day 9: Exploration and Acclimatization: Samagaon to Punggen Gumba and then Samagaon Duration: 6 - 7 hours Since Samagaon is a valley, it is surrounded by the hills and snow-covered mountains. Your trekking guide will take you to the places that are worth visiting in Samagaon. Samagaon has been chosen as a place for acclimatization by the trekking agencies for a long time. The answer to this statement is you are ascending to a higher altitude tomorrow and tomorrow.
10
Samdo
Day 10-11
Day 10: Trek to Samdo (3690m) Duration: 4 - 5 hours Today is a great day because you will not only see the beautiful view of Manaslu but also see other mountain ranges. You will walk in an open valley, surrounded by the hills and the snow-covered mountains. Samdo is a small village and lies in a valley, surrounded by snow-covered mountains from all sides. You will feel you are rewarded by Manaslu Circuit Trek instantly. After you reach Samdo, you can hike up to its hills and enjoy the full view of the mountains 360 degrees. s
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Dharmasala
Day 11-12
Day 11: Trek to Dharamsala/Larkya Phedi (4470m) Duration: 4 - 5 hours Today, also, the view of the mountains keeps on coming to your eyes non-stop, which is the best part of Manaslu Circuit Trek. Before you reach Dharmasala, you will reach Larke Bazaar. You will cross the rivers and the streams, and from a distance, you will see the Larke Glacier.
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Bimtang Hotel & Lodge
Day 12-13
Day 12: Trek to Bimtang (3720m) via Larkya-La (5106m) Duration: 8 - 9 hours Since you are crossing the pass, you have to start your today’s trek early in the morning. From the top of the pass, which is also the place of worship for the Buddhists, you will see the outstanding view of the mountains: Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Gyaij Kang, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. From the top of the pass, you will head to Bimtang, which lies in the valley, surrounded by snow-covered mountains from all sides.
13
Tilche
Day 13-14
Day 13: Trek to Tilche (2300m) Duration: 5 - 6 hours It is a time to go downhill, seeing the beautiful view of the mountains created by Mother Nature. The trekking trail takes you once more to a pine and rhododendron forest. Before you reach Tilche, you will reach a village called Karcha. From the top of Karcha, you will descend to Tilche, which lies in the valley, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
14
Besisahar
Day 14-15
Day 14: Trek to Dharapani (1860m)and drive to Besisahar. Today after our breakfast, we will trek to Dharapani and take a local bus/jeep to Besisahar. Today will be our last day of trekking. Where we are going to travel to Besisahar and take rest. Approx. one and half hour of trekking and around four hours of driving will led us to Besisahar. On the way we will pass through the rivers, villages and forest.
15
Kathmandu
Day 15-16
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu Duration: 8-9 hours You are on one of the oldest highways in Nepal. On the way, you come across Muglin, a big town. The highway penetrates the hills and valleys and goes along with the river. There are lots of small villages, and your driver will take a break in one of them. Enjoy this part of rural Nepal before entering urban Kathmandu.
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Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 16-17
Day 17: Trip Concludes We love to do things at the right time, whether it is taking you to the airport or picking you from the airport. Because time is a valuable thing. We respect your time very much.
Trip Summary
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17 days trip
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Transportation
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