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Manaslu TrekkingManaslu Trekking is most challenging und untouched trekking trail in western part of Nepal. Manaslu trekking/Trekking in Manaslu region is one of the recently opened (1991)areas for trekking with limited number of tourists each year. Manaslu Trekking is a well-loved trekking routes, providing with pristine mountain views, rich culture and genuine adventure sum up the trek experience around the Mount Manslu 8156m and Manaslu region offers a combination of rich culture heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. The name Manaslu means "The Spirit-Mountain" in the local dialect, referring to the benevolent and strong deity, which dwells within and Trekking in Manaslu Himalaya region is one of the delightful adventures tours in Nepal. Mount Manaslu is located East of the Annapurna Himalaya range. Manaslu base camp trekking provides spectacular beauty along the border of Nepal and Tibet and is now a controlled trekking route, allowing organized trekking groups special permits is required through the Government registered trekking company of Nepal to entrance in Manaslu trekking region to venture round its spectacular circuit. Manaslu circuit trekking has a unique environment, which is exceptionally rich in bio diversity that has made this region one of the finest tourist destinations of Nepal for many years. The majestic Himalayan ranges in this area consist of cultural diversities and natural scenery with high altitude romantic glacier lakes and fascinating flora and fauna, all features of this region, have made it one of the most well liked places of Nepal.

Manaslu base camp trek can be started from Gorkha along with Larke pass 5420 m. the passing through Larkya La Pass 5153m cuts behind the Manaslu massif offers some of the finest trekking in the Himalayan wilderness. We commence the trek from Gorkha and trek up the wild Budhi Gandaki River through rough gorges slicing between Himchuli (7890m) and Ganesh (7429m). Manaslu region is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating. Until today this region is more frequented by Japanese trekkers and Manaslu is known as Japanese mountain since large number of climbers who have successfully summitted Manaslu are Japanese The views of Mt. Manaslu and other neighboring peaks are spectacular from Larkya La Pass. Much of this trek is in a region of strong Tibetan influence. The inhabitants of upper Budhi Gandaki region are Nupri, who are direct descendants of Tibetan immigration.Buddhist prayer flags and chortens are abundant in the region.

Manaslu Trekking Trip Highlight

Trekking duration: 22 days

Starting from: Gorkha a day drive from Kathmandu

Ending at: Besisahar and drive back to Kathmandu.

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous

Highest access of the trek: Larke La Pass (5420 m)

Culture: Mixed with typical Nepalese and Tibetans inhabitant.

Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek only

Himalayan sights: Mt.Manaslu, Mt.Dhaulagiri ,Annapurna Himalaya range.

Splendid breathtaking place: Relaxing with different culture & most challenging special trek in remote of Nepal

Manaslu Trekking Itinerary :

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Manaslu trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Manaslu trekking because this day is required to make Manaslu trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at kathmandu.

Day 03: Kathmandu by private vehicle/ bus drive to Gorkha Bazaar.

Day 04: Gorkaha bazaar trek to Khanchok

Day 05: Khanchok to Arughat

Day 06: Arughat to Soti khola

Day 07: Soti khola to Machhakhola

Day 08: Machhakhola to Doban

Day 09: Doban to Jagat

Day 10: Jagat to Deng

Day 11: Deng trek to Namrung

Day 12: Namrung trek to Syale

Day 13: Syale trek to Samagaon

Day 14: Rest day

Day 15: Samagaon-Manaslu Base cmap and high lake (Birendra lake) and trek to Samdo

Day 16: Samdo to Dharamshala

Day 17: Dharmashala t- Larke pass and trek to Bhimathan

Day 18: Bhimathan to Tilje

Day 19: Tilje to Tal

Day 20: Tal to Syange

Day 21: Syange to Bulbule

Day 22: Bulbule to Besi sahar

Day 23: Besi sahar drive to Kathmandu

Day 24: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel.

Day 25: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.

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