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Duration: 14
Difficulty: Moderate
Group:Min. 2 – Max. 12
Activity: Hiking and Trekking
Pickup: TIA Airport
Max altitude: 4130m

Manaslu Short Circuit Trek

Manaslu Circuit Short Trek is a customized trek to passionate trekkers with limited time. This trek offers you an incredible view of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m) and other sparkling snow-capped Himalayan peaks. You feel thrilled after seeing Mt. Manaslu bounded Ganesh Himal, Budhi Gandaki gorge, Marsyandi River, Annapurna massifs and Gorkha Bazaar.

The Manaslu Circuit Short Trek is one of the most exhilarating adventures for trekkers and nature lovers since it was opened in 1991. Be ready to trek in such an isolated region being away from chaos, passing through the wilderness, and enjoying local cultures. Further, you can explore undiscovered pristine ecology; walk on the trodden trails, sub and biological diversity. You pass through traditional villages, witness ancient culture, find an almost medieval lifestyle and capture stunning mountain ranges.

What a life-changing experience!

Manaslu Region Treks start with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Aarughat/SotiKhola. Then, you trek passing through the traditional settlements, terraced farmland, pastures dense rhododendron/alpine woodlands, glacial rivers, frozen lakes, deep gorges and narrow ridges. During your trek, you pass Larkhya La Pass, step on the Manaslu Base Camp and explore Birendra Tal (lake). Gompas, prayer wheels, Mani walls, stone inscriptions with Buddhists mantras and local woodcrafts attract, energize and entertain to accomplish your adventurous trek to Manaslu region.

Let’s Go Hiking promises high-quality services at an affordable price. We welcome you heartily, offer genuine hospitality, accommodation, take care of health and safety, provide necessary trekking facilities and support you fully to accomplish your Manaslu Circuit Short Trek. Remember, you are with a genuine trekking company, professional and experienced guides and strong high-altitude dwelling porters.

 

Let’s Go Hiking promises high-quality services at an affordable price. We welcome you heartily, offer genuine hospitality, accommodation, take care of health and safety, provide necessary trekking facilities and support you fully to accomplish your Manaslu Circuit Short Trek. Remember, you are with a genuine trekking company, professional and experienced guides and strong high-altitude dwelling porters.

Highlights ofManaslu Short Circuit Trek

  • Trek to Manaslu Conservation Area encircling Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), the world’s eighth highest peak
  • Uniquely different experience than the Everest and Annapurna regions
  • Meet Himalayan people and their lifestyle, enjoy Tibetan culture, observe Buddhist monasteries, architecture and traditions
  • Comparatively easier, safer, economical (time & money) than Everest Base Camp Trip
  • Average physical fitness trekkers can easily accomplish
  • Indulge with 3600 dazzling close views of Manaslu massifs
  • Be with charming local people (mostly Thakalis, Gurungs & Magars), their settlements and culture, fertile farmland and traditional farming.
  • Well-experienced licensed guides, strong porters and supportive crew members
  • Physically less challenging journey, and heavenly natural pleasure – Collect lifetime experiences
  • One of the most satisfying treks among all destinations in Nepal.

Itinerary

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After early morning breakfast, our journey to Manaslu Circuit Short Trek starts from Kathmandu. We drive you to Dhading Besi (the headquarters of Dadhing district) which takes about 7 hours. On the way, you can enjoy varied landscapes, terraced fields, green forested hillsides, streams and rivers. From Dhading Bazaar, our drive continues on dusty, bumpy and rural roads to Arughat. You see the wonderful mountain views on the backdrop occasionally. When you cross a bridge at Budhi Gandaki River, Aarughat Bazaar welcomes you heartily.

At Arughat, we have lunch and stretch our legs before trekking to Sotikhola. Also, enjoy the beautiful rural villages; dotted houses with thatched roof houses and terraced farming make you feel excited.

After lunch, we keep on driving for more than three one and a half hours on the bumpy and rustic roads drive on the west bank of Budhi Gandaki River. Finally, we reach Soti Khola and enjoy the incredible views of Soti Khola’s steep hills. You will spend the night here and relax.

Having early breakfast, we start trekking from Soti Khola to Machha Khola passing through beautiful green woodland, crossing cascading waterfalls and walking along the riverbeds. On the narrow trails, other traders and caravans of donkeys accompany you occasionally.

When you reach Lyabrubesi – an ethnic Gurung village, you will be surprised after seeing wonderful terraced paddy fields. We continue hiking to Nauli Khola and cross a suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki River, and reach Maccha Khola.

Again, we follow the narrow gorges. We come with many ascends and descends while following the trail to Khorlabesi. Further, crossing less populated rural villages, we ascend Tatopani – a hot spring. Keeping the pace further, we land at Dobhan.

Overnight, we stay here at Dobhan.

Taking an early morning delicious breakfast, we head towards Thulo Dhunga and Yara Bagar from Dobhan. Completing several ups and downs and crossing suspension bridges, we reach Jagat – a small village. At Jagat, we submit our Trekking Permit at the Checkpoint of Manaslu Conservation Area (since MCA is a Restricted Area). Then we go down to Salleri and continue trekking up to Sirdibas. Finally, we ascend to Philim and spend overnight here.

Today, we trek to Deng. We leave Philim, follow wonderful trails that pass through dense alpine forests. Tracing arid landscape and following the zigzag trail and passing by the Ekle Bhatti, we descend along the gorges to Lokpo – the meeting point of Shar Khola and Chhukung Khola. Further, following the wider valley, and crossing a suspension bridge, we reach Pewa.

From Pewa, we reach Deng – a farmer village with Buddhists’ richness. Ascending along the Shringi Khola and climbing a hill for few hours, we reach Bhimphedi.

Overnight, we stay at Deng.

After early breakfast, our trails descend which takes us to Bihi – a stone-carved village. We continue our trek following Budhi Gandaki route. Passing through enchanting fir and rhododendron forest, we reach Ghap and then climb Tum Khola.

We continue strolling up on the trails in the forest enjoying birds chirping and monkeys swinging on the trees. We cross a bridge over Budhi Gandaki River and reach Namrung.

Overnight, we stay here. Enjoy the hospitality of whole-hearted people, observe painted houses and observe a bigger chorten.

After early breakfast, we start trekking to upper Nupri – the western mountains. At Nupri, you can observe local people with exclusive Tibetan culture, dialect and dress. Going up passing the barley fields, we reach Lihi – a small beautiful village. Shortly after passing the village, we see Mt. Simnang (6,251 m) shaping like a razor blade.

Trekking further, the next village Sho welcomes us offering a more spectacular view of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), Manaslu North (7,157 m) and Naike Peak (5,515 m). After a short walk from Sho village, we reach Lho Gaun with the busy Ribum Gompa.

Overnight, we stay at Lho.

Today, we leave Lho village for Sama Gaun (village). Passing Lho village, we walk through the forest along the little river and climb the steady trail. Then we reach Shyaula – an exciting plateau of the high mountains. You feel greeted with beautiful chortens and magnificent mountain sights.

We continue our trek; follow the trail through dense forest witnessing the stunning waterfall in hilly terrain. Going ahead, the valley opens wider leading to a bigger village of Samagaun.

Overnight, we stay here.

Today, we rest and explore the wonderful village of Samagaon. You would feel blessed after seeing innocent smiling faces of children and kind people accompanied with enchanting natural beauty. Further, you can explore big chortens, colorful flags, prayer wheels, piled mani stones with holy inscriptions. Also, you find amazing woodcraft and women wearing traditional jewellery. Further, you go to Pungyen monastery and feel blessed with its sanity and holiness in the Himalayas.

Touching cool air, you can capture panoramic views of the mountains. And, you also can have a short hike to Birendra Tal – a freshwater lake with its turquoise color makes your hike mesmerizing and valuable. Also, we have short hike to Manaslu Base Camp and capture the most scenic moments.

Samagaon is a perfect example of authentic religious and cultural traditions and natural views in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Tonight, we stay here and take rest.

On this day, we head towards Samdo following the north side trail of Sama village with drier vegetation and cold climate.  We pass a large pasture land Khemu Kharka with long Mani walls and scrubby forest. Continuing our trek, we reach Samdo – the last village before Larkya La. At Samdo, you see a chorten, farmland, green pastures/fields, a white entrance and Buddhist-stone houses.

During summer, Samdo is the trade spot for Tibet and Samdo village to exchange woolen craft and other materials. Overnight, we stay here.

Leaving Samdo, you stroll through the northern trail of the village. Further, taking the westward trail, you pass through the dense juniper and rhododendron woodland. Then, you head towards Larkhya Phedi. On the way, you might encounter Blue Sheep. While climbing up to Larkhya Phedi, enjoy the panoramic view of the Syacha Glaciers originated from the Larkhya Himal.

Overnight, we stay at Dharmasala.

We start our trek early in the morning. After ascending for some time, we reach Larkhya La Pass – it’s a proven challenge. We continue our journey following the frozen lake’s moraine and stepping on snow. It’s tiresome but fun when we conquer. You will find Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyaji Kung (7030m) and Annapurna II (7937m) mirroring majestically in front of you.

Then, we descend through slippery trails which leads us to Taubuche. Walking further, we reach Bhimthang – a wider valley. We stay here overnight.

From Bhimthang, we follow the trails down to Gho. We pass through the astonishing landscape, cross icy glaciers and several ups and downs.  However, the stunning view of Mt. Manaslu, colorful prayer flags and small bushy trees always make you feel energetic.

Onwards, the trails become easier. As you continue trek passing through the fine alpine forest and pastures, you reach Dudhkhola. Trekking from Dughkhola, you reach Sotikhola. Following the bank of Sotikhola, you reach Gho village for today’s shelter.

As you stroll through pastures and woods along the north bank of the Dudh Khola, you’ll come to a lovely Gurung village called Tilije (2,300 m). You cross the creek to reach Thonje after leaving the village with flagstone buildings and rich culture.

From Thonje, we reach Dharapani after crossing a suspension bridge over the Marshyangdi River. Finally, descending down to Marsyandi River for a couple of hours, we reach Tal.

Overnight, we stay and enjoy organic hospitality here at Tal.

After early morning breakfast, we drive from Tal to Besisahar via the temporary dusty rural roads. When we reach Besisahar, the road becomes smooth to Kathmandu.

On the way, you enjoy the scenic pastoral landscapes, terrace farming, and rows of settlements on both sides of the road. We guarantee that you will be so happy to see distant mountains, close giant hills, rural villages, fast-flowing rivers (Marsyangdi, Narayani and Trishuli).

After 7-8 hours of a comfortable journey, we reach Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel. You can take a rest or explore the streets and markets in Kathmandu. Even you can enjoy various cuisines at different restaurants in Thamel – the No. 1 tourist city in Nepal.

What's included

  • Airport transfers–pick up and drop
  • All ground transportation
  • Your accommodation in a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu with a breakfast plan
  • Your accommodation in the best guesthouses available (on twin sharing basis) during the trek with breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the trekking journey
  • All paper works
  • National park and heritage sites entry tickets
  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) and trekking permits
  • One highly experienced, helpful and friendly guide. Porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary and equipment. Accident insurance for all staff
  • All the costs of guide and porter, including accidental insurance
  • Duffel bag, sleeping bags (to be returned to us after the trek)
  • Let’s Go Hiking T-shirts, route map, and a travel completion certificate
  • All applicable government taxes and service charges.
  • First aid kit

What’s Excluded

  • Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
  • International airfare
  • Visa costs
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal refreshment items like cold drinks, snacks, etc.
  • Personal utility items like laundry, telephone expenses electricity charges, etc.
  • Personal trekking gears.
  • Tips for guides and porters

Useful Info

Best Season for the Everest Base Camp Trekking:

The best seasons for doing Everest Base Camp Trekking are from September to November (Autumn) and from March to May (Spring). These months are known for sunny and warm weather and stable and outstanding mountain views. The summer months from June to August are also beautiful, but the trek can be affected by the monsoon rains. Winter season : December to February, can be a great period for trekking to Everest Base Camp with good preparations for cold and weather.

Best Season for the Everest Base Camp Trekking:

The best seasons for doing Everest Base Camp Trekking are from September to November (Autumn) and from March to May (Spring). These months are known for sunny and warm weather and stable and outstanding mountain views. The summer months from June to August are also beautiful, but the trek can be affected by the monsoon rains. Winter season : December to February, can be a great period for trekking to Everest Base Camp with good preparations for cold and weather.

Best Season for the Everest Base Camp Trekking:

The best seasons for doing Everest Base Camp Trekking are from September to November (Autumn) and from March to May (Spring). These months are known for sunny and warm weather and stable and outstanding mountain views. The summer months from June to August are also beautiful, but the trek can be affected by the monsoon rains. Winter season : December to February, can be a great period for trekking to Everest Base Camp with good preparations for cold and weather.

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