Manasulu Circuit Trek. Mighty Manasulu (8156m) stands like a timeless sentry between Tibet and Nepal. This epic trip circumnavigates the entire massif. As we walk the gentle Somrie Khola river valley, with its Tamang and Chetri villages, we wee sal and pine forests. Next we travel high up the Buri Kandaki river where the small villages are inhabited by Sherpa people.
In Sansgoan the people are Gurung, living a Sherpa lifestyle and speaking a Sherpa/Gurung language. The landscape becomes more barren and the only visible inhabitants are the crows and eagles overhead. A fine trip for those seeking an unspoilt, tranquil Himal.
Itinerary
Day 01.
Kathmandu – Machha Khola (930 m.) passing Arughat. Driving by private 4-Wheeler Jeep; approximately 10-11 hours.
Day 02.
Machha Khola – Jagat (1140 m.) Cross Machha River and head upstream along the river’s edge, passing a waterfall. 5-6 hours walking.
Day 03.
Jagat – Deng (1,860 m.). Cross-the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki to follow the path lined with houses interspersed with cultivated fields. Great view of Sho Naike peak, Manaslu North (7,774 m.) and Manaslu (8,150 m.) – 6/7 hours walking.
Day 04.
Deng – Namrung (2,630 m.): 5-6 hours walking.
Day 05.
Namrung – Lho (3,180 m.): 4-5 hours walking Day trip to Pung Gyen Glacier and monastery. Close up views of Manasulu.
Day 06.
Lho – Sama (3,520 m): Passing Manasulu Base Camp Area. 4-5 hours walking.
Day 07.
Rest / Acclimatization Day. Visit Manasulu Base Camp.
Day 08.
Sama – Samdo (3,875 m): 4 hours walking – good view point of Himalays just outside village.
Day 09.
Samdo – Larkye Phedi (4,460 m.): 5 hours walking. Under the Larkye La Pass (5,160m)
Day 10.
Larkye Phedi – Bimtang (3,590 m.). 8 hours walking – up the glacier and over the Larkye La Pass (5,160 m). Magnificent view of Himlung Himal (7,126 m.), Cheo Himal, Gyaij Kang, Kang Guru (7010 m.) and Annapurna II.
Day 11.
Bimtang – Tikhe (2,300 m): 6/7 hours walking.
Day 12.
Tikhe – Syange: 6 hours walking.
Day 13.
Syanage – Kathmandu: By Bus or Private Jeep – 7-8 hours.
Cost: Euro 1500 Per Person.
or: Hire Your Own Guide and make it a much cheaper four person option!
Price Includes:
Accommodation in Tea House Lodges (Alpine Style)
Three Meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
MCAP and ACAP entry fee, Trekking permit and TIMS Card.
Ground transportation: PrivateJ eep – KTM – Arughat + Sange – KTM
Governmental taxes
English Speaking Guide with their own equipment and Insurance.
International airport pick up and drop.
+ 3 Hotel Nights with Breakfast in Kathmandu, 2 on arrival, 1 on departure (Boudhanath area)
