Manaslu Expedition

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, we will meet you at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your reserved hotel. When you settle in and cool down after your long flight, you will have a meeting with your trekking, climbing guide, and discuss the necessary trekking equipment, and we will process the trekking permits. We will help you check your gear during this visit, processing other essential items, such as national park permits, special permits, etc. If you arrive in the late evening, we will have the same meeting the next day after breakfast.

Today morning, after breakfast, you will leave for a day of sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley. You can visit the sacred Temple of Pashupatinath and Swoyambhunath, very old and mainly listed on UNESCO World Heritage sites. The largest Buddhist stupa in Boudhnath and the fine arts and historical architecture of Kathmandu's Durbar Square, reflecting the ancient Nepalese culture, are highlighted during your guided tour. Back at your hotel, you will have time to explore the nearby area, have dinner, and perhaps take a stroll through Thamel's famous streets.

It could be a rest day for you, like all hiking permits, and on this day, we will complete official formalities. You will have time to explore the nearby area, have dinner, and perhaps take a stroll through the famous streets.

The historic town of Gorkha is the traditional starting point for the Manaslu expedition. Gorkha's bus journey follows the Kathmandu - Pokhara road to Abu Khaireni then climbs 24 km to Gorkha. You will spend the night at the guest house or inn

Today you walk for about 6-7 hours. The trail separates from here northeast of the Budhi Gandaki River. You follow the right path to the Khanchowk bazaar for the overnight stop.

At first, the route enters the eastern part of Arughat; a big bazaar then turns west across the bridge over Budhi Gandaki. Soti Khola is a small town on the Budhi Gandaki coast. Your path crosses the bridge and passes through beautiful sal forests, climbs a ridge above the vast Budhi Gandaki rapids, and follows a path destroyed by vertical rocks to Khorsane bari.

The rocky trail then makes its way through a large number of nettles and passes through tropical waterfalls. The path eventually descends and gives a few rice terraces on a steep rocky road, then climbs back up to the Gurung village of LabuBesi. Descend 860 m from LabuBesi to the sandy river bed and climb up about 110 m on a ridge to get to Machha Khola.

Today, you will cross the Tharo Khola to reach Khorlabesi and climb a small ridge, do another steep climb; the route goes Tatopani, which means hot water. The path climbs another peak and crosses the Budhi Gandaki and climbs an extensive and well-designed staircase on Doban Hill. Walking along the river and climbing through small towns, you arrive at Jagat, a beautiful flagstone town.

Today, you will walk up almost 6-7 hours; then you will go down to the river bed. The old road goes from Ghatta Khola to Pangsing, goes up to Nayak (Nyak), a village of Gurung perched on the river at 2300m. It is one of the few significant settlements on this route and houses the Manaslu Conservation Area's project office. From there, you can see Mt. Lapuchun. You will spend your night in a hostel.

There is one route from the bridge below Bhi to Ghap, which remains the south bank of the river and passes through Prok before joining the road at Ghap. The hike takes you through a large jungle area in a narrow valley. Eventually, it widens, offering pleasant walking through the bamboo forest and a collection of rocks.

The trails make a strenuous and long climb through the bamboo and rhododendron forests that cross the river several times. The trail twice crosses Budhi Gandaki on wooden bridges over beautiful gorges before entering Namrung through a stone arch. Namrung is a Buddhist city with monasteries, a water turbine, mani walls, a hydroelectric power station, choirs, and prayer flags floating in the sky.

Today you can walk on a winding road that leads through the Himalaya mountains and enjoy Rupina la Pass, Mt. Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Saula Himal, Dwijen Himal, Lajing Peak, and many other mountains and snowy peaks. As you climb through a forest of spruce, rhododendron, and oak, the path enters Lihi's cramped houses and several Buddhist villages along the way. Tibetan culture has influenced the Lho regions due to its proximity to Tibet, and therefore you will find many monasteries, chortens, and peanut walls.

Walk down at Damonan Khola, cross it on a two-section bridge. The path leads to a plateau in Whyalla with a broad view of Himalchuli, Ngadi chile, and Manaslu. With more than one hundred and fifty houses, Samagaon is amazingly vast and filled with the energy of lonely village life. From Samagaon, you can see Mt. Manaslu and the Kutang Himal range.

You will climb the ridge south of Samagoan to Pungyen Gompa. Continue to Birendra Tal, a glacial lake at 3450m Beyond Steven Lake, and you must walk 3-4 hours to reach Manaslu base camp

You will have the return of approximately 4 hours of walking. Again, you will make a brief visit to Sama's town with an early arrival from the Manaslu base camp.

After breakfast, you will start your journey early morning in the same way to Nyak. It is just a 5 to 6-hour tour.

Today, after having breakfast, you will climb about 6-7 hours a day to the river bed. Jagat is a beautiful village where you will spend the night at the hostel.

You will cross Doban and Tatopani along the same road to Jagat. It is full of incredible views.

Today, you will return to Arkhet from the path that Budhi Gandaki crosses.

Today you will walk for about 6-7 hours. Today is the last day in the mountainous region.

It is a scenic route back to Kathmandu along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers with a splendid view of the green hills, mountains, agricultural terraces, and colorful villages on either side of the road.

Today you will have a free day in the Kathmandu Valley. You can rest in your hotel. You can also walk the streets and buy souvenirs for your family and friends. 

Today, if you have more time, you can go shopping or sightseeing. According to your departure schedule, we will drop you off at the international airport to resume your flight at home and wish you a safe journey.