Manaslu Trek

Please check for the Mountain Monarch clipboard on arrival in Kathmandu for the airport pick-up. We'll provide you with essential information about your stay at the hotel. Welcome dinner featuring a cultural program in the evening. You'll embark on a city tour in the morning the following day. An afternoon gear check to prepare for your trek.

Today, around 8-hour drive to Lapubeshi via Aarughat. The next day, we trek along the riverbank of Budhi Gandaki to Dobhan.

We enter the Manaslu restricted region; you'll pass numerous Mane walls. That reflects Tibetan influence. We cross many suspension bridges over the Buri Gandaki River. We stay at Philim (1,570 m), Deng (1,860 m), and finally, Namrung (2,630 m). We ascend through a steep, uninhabited gorge, crossing the Budhi Gandaki River. Accommodations will be in local tea houses in these charming villages.

We enter the Nupri Region, home to descendants of Tibetan immigrants. We passed through Lihi, Sho, and Lho villages. Witness the Stunning views of Manaslu, Naike Peak, Himal Chuli, and Ngadi Chuli on the way. A highlight is the hike to the Pung Gyan Gompa viewpoint from Shyala. It offers an excellent acclimatization before heading to Sama Gaun.

We might encounter yak trains as you navigate the trail. We visit Samdo village and explore Birendra Lake. We ascend toward the Larkye La with the breathtaking views of Samdo, Larke, and Manaslu. You'll spend the night in a basic shelter at 4,460 meters at Larke Phedi.

Larke pass at 5160 meters presents a challenging but rewarding experience. It is the highest point on this Manaslu trek. It offers awe-inspiring views of Himalayan peaks like Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. We descend at Bhimtang (3,700 m) for the overnight stay. It is a beautiful settlement in a vast valley surrounded by towering peaks.

Today, we descend to Gho for a present walk through the rhododendron forest. We see the different faces of the majestic mountain Manaslu. We stay at a local teahouse. They have hot shower facilities there ( weather permits). The next day, we take a drive to Besishar via Dharapani. It is the starting point of a classic trek around the Annapurna trek.

We take a 6-hour scenic drive back to Kathmandu. You'll spend a night at a hotel. The afternoon is free for exploration or relaxation. The following day, we'll arrange a customized airport transfer to ensure a smooth departure from this incredible Manaslu trekking experience.