Manaslu Base Camp Trekking
Manaslu Base Camp derived its name from the Mt. Manaslu which is 26758 ft/8163 meters high – that stands 8th position in world highest mountain rank. This trekking is strenuous type and not recommendable to general trekkers because one has to walk through almost 5300 meters altitude which is called Larkhey La pass.
This trekking route only opened in 1991 and some adventure seekers has been choosing this place and did camping. Though there are still camping treks organized, since early 2009 this route has been suitable for tea house trekking as well. This has eased the trekking difficulties and few trekkers choosing this trek.
There are more unique wild life, vegetations and sceneries in this area that trekkers can enjoy. This trekking offers astounding landscape, great mountain view that you can see, touch and feel it, lots of monastries, very old typical villages and their life styles that depicts the Tibetian culture, awesome bamboo bridges, deep forests and so many things on the way that catch your eyes. This is the different world; only few people get chance to explore it.
To enter this trekking route special permit is required which is easily managed from Aarya Village Travel.
Day 1: Drive to Arughat (650m) 8-9 hours drive
Our guide escorts you from Kathmandu; take you to Arughat after almost 8-9 hours drive. This day you will stay in Arughat.
Day 2: Arughat - Soti Khola (775m) 5-6 hours walk
Your trekking starts from this morning after having breakfasts. Follow the Budhi Gandaki River towards its point of origin. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 3: Soti Khola - Machikhola (900m) 5-6 hours walk
You walk to the trail that descends slowly until you climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. We Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki. Overnight at lodge.
Day 4: Machikhola - Jagat (1300m) 6 -7 hours walk
Once you cross Machha River and Khrola besi, there is a hot spring called "Tatopani". The trail follows forested area after this toward Dovan. Below Dovan, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete transformation. At Jagat, there is a police check-post where your trekking permit will be checked.
Day 5: Jagat - Dyang (2300m) 6-7 hours
Your day walking starts after ascending to a terraced hill of Saguleri and view of Sringi Himal (7177 meters) we continue toward Sirish Gaon, Gandaki valley narrows from herewith soaring precipitous walls.
Day 6: Dyang - Ghap (2100m) 5-6 hours walk
Follow the trail upstream of Deng River - a tiny village of 4 houses. We walk through a newly built rock tunnel from here, thus avoiding the traditional steep climb. At Ghap, the Tibetan culture begins with Mani stones and chortens all around.
Day 7: Gap - Lho (3200m) 4-5 hours
After crossing the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki we follow the path lined with houses that are interspersed with cultivated fields. At Namru, there is a police check post again. After Namru, across the Hinan river originating from Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho. Naike peak, Manaslu north (7774 meters) and Manaslu (8150 meters) are visible from here.
Day 8: Lho - Sama Gaon (3500m) 4-5 hours
You will pass the stone gate and long Mani stone wall of the village after Lho with full view of Peak 29 ahead. You can make a side excursion to Pungen Glacier from here to get a very close up view of Manaslu. Follow the lateral moraine of Pungen Glacier toward Sama. From the village of Sama, it takes another 20 minutes to reach Sama Gompa for night halt.
Day 9: Sama Gaon - Samdo Gaon (4500m) 3-4 hours
Today we climb a terraced hill on the opposite bank of Budhi Gandaki River from here towards a most remote permanent settlement - Samdo. Here amid the most sever conditions of nature live some 200 villagers in forty houses check-by-jowl.
Day 10: Rest and Acclamatization
We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air and also for local excursion.
Day 11: Dharmasala 3 hours
We walk to Dharmasala and stay over there. We explore the surroundings.
Day 12: Dharmasala to Larkey La Pass (5300m) via Bhimthang 7-8 hours
We first climb towards Cho Chanda and then slowly head steeply uphill towards the snowed-up pass. From the top the panorama is magnificent: Himlung Himal (7126meter), Cheo Himal (6820meters), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6981meters) and the Annapurna II (7937meters). The descent is steep, through moraines, towards Bhimthang.
Day 13: Bhimthang – Tilche (3900m) 5-6 hours
The route gets easier. We start with a gentle climb through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La pass and descend through fig tree and rhododendron forests to Tilje.
Day 14: Tilche – Dharapani (1800m) 4-5 hours
Follow the trail downstream of Marshyangdi River, passing through the scattered villages to reach Dharapani.
Day 15: Dharapani – Jagat (1300m) 4-5hours
Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Chamje and Himal pani. We will stay at Jagat.
Day 16: Jagat – Bhulbhuley 5-6 hours
Day 17 Bhulbhuley - Kathmandu 7-8 hours Drive
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