16
Days

Manaslu Base Camp Trek

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Duration
16 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Maximum Altitude
5,160 m
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Best Time
Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Manaslu Base Camp Trek is another popular trekking destination in the Manaslu region. It is an "untouched" natural paradise rural valley trail in Nepal and located on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Manaslu Base Camp Trek route was officially opened as an adventure walking trip for tourists in 1992 and very less amount of tourists visited Manaslu base camp trek because it is one of the restricted trekking routes in Manaslu Region requires special trekking permits.

Manaslu Base Camp Trek provides perfect views of mountains; a combination of rich cultural heritage, genuine adventure, incomparable beauty, and biological variety, as well as this area, offers a good mix of cultural diversity and fantastic countryside scenery. Mt. Manaslu 8153m/26748ft is the eight highest peaks in the world. The name of "MANASLU" means "The spirit –Mountain" in the local dialect, referring to the benevolent strong deity, who dwells within and trek to Manaslu base camp, is also one of the most delightful adventures.

Manaslu Base Camp Trekking paths are an inhabitant of local people are very innocent and still many local are mostly Tibetan origin & speak their own dialect. During the trip, our experienced trek guides brief you in details about the area and you have time to explore real Nepalese life and visit many Buddhist "MONKS inhabitant" sacred monasteries and combined with the great views of Tibetan plateau against stark white Himalayas all prove it as a truly spiritual place.

During the Manaslu Base Camp Trek as we continue walking further, you can visit a very old monastery "Sama Gompa" at Sane Gaou along with a close-up view of Mt. Manaslu even reach up to Manaslu base camp is another prime golden opportunity of this trek. Nepal Spirit Adventure operates every season in a year fix departure group joining the trip and private trip belongs the lodge trek, homestay trek with at reasonable price which can help to all the novice travels make this trek cheaper and comfortable. Our honest trek porter helps your trek equipment to carry very carefully along the trek and the result will be happy and pleasant in the end during the Manaslu Base Camp Trekking.

Our flexible Manaslu Base Camp Trek Itinerary can make you a very comfortable hike as we are ascending up and descending downhill from the trip starting to end- mean alpine to tropical areas. The surrounding scenery is wonderful bursting with ferns, bamboos, pine forest, colorful rhododendron forest, waterfalls and aqua-blue green lakes laced with cotton- white beaches. This trek offers a spectacular view of Himal Chuli 7893m, Ganesh Himal 7319m, Shringi Himal 7187m, and Manaslu Himal 8153m and much different flora and fauna.

Manaslu Base Camp Trek begins after scenic drive from Kathmandu to Arughat then our 18 days trek itinerary lead you continue bank of Budi Gandaki River, through the picturesque valley and gave you the feeling of entering a secret Buddhist monasteries can be seen huge mani walls and colorful prayer flags, old monastery, temple, and certainly continue to trek up to Manaslu base camp 4800m/15748ft and it finally gain you to Mt. Manaslu area and after having a complete excursion all around the trail takes you same route back along the Budi Gandaki valley arrive at Arughat then you will catch a private vehicle or public bus and return back to Kathmandu.

Short Itinerary

Manaslu Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Start Point:Kathmandu
End Point:Kathmandu
Day01

Arrival in Tribhuvan International airport& transfer to hotel

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, a representative from Nepal Spirit Adventure will greet you & escort you to your hotel. After checking in, you can take a rest or visit Nepal Spirit Adventure’s office. You may also stroll around the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu, for some shopping and exploration.

Day02

Kathmandu city sightseeing tour

After your first breakfast in Nepal, you will be sightseeing, exploring, and learning about the historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites, including the historic Kathmandu/ Basantapur Durbar Square, Pashupati Nath (the sacred Hindu temple), the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and the Buddhist shrine (BouddhaNath), which is one of the largest Stupas in the world.

In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet our trek leader and other team members. Nepal Spirit Adventure will brief you in detail about the trek and will also assist with the fitting of gear, which is crucial for smooth trekking. 

Day03

Drive to Sotikhola from Kathmandu

Starting early morning, we begin this adventure to Manaslu Base Camp with an overland drive heading to warmer areas of mid-west Nepal. We will be passing farm villages and towns as the drive reaches Arughat, a large village of Gorkha district located near the Budhi-Gandaki river. Our last stop for today will be Soti-Khola for an overnight, a small farm village by the Sotikhola (stream).

Day04

Trek to Machhakhola from Sotikhola

From this farm village, start the first-day walk following the Budhii Gandaki River upstream, passing streams and farm villages, then cross a bridge over Nualikholawith views of beautiful waterfalls. The walk leads on stone steps to cross another bridge to reach Machha-Khola for an overnight stop, a village named  Machha-Khola, meaning “Stream of Fishes”.

Day05

Trek to Jagat from Machhakhola

After Macha-Khola, walk towards Khorla Beshi, a small farm village, followed by a winding path reaching Tatopani “Hot Spring", an opportunity for a hot bath. After a tummy-filling Lunch, the walk continues passing Dovan and Yaruphant villages, and finally, the walk ends at Jagat village after crossing a short suspension bridge, a moderate-sized village with shops and stores.

Day06

Trek to Deng from Jagat

From Jagat, leading to higher area following Buri Gandaki River, coming across small farm villages of Sidibas Bazaar, with nice rest a short climb and downhill to cross a bridge reaching at Nagjet, then climb to Philim village, a large spread-out farm village, from Philim trek onwards through terraces of golden wheat’s and barley, as the climb reaches a rocky ridge top and into bamboo forest area and finally ending at Deng village for overnight stop. From here onward air gets cooler with a touch of Tibetan culture.

Day07

Trek to Namrung from Deng

From Deng, move slowly to the higher areas following the Buri Gandaki River. Namrung is located at a higher altitude with a high of 8,727 ft. Some parts of a mountain range can be seen from this area.

Day08

Trek to Samagaun from Namrung

From Namrung, walk through villages like Banjam, Lhi, Sho, and Shrip to reach Lhogaon village. After a certain walk, we reach Shyala village, leaving the Budhi Gandaki River, crossing two bridges, and finally, we reach Samagoan.

Day09

Trek to Manaslu base camp

From Samagaun, passing from Birendra lake, which is formed by the melting of glaciers of the Manaslu mountains. Walking along with Budhi Gandaki River for 5-6 hr, reach the base camp of Manaslu at an altitude of 4,460 m. We return to Samagaun from the same pathway and overnight stay at Samagaun.

Day10

Trek to Namrung from Samaraun

Returning to Namrung from the same pathway and overnight stay at Namrung.

Day11

Trek to Deng from Namrung

Day12

Trek to Jagat from Deng

Day13

Trek to Machhakhola from Jagat

Day14

Trek to Arughat from Machhakhola

Day15

Drive to Kathmandu from Arughat

Day16

International Departure for homeward bound

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Cost Details

Includes

  • All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle
  • 3 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Bus transportation: Kathmandu to Arughat and Syange to Kathmandu
  • Manaslu conservation permit
  • Annapurna conservation permit
  • Special Manaslu trekking route permit
  • 14nights in standard Mt. Lodes/homestay during the trek
  • All accommodation and meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 3 times a day)
  • An experienced English-speaking trek guide and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter), including their salary, bus transportation insurance, equipment, and lodging
  • Nepal Spirit Adventure’s trekking equipment, such as a sleeping bag and a down jacket
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • Travel and rescue arrangements
  • All government and local taxes

Excludes

  • Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porter, bottled or boiled water, shower, heater, and phone calls, etc
  • Nepalese visa fee: bring accurate USD cash and four passport photographs with you
  • Travel insurance & Rescue operation
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Food and extra nights' hotel in Kathmandu (due to an early return from a trek or an extended stay in Nepal)
  • Additional trips or tours in Kathmandu
  • International flight tickets
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