Around Manaslu Trek
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Rendezvous at the group hotel in Kathmandu. Complimentary airport transfers are provided. KE Land Only package services begin with the evening meal.
Day 2: Drive to the village of Arughat Bazaar (670m. / 2198ft.) in the Burhi Gandaki Valley.Camp.
Day 3: Trek via the villages of Arket and Kyropani to the Seti Khola. Camp.
Day 4: We continue our ascent of the Burhi Gandaki on an undulating trail, finally climbing to reach the village of Machha Khola (890m. / 2920ft.). Camp
Day 5: We travel through gorge and forest sections to reach a wide and open part of the valley at Jagat (1410m. / 4626ft.). Camp.
Day 6: Trek through terraced hillside on an undulating trail to Nyak (1530m. / 5020ft.). Camp.
Day 7: We traverse a very dramatic section of the gorge to reach the Bhuddist village of Ghap (2040m. / 6693ft.). Camp.
Day 8: Climbing steadily we enter the alpine zone and get our first views of Manaslu North. Camp at the village of Lho (3150m. / 10,335ft.).
Day 9: Trek via Shala to Sama Gompa with impressive views of Manaslu. Camp close to the monastery (3500m. / 11,483ft).
Day 10: A shorter day today up to the last permanent settlement in the valley at Somdu (3860m. / 12,664ft.). Camp.
Day 11: An acclimatisation day at Somdu. Camp.
Day 12: Passing the trail to the Gya La, a centuries old trading route into Tibet, we ascend to Duwang (4450m. / 14,600ft.) where there is a small lodge. Camp.
Day 13: Cross the Larkya La (5135m. / 16,847ft.) and descend to Bimthang (3855m. / 12,648ft.). Camp.
Day 14: Excellent views of Manaslu and Annapurna II as we descend to Tilje village (2400m. /7874ft.). Camp.
Day 15: A spare or 'contingency' day in case of delays. Camp.
Day 16: We join the Annapurna Circuit trail just 10 minutes north of Dharapani and follow the river down to Chamje (1390m. / 4560ft.). Camp.
Day 17: Trek to Bhulbule. Camp.
Day 18: Final day of trekking down to the roadhead at Kudi. Camp.
Day 19: Return drive to Kathmandu. Check into hotel and celebratory meal in Thamel. Hotel
Day 20: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Complimentary airport transfers are provided.
