Manaslu – meaning the “mountain of soul”,
is one of the imminent geographical charismas dominating
the historical kingdom of Gorkha. Its snow capped conical
body sores 8,156m above the sea level to form two cylindrical
horns that still appears as a god appeased by daily
worship to the local people who otherwise would bring
natural catastrophe. Locally Manaslu is known as Pungen
Ri whose embodiment is worshiped in a Gompa couple of
hundred meter above the village of Sama Goan.
Round Manaslu trek is an amalgamation of rich culture,
adventure, scenic beauty and rudimental rural civilization
that represents ancient Tibetan lifestyle. This newly
opened trek encircling the entire Manaslu massif, offers
a chance to comprehensively explore the full range of
Nepal’s natural and cultural diversity.
As we start trekking from historic centre of Gorkha,
central Himalayan Range appears in the backdrop with
layering green hills and view of sweeping Valleys. As
we head up towards the Mt. Manaslu, the trail reveals
unexplored country inhabited by Gurungs. The trail eventually
circumvents Mt. Manaslu crossing Larkya Pass (5,100m)
and comes down to classical route of Annapurna. Here
you can either continue trekking Around Annapurna crossing
another arduous pass of Throng La (5,416m) or come back
to Kathmandu.
Trip Outline (Round Manaslu Trek)
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival / Transfer
to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing (easy
day)
Day 03: Drive to Gorkha (6 hrs / 145
km) ( 1,220m)
Day 04: Trek to Khanchok (6 hrs / 17
km)
Day 05: Trek to Arughat (5 hrs / 14
km)
Day 06: Arughat to Soti khola (6hrs
/ 17 km)
Day 07: Soti khola to Machhakhola (6
hrs / 16 km)
Day 08: Machhakhola to Jagat (7-8 hrs
/ 20 km)
Day 09: Jagat ot Ngyak beshi (6 hrs
/ 16 km)
Day 10: Ngyak beshi to Ghap (7 hrs
/ 19 km) (2,156m)
Day 11: Ghap to Namrung (6 hrs / 13
km) (2,660m)
Day 12: Namrung to Syale (7 hrs / 15
km)
Day 13: Syale to Samagaon (2 hrs /
5 km) (3,530m)
Day 14: Samagoan (rest and explore
to Manaslu Base camp or Pungen Gompa)
Day 15: Samagaon to Dharamshala via
Samdo (7 hrs / 20 km) (4,480m)
Day 16: Dharmashala to Bhimathan over
Larkya Pass (5,213m) (7 - 8 hrs / 15 km)
Day 17: Bhimtang to Tilje or Dharapani
(Join Annappurna Circuit Trail here)
Day 18: Trek to Tal
Day 19: Tal to Syange
Day 20: Syange to Khudi
Day 21 From Khudi drive back to Kathmandu
Day 22 Departure
Group size : 02 or more
Season : April to Oct
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