MANASLU CIRCUIT
This trek makes a circuit around the unspoilt massif of Manaslu - the world’s 8th highest mountain (8163m). Following old trade routes in the shadow of the Himalayas, we trek past hill-side villages and Buddhist monasteries. We experience the rich Tibetan culture of the remote Buri Gandaki Valley and join the eastern Annapurna Circuit back towards Kathmandu.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Kathmandu. Day 3 Kathmandu Enjoy a walking tour in the old city. Have a trek briefing. Day 4 Arughat Drive to the camp on the banks of the Buri Gandaki River. Day 5 Trek begins Walk from Arughat through the land of the ‘Honey Hunters’ to Soti Khola. Day 6 River walk Follow the banks of the Buri Gandaki north to Machha Khola. Days 7/12 Villages and monasteries Visit hill-top communities and Buddhist monasteries on the way to Samagaon (3390m). Day 13 Acclimatisation Optional day walk to Manaslu Base Camp. Day 14 Tibetan villages Trek past the Manaslu Glacier to the traditional village of Samdo. Days 15/16 Highest point Follow ancient trade routes through Dharmsala and up to the Larkya Pass (5213m). Days 17/21 Dudh Kola Valley Walk down through meadows and rhododendron forests to join the Annapurna Circuit trail to Besi Sahar. Drive to Kathmandu. Day 22 Kathmandu Relax in the Nepalese capital. Optional Everest scenic flight. Day 23 Fly to the UK.
Manaslu Circuit Ref MCN (CHINA) Larkya Pass 5213m
BIMTHANG 33509m
TILJE TAL SYANGE BHULBHULE
Besi Sahar
To KATHMANDU km 020
Himalchuli 7893m
NEPAL
SOTI KHOLA MACHHA KHOLA YARA KHOLA
ARUGHAT BAZAAR From KATHMANDU
DHARMSALA
Base Camp 5250m
Manaslu 8156m
Pung Gyen
SAMAGAON SAMDO
LHO NAMRUNG 3020m
PHILIM DENG
TOUR DATES
The Manaslu Circuit tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
6000m 5000m 4000m 3000m 2000m 1000m 0m
Soti Khola
Machha Khola
Yara Khola
Deng Philim Tal
Rest Day (optional walk)
Day 5 - 6hr Day 6 - 6hr Day 7 - 6hr Day 8 - 4hr Day 9 - 5hr Day 10 - 7hr Day 11 - 5hr Day 12 - 4hr Day 13 - 7/8hr Day 14 - 4hr Day 15 - 4hr Day 16 - 9hr Day 17 - 7hr Day 18 - 5hr Day 19 - 5hr Day 20 - 6hr Syange Namrung Lho Samagaon Samagaon Samdo Dharmsala Bimtang Tilije
TOUR ONLY – 22 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1449
TIBET
“A strenuous trek exploring the Tibetan influenced
Manaslu region”
inclusive from
£2220 23 DAYS
Trek grade STRENUOUS Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 4 nights hotels, 17 nights camping. 21 breakfasts, 17 lunches and 17 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus.
Trekking Details: This is a 16-day trek with between 6 and 7 hours of walking a day. We reach a maximum altitude of 5213m where we may encounter snow all-year-round. We have graded this trek as strenuous.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
flight
DETAILS
Ref: MCN
or call our experts on 0844 875 1893
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