Manaslu Trekking in Kathmandu Nepal

1. Highlights • Classic circuit trek around the 8th highest mountain in theworld • Linking the Burhi Gandaki and Marsyangdi valleys • Rare views of Manaslu from the north • Tibetan villages, mani walls, monasteries and prayerflags • FREE sleeping bag and down jacket hire is available for thisholiday Holiday Overview A challenging trekking holiday around Manaslu in the Nepal Himalaya. Manaslu at 8163 metres is the eighth tallest mountain in the World. Situated close to the border with Tibet, some 100 km northwest of Kathmandu, the valleys to the north and east of Manaslu were a restricted area until the early nineties when Peregrine Treks were one of the first companies granted permission to take groups trekking into the region. This area has always seen relatively few trekkers when compared to the more popular regions of the Annapurna and the Khumbu and the simple villages, together with the stunning scenery around Manaslu make this one of the classic yet unspoilt trekking adventures in the Himalaya. Travelling via Gorkha and Arughat to the south of Manaslu, we ascend the impressive gorge of the Burhi Gandaki for several days, passing through tiny villages perched on the steep valley sides, to reach the Tibetan world beyond the village of Ghap. We have the feeling of entering a secret Buddhist world of monasteries, mani walls and prayer flags as the valley starts to open out, and there are remarkable panoramas of the peaks on the Nepal-Tibet border, as well as those of the Manaslu group. The scenery becomes even more impressive as we climb up into the alpine environment on the approach to the Larkya La (5135m), with big peaks on all sides. The principal peaks that we will see on this first part of our trek are Himal Chuli, Manaslu, Cheo Himal and Himlung Himal. Beyond the Larkya La, we drop down into the heavily forested valley of the Marsyangdi River, where we are now trekking beneath the giants of the Annapurna range, following the river down to a meeting with the roadhead. Once only accessible to fully self- sufficient camping groups, the Manaslu circuit can now be completed using local lodges and teahouses giving a unique opportunity to interact with the local people who live in these high Himalayan valleys.

2. Detail Itinerary of ManasluTrekking Day 1 Arrival in Tribhuvan International AirportKathmandu We will perform our travel operations in a private vehicle for all the group members after their arrival in Nepal Airport.Please make sure to look for the Peregrine Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd Holding board after your arrival in front of the gate and immediate transfer to the hotel. All information pertaining to the trek will be given and welcome dinner will be provided at night time. Day 02 Trekking preparation and Kathmandu ValleySightseeing Today, we would require restricted area permit, TIMS card and ACAP permit but you will be taken for sightseeing in the historical and fine architectural site of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Syambhunath, known as monkey temple, biggest and oldest Buddhist shrine Boudhanath and most popular Hindu deity of Nepalese and Indian people Pashupatinath Temple which is listed in world heritage site. Your dinner will be at the Nepali typical restaurant and overnight at the same hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded Day 03 Drive to Soti Khola via Arughat on privatevehicle The day will start after having breakfast and will drive first three to four hours to Dhading Besi, the district headquarters of Dhading district on the paved road. We will have lunch here and continue to Arughat for another two hours through the narrow road. We will arrive at Arughtat Bajar, the major local market of this region and wander around to cross the suspension bridge then transferred to the Local Jeep to continue towards Sotikhola. The day will be enjoyable with views of scattered houses in the Green Mountains and valleys, waterfalls and rivers cascade paddy fields and introduce to various ethnic groups. Overnight at locallodge. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded Day 04 Trekking to Macha Khola After crossing over the long suspension bridge at Soti Khola, we will walk towards the beautiful Sal forest to reach above the huge rapids of Budhigandaki River to arrive at Khursane. Then the rocky trail weaves its way up and down with the view of beautiful waterfalls on a steep ridge. The trail clings to the side of the river and cliff. We will eventually walk little along the beautiful terrace rice field and then reach the Gurung village of Lapubesi and further climb behind a rocky bridge where the valley opens up to Budhigandaki river. We will pass by sandy river bed and climb over a side ridge and then descend to cross the beautiful suspension bridge to reach Macha Khola for our overnight. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded

3. Day 05 Trek to Jagat (1340 M) Some of the gentle narrow trail takes us to Khorlabei after crossing the Tharo Khola and we will walk and cross the small hot spring in Tatopani. We will climb another ridge and cross the suspension bridge on Budhigandaki river and after making some ascends and descends we will be reaching Dobhan. We will cross the suspension bridge over Yaru Khola and then climb stone staircase; some descends after crossing river and gently climb to arrive at Thado Bharang. After crossing the bank of the river, we will ascend over a ridge; walk along the river which will bring us to Jagat for our overnight at the Lodge. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded Day 06 Jagat to Deng Today, we ascend to Salleri over a rocky ridge and then descend to Sirdibas. The valley continues up to Ghatta Khola upstream and then cross the long suspension bridge to arrive at the large Gurung village of Philim after 45 minutes of stone stairs climbing. You will enjoy your walking along the cascade millet field to arrive at Ekle Bhatti where you will be having lunch. The trail continues to enter a steep, uninhabited gorge where there are grassy land slope and the river. As we continue, the trail widens and we pass by bamboo bushes; the Deng Khola to reach the tiny village of Deng where we will spend the night. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded Day 07 Deng to Namrung After a short walk from Deng, we will cross the Budhi Gandaki river and climb an hour to reach Rana. We will have short ascend again and a walk to the west valley through the forest and crossing waterfalls, Mani walls in the Tibetan village After crossing the river, we will walk steep up through the rhododendron forests, arrive Namrung where we will get to see the tremendous view of Ganesh Himal, Himal Chuli and Shirung Himal. Namrung also has telephone services; police check post so there is no fear of losingconnectivity. Day 08 Namrung to Samagaun After walking through the rhododendron forest, we will arrive at Lihi village with Tibetan's Chortens and terrace barley fields and views of Simnang Himal and Ganesh Himal. We will pass by some of the Tibetan villages and you will realize that Manaslu and Himchuli Himal are through the entire landscape and nearby Samagaun which is one of the classic Tibetan's settlement migrated from Tibet years ago. Some of the trekkers will have acclimatization day here but we will see our group condition and continue to Samdo the nextday. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded

4. Day 09 Samagaun to Samdo Today we will walk towards Samdo village, and depend on your body condition in the high altitude we will cross Samdo village and continue to walk the way towards Manaslu Base Camp but we will follow the right side of the trail which leads to Larke-La pass. We will walk through the juniper birch forest and cross the wooden bridge on Budhi Gandaki River and then make some climb to reach Samdo where is inhabited by Tibetan people who migrated from the Chinese territory to their homeland 50 yearsago. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded Day 10 Acclimatization day in Samdo Today we will have acclimatization day in Samdo village to avoid the high altitude sickness for next couple of days so you can have good sleep as much as you can in the morning. Late morning your guide will lead you to climb the high elevation; but due to AMS rules, we will go and climb some heights and then come back to lodge and have some freetime. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded Day 11 Samdo to Dharmasala (Larke La basecamp) We will descend down and cross the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki River for the final time and then gradually climb up through the juniper bush with overlooking view of Larke La Glacier. After ¾ hours of climbing, we will reach the Dharmasala, which will provide some kind of shelter. Now you will find some new lodges here and not shelter after which we will have lunch and make some climb to acclimatize your body for good sleep without any problems at thenight. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded Day 12 Samdo to Bhimtang via Larke Lapass Early morning at 3:30 am our guide will give you wake up call and then have light breakfast because there are no lodges before you arrive at Bhimtag. Around 4 am we will start our trek to avoid the cold winds on the top, grains after midday with the flashlight. After a short climb to the ridge, we will see some frozen lakes and Larke glacier on the side. Last part of the Larke La top is tougher to climb. When you reach the top, you can witness the outstanding view of Himalayas in different directions such as Himlung Himal, Kanguru, Annapurna II as well as soothing Mt. Manaslu in the west direction. You will be happy concluding this Pass and take some shots on the top with your groups and then descend down to Bhimtang where the farmers graze their animals in the high summer pasture. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded

5. Day 13 Bhimtang Tilje After your breakfast at the lodge, you will leave the gorgeous Peak behind you and start to walk through the rhododendron forests to reach Karache; highest cultivated region of Nepal and then continue to the Gho village where there are some Lodges which are available for the trekkers but we will continue to Tilje for our last party at the Lodge in our trekking plan. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded Day 14 Tilje to Bagarchap and drive to Besisahar toKathmandu We start out short day trekking for 2 hours to Bagarchap and the descend to some of the millet farmland and then walk through the beautiful tropical forest to arrive at Bagarchap which is connected to the Annapurna Circuit Trek but the place has all the ingredients as the Local Jeep will leave for Besisahar and then drop us to our private vehicle to drive back toKathmandu. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinnerincluded Day 15 Departure This is the final day of your this trip. You will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport at your flighttime. For more details, please click herehttps://www.peregrinetreks.com/manaslu-trekking/