Manaslu Circuit Trekking-Nepal

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Manaslu circuit trekking

• Beautiful and Serene.
• But Underrated.

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Manaslu Circuit Trekking

• Manaslu Circuit Trekking is best known for its
  solidarity and preservation.

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Trip itinerary

• The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a 20 day itinerary
  which is longer than its much famous counterparts
  ABC EBC trekking.

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Day 01-Arrival to Kathmandu

• Brief about the entire trek on this day. Enjoy
  the best Thamel has on offer.

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Day 02-Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

• -Visit the numerous UNESCOs world heritage sites
  in Kathmandu Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath
  stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar
  Square and others.
• -Fun day witnessing the beautiful mixture of
  religion, culture and architecture in the various
  areas of the capital city.

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Day 03- Drive Kathmandu to Arughat (640m) and
trek to soti khola (710m)

• Start the day early after breakfast.
• Drive from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi on a nice,
  paved road enjoying the views of the hilly areas,
  terraces, fields and rivers.
• Drive from Dhading Besi to Arughat a little
  rough one on rocky trails.
• Decide on whether to trek to Soti Khola or to
  drive there and rest the night.

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Day 04-Trek to Machha Khola (870m)

• -Start the day early to reach our destination
  which will take about 6-7 hours.
• -Section includes trekking through suspension
  bridges, sandy river bed, climbing over stone
  ridges behind a rocky cliff and waterfalls.

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Day O5-Trek to Tatopani

• -From Machhakhola follow a narrow trail.
• -After a few ascends and descends, we reach a
  popular hot-spring, Tatopani.
• -Spend the night here and can enjoy the natural
  sauna in the hot -spring

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Day 06- Trek to Jagat

• -Climb another ridge and cross the Budhi Gandaki
  on another suspension bridge.
• -Climb a series of staircase and a ridge to reach
  Jagat.

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Day 07- Trek to Ekle Bhatti (1600m)

• First reach Salleri after climbing a rocky ridge
  and then go towards Sirdibas
• Continue to Ghatta Khola and then walk upstream
  through a long suspension bridge to reach a
  Gurung village in Phillim
• From the lower points of the village, the trail
  turns north and through leveled trails amidst
  maize fields, we reach Ekle Bhatti

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Day 08- Trek to Bihi Phedi (2130m)

• -Start our trip from a steep gorge and then
  descend through grassy slopes to cross the Budhi
  Gandaki
• -Pass through bamboo forests to reach the Deng
  Khola
• -Cross the river to reach Deng Village

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Day 09- Trek to Namrung (2630m)

• -Brief walk from Deng and then cross the Budhi
  Gandaki and climb to reach Rana.
• -After lots of river crossing and a beautiful
  walk through forest, we reach Namrung.
• -Namrung is the best viewpoint for Siring and
  Ganesh Himal as well as Mt. Himal Chuli.

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Day 10- Trek to Lho (3180m)

• From Namrung a steep climb and passage through
  forests to Lihi, a village well known for its
  chortens and barley terraces.
• Cross the side valley of Simnang
• Pass through Sho
• Reach Lho where we spend the night

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Day 11- Trek to Samagaun (3500m)

• -Cross the Shyala village
• -Reach the Sama village where one gets to witness
  the amazing views of Mount Manaslu
• -Breathtaking view of the high mountains along
  with glaciers is the highlight of the trip.

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Day 12- Acclimatizing day at Samagaun

• -Rest and acclimatize to the increasing
  altitudes.
• -Explore the surrounding areas
• -Main attraction of the day is the Pungyen Gompa
  with a spectacular view of the glaciers
• -Hike up to the gompa named after the two peaks
  of Manaslu which means bracelet

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Day 13-Trek to Samdo (3860m)

• Follow Budhi Gandaki River and cross it on a
  suspension bridge
• Take the trail on the right to Larkya la.
• Pass through Mani walls and juniper and birch
  forests.
• From a stone arch Kani will be visible cross it
  to reach samdo

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Day 14- Trek to Dharamasala (4480m)

• -Cross a wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki River
  begin a hike upwards
• -Cross a few streams and enjoy the view of Larkya
  Glacier
• -Make your way upwards to reach a guesthouse
  called Dharmashala.
• -A short trek to Larke Phedi provides enough time
  to acclimatize.

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Day 15- Cross the Larke Pass (5213m) down to
Bimtang (3720m)

• Make a short climb and reach a valley on the
  north side of Larkya glacier with exquisite views
  of Larkya peak.
• Ascend the moraines of a glacier which becomes
  quite steep at the end before reaching the pass
• From here enjoy the breathtaking views of
  Himlung, Cheo, Kanggru and the Annapurna.
• A longer walk than other days and reach the
  guesthouse among the low pastures at the dim
  lights of dusk
• Finally reach Bhimtang, the exquisite view of
  Mount Manaslu makes every step worth it.

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View from Bhimtang
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Day 16-Bhimtang to Gho (2560m)

• -Make your way down towards a high pasture and
  then a bridge over Dudh Khola
• -Walk through rhododendron forests, narrow
  valleys and fields before making a climb to the
  river bank that leads to the village of Gho

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Day 17- Tilche to Chamje (1430m)

• Move in a stone paved path passing through a
  beautiful village and then cross a bridge over
  Dudh Khola
• Move past an arch and Mani walls to get to the
  Thonje village
• Pass through a police checkpoint
• Make your way towards Dharapani from where you
  enter the Annapurna circuit section
• Pass through a village, a bridge and Mani walls,
  reach a village situated at the foot of a large
  waterfall, Tal
• Walk down 2 more hour then reach Chamje

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Day 18-Chamje to Beshisahar (875m)

• -Follow the trail that leads to the Jagat
  village.
• -After crossing the Marsyangdi khola, you reach
  Marsyangdi valley.
• -A descent through rhododendron forests takes you
  to the Syange village
• -After a slight climb and a leveled walk from
  Bahun Danda, you reach the town of Besisahar.

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Day 19- Drive back to Kathmandu from Beshisahar

• -Drive along the banks of Marsyangdi and Trishuli
  River
• -Witness the beautiful scenery of rice fields,
  terraced farms, rivers and valleys and refreshing
  views of the hilly areas and mountains
• -After a few hours journey, you reach Kathmandu

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Day 20-Final transfer to airport for your flight
home

• -On your last day of the trip, you will be
  dropped off at Tribhuvan International Airport
• -Have a good time
• Reference nepalecoadventure.com