Manaslu Circuit

Manaslu Circuit
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Dates 2008: April 6 to 26 & October 12 to November 1 2008
Dates 2009: April 5 to 25 & October 11 to 31 2009

Grade & trek days:

Strenuous (grade 4), 17 trekking days

Number of days:

21

Accommodation:

4 nights hotels, 16 nights camping

Trip cost:

Ex Ktm: £1,495 (western leader)

Min group size:

4

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April 2008 Manaslu Circuit trek will be led by Roland Hunter, the owner and founder of The Mountain Company.  This departure is now guaranteed to run and there is still availability.

October 2008 Manaslu Circuit trek will be led by Mike Farris, for more information on his background

This trek would appeal to anyone who is looking for a challenging trek in a remote region of the Nepal; it strikes deep into the heart of a previously restricted area and follows beautiful and unspoiled trails.

The scenery is similar to the classic Annapurna Circuit although the trails are not as popular with western trekking groups. We have to pay extra for the special permit to visit this area, hence the price is a little more than some of the other treks.

The trek is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating. The Tibetans of the upper Buri Gandaki, a region known as Nupri ‘the western mountains’, are direct descendants of Tibetan immigrants. Their speech, dress and customs are almost exclusively Tibetan and there is still continuous trade between Nupri and Tibet. The mountain views in Nupri are sensational and the Larkya La (5,213m) is a dramatic Himalayan pass to cross.

If you would like more information click here to download the Trip Dossier.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

  • Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu
  • Day 2 Drive to Arughat
  • Day 3 Trek to Soti Khola (730m)
  • Day 4 Trek to Machha Khola (930m)
  • Day 5 Trek to Jagat (1,370m)
  • Day 6 Trek to Nyak (2,340m)
  • Day 7 Trek to Ghap (2,380m)
  • Day 8 Trek to Lho (3,180m)
  • Day 9 Trek to Sama gompa (3,450m)
  • Day 10 Acclimatisation day at Sama gompa (3,450m)
  • Day 11 Trek to Samdo (3,860m)
  • Day 12 Acclimatisation day atSamdo (3,450m)
  • Day 13 Trek to Larkya la Rest House (4,460m)
  • Day 14 Trek over Larkya la pass (5,213m) to Bimtang (3,590m)
  • Day 15 Spare day in case of bad weather or other delays
  • Day 16 Trek to Tilje (2,300m)
  • Day 17 Trek to Syange (1,150m)
  • Day 18 Trek to Bhulebule
  • Day 19 Finish trekking at Besi Sahar, drive to Ktm
  • Day 20 At leisure in Kathmandu
  • Day 21 Fly back home

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