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This trek was officially opened to
tourist in 1991, but mountaineering
expeditions have had long access to the
area. In 1950, a party led by HW. Tilman
trekked from Thonje to Bimtang and Col.
Jimmy Roberts crossed Larkya La looking
for an interesting mountain to climb.
Manaslu (8156m) was attempted by
Japanese Expeditions every year from
1952 until 1956, when the first ascent
was made. Having become to be known as
"Japanese Mountain", much of the
information about the area was available
in Japanese. The Japanese continued to
dominate the climbing scene of Manaslu
until 1971. A few trekkers, including
peripatetic Hugh Swift, managed to
obtain the trekking permit for the
region, but otherwise this trek always
has been the domain of the
mountaineering expeditions. The journey
around these legendary mountains is
enjoyable and tough. Beginning from
Gorkha Buri Gandaki valley river, over
Larkya La pass, and descend to the
Marsyangdi River, you will trek down to
Besi Shar, from where we will drive back
to Kathmandu.
MANASLU TO TILICHO LAKE
A fantastic trek which links the
circuits of Manaslu and Annapurna
Manaslu High
From the Hindu middle hills culture to
the Tibetan high-country dwellers, the
Manaslu Circuit trek in the heart of the
Nepal Himalaya is a cultural trek par
excellence, without a doubt one of the
best treks in Nepal. Manaslu, 'The
mountain of the spirit', is the eight
highest peak in the world, and from
upper Nubri must be one of the most
beautiful ones; the spectacular mountain
scenery has to be seen to be believed.
We trek the classic high trek around
Manaslu from the historic town of Gorhka,
with its wonderful 'durbar', or palace,
to Kutang in lower Manaslu and on to
upper Nubri, where trade with Tibet
continues as it has for hundreds of
years. We experience incredible mountain
panoramas after the first few days, and
add extra days at the most beautiful
villages before the Larkya La (pass).
Starting in the middle hills of Nepal,
passing though magnificent gorges,
pristine forests and long, wooded
valleys, stopping at Tibetan gompas in
remote villages and finishing with a
high pass crossing to the Annapurna
Circuit, this trek really has it all! We
start the trek from ancient Gorkha,
visiting the old 'durbar' or palace,
before setting off on the spectacular
high route to Korlebesi. From here, we
begin following the trade route along
the Buri Gandaki, en route passing
through a unique region known as Nupri,
where Tibetans settled centuries ago and
continue to live in their traditional
dwellings. The mountainous border of
Tibet is just a few hours trek away, and
we can climb up to a pass looking out
into Tibet, passing Tibetan traders
traveling along more ancient trade
routes. We have our trademark extra time
for acclimatisation in these wonderful
high altitude villages. To finish the
Manaslu Circuit, we must cross the
Larkya La (pass) at 5100m, one of the
most beautiful passes in Nepal, crossing
from Nupri into the Manang district, and
then enter the Annapurna Circuit at
Dharapani. Three or four more days of
comfortable tea-house trekking, and we
reach our transport back to Kathmandu.
The diverse Tibetan culture, spectacular
scenery and snow peaks of the Manaslu
Himal Circuit make it one of the most
interesting, as well as one of the most
challenging, treks in Nepal. Don't miss
it ... and if you have time, add the Nar
Phu extension for a real journey into
the lost worlds of Tibet.
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Day 01 |
Arrival and transfer to
hotel/welcome dinner (D) |
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Day 02 |
Day at Leisure /Hotel (B) |
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Day 03 |
Drive to Gorkha (1350m) 6 hr/ Camp (B,
L, D) |
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Day 04 |
Trek to Khanckock (B, L, D) |
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Day 05 |
Trek to Arughat (570m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 06 |
Trek to Soti Khola (730m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 07 |
Trek to Machha Khola (930m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 08 |
Trek to Jagat (1370m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 09 |
Trek to Seirishon Goan (1420m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 10 |
Trek to Deng (1860m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 11 |
Trek to Ghap (2380m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 12 |
Trek to Lo (3020m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 13 |
Trek to Sama Gompa (3390m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 14 |
Trek to Samdo (3690m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 15 |
Acclimatization day./ AM climb to Samdo
Peak (5000m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 16 |
Trek to Guest House/Larke Bazar (4460m)
(B, L, D) |
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Day 17 |
Trek to Tanbuche (3590m) via Larke La
pass (5135m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 18 |
Trek to Karche (2785m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 19 |
Trek to Dharapani (1860m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 20 |
Trek to Jagat to (1300m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 21 |
Trek to Nadi (920m) (B, L, D) |
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Day 22 |
Trek to Beshi Shahar (760m) & drive to
Kathmandu /Hotel (B, L) |
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Day 23 |
Day at leisure/farewell dinner/Hotel.
(B, D) |
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Day 24 |
Drive to airport for return flight. (B) |
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