Manaslu Trekking
This trek was forbidden to the tourists till 1991. When for the first time the Japanese Expedition team ascended the Manaslu Peak (8157 m.), it became known as "Japanese Mountain". Since it is still a restricted area special permit along with a Liaison officer from the government of Nepal. This trek begins from Gorkha or Trishuli Bazar or Dhading and is usually done in a well-organized group.This trek is culturally and geographically important and fascinating. The Tibetans of the upper Budhi Gandaki, the region also known as Nupri (the western mountains), are direct descendants of Tibetan immigrants. Their speech; dress and customs are exclusively Tibetan. The trade between Nupri and Tibet still goes on.| Programme Itinerary | |
| Day 01. | Kathmandu to Dhading to Kaflepani: Drive to Dhading Besi, then to Bunchung village and enter Dhading ..village from where the peaks of Ganesh Himal are visible to the north and further at Nigalapani Annapurna II, ..Manaslu can be observed. The trek further continues to the ridge at Kafalpani (1350 m.). |
| Day 02. | Kafalpani to Aarughat: The trek descends up to Ankhu Khola and ascends to Salyan Taar, then enters the valley of Budhi Gandaki. The flat trail through the forest reaches to Doren and then Aarughat. |
| Day 03. | Aarughat to Shati Khola: The trek goes through Sante Bazar and Budhi Gandaki valley (a famous place for honey which is also mentioned in the book Honey Hunters of Nepal ) and reaches to Koir Pani, a small village of Magar & Gurung. Then the trail descends to Shati Khola. |
| Day 04. | Shati Khola to Labu Besi: Cross the bridge and ascend to a ridge above the huge rapids of Budhi Gandaki and .reach Khorsaani. The rocky trail then goes ups and downs. The trek goes up again on a steep rocky trail and down then up around to the Gurung village of Labu Besi. |
| Day 05. | Labu Besi to Doban: The trek forwards to Machha Khola after crossing several streams on the way and .reaches to Dovan. |
| Day 06. | Doban to Jagat: The route climbs on a rugged Rocky trail to Duman. Then passes the villages of Yaru Khola, Thado Bharyang and crosses Budhi Gandaki again and climbs up a ridge and reaches the compact village of Jagat (1410m). |
| Day 07. | Jagat to Serson: Ascend a rocky ridge up to Salleri then to Setibas. The trail follows the best and new route to Manaslu via Ngyak Then the trail goes ahead to Ganesh Himal Base Camp. Later on, the trail reaches to Serson. |
| Day 08. | Serson to Deng: Now the trail enters a steep uninhabited gorge and descends through grassy slopes dotted with tall Pine trees via Budhi Gandaki. Further on, the tiny village Deng comes after crossing a bamboo forest and Deng Khola. |
| Day 09. | Deng to Ghap: Cross Budhi Gandaki again and climb up, pass a waterfall, cross a stream, and continue to climb ahead to Shringi Khola; cross it and reach Ghap (Tsak). |
| Day 10. | Ghap to Namrung: The trail crosses over Budhi Gandaki enters woods then it climbs up to Budhi Gandaki valley. The trek climbs over a big rock and continues up through deep fir and rhododendron forest and then enters Namrung |
| Day 11. | Namrung to Shya: The trail follows to Nupri region; the trail passes Barcham and and crosses Hinan Khola and reaches to Sho. The trail then follows to Lho and drops down across Damonan Khola. Ascend again to a plateau at Shya. |
| Day 12. | Shya to Sama Gompa: Crossing a ridge the trail descends onto a rock-strewn moraine and goes onto a ridge over looking pastures and fields of Samagaon The Sama Gompa is nestled against a wooded moraine at the far end of the valley. |
| Day 13. | Sama Gompa to Samdo: Descend to Budhi Gandaki and to Manaslu Base Camp. The Larkya La trail passes several Mani walls and reaches Kermo Kharka. The trail then climbs steeply to find Samdo nestled behind a ridge. |
| Day 14. | Samdo to Larkya Rest House: Go further on to Larkya La. The trail forwards and climbs in and out of the gorge and reaches the only shelter on the route to the pass, Larkya Rest House. |
| Day 15. | Larkya Rest House to Bimtang: Start earlier. The trail reaches at the top of the moraine at 4700 m. and climbs steeply to the pass at 5100 m.. Then the trail descends to Bimtang ("Plain of Sand" in Tibetan language). This is a huge valley surrounded by high peaks. |
| Day 16. | Bimtang to Gho: The trek descends to Dudh Khola and reaches Gho crossing Pine and Rhododendron forests. .At the foot of the valley, part of Lamjung Peak above the Marsyangdi valley comes into sight. |
| Day 17. | Gho to Dharapani: The trail continues to Dharapani via Tilje and Thonje villages. Here the Liaison Officer will contact the Police to declare the collected garbage to obtain a clearance certificate. And trek further to Dharapani .(1920 m.) |
| Day 18. | Dharapani to Syange: Trek goes south through steepest part of the Marsyangdi Gorge. |
| Day 19. | Syange to Bhulbhule: The trek again follows Marsyangdi south and enters the countryside with terraced rice field. |
| Day 20. | Bhulbhule to Besi Shahar: The trek goes ahead to Besi Shahar and rest overnight. |
| Day 21. | Beshi Shahar to Kathmandu: Drive back to Kathmandu. |
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