Fact of this Trip
Trip Duration    Â	20 days deluxe trip
Max. Altitude:	5,135m./16,847ft.
Minimum Altitude:	550m/1,804ft
Grade:	Strenuous
Activities:	Trekking/ travel/ tour
Accommodation:	Camping/Lodge
Meals:	Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee
Transportation:	Car/ Van/ private jeep
Trek Departure:	Every day throughout the Month
Group Size:	2 persons (minimum) to 15 persons (maximum)
Best season:	Feb, March, April, May, June, Sep, Oct &  Early Nov.
Available Time:	All months
Per day hiking:	4 to 8 hours

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Kathmandu arrival
Arriving in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by a Nepal Alternative Treks airport representative. Transfer by Private car/ Van (depends on size of group) to the selected Hotel ( Hotel Marshyangdi) at thamel in Kathmandu(1290m./4273). Stay overnight on B/B basis.

Day 2 : Visit world heritage sites in Kathmandu
Full day Kathmandu sight seeing (world heritages sites) -  Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Boudhanath stupa and pashupatinath temple by private car/van (depends on group size) and tour guide. Stay at same hotel on B/B basis.

Day 3 :  Kathmandu – Arughat
Early morning we leave Kathmandu for our trek to Manaslu. Drive 7/8 hours by Private Jeep to Arughat through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. Arughat is the largest village of this river basin. Explore the surrounding area and stay overnight in Arughat (550m/1,804ft) at tent on FB basis.

 Day 4: Arughat -Soti Khola
Our trek follows the river Budhi Gandaki toward its point of origin. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani Camp near the confluence of Soti River - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath.  We walk 6/7 hours today. We stay overnight in Soti Khola-river (750m/2,461ft) on FB basis.

Day 5: Soti Khola -Machha Khola
We head to Machha Khola( 890m./2920ft.) 6 hours walking. The trail descends slowly until we climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy riverbed of Budhi Gandaki.  We Camp tonight at Machha River and stay there overnight at FB basis.

Day 6: Machha Khola -Jagat
We head continue to Jagat( 1350m./4429ft.) 6/7 hours walking. In the beginning we cross Machha River and head upstream along the river's edge. After crossing Khola besi, there is a hot spring called "Tatopani". The trail follows forested area after this toward Doban. Below Doban, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete transformation. Stay overnight in Jagat at tent on FB basis.

Day 7: Jagat -Deng
We trek to Deng( 1960m./6430ft.) 6 hoiurs walking. We 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. 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 then stay overnight there at tent on FB basis.
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Day 8: Deng - Ghap
The trail leads us to Ghap (2380m./7808ft.) 5/6 hours walking. After breakfast we 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).  Stay overnight there at tent on FB basis.

Day 9: Ghap -Namrung
We walk today to Namrung(2700m./8858ft.) 4/5 hours walking. The trail crosses over Budhi Gandaki enters woods then it climbs up to Budhi Gandaki valley. The trek climbs over a big rock, continues up through deep fir and rhododendron forest, and then enters Namrung. We stay here overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 10: Namrung-Sama Gompa
We head to Sama Gompa( 3360m./11024ft.) 5 hours walking. We follow to Nupri region; the trail passes Barcham 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. 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 end of the valley. We stay overnight there at tent on FB basis.

Day 11: Acclimatization day
today is rest day for acclimatization. we can spend the day taking a day walk hike to lake, monastery or by relaxing and exploring Sama Gompa village. This is big Tibetan community. We will see fabulous view of Manaslu. Stay overnight at same camp on FB basis.

Day 12: Sama Gompa-Samdo
We trek to  Samdo( 3780m.12402 ft.) 3/4 hours walking. 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. Stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 13: Samdo - Larkya Rest House
We trek to Larkya rest house ( 4200m./13780ft.) 5 hours walking. We 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. Stay there overnight at ten on FB basis.

Day 14: Larkya Rest House - Larkya La - Bimtang
We trek to Bimtang( 2200m./7218ft.) 8/9 hours walking. Today you have very early breakfast and start untimely. The trail reaches at the top of the moraine at 4,700m. (15,420ft) and climbs steeply to the pass at 5,135m. (16,847ft). Then the trail descends to Bimtang (" Plain of Sand" in Tibetan Language). This huge valley surrounded by high peaks. We stay there overnight at tent on FB basis.

Day 15: Bimtang-Bagarchhap  
We trek down to Bagarchhap( 1992m./6535ft.) 7 hours walking. 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. The trail continues to Bagarchhap via Tilje and Thonje villages. Stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 16: Bagarchhap - Chamje
We trek down to Chamje( 1420m./4686ft.) 5/6 hours walking.  The trail descends Dharapani and Taal following the Marshyandi River. We will pass the fields of corn, barley and potatoes along the way then we reach beautiful village on the Ridge of Marshyandi River. Stay there overnight at Lodge on FB basis.

Day 17: Chamje- Bahundanda
Trek 5-6 hours through amphitheatre-shaped rice terraces, along a steep vertical cliff, lush forests, and some culturally intriguing villages, water fall then stay at Bahundanda ( 1310m./4323ft.) overnight at a lodge on FB basis

Day 18: Bahundanda- Khudi- Bensisahar
Your first days walk includes: crossing a few suspension bridges, viewing waterfalls, trekking down several hill sections, crossing rice paddies and passing through a subtropical forest. Enjoy walking through all these breathtaking sites for 6 hours, then stay overnight at Bensi sahar ( 850m./2805 ft.) at a lodge on FB basis.

Day 19:  Bensi Sahar- Kathmandu
Early morning after breakfast drive tourist bus to Kathmandu 5 hours then stay in Hotel Marshyangdi overnight on b/b plan. In the evening, you are cordially invited to a farewell dinner where you will experience typical Nepali food and cultural entertainment, courtesy of Nepal Alternative Treks.

Day 20: Departure to International airport
Nepal Alternative Treks provides you free transportation to Trivuwan international airport and departure to your home or other destination.

FootNote:

B/B = Bed and Breakfast, B = breakfast. L = Lunch, D = Dinner,
FB = Full board.( accommodation, breakfast, lunch, Dinner with tea/coffee).
M .= meter. f .= Feet, km =kilometre

Cost Includes:

• Free pick up and drop by car/van/ from/to international airport.
• 3 nights deluxe 3***hotel (Hotel Marshyangdi) in Kathmandu on b/b plan.
• One full day sightseeing in Kathmandu with professional tour guide by private car/Van.
• All meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, with tea/coffee).
• Accommodation(on tent) during the trekking.
• One experienced, educated, well trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in Manaslu trekking region and government authorized trekking guide and Sherpa, cook, required porters etc.
• Guide and other staff's food, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation and equipments.
• Kathmandu- Arughat  by private Jeep and Bensi sahar- kathmandu by tourist bus.
• Manaslu Conservation area special permit and TIMS (Trekker's information management system) card.
• ACAP( Annapurna conservation area project) and MCAP ( Manaslu conservation area project).
• Camping equipments as: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking etc.
• First aid medical box.
• Trekking equipments as sleeping bag and down jacket etc.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
• Complementary Trekking Certificate of Completion.

Cost Excludes:

• Hard and soft table drinks such as coke, fanta, mineral water, beer.
• Personal Travel insurance.
• Rescue operation.
• International air fare.
• Nepal tourist visa fee ( $ 25 for 15 days and $ 40 for 30 days multiple entry visa).
• Tips for guide and porter.( Highly suggested  but not compulsory).

If you would like to extend your holiday then below the options are highly suggested.

1. One day Trishuli river rafting.
2. Full day world heritage sites city tour as Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Monkey temple.
3. One night two days Nagarkot sunrise and mountain view and 3 hours hiking trip.
4. One  night Two days Dhulikhel tour.
5. Two  nights Three  days Trishuli river rafting + Chitwan Jungle safari.
6. 1/2/3 hours Trekking thai massage.
7.Mountain flight.

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