Newly opened in 1992 to trekking by HMG Nepal, this area has still its own natural virgin beauty that every trekkers can have the maximum satisfaction of nature’s paradise. This fascinating trek is constantly rewarded with biological diversity, unsurpassed beauty of brilliant mountain vistas of the Ganesh, Manaslu Himal (8118m) and insights into the cultures of a cross- section of ethnic Nepalese tribes and people of Gurung, Magar, Tamang and Bhotes (Tibetan) who inhibit the region whose way of life unchanged for decades and maybe, even centuries. Beginning in Gorkha, home of the celebrated Gorkha soldiers, visit the ancient place of King Prithivi Narayan Shah. Soon after civilization fades and we pass through ancient villages, observing the simple agriculture habits of its people.
Then we ascend the Gandaki River valley, fed by innumerable rivers and waterfalls, offering the chance of a plunge into some bathing pools. From here, the strenuous section begins and yaks begin to outnumber people in the rocky landscape. In Samagoan (3450m) we visit the glacial green lake of Birendra, before crossing into mystic Samdo, a mere 15 Km from the Tibetan border. Here Tibetan monks inhabit scared monasteries and combined with the views of Tibetan plateau against stark white Himalayas makes this a truly spiritual place. Continuing, more monasteries await in Larkya La (pass). This 5213m snow-covered pass demands the utmost respect. Snow-covered peaks over 6500m tower above as we cross. The decent, once off the snow lakes take us through alpine then tropical areas, busting with ferns, bamboo, pine trees, waterfalls and aqua-blue green lakes laced with cotton-white beaches. Finally, Manaslu will disappear as we descend to Beshishar (832m.) This 3-week excursion will leave you with a sense of peace and respect for the people of Nepal and its ecological wonders.
| Starts from: | Drive Kathmandu to Gorkha |
| Ends at: | Drive Besisahar to Kathmandu |
| Grade: | Easy to Difficult |
| Highest Access: | Larkya - La Pass (5216m) | culture Encounter: | Gurung, Magar, Thakali | Trekking type: | Only Campign |
| Best Season: | March, April, May & September, October, November |
| Meal: | Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner |
| Transportation: | Car/Van/bus |
| Minimum Group Size: | 2 |
| Per day walking: | 5 to 7 hours |
| Day 1 | Arriving into Kathmandu Namaste and welcome to Nepal, You’ll be met and assisted at the airport by our local representatives who will arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel. |
| Day 2 | Kathmandu and Valley In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Bodhnath Stupa & Swoyam,bhu Nath Stupa. Here we may observe Buddhist monks in prayer in the monasteries surrounding the Stupa. where we can visit the surrounding monasteries and perhaps watch the monks as they chant their daily mantras. In addition, we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Here we will see Hindu holymen (or Sadhus), pilgrims bathing and, occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the ghats. In the evening, you will be supplied with your trek packs and final departure details for tomorrow. |
| Day 3 | Kathmandu - Gorkha Drive approximately 4-5 hours to reach Gorkha. In the afternoon sightseeing around Gorkha bazaar and the palace of Gorkha King where firstly brave Gorkha solidiers originated. |
| Day 4 | Gorkha - Kanchowk (956 M.) 6-7 HRS The trail separates from here north-east toward Budhi Gandaki river. We follow the right trail toward Khanchowk bazaar for the night halt. Khanchowk commands good view of Gorkha himal. |
| Day 5 | Khanchowk - Arughat (530 m.) 5-6 HRS Continue on to Arukot. The trek today involved little bit of up and little bit of down toward Budhi Gandaki. Arughat is the largest village of this river basin |
| Day 6 | Arughat – Khorsani Bari (750 M.) 6-7 HRS. Follow the river Budhi Gandaki toward its point of origin. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arukhat river. After Arkhat we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani. Camp today near the confluence of Seti river - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath. |
| Day 7 | Khorsani Bari - Machha Khola (890 M.) 6-7 HRS. The trail descends slowly until you 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 river bed of Budhi Gandaki. Camp tonight at Machha river. |
| Day 8 | Machha Khola - Jagat (1350 M.) 6-7 hrs. 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 trasformation. At Jagat, there is a police check-post where your trekking permit will be checked. |
| Day 9 | Jagat - Filim (2300 M.) 7-8 hrs. Descend to the riverbed again. After crossing the river, ascend to a terraced hill of Saguleri. Sringi Himal (7177 m.) can be seen from here. At Ghatte river, cross the river Budhi Gandaki to continue toward Sirish Gaon. Gandaki valley narrows from herewith soaring precipitous walls. . |
| Day 10 | Filim - Dang (2095 M.) 6-7 hrs Follow the trail upstream of Deng River - a tiny village of 4 houses. We walk through a newly built rock tunnel from here, thus avoiding the traditional steep climb. At Ghap, the Tibetan culture begins with Mani stones and chortens all around. |
| Day 11 | Dang - Lho Gaon (3150 M.) 5-6 hrs. Cross the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki to follow the path lined with houses interspersed with cultivated fields. At Namru, there is a police check post again. After Namru, across the Hinan river originating from Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho. Naike peak, Manaslu north (9774 m.) and Manaslu (8150 m.) is visible from here. Camp near a spring at Lho gaon - a small village. |
| Day 12 | Lho Gaon - Sama Gompa (3500 M.) 4-5 hrs. Pass the stone gate and long Mani stone wall of the village after Lho with full view of Peak 29 ahead. You can make a side excursion to Pungen Glacier from here to get a very close up view of Manaslu. Follow the lateral moraine of Pungen Glacier toward Sama. From the village of Sama, it takes another 20 minutes to reach Sama Gompa for night halt |
| Day 13 | Rest day in Sama Gaon. |
| Day 14 | Sama Gompa - Samdo (4000 M.) 3-4 hrs. Trek along the level table land and skirt around the ridge like lateral moraine heading to Karmo Kharka and Kermo Maman. Climb a terraced hill on the opposite bank of Budhi Gandaki from here toward a most remote permanent settlement - Samdo. Here amid the most sever condition of nature live some 200 villagers in forty houses check-by-jowl. Camp tonight here. |
| Day 15 | Samdo Free day for local excursion. |
| Day 16 | Samdo - Dharmasala (4450 M.) 5-6 hrs. Descend a mountain path from Samdo and until you cross Gyala Khola. Ascend again to the ridge overlooking the remains of a thriving Lyarke bazaar. Cross two small streams before Larke Glacier appears before you. Ascend from here to stirringly built buildings called “Guest House”. |
| Day 17 | Larke Phedi to Larke Laa Pass (5216m) and camp Bimtang. (2785 M.) 7-8 hrs. Descend again to Larcia and to a hill called Pangal. Excellent view in the background from here. you descend again toward Bimtang. Climb the lateral moraine for a while until moraine ends to a riverbed. |
| Day 18 | Bimtang - Dharapani (1943M.) 6-7 hrs. Ascend through the paddy fields toward Karche La. From the pass the track descends through numerous fields to Tillije. Cross Dudhkhola from here to reach Thonje check post. You will join Marshyangdi valley from here. Camp to night at Dharapani. |
| Day 19 | Dharapani - Chamche (1433 M.) 5-6 hrs. Follow the trail down stream of Marshyangdi river, passing through the scattered villages to reach Chamche village for overnight camping. |
| Day 20 | Chamche – Ngatti (846 M.) 7-8 hrs. Ascend gently to Bahun Danda until descend again to Nagatti for the overnight halt. |
| Day 21 | Ngatti - Besi Sahar (823 M.) 6-7 hrs. The trail runs gently down stream of the river passing the village of Bhulbhule. Camp at Besi Sahar. |
| Day 22 | Besi Sahar - Dumre / Kathmandu After early breakfast, drive for about 7-8 hours back to Kathmandu. |
| Day 23 | Leisure in Kathmandu. O/N Kathmandu Hotel. An opportunity to relaxed and reflect on your adventures and to complete any sightseeing and last minute shopping |
| Day 24 | Departure with warm Good Bye. Today is free to relax until departure or to commence any additional trips or activities you may have booked. If departing, you will transfer to the International Airport in time for your return flight home. |
Our package cost includes the following services:
- Transfer to and from the international airport and domestic airport/hotel/airport.
- Welcome dinner on the arrival evening.
- 3 times food (Veg/non Veg.) during the Trekking (breakfast, lunch & dinner) prepared by our expert cook
- Trekking group equipments (two men tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, table with chairs, all kitchen gears and other necessary equipments during the trek)
- Accommodation in a hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast, as per the scheduled itinerary
- Meal/accommodation/salary/insurance/equipments (All Nepali crew).
- Required numbers of experiences Licenses holder English speaking guide, supporters or (Donkey) /cook and kitchen staffs during the Trek.
- All transportation (private car/ jeep/ land cruiser/ tourist bus/ hiace) during the trek depending upon the group size
- All the government tax and local taxes during the trekking
- Manaslu Conservation and Annapurna Conservation fee
- Manaslu Special permit
- TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
- First aid medicine while traveling in Nepal.
- Sleeping bags, if necessary, during the trek
- Good Bye dinner, on the last day, at a traditional Nepali place that offers traditional food and showcases typical dances.
Our package cost excludes the following services:
- Meals in Kathmandu (Lunch and Dinner)
- Personal medical, trekking equipments and travel Insurance during the trekking
- Personal expenses nature including beverages such as bottle water, soft and alcoholic drinks.
- Tips for all the Nepali staffs
- Liabilities for insurance against loss of life, sickness, injury, Accidents, damage or loss of goods
- Liability for extra expenses caused by illness, accidents, flight Cancellation, delays or situation beyond our control.
- Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepal Embassy/Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal.
- (01. Tribhuvan international Airport, Kathmandu, 02. Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal), 03. Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal), 04. Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northen Border), 05. Belhiya, Bhairahawa ( Rupandehi, Western Nepal), 06. Jamuna, Nepalgunj ( Banke, Mid Western Nepal), 07. Mohana, Dhangadhi, (Kailali, Far Western Nepal), 08. Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal).
- TOURIST VISA
Visa Facility Duration Fee
Multiple entry 15 days USD $25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days USD $40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days USD $100 or equivalent convertible currency - Tourist Visa Extension
01: Visa extension fee for 15 days or less is USD $30 or equivalent convertible currency and visa extension fee for more than 15 days is USD $2 per day
02: Tourist visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (January-December).. - TRANSIT VISA
Transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal’s immigration offices at the entry points.
Upon the production of departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal by paying USD $5 of equivalent currency.
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