Manaslu Expedition

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be received by our representative staff from tourist Link Trek and expedition at the Airport. Our representative will transfer you to the hotel and will talk about the further plans over there. Overnight stay in a hotel.

Kathmandu valley includes several Hindu temples including Pashupatinath, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, and the largest Buddhist stupa in Boudhanath. You can also visit the Monkey Temple Swyambhunath, built 2000 years old, and visit Patan, the city of fine arts. Overnight stay in a hotel.

On the 3rd day, you will set off to Arughat (600m) by driving from Kathmandu. To arrive at Arughat you have to go through the countryside so, there are maximum chances of viewing the scenery of the Mountain. The initial phase of driving is comparatively easy until you come to Dhading Besi. From Dhading Besi you will move from the straight trail within 7 to 8 hours. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

The trail that leads to Budhi Gandaki valley seems steeper as well as more complex as you move towards the Arkhet Khola through the suspension bridge. After the downfall, you will encounter the waterfall crafting a long and sharp ridge. Then, from there the trail takes downward to Soti Khola (710m) which takes 5 to 6 hours. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

On the 5th day, you will trek to Maccha Khola (900m) which takes 6 to 7 hours. For that, you have to make your way through the rocky trail, steamy waterfalls, and side of a cliff. Slowly you will arrive to Labubesi where the valley opens and the Budhi Gandaki wander in the middle of large gravel bars. As you arrive at the sandy river bed, will hike around the stones prior to ascending the side edge. Again you have to trek down through the river so that you will reach Maccha Khola. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

On the 6th day, you will trek to Jagat (1,410m) from Maccha Khola after taking breakfast. After passing from the suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola, you will ascend through the stone set of steps where you will go down towards the river and ascend to Tharo Bharyang. The moment you cross the west bank of Budhi Gandaki, you have to ascend above the ridge which leads you to the village of Jagat. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

On the 7th day, you will trek to Deng (1,804m) from Jagat which consumes 7 to 8 hours. In this trek, you have to move downward through the verdant land where you will pass the Budhi Gandaki. The trek will go behind the west bank at times to pass the east bank but it may take time to return. As you carry on the hiking inside the dense bamboo forests you will arrive at Deng. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

On the next day, you will trek to Namrung (2,630m) which takes 6 to 7 hours from Deng so, you will go behind the route of Prok village which will offer the best view of those attractive Siringi Himal and Ganesh Himal. You then, further pass the Budi Gandaki for numerous times and monasteries too. After passing through the remarkable river, it rumbles downward. The narrow ravine, forest, and enjoyable hike take you to Namrung. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.

From Namrung you will continue the trek to Lho (3,180m), which takes 4 to 5 hours. You still have a moderate small piece of trail to arrive at Lho. The trail goes down and passes the valley of Simnang Himal and you can view the artistic painting, a beautiful village, open valley. The last ascending steep with the excellent outlook of Mount Manaslu will lead you close to Lho. In Lho, you will get time to look at the celebrated Ribung Gompa. Overnight stay in a Mountain Lodge.

On the 10th day of an itinerary, you will trek to Samagaon (3,530m) from Lho which takes 4 to 5 hours. The village is enclosed by immense mountains like Ngadi Chuli, Himal Chuli, and Manaslu with huge glaciers. Aiming the large Chorten, you will move downward which draws the outline of Sama. Finally, at the end of the village, you will arrive at Samagaon. Samagaon is considered an ancient gompa. Overnight stay in a tented camp.

Rest day in the Samagaon for acclimatization. Visit the surrounding area. O/N camping (B.L.D.)

Trek For 4-5 hours to reach Manasalu Base Camp from Samagaon.

The climbing period for Manasalu begins from now on. We do not provide a day-to-day itinerary for the climbing period as this Will be determined by the expedition leader and members. Guides will take a flexible approach based on what fits with climbers’ and their own experience. Typically, the team will spend a few days at the base camp organizing food, practicing, and rope skills acclimatizing before moving above the base camp. From base camp, there will be 4 camps set up until you reach the summit. Base camp is in a comfortable position on rock and protected from winds. Make sure to acclimatize well before you start climbing higher altitudes. Enough time needs to be allowed for bad weather and slow acclimation. summit Push will be normally at the midnight. So that team reached at top early in the morning. Catch breathtaking sunrise and surrounding view then get back to base camp before getting affected by heat. After summiting, withdraw from the mountain removing all equipment and rubbish and taking it back to Base camp.

Drive by private vehicle to reach C It takes approximately 6-7 hours.

Today you’ll have free in Kathmandu. You can have sightseeing in the cultural heritage inside Kathmandu, buy souvenirs to tack back home or anything as the day is free and easy. In the evening we’ll host a farewell- celebration dinner with local experience in a restaurant adjoining our crew that was on the expedition tome with you. Overnight at Hotel.

Overnight The journey within the mountains of Nepali comes to an end today. At last, approximately 3 hours before our timetable representative from Ramdung Expedition escorts you to the airport. Farewell.