Manaslu Trekking is a well-loved trekking routes, providing with pristine mountain views, rich culture and genuine adventure sum up the trek experience around the 8156m Manaslu. Opened in 1992, this area offers a combination of rich culture heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity.
Manaslu at 8163 meters (26, 775') is the 8th highest peak in the world and is located near to the border of Nepal and Tibet. The name Manaslu means "The Spirit-Mountain" in the local dialect, referring to the benevolent and strong deity, which dwells within. Trekking in Manaslu is one of the most delightful adventures.
If you would like to sample both extremes of the trekking experience in Nepal, and really get to see what all the fuss is about in terms of the most breath-taking mountain scenery on earth, then look no further than the circuit of Manaslu via the Larkya La.
The Tibetan enclave of Nupri, north of Manaslu at the head of the Buri Gandaki, was closed to foreigners for years on account of its proximity to Tibet. The area was surreptitiously opened in 1991, but it took several years for the word to get out.
Facts of the Trek
Trekking Destination: Larkya – La pass 5220m.
Group Size: Min - 2
Minimum altitude: 1410.
Maximum altitude: 5213m.
Season: September to late December and February to late June.
Grade Info: Moderate ** + Strenuous ****
Transportation: Bus, Car, Land Cruiser or Van
Total Days: 19 Days ( Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Walking Hour: Approximately 6 - 7 hours each day.
Attractions: Visit the legendary town Gorkha
. The Himalayan Range of Manaslu, villages of Midhill peoples
and their living. Terraces of crops field. The area less visited
and restricted area of Nepalese Government as it is fragile land
Larkya pass.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Drive Kathmandu to
Aarughat
Day 2: Aarughat to Santi bazzar/ river side/
School area
Day 3: Santi Bazzar to Labu Beshi
Day 4: Labu Beshi to Machhi khola/ Dovan
Day 5: Machhi khola to Jagat (Started Permits
for manaslu)
Day 6: Jagat to Philim
Day 7: Philim to Deng
Day 8: Deng to Namru
Day 9: Namru to Low/Syala
Day 10: Low to Samagaun
Day 11: Samagaun Rest accmatized
Day 12: Samagaun to Samdo
Day 13: Samdo to Larkya-la camp ( like a base
camp)
Day 14: Larkya-la(4450mtrs) to pass(5213 mtrs)
Bimtang (3720 mtrs)
Day 15: Bimtang to Tilche
Day 16: Tilche to Dharapani
Day 17: Dharapani to Bahundada
Day 18: Bahundada to Besishahar
Day 19: Besishahar to Kathmandu or Pokhara
Trekking Map
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