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Manaslu to Tilicho trek begin in the
ancient town of Kathmandu; from where you will board a bus to Gorkha and
follows the meandering Buri Gandaki River northwards to the village of
Deng. Although quite board initially, the valley soon narrows down and
you soon find that you are clambering high above the river on fantastic
paths which cling precariously to the hillsides. This part of Nepal sees
only a handful of trekkers each year and you can expect the trails to
be less crowded. As you progress further northwards the valley opens up
to reveal delightful alpine meadows and small Tibetan villages that are
found in a cluster beneath sweeping North Face of Manaslu. You continue
through Jagat, Gap Pu and Sho, typical Tibetan villages with rows of the
prayer wheels and Mani stones. The trail eventually reaches Samagaon,
the largest and most important village of this region. This is a key staging
post for expedition teams attempting to climb Manaslu and the mountain
from here is outstanding.
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Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we will officially greet and meet
you at Airport & transfer you to Hotel Shanker or similar category
hotel. You will have leisure time, followed by an evening welcome
dinner at a typical Nepalese Restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu (1,000m/3,280ft). |
| Day 02 |
Kathmandu
Half-day guided city tours (tour includes Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Syambunath Stupa, Pashupati Nath Temple - Hindu Temple & Buddha
Nath - The biggest Buddha Stupa in ancient Kathmandu). Afternoon pre-trip
discussion of the trek. Overnight in Kathmandu (1,000m/3,280ft). |
| Day 03 |
Kathmandu to Gorkha: 5 hours bus
After breakfast drive to Gorkha. In the afternoon you will have sightseeing
around Gorkha bazaar. Gorkha is the birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan
Shah- the Great, the founder of modern Nepal. Situated on a hill overlooking
the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, there is a beautiful old palace
known as Gorkha Durbar. It's the first capital of Nepal. There are
two attractive temples of Gorakhnath and Kali inside the palace precinct.
Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple of Gorakhanath. Gorkha is
very enjoyable, interesting, one of the historical places and the
palace of Gorkha King where firstly brave Gorkha soldiers originated
from. Overnight in Gorkha (1,060m/3,478ft). |
| Day 04 |
Gorkha to Khanchok: 5 -6 hours
The trail separates from here northeast toward Budhi Gandaki River.
You follow the right trail toward Khanchowk bazaar for the night halt.
Khanchok commands good view of Gorkha himal. Overnight in Khanchok(956m/3,136ft). |
| Day 05 |
Khanchok to Arughat: 5-6 hours
You continue trek to Aruhgat. 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. Overnight in Arughat(550m/1,804ft). |
| Day 06 |
Arughat to Soti Khola: 6-7 hours Your trek follows
the river Budhi Gandaki toward its point of origin. You pass the village
of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat you ascend
slowly toward Kyoropani. Camp today near the confluence of Soti River
- an ideal place to take a fresh water bath. Overnight in Soti Khola
(750m/2,461ft). In Nepali language Khola means ?river?. |
| Day 07 |
Soti Khola to Machha Khola: 7-8 hours
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 riverbed of Budhi Gandaki.
Camp tonight at Machha River (890m/2,920ft). |
| Day 08 |
Machha Khola to Jagat: 6-7 hours
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. Overnight
in Jagat(1,350m/4,429ft). |
| Day 09 |
Jagat to Deng: 6-7 hours
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. Overnight in Deng (1,960m/6,430ft). |
| Day 10 |
Deng to Ghap: 5-6 hours
After breakfast you 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). Overnight in Ghap (2,380m/7,808ft). |
| Day 11 |
Ghap to Namrung: 4-5 hours
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.
Overnight in Namrung(2,700m/8,858ft). |
| Day 12 |
Namrung to Sama Gompa: 4-5 hours
You 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. Overnight
in Sama Gompa (3,360m/11,024ft). |
| Day 13 |
Sama Gompa: rest day
Today is rest day for ?acclimatization?. You 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. You will see fabulous
view of Manaslu. Overnight in Sama Gompa |
| Day 14 |
Sama Gompa ? Samdo: 3-4 hours
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. Overnight in
Samdo (3,780m/12,402ft). |
| Day 15 |
Samdo - Larkya Rest House: 4-5 hours
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. Overnight in Larkya Rest House (4,200m/13,780ft). |
| Day 16 |
Larkya Rest House ?Larkya La- Bimtang: 7-9 hours
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. Overnight in Bimtang (2,200m/7,218ft). |
| Day 17 |
Bimtang ? Bagarchhap: 7-8 hours
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. Overnight in Bagarchhap
(1,992m/6,535ft). |
| Day 18 |
Bagarchhap ? Chame: 4-5 hours
Today you will negotiate a few steep forested ridges, along with several
landslides on route, remember to look up though, as you will receive
some sensational views of major Himalayan peaks of Lamjung Himal,
Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV (7,525m/24,688ft). Small hot springs
relief your long day trek. Overnight in Chame (2,710m/8,891ft). |
| Day 19 |
Chame-Pisang: 5-6 hours
A steep, narrow path through a very dense forest will bring you to
the dramatic curved rock face, rising 1500m from the river. As the
trail opens up you will be surrounded by majestic Himalayan Peaks.
Overnight in Pisang (3,700m/12,139ft). |
| Day 20 |
Pisang-Manang: 4-5 hours
Enter the upper Manang region, where you will notice a contrast with
the landscape and vegetation. The cold, dry climate creates a much
harsher environment. Incredible views of the towering Himalayan Peaks.
Overnight in Manang (3,500m/11,482ft). |
| Day 21-24 |
Manang ? Tilicho Lake - Meso Kanto La -Jomsom
From Manang one heads out through the western gates and then one follows
the path down to the river. Cross it and continue on the south side
of it through coniferous forest towards Khangsar. One section is across
a steep and exposed scree slope. Cross the Khangsar Khola on the bridge
below Khangsar and ascend the slope to the village. Continue from
Khangsar on a large path. Pass a Gompa (monastery). The route ahead
goes on a recently constructed path up towards a high ridge. At one
point is an intersection. One path maintains the altitude, traversing
the slopes towards a place where the valley is narrow; the other continues
to ascend towards the line of the ridge. The former is the old path,
and is much more difficult as it goes on really steep scree; the latter
is the new path that goes a completely different way. Continue along
the new path, reach a high crest, and descend on switch backs carved
out through the scree slopes to a side valley of the main valley.
At its bottom is a brook. On the other side of it is a building known
as Tilicho Base Camp.
From Tilicho Base Camp the path continues up along moraine ridges
and grassy slopes to some large switch backs carved out of the slope.
Reach the watershed. On the other side is Tilicho Lake. Camp sites
are found on its north eastern shore. To go this far is rather uncomplicated.
The route ahead is more far more complicated and demanding. There
are two ways ahead. One may cross the glaciers that come down from
Tilicho Himal. Unless one is a party with complete ice climbing gear,
and the competence to use it, this should only be attempted when the
glacier is bare so all crevasses are visible. The second way traverses
no less than three minor passes in the mountains north of the lake.
This account covers that route. Continue along the shore to a little
plain. Leave the lake here and aim for a small saddle in the ridge
above. The path is rather steep and there is plenty of lose scree
and boulders. The first pass Reach a crest with a latå ¡nd
descend to a valley on the other side. Follow it upwards and step
on to a flat glacier. It has no crevasses and is safe. Follow its
left (south) side upwards. Leave it where an obvious saddle westwards
is visible. Go through this watershed. There is a little lake.
Continue ahead on a faint path, lose a little altitude, and then gain
another saddle. On the other side one descends in to a small valley
that turns south. Coming out off it one has reached the western shore
of Tilicho Lake. See Addendum. From here the path follows a partly
dry valley westwards. It is also possible to follow the ridge of a
glacial moraine. South of it is a rubble covered glacier. Reach the
watershed. Cairns. Here it is absolutely essential not to go straight
ahead. If one does one walks straight into a restricted area! The
correct route goes up a steep scree slope (switch backs) north of
the lowest watershed. Use the great gendarme as a land mark. The correct
route goes just north of it. Reach the crest of the ridge. Here is
a huge latå ¡ cairn with prayer flags etc. Descend on
an obvious path on the other side. It goes in faint switch backs down
a very steep scree slope. It would be a crux if snow covered, or icy.
Below it one holds slightly north, rounding a spur, and enters a larger
basin. Descend to its bottom, there is a stream, and continue, past
a kharka, holding slightly right to reach a point where a ridge with
trees goes out in the valley. It goes in a long traverse along the
northern slopes high above Lampoghyan Khola towards Thini, reaching
the valley floor first at Thini. One passes a couple of kharkas (summer
pastures) and the path progressively becomes better the closer one
gets to Thini. Continue short trek to Jomsom for overnight. This will
be the last night for you to get mutually with all of your fellow
trekkers. It will be a good idea that all of the group members go
for a farewell dinner party. You can have a good time with two local
alcoholic beverages 'Chang' or 'Rakshi or Jomsom brandi.' Enjoy evening
with your crewmembers in the Nepali way. |
| Day 25 |
Jomsom to Pokhara: 25 minutes by flight
After the breakfast, your trekking crews will help you carry your
duffel bags to the airport and offer farewell for the last time. Our
representative in Jomsom will make all the arrangements for your flight
from Jomsom to Pokhara. Transfer to your hotel in Pokhara lake side.
Onward times free for you. |
| Day 26 |
Pokhara ? Kathmandu: 6 hours
Early morning drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel; the day
at leisure to rest, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping
or explore any sights you missed during your first day in Kathmandu
and evening celebration dinner together. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Price Start From: US$ 2850.00 (Special discount for Group Booking)
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| Inclusion |
• 3 nights accommodation at 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast
• All meals during trek
• Accommodation during trek on local lodge
• Air & others Transportation fare
• English speaking local expert guide, porters
• National park and others entrance fees
• Trekkers' Information Management System fees
• All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees
• Airport transfers and escort
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| Exclusion |
• International flight & departure tax
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
• Personal gears & clothing
• Tips, any others personal nature expenses
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| Notes |
Meals
Your day begins with tea or coffee in your teahouse or tent. There is little better than a nice hot cup of the local brew to help you get going on a day of trekking. Breakfast usually includes cereal, porridge, pancakes or eggs in different styles, coffee, tea and bread with jam and butter. Lunch typically includes a choice of the local favorite “dal bhat”, chapattis, vegetable salads, soup, beverages and local snacks. On other occasions lunch may consist of fried rice, noodles, other pasta dishes or sandwiches. Dinner includes soup and a full hot meal including rice or potatoes, vegetables and lentils.
Accommodations
All accommodations for your trek are on twin sharing basis included in the trip cost. There are two styles of accommodations during our trekking. You will spend three nights in a 3-star hotel, similar category hotel in Kathmandu and during your trekking you will spend all nights in standard teahouse/lodge/hotel in which there are unheated rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses. We provide attached rooms as much as possible, however teahouses/lodges of some places only have shared washing and toilet facilities.
Itinerary can be customized according to your needs and length of stay.
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