Manaslu Expedition

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu), we will receive you outside the terminal hall and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Once you check in to the hotel, you can stay in your bed for as long as you want or take a tour of the medieval city.

In the evening, you will join a welcome dinner hosted by Mystic Mountain Treks in an authentic Nepali restaurant with cultural shows.

 

Accomodation	Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner

We will help you complete all the formalities required for Manaslu peak expedition. And once the formalities are completed, you will make a tour to four UNESO world heritage sites of Kathmandu city. The heritage sites include Pashupatinath (most sacred Hindu temple), Swayambhunath (2,000 years old monkey temple), Boudhanath (largest Buddhist stupa) and Kathmandu Durbar Square (ancient royal seat). In the evening, we will have a brief discussion regarding the expedition and feel free to ask about any doubts.

Accomodation	Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After early morning breakfast, you with your expedition team will leave the valley and drive towards Soti Khola via Prithvi Highway. Since the road route is snaky and there are lots of ups and downs, it will take 9 – 10 hours to reach the village. It is long and tiring trip but rewarding as well. Throughout the drive, you will get to enjoy the dramatic view of green fields, gushing rivers, mountain huts and stunning hills. Soti Khola is the main entrance of secluded Manaslu region.

Accomodation	Overnight in Soti Khola
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	9 – 10 hours – 138 km

You will start your trekking by crossing the bridge over the gushing Budi Gandaki River and negotiating rocks. After walking for awhile, you will drop down to the river before making a steep climb through boulder-strewn terrain. Eventually, you will reach Labishe (small Gurung Village) and from here you will notice a slight increment in elevation. After walking for few more miles you will reach Machha Khola.

Accomodation	Overnight in Machha Khola
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	5 – 6 hours

From Machha Khola, you will walk alongside the bank of Budi Gandaki and then make ups and downs over several ridges. As you reach the valley, the trail opens up and you will follow relatively gentle trail till Jagat. On the way, you can catch the mesmerizing views of high cliffs, exquisite mountains and waterfalls.

Accomodation	Overnight in Jagat
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	5 – 6 hours

After breakfast, you will continue through Mani walls and walk further exploring the stone-built houses of Ghatta Khola. Then you will make your way towards Philim before dropping down the green slopes. The trail onward crosses the Budi Gandaki River and goes through verdant bamboo forest before reaching Deng. At Deng, you can enjoy the influence of Tibetan Buddhism which is well-presented through ancient Tibetan monasteries and prayer flags.

Accomodation	Overnight in Deng
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	6 – 7 hours

After heartily breakfast, you will follow the snaky trail with lots of ups and downs. First you will reach the small settlement of Ghap and then advance towards Namrung. The trail from Ghap is long and tiring but at a same time refreshing with full of spectacular landscapes and green bamboo forest. Further walking through magical rhododendron forest, you will make a final climb to Namrung. You will have cross the police check-post to get access to the village.

Accomodation	Overnight in Namrung
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	6 – 7 hours

After breakfast, you will walk up to Samagaun. Since you will gain 871m elevation, you will start early and walk slow in order to acclimatize your body. Beyond Samagaunm, you will walk past the cascading waterfall to reach the village of Barchham. From here, you will rise gently up to the village of Lihi and then descend down to Hinan River. Further walking through the village of Sho, you will reach Numla River. En route, you will get astounding view of lush meadows, shimmering Manaslu and Himal Chuli. Walking through the gentle trail through verdant pastures for few more hours, you will finally reach the Samagaun.

Accomodation	Overnight in Samagaun
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	5 – 6 hours

Today is scheduled as the acclimatization day for exotic Manaslu Expedition. Today you will explore the exciting culture of Sama Village and visit numbers of prayer mills, age-old monasteries and piled mani stones with sacred writings on it. Moreover, you will be stunned to witness the meticulous woodcraft and towering snow-capped peak standing upfront. A small trip to Pungyen Gumba offers you an indescribable feeling of sanity and holiness amidst of pristine environment of Himalaya. Add to this, you can add more fun by including a short hike to the freshwater lake of Birendra Taal known for its turquoise water and astonishing reflection of Himalaya.

Accomodation	Overnight in Samagaun
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After proper acclimatization at Samagaun, it is time to involve in real mountain expedition journey. Beyond Samagaun, you will continue through steep slopes that takes you to the glaciated terrain. The trail then passes through Birendra Kunda which is perched majestically at the lap of glacier. The turquoise water of Birendra Kunda offers the enchanting reflection of Manaslu and its northern icefall to the visitors passing by.

The trail beyond is steep and long so you will walk slowly with frequent breaks. As you reach the base camp, you will meet your Sherpa crewmate who will guide you to the top of the mountain from here on. Your Sherpa crewmate will thoroughly check your gear and make necessary preparation for next day’s journey.

Accomodation	Camp overnight at Manaslu Base Camp
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	4 – 5 hours

This is the day you have been desperately waiting for. The first day includes a trial climb through a snowy trail up to a certain point of the mountain. Your Sherpa crew will work really hard to make your journey safe and convenient.

They will set your camp at high mountains, create anchors and tie ropes for you. Add to this, they will also look after your meals and other stuff on the mountain. After proper acclimatization, you will climb steeply over rocks and boulders following the lead of your guide.

In order to reach Camp 1, you will have to negotiate lots of snow slopes and climb through ice cliffs that are toughly inclined. The trail from Camp 1 and Camp 2 is quite tough where the team has negotiated moderate-angled snowy slopes.

The climbing route from Camp2 to 3 is straight forwards with few snow slopes and one short but steep section. Camp 3 – Camp 4 is quite tough with steep slopes and you have to rely on fixed ropes and crampons. The final climb from camp 4 to the summit is not as technical but is long and demands steady progress over the snow slopes. From the top of a mountain, you can enjoy the insane view of surrounding mountains including the Ganesh and Manaslu range. It is very risky to stay long on the top of the mountain, so you will drop down to the base camp retracing the same route you’ve used previously.

Accomodation	Camp Overnight
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After completing an adventurous Manaslu Expedition, you will follow the glacial moraine and retrace your step back to Samagaon. You will feel quite warm and comfortable here.

Accomodation	Overnight in Samagaon
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner

The route from Samagaon to Samdo is moderate with a glorious view of Manaslu and great hills. As you walk beyond Samagon, the trail follows the Budhi Gandaki River and then menders through Khormo Kharda which offers great views of snow-capped peaks and mani walls. You will make a few ups and downs before dropping down to the river and crossing a bridge. A final short climb takes you to the village of Samdo which unveils the ancient Tibetan history.

Accomodation	Overnight in Samdo
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	3 – 4 hours

After breakfast, you will walk westward and climb through the forest of Juniper and rhododendron with the occasional encounter of wildlife. As you approach the Dharmasala, the view becomes more dramatic and the view of stunning Syacha Glacier never lets you take your eye off from it.

Accomodation	Overnight in Dharmasala
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	4 – 5 hours

Today is the day you have been desperately waiting for. You will start early as the trail is quite long and tiring. You will start your day with ascending through the cold and windy weather. First you will cross the frozen lakes moraine and then walk through snow littered terrain which can be challenging and adventurous at the same time. The majestic Himlung Himal (7,126m), Cheo Himal (6,820m), Gyaji Kung (7,030m) and Annapurna II (7,937m) stands right in front of you. As you make it to the top of Larkya La Pass, you will feel the great sense of accomplishment and apart from the views of Himalayas, you will get to witness the majestic sections of Tibetan plateau.

The descending trial to Bimthang might be slippery (in presence of snow) so be cautious and walk gradual until you reach the wide and relatively flat section of Bimthang.

Accomodation	Overnight in Bimthan
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	8 – 9 hours

Today the trail drops down through the stunning landscapes and crosses the icy glacier with lots of ups and downs. Soon you will reach the easier and warm part of the trail with magical pine forest and meadows. You will join the bank of Dudhkhola and walk along it to reach the village of Gho.

Accomodation	Overnight in Gho
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	5 – 6 hours

After breakfast, you will walk through more green forest and lush fields with relatively large villages that are dotted along the trail. Like before, you will continue following the Dudh Koshi River to reach the beautiful settlement of Tilije and further descend will lead you to the Thonje village. Crossing the suspension bridge over the Marshyangdi River, you will reach the village of Dharapani. You can either stay overnight at Dharapani (the starting point of Annapurna Circuit Trek) or walk for next 1 – 2 hours to Tal.

Accomodation	Overnight in Tal
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	3-4 Hours

After breakfast, you will bid farewell to the Himalayan and untouched nature and take a ride through bumpy & dusty road to Bensi Sahar. The road trail onward from Bensi Sahar is snaky but smooth. Enjoy the green view of hills, terraced fields and Himalayas for the last time.

Accomodation	Overnight in Kathmandu
Meals	Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Activity Duration	190km, 7 – 8 hours drive

Your adventurous Manaslu Expedition Comes to an end today. An airport representative from the Mystic Mountain Treks will drive you back to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.

Meals

Breakfast