HIGHLIGHTS
- Magnificent off-the-beaten-track circular trek around Manaslu
- Cross the remote Larkya La
- Rare views of Manaslu
- Trek through picturesque traditional Tibetan villages
KEY INFORMATION
- 3 nights standard hotels, 13 nights teahouses and 1-night 3-person sharing huts
- 14 days point-to-point walking with full porterage
- Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader and local staff (staff to client ratio of 1:4 on trek). Min. age 16 yrs.
- Altitude maximum 5130m, average 2700m
- Between 5 and 8 hours walking per day; the Larkya La day is approx. 11hrs walking
- Staff carry oxygen and a first aid kit on trek
- 19 October 2023 & 17 October 2024 led by Valerie Parkinson, Wanderlust World Guide Awards Winner 2021
- Countries visited: Nepal
Itinerary
Day 2 Drive to Arket Bazaar; trek to Soti Khola
Day 3 Trek through forest and fields to Lapu Besi and on to Machha Khola
Day 7 Continue to Lho (3,170m), offering fantastic views of Manaslu
Day 10 Ascend to Dharamsala (4,480m)
Day 13 Spectacular walk to Tilje (2,240m)
Day 14 Trek to the remote Nache; descend to the main Annapurna Circuit trail
Day 15 Descend to Chyamje and Jagat; from Syange climb to Bauhundanda
Day 17 Free day in Kathmandu
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- All breakfasts included
- Morning bed-tea on trek
- Welcome drink at each overnight lodge
- 3 nights standard hotels, 13 nights teahouses and 1 night fixed tent
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout, plus local staff (staff to client ratio of 1:4 on trek)
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
- Full porterage throughout trek
- Exodus kitbag
- Trekking map (provided locally)
- Trekking permit and national park fees
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request – Kathmandu only)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Sleeping bag (hire in advance from £72)
- Down jacket (hire in advance from £54)
- *Hire package incl. sleeping bag & down jacket from £90
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