Manaslu Lodge Circuit

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A lesser-known circular trek around one of the world’s highest mountains

This spectacular and isolated circular trek skirts around the eighth highest mountain in the world, the formidable Mount Manaslu (8,163m). We follow the mighty Buri Gandaki River as it narrows into a spectacular gorge, passing through tiny villages perched on the valley sides. Eventually the gorge opens out into alpine meadows which are inhabited by a cluster of Tibetan communities below Manaslu’s north face. Crossing the Larkya Pass (5,130m) we see the snow-capped peaks of Himalchuli, Manaslu, Cheo Himal and Himlung Himal, before descending through forest to join the main Annapurna Circuit route.

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

TNA Map
Day 1 Start Kathmandu
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 4 Follow the Buri Gandaki River to Jagat
Day 5 Ascend through small villages to Philim; climb to Deng (1,870m)
Day 6 Cross the river and ascend via a magnificent valley to Ghap (2,110m)

Day 7 Continue to Lho (3,170m), offering fantastic views of Manaslu

Day 8 Climb to Samagaon (3,530m)
Day 9 Trek to Samdo (3,860m)

Day 10 Ascend to Dharamsala (4,480m)

Day 11 Cross the Larkya La (5,130m); descend to Bimthang (3,700m)
Day 12 Daywalk to Pongkar Lake or spare day as required

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 16 Walk to Ngaddi; transfer to Kathmandu

Day 17 Free day in Kathmandu

Day 18 End 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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Images Courtesy of Exodus Travel

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