In summary
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Sports
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Duration15 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationHimalaya / Manaslu
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions210 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
English
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
In a few words
Embark on a timeless adventure on the Manaslu Circuit , one of Nepal 's most pristine treks. Between Tibetan villages, Buddhist monasteries, and lush forests, you'll trek towards the world's eighth-highest peak . The highlight? Crossing the legendary Larkya La pass (5,106 m) , offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Himlung Himal and Annapurna ranges. A wild and challenging immersion for high-mountain enthusiasts seeking authenticity.
The highlights
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A major Nepalese trek that is still relatively uncrowded
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Variant route through the traditional villages and rice paddies of Laprak and Barpak
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Breathtaking view of Manaslu from Pung Gyen Monastery
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
In figures
Autre
- Average duration/day: 6h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 617 m
- Average daily descent: 596 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
English
English
Guide local
Guide local
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a local English-speaking guide who will accompany you throughout your trip. If you prefer, a French-speaking guide is available for an additional fee.
Your luggage will be carried by porters (1 porter for every 2 trekkers). Limit your trekking luggage to a maximum of 12 kg.
Program
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Hotel pick-up and transfer
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival at Kathmandu airport, followed by transfer to your hotel. Free time. Depending on your arrival time, you will explore the old streets of Kathmandu and get a first glimpse of Nepalese life. In the early evening, you will have your first briefing with your guide. Welcome dinner.Day 1 -
Kathmandu - Gorkha - Barpak (2000 m).
- Transportation 08h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
We depart this morning for the town of Gorkha. We follow the Trishuli River, enjoying views of the Himalayan range. We then take local transport through the Dhorandi Khola valley to Barpak, the starting point of our trek. We spend the night in Barpak, the largest traditional village in the region, with a beautiful view of Buddha Himal, which rises to 6,672 meters.Day 2 -
Barpak - Laprak (2,200 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 1100 m
- Negative elevation 700 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A peaceful forest path leads you to Pushu Danda, situated at an altitude of 3,000 meters. Your effort is rewarded with stunning views of Buddha Himal (6,672 m) and the various peaks of Ganesh Himal (7,100 m). You then descend to Laprak, an authentic Gurung village. You wander between the stone houses to reach your hosts, who offer a warm welcome.Day 3 -
Laprak - Singla - Khorla Bensi (970 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 1300 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You begin this day's hike with a short descent to the Machha Khola River. Then, a gradual climb along a balcony trail leads towards Singla. You'll have a beautiful view of the villages of Laprak and Gumda, clinging to the mountainsides, their landscapes sculpted by endless rice paddies. From Singla, you can see the imposing Ganesh Himal massif. The trail then descends to Khorla Bensi, where you rejoin the classic Manaslu Circuit trail.Day 4 -
Khorla Bensi - Jagat (1370 m) - Sirdibas (1350 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 850 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
From Khorla Bensi, we will travel up the Buddhi Gandaki River for a few days. After passing the Tatopani hot springs, we reach the first gorges. We end the day in the village of Salleri.Day 5 -
Sirdibas - Dyang (1860 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 440 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This region is inhabited by Gurung and Tibetan people. As you gain altitude, the landscape gradually changes. Tropical vegetation gives way to alpine vegetation. You hike between wooded and rocky areas to reach Dyang, where you end your day's trek.Day 6 -
Dyang - Namrung (2540 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h30
- Positive elevation gain 630 m
- Negative elevation 60 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You hike through the gorge to reach the village of Ghap. You enter the Tibetan world... mani walls and chortens decorate the entrances and exits of the villages. Prayer flags flutter around the stone houses with their slate roofs. The Tibetans have their own costumes and traditions... you are approaching Tibet.Day 7 -
Namrung - Syala (3330 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 790 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You pass through numerous Tibetan villages. Upon arriving in Lho, you catch your first glimpse of the summit of Manaslu, reaching 8163 m. You continue your journey to Syala, a Tibetan village located at the foot of the Manaslu massif.Day 8 -
Syala - Pung Gyen Monastery (3870 m) - Sama Gaon (3390 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 540 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Acclimatization day: Early departure for Pung Gyen Monastery, located at 3870 m in a magical setting just steps from the gigantic glaciers. This monastery is built on a large meadow at the foot of the majestic Manaslu massif. Your morning's effort is richly rewarded by the breathtaking 360° view of the high peaks. Descent to Sama Gaon.Day 9 -
Sama Gaon - Lake Birendra (3460 m) - Samdo (3690 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Positive elevation gain 370 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A gradual 3-hour climb to the village of Samdo. An optional detour to Lake Birendra (an additional 3 hours) or continuing on to Manaslu Base Camp (an additional 5 hours) is possible. The first part of the ascent follows a wooded path, but you soon have an unobstructed view of the impressive glaciers of Manaslu. You'll overlook the magnificent Lake Birendra. Return via the same route and continue to Samdo.Day 10 -
Samdo - Dharmasala (High Camp) (4335 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
In Samdo, an impromptu market takes place between Tibet and the locals. You are only a few kilometers from Tibet. You ascend into the glacial valley to reach the foot of the Larkya Glacier.Day 11 -
Passage of the Larkya pass (5100 m) - Bhimthang (3600 m).
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 9h
- Positive elevation gain 750 m
- Negative elevation 1500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This is the highlight of the trip, crossing the Larkya Pass (5100 m). The ascent is gradual but quite long. The scenery is breathtaking. The descent is also long, but the view over the Peri Himal cirque is sublime. Overnight stay in Bhimthang, situated in an idyllic setting.Day 12 -
Bhimthang - Dharapani
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Positive elevation gain 250 m
- Negative elevation 1950 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You descend gently along a bucolic path, wooded with rhododendrons and conifers, to reach the village of Tileche, inhabited by Manangi Tibetans. You continue the descent to Dharapani, where you rejoin the start of the Annapurna Circuit trek.Day 13 -
Dharapani - Besisahar - Kathmandu
- Transportation 09h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You have a long day's drive to reach the capital. In Kathmandu: check-in at the hotel, then free time.Day 14 -
End of stay
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stayDay 15
Note
The program was established based on the latest information available at the time of writing; unforeseen circumstances are always possible, and situations beyond our control may alter its course. Depending on weather and operational conditions, your support team reserves the right to modify this itinerary to best ensure the smooth running of the trip and your safety. Also for safety reasons, the support team and organizers reserve the right to interrupt your participation if your technical level and/or physical condition do not meet the required standards. Under no circumstances will this interruption give rise to a refund or compensation.
Accommodation
- Days 1 to 14
- Nights in a hotel in Kathmandu in a double room.
- Nights are spent in lodges during the trek . These are traditional Nepalese houses adapted to accommodate hikers. Comfort levels vary; they are not as comfortable as hotels, but they allow you to trek even at high altitudes in reasonable conditions: bed, mattress, table and chairs, toilet... Hot showers are only available for a fee in some lodges.
Access
Departure
Aéroport De Katmandou
Day 1
End of stay
Aéroport De Katmandou
Day 15
Go to the starting point
The nearest airport isAéroport de Katmandou
Price details
The price includes
- Return transfers to and from the airport in Nepal
- Transfers by private vehicle according to the itinerary
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu
- Lodge accommodation with breakfast during the trek
- English-speaking staff for the entire trek (French-speaking guide optional)
- Luggage carrying up to a maximum of 12kg per person during the trek
- The trekking team: assistants and porters
- Trekking permits
- Staff insurance
- All local taxes
The price does not include
- International flights
- The Nepalese visa is issued in Kathmandu ($30): Passport validity: min. 6 months (from the time of departure from Nepal)
- Meals (lunches and dinners)
- Sightseeing/Entry Tickets to Kathmandu
- Tips, all personal expenses and equipment, drinks, sleeping bag and anything not listed under “Price includes”
Options
- French-speaking guide : CHF201.26 / unit
- Full board : CHF146.37 / unit
- Single room : CHF64.04 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu - In a double room (before the stay) : CHF36.59 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu - In a single room (before the stay) : CHF59.46 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu - In a double room (after the stay) : CHF36.59 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu - In a single room (after the stay) : CHF59.46 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- Telescopic hiking poles
- Sleeping bag (comfort temperature -5/-15°C)
- Headlamp and spare batteries
- One 1.5 litre water bottle or two equivalent ones (camel bag or rigid water bottles)
- Water filter or tablets for water treatment
- Toiletries (preferably biodegradable products)
- Quick-drying towel
- Biodegradable cleaning wipes
- Sunglasses with a high protection rating
- High protection sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- Lightweight crampons, to facilitate walking when crossing the Larkya La pass at the beginning of the spring season (optional, potentially useful in spring)
- Gaiters (optional, potentially useful in spring)
- Handkerchiefs
- Toilet paper
- Books, card games... to keep busy at the end of the day
Note: Some equipment can be rented on-site (sleeping bag, down jacket, crampons, etc.). Expect to pay around €35 per item for a 2-week trip and €50 for 3 weeks (payable locally). If you wish to rent one or more items of equipment before your departure, please let us know so our local team can ensure everything is available upon your arrival. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Clothing to bring
Appropriate mountain trekking gear is essential for this trip. Please note that temperatures can vary from +30°C at the base to -20°C at the summit.
- Cap or hat
- Scarf or neck warmer
- Warm hat and gloves
- Synthetic material T-shirt
- Thermal underwear (for evenings or days at high altitude)
- Warm fleece jacket
- Windproof, waterproof and breathable jacket
- Compact down-type jacket (for breaks or evenings)
- Comfortable walking pants
- Walking socks
- Sturdy and comfortable mountain hiking boots
- Light shoes for the evening
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