Manaslu
The Manaslu trek
Réf : NMANX
In summary
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Sports
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Duration17 days
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LevelAdvance
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DestinationHimalaya / Manaslu
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions288.51 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French
In a few words
Embark on a journey to discover Nepal's quintessential trek : the magnificent Manaslu Circuit! This trip transports you to a wild and sparsely populated region with spectacular Himalayan landscapes and pristine Tibetan culture. You'll trek among mythical peaks, forgotten villages, prayer wheels, and centuries-old monasteries. An unforgettable adventure awaits! Your trek begins in the tropical atmosphere of the Nepalese countryside, surrounded by rice paddies and forests. Then you'll descend into the glacial valleys of the massif to admire Manaslu, Himal Chuli, and West Peak from their heights. After passing through the village of Lihi , you'll be immersed in Buddhist culture , just a stone's throw from Tibet. The acclimatization hikes to Pung Gyen Monastery and Manaslu Base Camp will be a prelude to crossing the Larkya Pass , at an altitude of over 5,000 meters!
The highlights
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A major 11-day trek for active hikers who love off-the-beaten-path routes.
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The Pung Gyen monastery and its superb panorama
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The traditional villages of Barpak and Laprak
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
In figures
Autre
- Average duration/day: 6h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 805 m
- Average daily descent: 782 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
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French
Supervisor
Supervisor
A French-speaking Nepalese trekking guide.
Program
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Flight to Kathmandu.
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Regular flight with a stopover to Kathmandu.Day 1 -
Arrival in Kathmandu
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival in Kathmandu. Our assistant will be waiting for you at the airport exit. Transfer to the hotel, located in Kathmandu city center. Free afternoon, then, in the early evening, initial briefing with the guide and welcome dinner. Note: In the event of delays, the welcome dinner will be replaced by a farewell dinner at the end of the trip.Day 2 -
Kathmandu - Gorkha - Barpak (2000 m)
- Transportation Minibus - 08h - 260km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner 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 3 -
Barpak - Laprak (2100 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 900 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We followed a peaceful forest path to Pushu Danda, situated at an altitude of 2850 meters. Our effort was rewarded with superb views of Buddha Himal (6672 m) and the various peaks of Ganesh Himal (7100 m). We then descended to Laprak, an authentic Gurung village. We wandered between the stone houses to reach our hosts, who gave us a warm welcome.Day 4 -
Laprak - Singla - Khorla Bensi (970 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 600 m
- Negative elevation 1800 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We begin this day's hike with a short descent to the Machha Khola River. We then gradually ascend a balcony trail towards Singla. We have a beautiful view of the villages of Laprak and Gumda, clinging to the mountainsides, their landscape sculpted by terraced fields stretching as far as the eye can see. From Singla, we once again catch sight of the imposing Ganesh Himal massif. We descend to Khorla Bensi, where we rejoin the classic Manaslu Circuit trail.Day 5 -
Khorla Bensi - Jagat (1370 m) - Salleri (1350 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 850 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner 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 6 -
Salleri - Deng (1860 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
As we gain altitude, the landscape gradually changes: tropical vegetation gives way to more alpine vegetation. The same is true for the people of the region. Now, the Gurung ethnic group lives alongside Tibetan immigrants who have settled in the mountains of Nepal. We continue our trek through wooded and rocky areas to reach Deng, where we end our day's hike.Day 7 -
Deng - Namrung (2630 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 1350 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We hike through the gorge to reach the village of Ghap. We 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... we are approaching Tibet. Arrival in Namrung and check-in at the lodge for the night.Day 8 -
Namrung - Syala (3500 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 1100 m
- Negative elevation 250 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We walk through a rural landscape dotted with fields of barley, wheat, and oats. As we progress, the villages take on an increasingly distinct Tibetan style. Arriving in Lho, we catch our first glimpse of the summit of Manaslu, reaching 8,163 meters. We visit the Lho monastery before continuing our journey to Syala.Day 9 -
Syala - Pung Gyen Monastery (3870 m) - Sama Gaon (3520 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 900 m
- Negative elevation 600 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
One of the most beautiful days of the trip! Before continuing our ascent, we took an acclimatization hike this morning to the Pung Gyen Monastery. The hike was easy, and little by little, the black, rocky mountains gave way to a plateau of grasses yellowed by the cold, nestled in a cirque of snow and ice of dazzling white. The abandoned Tibetan monastery sits within it and, at an altitude of 3,870 meters, faces the giant Manaslu. We had lunch there to the sound of cracking ice and avalanches, savoring this view that will undoubtedly remain one of our most beautiful travel memories. Constantly turning to admire the panorama, we retraced our steps and now headed towards Sama Gaon, the quintessential Tibetan village.Day 10 -
Sama Gaon - Lake Birendra (3560 m) - Samdo (3690 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 450 m
- Negative elevation 150 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Our guide offers us two options today, depending on our fitness level and motivation: - Continue the trek towards the next village, Samdo. This is a short stage, which we can consider a rest day. Samdo is the last inhabited village in the valley, just a few kilometers from the Tibetan border. - The more athletic can take a detour to Birendra Lake, a glacial lake at the foot of Manaslu (approximately a 1-hour walk with an additional 100 meters of elevation gain and loss). To do this, we briefly ascend towards the valley floor before branching off onto a wooded path. A clear view of the surrounding glaciers soon unfolds before us. We quickly reach the shores of Birendra Tal and take a welcome break to appreciate the enchanting setting. We then descend to return to the path leading to Samdo. Check-in at the lodge and free time to explore the narrow streets of Samdo. There are also opportunities for walks in the surrounding area.Day 11 -
Samdo - Dharmasala (High Camp) (4460 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Negative elevation 100 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Another short stage today, to reach Dharmasala at 4335m. It's a small hamlet serving as a "base camp" for the ascent of Larkya La, tomorrow's objective. The aim of today is to take the time to acclimatize to the altitude: we're progressing slowly to the end of the stage, and in the afternoon, we'll have free time to explore the surrounding area, allowing our bodies to adjust to the thinner air.Day 12 -
Passage of the Larkya pass (5160 m) - Bhimthang (3600 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 9h
- Positive elevation gain 750 m
- Negative elevation 1500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This is it, the big day, the highlight of the trip! We got up around 3 a.m. for the start of our ascent by headlamp, under the stars! The trail leads us to high altitude, to the summit of the Larkya La pass, reaching 5,106 meters. The climb is long but very gradual, eventually leading to the top of the pass. From up there, the view is breathtaking... Beyond the summit, a long descent into the Dudh Khola valley awaits us, with a sublime view of the Peri Himal. We end the day in Bimthang and enjoy a well-deserved rest facing the southern slopes of Manaslu...Day 13 -
Bhimthang - Dharapani (1970 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Positive elevation gain 250 m
- Negative elevation 1950 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
It's the last day of our trek! We descend towards Dharapani, along a bucolic path lined with rhododendrons and conifers. We pass through the Tibetan-influenced village of Tilije before arriving in Dharapani, where we finally rejoin the Annapurna Circuit trail. This is where our trek ends, amidst the magnificent scenery of the Marsyangdi Khola valley.Day 14 -
Dharapani - Besisahar - Kathmandu
- Transportation Minibus - 10h - 400km
- Accommodation 3-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
With road access, hiking is no longer very practical. So this morning we're taking a four-wheel-drive vehicle to Besisahar, the gateway to the Annapurna massif. Our bus will then be waiting to take us back to Kathmandu. Check-in at our hotel.Day 15 -
Free time and return flight
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A free day in the Nepalese capital. From the hotel, you can explore the Thamel tourist district, the old city, and Durbar Square, with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical monuments, on foot. The historical sites of the Kathmandu Valley are also accessible by taxi.
- Option "Visit to the Kathmandu Valley" (to be paid upon registration): today we offer a guided tour of the main sites of the Kathmandu Valley: Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Boddnath. (see section 'Options').
Day 16 -
Flight and arrival at destination
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrived in France during the day.
Day 17
Note
Depending on weather and operational conditions, the guide reserves the right to modify this itinerary, for your safety and that of the group.
Accommodation
During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
Access
Departure
Aéroports de Paris
Day 1
End of stay
Aéroports de Paris
Day 17
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Price details
The price includes
- International flights
- Supervision by a local French-speaking guide throughout the stay
- The services of a local team during the trek
- Land transport
- Accommodation and full board, with the exception of meals mentioned as not included in the day-by-day itinerary.
- Permits and authorizations for trekking in the Manaslu region
- Safety equipment needed during the trek: first aid kit, hyperbaric chamber, and satellite phone
- Access to a specialist altitude medical service 24/7 (in case of emergency only).
The price does not include
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the home team
- Drinks and mineral water
- Visa fees
- Hot showers in the lodges (2 to 8 € depending on the lodge)
- Meals in Kathmandu (5 to 10 € per meal)
Options
- Excursion to the Kathmandu Valley : CHF128.25 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu in a single room with breakfast : CHF95.00 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu in a double room with breakfast : CHF57.00 / unit
- Single room supplement for hotel-only nights during your stay : CHF95.00 / unit
- Hotel/Airport transfer in Kathmandu: price per transfer for 1 to 2 people, one way : CHF19.00 / unit
- Hotel/Airport transfer in Kathmandu, price per transfer for 3 to 5 people, one way : CHF23.75 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
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