Manaslu Circuit Trekking

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel [1,300m]
You will be welcomed by our staff standing with your name-card in the airport arrival terminal and transferred to your hotel by the private vehicle. Small meeting about the trip in the evening.

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Trek preparation & Kathmandu valley sightseeing.
After your breakfast you will be introduced to the trekking guides and helpers. And the Kathmandu sightseeing beings with visit to various UNESCO enlisted cultural Heritage sites including medieval Palaces in Kathmandu-Bhaktapur-Lalitpur Durbar squares. Other sites are Pashupatinath Temple, Baudhanath and Swayambhunath Stupa.In the evenining you will walk along the Thamel streets which is a good place to buy trekking equipment.

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Drive to Arughat by Bus(640m), 
Today, Global Holidays Trekking staff will come to your Hotel early in the morning at 7.00 am to pick you up, from there we have an 8 hour driving journey to Arughat. From Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi for 3.30 hours is comfortable drive but from there to Arugat for another 4 hours we will be driving on dirt road.

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Trek to Soti Khola (775m) 6 Hrs,
This Day, Follow the Budhi Gandaki River toward its point of origin. We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat River. After Arkhat we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani. Camp today near the confluence of Seti River - an ideal place to take a fresh water bath.

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Trek to Machha Khola (900m) 5.30 Hrs,
After Breakfast, the trail descends slowly until you climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. Pass the forest trail to arrive at Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki. Camp tonight at Machha River.

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Trek to Jagat (1340m) 6 Hrs,
Today our journey starts after breakfast along the river, by tobacco and buckwheat fields, past rocks washed smooth by the river, often climbing up stone steps, to reach the hot springs in the centre of the small, terraced village of Tatopani (hot spring). A gentle climb through the forest and spectacular waterfalls, across suspension bridge and through a short section of forest path and we reach Dobhan and climb high on stone steps below Jagat, the entrance to the Manaslu park.

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Trek to Philim (1570m) 4 Hrs,
Today is enjoyable short day trekking, the long series stone steps trail descending to the river, then climb on wonderful stone steps along a terraced hill-side to the small hamlet of Saguleri with impressive Shringi Himal (7187m). The trail splits with the right-hand branch heading off towards the Ganesh Himal nearby high suspension bridge at Gata Khola. Our route continues upstream, and again we have a steep climb to reach Philim. We arrive at our green campsite in time for lunch, and have the afternoon explore the interesting upper village and gompa.

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Trek to Deng (1865m), 6 Hrs,
The trekking leads today, on a high beautiful trail through a narrow dramatic george section with towering walls, past a thundering waterfall just above us and cross the suspension bridge, ascend gradually along a wide hillside. After trekking through dense forest the small village of Deng, lower Nubri region called Kutang, where the people are ethnically pure Tibetans. We have views of Lumbo Himal as well as Lapuchen and Dwijen Himals. We camp nearby village, and get refreshed in greens ambience.

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Trek to to Ghap (2165m), 5 Hrs,
Another five hours walk for today, is similar to yesterdays walk. The trail goes through the valley across the bridge switchback steeply up to the small, poor village of Lana, after more climbing through lovely woods of pine and we reach Bihi Phedi, views of Kutang Himal and start to see mani stones, sign of the tiny Tibetan footholds mark in the high Himalayas. We ahead twice cross the large Buri Gandaki, many up and down as we walk through the gorge, all the time enjoying spectacular views. Eventually we reach Ghap, a beautiful village where we set up camp for the night.

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Trek to Lho (3200meters) 6 Hrs, 
Today is a wonderful trekking day; through dense forest crossing Budhi Gandaki wooden bridge, ascent gently up to Tibetan-run lodge Namrung, views of mountains. Then the trail goes to extensive pastures land to the ancient Lihi village and flowing down the Lidanda Glaciers reach the picturesque Tibetan village of Sho at 3000. On the way to Lho, the spectacular views of Ngadi Chuli and Manaslu itself; is quite an impressive afternoon. We set up camp in Lho, sprawling village decorated with many prayer flags, in the yard of a small lodge and Gomba. Sunset and sunrise from the campsite are wonderful.

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Trek to Samagompa (3500m) 6Hrs,
After breakfast the trail leads us from new Gomba and then ascends to the idyllic Tibetan settlement of Shayla with amazing mountain panoramas. Then the trek goes through the classic alpine which leads us to Pung Gyan Gomba, through the fields to the 500 years old settlement Sama Gaon, or Ro and unique architecture wooden two Gombas also same time. Dzongka Dzong (fortress) at the border of Tibet, a few days walk from Sama Gaon, as late as the 1940's until it was taken over by Gorkhas in the late 19th century. Later, made shelter by Tibetan guerrillas, it was closed for the treks until 1992. Take the afternoon to hike up to the old Gomba settlement above town, and to wander the streets of the fascinating Sama Gaon village.

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Trek to to Samdo (3850m) 5 Hrs,
Another day of incredible mountain views, past the long mani walls and Chorten at Kermo Kharka then descend to the Bhudi Gandaki and old herding settlement of Samdo, where inhabitants are Tibetan, and were ceded the land by the king of Jumla over 500 years ago. This was trading point of China and India a long time ago. Get out and take a walk around the village, where the inhabitants live an essentially Tibetan lifestyle, herding their yaks, sheep and goats, training their horses and planting barley.

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Acclimatization and exploration day,
We have a rest day in Samdo to explore the village and Gombas; a little piece of old Tibet. This is also an extra day in case anyone is having trouble acclimatizing...A great excursion is a hike towards Manalsu Base Camp where we'll have stunning views of the lake, glacier and valley. Another option is a hike up to Pung Gyen Gompa, at 3870 meters, explore around unique natural beauty.

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Trek to Dharamsala High Camp (Larkya Phedi)(4460m), 6 Hrs, 
The trail leads us to the old trade route towards Tibet, cross a bridge, and climb through the trade markets of Larkya bazaar. After about three hours of climbing past glaciers, with increasingly overwhelming panoramas, we come to the campsite at Dharamsala, the high camp for the Larkya La pass, where we have lunch surrounded breathtaking mountains scenery and blue sheep territory, grazing nearby on the barren hill-sides. You'll really feel the altitude and the cold here, so enjoy a more leisurely afternoon and keep yourself warm. We'll have an early dinner in preparation for our pass crossing tomorrow.

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Cross Larkya La (5215meters) and trek Bhimphedi (3590m) 7 Hrs,
After very morning breakfast, the trail goes to North side of the Larkya Glaciers where we have views of Cho Danda and then of Larkya Peak. Then walking about four hours we will get on the top of the Larkya La (4930m), view of wonderful panoramic mountains; Himlung Himal (7126meter), Cheo Himal (6820meters), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6981meters) and the Annapurna II (7937meters) equally stunning from both sides. The descent is steep, through moraines, towards Bhimphedi. After praing the God and yelling 'Ki ki so so lha gyalo' (may the Gods be victorious), get ready drop often slippery trail following the glacial moraine finally to the Bimphedi, where 'Three Sisters Hotel' , is the evening clouds gather and turn pink behind the surrounding peaks. It's all worthwhile now.

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Trek to Tilje (3900m) 5 hours,
The trail descends along the fig tree and rhododendron forests,through the rocky river-bed and sliding hill-sides to several small green villages. Eventually, after long but very scenic day, we reach the large village of Tilje, inhabitants of mix of Manangis (of Tibetan descent) and Chettris (Hindus), so have a unique architecture and culture, and eat mix foods - dal bhat, buckwheat dhido, tsampa and Tibetan salt-tea. We see ahead marks of Annapurna Circuit Trekking board.

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Trek to Tal (1725m) 5 hours,
It's an easy trekking day following the Dudh Khola through bamboo forests down to Dharapani, an atmospheric Tibetan village with prayer flags fluttering at the gompa in Thongje on the old Annapurna trail. Trekking south on the main Annapurna Circuit trail, and following down the Marsyangdi River crossing bridge twice to reach the small village of Karte. And continue the decend along the rocky trail before crossing the Marsyangdi river. Infront of us, we see the wide plain and waterfall at scenic Tal (lake), the last village of the Lower Manang region. We'll set up our campsite on the grassy lawn of the last tea-house in Tal or can stay overnight in the simple facilitated hotel. Take the afternoon to amble over to the waterfall at the other end of town, and wander through this little hamlet.

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Trek to Jagat (1300m) 5 hours, 
Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Chamje and Himal pani . We will have overnight stay at Jagat.

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Trek to Beshisahar. 5 hours,
The trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Naadi. From here the trail takes you to the bank of Marshyngdi River and town of Bhulbhule, Khudi all the way to Besisahar.

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Drive from Besisahar to kathmandu,
You will drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu. The drive takes 5-6 to reach Kathmandu. Rest of the day you can relax or enjoy shopping or buy suveniers for friends and families.

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Transfer to airport, departure to your own destination.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.