Journey Through the "Mountain of the Spirit"
Trek around 8,163m Mt. Manaslu, Nepal’s best-kept secret, where untouched trails
weave through:
- Ancient Villages: Meet Tibetan Buddhist communities in Lho & Samdo
- Diverse Landscapes: From subtropical forests to high-altitude glaciers
- Thrilling Summit: Cross the iconic Larkya La Pass (5,167m) with Annapurna views
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Larkya La Pass (5,167m)
- Tibetan Culture Immersion
- All Permits Included
- Eco-Friendly Practices
- 1:6 Guide Ratio
- $200 Cheaper Than Competitors
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01 :
Arrival Kathmandu (1400m)
Airport pickup, hotel check-in, trek
briefing
Day 02 :
Drive to Machha Khola (930m)
8-9 hour scenic drive through Nepalese countryside
Day 03 :
Machha Khola → Jagat (1,340m)
Trek through subtropical forests, visit Tatopani hot springs
Day 04 :
Jagat → Deng ( 1,860m)
Cross suspension bridges, enter Manaslu Conservation Area
Day 05 :
Deng → Namrung(2630m)
Pass through rice terraces and Buddhist villages
Day 06 :
Namrung → Lho(3180m)
First views of Mt. Manaslu, visit Ribung Gompa
Day 07 :
Lho → Sama Gaun (3520m)
Acclimatization day with optional
Pungyen Gompa hike
Day 08 :
Sama Gaun Exploration (3520m)
Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4,800m)
Day 09 :
Sama Gaun → Samdo(3865m)
Trek through yak pastures near Tibetan border
Day 10 :
Samdo → Dharmasala (4,460m)
Ascend to Larkya La base camp
Day 11 :
Dharmasala → Bimthang via Larkya La (3,590m)
Cross Larkya Pass (5,167m), longest
trekking day
Day 12 :
Bimthang → Dharapani (1,970m)
Descend through rhododendron forests
Day 13 :
Dharapani → Kathmandu (1,400m)
8-9 hour drive back to Kathmandu
Day 14 :
Departure
Airport transfer
INCLUSIONS
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All necessary government permits (MRAP, MCAP, ACAP)
- 2 nights at 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (twin sharing)
- All meals during trek (13 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 13 Dinners)
- Private jeep transfers (Kathmandu-Machha Khola-Dharapani-Kathmandu)
- Experienced, licensed trekking guide (1:6 ratio)
- Porters (1 porter per 2 trekkers, max 25kg)
- Complimentary Kathmandu cultural tour (Swayambhunath + Durbar Square)
- Free reusable water filter (yours to keep)
- First aid kit and emergency oxygen
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
- International airfare
- Nepal visa fee
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal expenses (alcohol, Wi-Fi, hot showers, battery charging)
- Tips for guides and porters (recommended $100-150 total)
