Nov 6 - Nov 20, 2024 confirmed
Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa
(15 days)
Manaslu Region,
Nepal
Rating:
| 20 reviews
Difficulty: challenging
Private trek | 3 confirmed trekkers
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $375 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.- Permits MCAP, ACAP, and Manaslu Restricted Area Permit
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- Restricted Area Permit Processing
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
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3 confirmed trekkers
Benjamin (United States)
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itinerary creator
Hello! I've been waiting to return to Nepal for a decade, and I'm so hyped to come back. I'm on a break from my work as a researcher and teacher in the humanities at Columbia University in New York. I'm a very experienced hiker, and my last time in Nepal (2013) my partner and I did the Annapurna circuit in mid-January. Looking forward to this warmer, more social hike.
The Around Manaslu trek is often likened to how the Annapurna circuit used to be. The lodges are rustic, crowds are fewer, and the scenery is wild and rugged. Like the nearby Annapurna circuit, this trek covers a diverse array of landscapes starting in the green, lower hills and climbing past lakes and picturesque villages to the rock and ice covered Larke La (5106 m). From Samagaon there are spectacular side trips to Punggen Gompa an isolated monastery at the foot of Manaslu and Manaslu Basecamp.
Side trip via Punggen Gompa: This tiny monastery at the foot of Manaslu makes up in location for what it lacks in size. The day trip from Samagaon to Punggen Gompa offers spectacular views of the mountain.
Weather Conditions in November
Early November, along with late October, are the most popular times to trek in Nepal. Temperatures get cooler in November, but the skies get clearer and the chance of rain or snow interrupting your trek gets lower. At high altitudes, trekkers are rewarded with good views throughout the day.
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
November. The highest point on the trek is
Larkya La (Larke Pass) at
5106 m. During
November, expect high temperatures of around
1.8°C (35°F)
and lows down to
-14.2°C (6°F)
at Larkya La (Larke Pass).
Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary
(15 days /
14 nights
)
created by
Benjamin
(United States)
| Wed Nov 6 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in November. |
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$5.00
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Arughat Bazar (570 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.0°C (84°F) and lows of about 13.0°C (55°F) in November. |
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Shared vehicle from Arughat Bazar to Soti Khola
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
Estimated cost:
$200.00
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Soti Khola (730 m)
From May through early October it is sometimes not possible to reach Soti Khola by road due to landslides caused by rains. In that case you may have to start walking at an earlier point and the trek may take an extra day or two so make sure you plan accordingly, and pay your guide and porter for any extra days they work beyond the time you booked. |
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Lapubeshi (880 m)
About 2.5 hours from Soti Khola Overnight |
| Thu Nov 7 (day 2) |
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Machhakola (930 m)
About 2.5 hours from Lapubeshi |
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Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m)
About 2 hours from Machhakola Overnight |
| Fri Nov 8 (day 3) |
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Dobhan (1070 m)
About 1 hour from Tatopani |
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Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m)
About 1.5 hours from Dobhan |
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Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m)
About 1 hour from Yuru Overnight |
| Sat Nov 9 (day 4) |
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Philim (1590 m)
About 2.5 hours from Jagat |
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Ekle Bhatti (1600 m)
About 1 hour from Philim |
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Pewa (1870 m)
About 2 hours from Ekle Bhatti |
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Bihi Phedi (1985 m)
About 2.5 from Pewa Overnight |
| Sun Nov 10 (day 5) |
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Bihi (2130 m)
About 30 minutes from Bihi Phedi |
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Prok (2380 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.1°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.1°C (36°F) in November. |
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Ghap (2660 m)
About 2 hours from Bihi |
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Namrung (2660 m)
About 2 hours from Ghap Overnight |
| Mon Nov 11 (day 6) |
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Lihi (2910 m)
About 1 hour from Namrung |
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Shrip (3040 m)
About 1 hour from Lihi |
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Lho (3180 m)
About 1.5 hours from Lihi Overnight |
| Tue Nov 12 (day 7) |
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Shyala (3520 m)
About 1 hour from Lho |
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Samagaon (3530 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.2°C (52°F) and lows of about -4.8°C (23°F) in November. Overnight |
| Wed Nov 13 (day 8) |
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Punggen Gompa (3870 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.2°C (49°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in November. |
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Samagaon (3530 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.2°C (52°F) and lows of about -4.8°C (23°F) in November. Overnight |
| Thu Nov 14 (day 9) |
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Birendra Tal (3460 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.6°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.4°C (24°F) in November. |
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Samdo (3800 m)
About 2.5 hours from Samagaon Overnight |
| Fri Nov 15 (day 10) |
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Dharamshala (4460 m)
About 2 hours from Samdo Overnight |
| Sat Nov 16 (day 11) |
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Larkya La (Larke Pass) (5106 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 1.8°C (35°F) and lows of about -14.2°C (6°F) in November. |
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Bhimtang (3720 m)
About 8 hours from Dharamsala Overnight |
| Sun Nov 17 (day 12) |
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Kharche (2700 m)
About 4 hours from Bhimthang |
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Gowa (2560 m)
About 5 hours from Bhimtang Overnight |
| Mon Nov 18 (day 13) |
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Tilche (2300 m)
About 1 hour from Goa |
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Dharapani (1960 m)
About 1 hour from Tilche |
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Tal (1700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.2°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.2°C (43°F) in November. Overnight |
| Tue Nov 19 (day 14) |
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Chamje (1410 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.9°C (75°F) and lows of about 7.9°C (46°F) in November. |
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Jagat (1290 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.7°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.7°C (48°F) in November. |
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Syange (1080 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.9°C (79°F) and lows of about 9.9°C (50°F) in November. Overnight |
| Wed Nov 20 (day 15) |
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Shared vehicle from Syange to Besi Sahar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Besi Sahar (800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.6°C (82°F) and lows of about 11.6°C (53°F) in November. |
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Public bus from Besi Sahar to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in November. |
