Mar 24 - Apr 15, 2023 unconfirmed
Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Punggen Gompa, via Tsum Valley, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp
(23 days)
Manaslu Region,
Nepal
Rating:
| 33 reviews
Difficulty: strenuous
Private trek | 2 interested and 0 confirmed trekkers
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only
Price drops to $592 if 2 interested trekkers join this trek
( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)
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 $575 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, Tsum Valley, 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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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 Kal Tal: A 3 to 4-hour hike above Pork, Kal Tal is a worthwhile side trip in good weather for its superb mountain views.
Side trip via Tsum Valley: This remote valley was only opened to trekking in 2008. Bounded by Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha ranges, the valley was settled by people of Tibetan origin, and has a rich cultural history. The trail is lined with chortens and mani walls and home to the historic monasteries of Rachen Gompa and Mu Gompa. Accommodations may be basic but what the region lacks in amenities it makes up for in hospitality.
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.
Side trip via Manaslu Base Camp: High above Samagaon, this day hike follows a ridge overlooking the clear blue lake of Birendra Tal with panoramic views across the valley. It’s a strenuous climb that offers rewarding views during the ascent to the basecamp of the world's 8th highest peak.
Side trip via Ganesh Himal Base Camp: It's a steep climb to the small nunnery of Gumba Lungdang preached beneath the towering peaks of the Ganesh Himal but well worth the effort for the breathtaking views and serenity of this little visited gompa.
Weather Conditions in March
March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
March. The highest point on the trek is
Larkya La (Larke Pass) at
5106 m. During
March, expect high temperatures of around
2.8°C (37°F)
and lows down to
-14.2°C (6°F)
at Larkya La (Larke Pass).
- Images from Around Manaslu Trek
- Images from via Manaslu Base Camp Side Trek
- Images from via Punggen Gompa Side Trek
Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Punggen Gompa, via Tsum Valley, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary
(23 days /
22 nights
)
created by
Chris
| Fri Mar 24 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March. |
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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 30.0°C (86°F) and lows of about 13.0°C (55°F) in March. |
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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 |
| Sat Mar 25 (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 |
| Sun Mar 26 (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 |
| Mon Mar 27 (day 4) |
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Philim (1590 m)
About 2.5 hours from Jagat |
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Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.8°C (75°F) and lows of about 6.8°C (44°F) in March. |
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Lokpa (2240 m)
About 2-3 hours from Philim |
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Chumling (2263 m)
About 2-3 hours from Lokpa Overnight |
| Tue Mar 28 (day 5) |
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Chhokangparo (3010 m)
About 4 hours from Chumling Overnight |
| Wed Mar 29 (day 6) |
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Nile (3361 m)
About 3 hours from Chhokangparo |
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Mu Gompa (3700 m)
About 1.5 hours from Nile Overnight |
| Thu Mar 30 (day 7) |
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Nile (3361 m)
About 1 hour from Mu Gompa |
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Ranchen Gompa (3240 m)
About 1.5 hours from Nile |
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Chhokangparo (3010 m)
About 1.5 hours from Ranchen Gompa Overnight |
| Fri Mar 31 (day 8) |
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Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo |
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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m)
About 3 hours from Dumje Overnight |
| Sat Apr 1 (day 9) |
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Ganesh Himal Base Camp (4200 m)
To reach base camp you will need to add an extra day at Gumba Lungdang its about a 6-7 hour round trip to base camp in good conditions from Gumba Lungdang. |
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Gumba Lungdang (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.2°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.2°C (34°F) in April. |
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Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Gumba Lungdang |
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Ripchet (2468 m)
About 2 hours from Dumje |
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Chumling (2263 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.8°C (73°F) and lows of about 6.8°C (44°F) in April. |
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Lokpa (2240 m)
About 3-4 hours from Ripchet Overnight |
| Sun Apr 2 (day 10) |
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Pewa (1870 m)
About 2.5 hours from Lokpa |
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Bihi Phedi (1985 m)
About 2.5 from Pewa Overnight |
| Mon Apr 3 (day 11) |
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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 22.1°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.1°C (43°F) in April. Overnight |
| Tue Apr 4 (day 12) |
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Kal Tal (3685 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.3°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.7°C (29°F) in April. |
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Prok (2380 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.1°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.1°C (43°F) in April. |
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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 |
| Wed Apr 5 (day 13) |
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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 |
| Thu Apr 6 (day 14) |
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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 15.2°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in April. Overnight |
| Fri Apr 7 (day 15) |
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Manaslu Base Camp (4500 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.4°C (49°F) and lows of about -6.6°C (20°F) in April. |
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Samagaon (3530 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.2°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in April. Overnight |
| Sat Apr 8 (day 16) |
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Punggen Gompa (3870 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.8°C (27°F) in April. |
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Samagaon (3530 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.2°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in April. Overnight |
| Sun Apr 9 (day 17) |
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Birendra Tal (3460 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.6°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.4°C (31°F) in April. |
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Samdo (3800 m)
About 2.5 hours from Samagaon Overnight |
| Mon Apr 10 (day 18) |
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Dharamshala (4460 m)
About 2 hours from Samdo Overnight |
| Tue Apr 11 (day 19) |
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Larkya La (Larke Pass) (5106 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.8°C (42°F) and lows of about -10.2°C (14°F) in April. |
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Bhimtang (3720 m)
About 8 hours from Dharamsala Overnight |
| Wed Apr 12 (day 20) |
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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 |
| Thu Apr 13 (day 21) |
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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 26.2°C (79°F) and lows of about 10.2°C (50°F) in April. Overnight |
| Fri Apr 14 (day 22) |
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Chamje (1410 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.9°C (82°F) and lows of about 11.9°C (53°F) in April. |
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Jagat (1290 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.7°C (84°F) and lows of about 12.7°C (55°F) in April. |
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Syange (1080 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.9°C (86°F) and lows of about 13.9°C (57°F) in April. Overnight |
| Sat Apr 15 (day 23) |
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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 31.6°C (89°F) and lows of about 15.6°C (60°F) in April. |
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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 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April. |
