Manaslu Trekking - The Great Himalayan Trail

Transfer to the hotel and time at your own disposal.

After breakfast you will be picked up for the sightseeing tour. Durbar Square is one of the oldest districts with traditional architecture.Buidlings there are from the 16th century and are renovated in the meantime. After lunch you are going to drive to Swyambhunath. This attraction lies on a hill in the middle of Kathmandu valley. From there you can oversee the whole valley. On the hill is a temple, a stupa and a monastery, which have a very important meaning for both religions (Hinduism and Buddhism). The temple is also called “monkey temple”, since there are many macaques monkeys all around the hill. These are not afraid of people and come really close, some even steal cameras! This means: Hang on to your belongings.

Today you are going to drive to Machha Khola. This is the most important trade center of the region. It is divided, geographically and politically, by the river Buri Gandaki. On your way you will already have the chance to see the Manasalu.

Still at the left side of the river you are going to hike up to Tatopani. You will be able to bath in the hot spring depending on the weather. Afterwards the hike continues over a crest and a swing bridge to the eastside of the river to Jagat.

You are going to hike through different villages, in which the Tibetan influence is noticeable, to Ghatta. There you will have two different possibilities to continue your trek. The first is to hike at the left side of the river Sersang (old route). The other possibility is the new route which goes via a swing bridge to Philim. In Philim branches a way to the Ganesh Himal base camp. The Manasalu Trail continues shortly after the last houses to the north.

Today you will notice the Buddhist influences on your hike. You will pass many Mani stones (Buddhist praying stones).

Today you will overcome a big difference in height. The path leads you through small villages and rhododendron forest, where you will see with some luck langures (monkeys). As well Yak caravans will cross your way to Lho Gaon.

After a short stage to Sama Gaon you will have the possibility to make a short excursion.

You guide will give you a suggestion for a trip in the surrounding.

Since you are already in relatively great heights and you have to be good acclimated today’s hike is going to be a short one.

Today the path goes 800 m up and you will be able to enjoy the view on the Himalaya. From the distance you will already see a house on the hill. This is a rest house for locals and carriers. Your camp will be there as well.

Today the hike starts early in the morning. The hike starts moderately up and the last 400 m before you reach the pass will be steep. Therefor you will rewarded with a view over the Himlung Himal (7126 MASL), the Kang Guru (6981 MASL) and the Annapurna II (7931 MASL). After a short break the hike continues downwards to today’s camp in Bhimtang.

The rout goes down the valley to Goa.

Today you will continue hiking down the valley to Dharapani. The path leads here to the Marsyangdi valley. The path upwards leads to the Annapurna Trek, but you will be continuing to hike downwards to Tal

Today you and your Team Drive back to Kathmandu by Jeep.

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