TOTAL 28 DAYS NEPAL TRIP

Minimum group size : 04-06 persons

About Manaslu
Manaslu, at 8,163 m. 8th highest in the world, is known among climbers as Killer peak for its soaring summit surrounded by dramatic slopes meandering down to lush green valleys and meadows. Trek takes in its entirely, beginning in Gorkha, 18th century east of the Kingdom of Nepal. The trail drops to the East to the tropical Buri Gandai river through Gurung and Tamang villages shaded by spreading pipal trees. In the highest valley beyond Samagaon, mountain people eke out a lining with the barest of essentials and a deep faith in their gods. Stones carved with images of the 11th century Buddisth poet Milerapa show where he meditated. Mt. Manaslu, 8,163 m

Ahead lies 5,200 m. Larkya La Pass reaching within 10 kms of the Tibet boarder. Beyond the Pass, the route descends more quickly to the Marsyangdi river, and again climbs to the historic and scenic town of Ghanpohara. A lakeside camp at Begnas Tal concludes this spectacular Nepal trek with a taste of Tibet. Trekking around Manaslu offers a unique opportunity to experience a relatively untouched region of Nepal. Located in west-central Nepal, the 177 km trek around Manaslu provides strong walkers the best that Nepal has to offer: fantastic mountain scenery spanning altitudes from 375 m to 5300 m, a diverse range of eco-systems and ethnic cultures, and a trail that puts one physically closer to Tibet than any other trek in Nepal. Crossing the Larkya La takes two days. It is a steep trail winding around with views looking down on the remains of Larkya Bazaar. After 3 hours you reach the final campsite before the pass. Phede (base camp) or Duwang (4,450m), which consists of one stone shelter and several temporary ones. Camp is located in the Bimthang Valley (3700m), an enchanting meadow nestled beneath Phungi Himal and Manaslu's north-west face. The next morning there is a crossing of the Himlung Glacier and a bit of scrambling across the rubble which has been pushed on the top. Consinuing to drop, the trail enters a tranquil pine and rhododendron forest with frequent clearings affording excellent views back to Manaslu.