Manaslu Trekking offers a unique opportunity to experience relatively "untouched" region of Nepal. Newly opened in 1992 to trekking by HMG Nepal, this area has still its own natural virgin beauty that every trekkers can have the maximum satisfaction of nature’s paradise.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 5300m, diverse range of ecosystems and ethnic cultures, and a trail that puts one physically closer to Tibet than any other trek in Nepal. This fascinating trek is constantly rewarded with biological diversity, unsurpassed beauty of brilliant mountain vistas of the Ganesh Himal, Manaslu Himal (8118m) and insights into the cultures of a cross section of ethnic Nepalese tribes and people of Gurung, Magar, Tamang and Bhotes (Tibetan) who inhibit the region whose way of life unchanged for decades and maybe, even centuries.
The decent, once off the snow lakes take us through alpine then tropical areas, busting with ferns, bamboo, pine trees, waterfalls and aqua-blue green lakes laced with cotton-white beaches. Finally, Manaslu will disappear as we descend to Beshisahar (832m.) This days trek excursion will leave you with a sense of peace and respect for the people of Nepal and its ecological wonders. The long trek and unspoiled terrain makes this trek a classic in its own.
Day 01 Drive from Kathmandu to Gorkha and overnight at camp.
Day 02 Trek from Gorkha to Khanchok (956m)
Day 03 Trek from Khanchok to Arughat (530 m)
Day 04 Trek from Arughat to Seti Khola(750m)
Day 05 Trek from Seti Khola to Machha Khola (890m)
Day 06 Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1350m)
Day 07 Trek from Jagat to Ngyak (2300m)
Day 08 Rest day at Ngyak (2300m)
Day 09 Trek from Ngyak to Ghap (2095m)
Day 10 Trek from Ghap to Lho Gaon (3150m)
Day 11 Trek from Lho Gaon to Sama Gompa (3500m)
Day 12 Trek from Sama Gompa- Manaslu Base Camp to Samdo (4000m)
Day 13 Rest and Excursion to Samdo (4000m)
Day 14 Trek from Samdo to Guest House (4450m)
Day 15 Cross Larkyle Pass (5135m) and trek to Larke Phedi (4450m)
Day 16 Trek from Larke Phedi to Karche (2785m)
Day 17 Trek from Karche to Dharapani (1943m)
Day 18 Trek from Dharapani to Chamje (1430m)
Day 19 Trek from Chamje to Ngadi
Day 20 Trek from Ngadi to Besi Sahar (790m)
Day 21 Drive back from Besi Sahar to Kathmandu.
I had the pleasure last January of having the most wonderful trekking guide around Kathmandu and then the Annapurna circuit. Rajandra Khandal was not only knowledgeable about Nepalese history and trails, he was also patient, efficient, very smart and witty, spoke excellent English and always seemed to have a good rapport with whoever we encountered, both local Nepalese and tourists. He was an extremely strong guide who carried some of my belongings along with his own, and never appeared tired, always as energetic and agile as a mountain goat. I remember one instance where we did a steep climb, and I as usual was moving very slowly. When we reacched the top of the mountain I realized I did not have my money pouch, and had probably dropped it way back on the trail where we had stopped. As soon as I told him he was off, running down the mountain at top speed. I watched him reach the bottom and take off like lightning down the trail. We had passed a group of boys walking in the direction of where I had dropped my pouch, and of course, if they found it that would be the end of that. But he reached the pouch before the boys, and came running back down the trail and up the mountain in 15 minutes, the same steep climb that had taken me much longer!! He arrived smiling and happy that he had suceeded. I was very, very grateful, and impressed!!! He was always good natured and hapy!! After that I let him carry my money. At the end of the trek I found out how frugal he had been, and that he had negotiated lodgings so skillfully that he had save me quite a lot of money. We remain good friends and I look forward to the time when I can return to Nepal and trek again with this wonderful young man. If you are planning to visit Nepal, don't miss the chance to trek with Raj, it will be nothing short of a great experience!!Peggy Cabbab.
I would highly recommend Raj as a guide of Nepal. He is truly an amazing young man, with exceptional customer service skills. I met Raj on my very first day in Nepal, and he took such good care of me. He guided me around the most common sites of Kathmandu. He not only physically showed me these places, he had so much knowledge about each and every place we visited, which was really informative. Raj and I had a lot of great conversations during the few days he was guiding me, and introduced me to the beautiful Nepal. Nepal is a place I will forever hold in my heart, and Raj has become a dear friend, whose kindness and friendship will remain with me always. Raj will show you beautiful sights of his home country, and will do so with such a passion for life! He is an amazing person, and does a fantastic job with guiding people. Rebecca NZ.
