This trek was officially opened to tourist in 1991, but mountaineering expeditions have had long access to the area. In 1950 a party led by H.W. Tillman trekked from Thonje to Bimtang and col. Jimmy Roberts crossed the Larkya La looking for an interesting mountain to climb. Manaslu (8163m) was attempted by Japanese Expeditions every year from 1952 until 1956 when the first ascent was made. Having become known as “Japanese Mountain” much of the information about the area was available in Japanese. The Japanese continued to dominate the climbing scene of Manaslu until 1971. A few trekkers including peripatetic Hugh Swift Managed to obtain the trekking permit for the region but otherwise this trek always has been the domain of the mountaineering expedition.
This trek is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating circumnavigating Manaslu peak 29 (7871m) Himal Chuli (7893m) and Boudha (6672m). Much of this trek is in a region of strong Tibetan influence. We cross the Larkya-La (5160m) and descend to the Marshyangdi River and further trek down to Besisahar from where we will drive back to Kathmandu.
Sama Gumpa is an interesting spot when we look through Manaslu Himal. Manaslu, being a restricted area, there are certain formalities required by the government of Nepal in obtaining a special permit.
Trekking Region : Manaslu and Annapurna
Culture: Majority of Gurung People
Starting point: Arughat
Ending point : Besi-Sahar
Treks Duration: 19 days
Tours grade: Easy and Moderate Treks
Highest Access: Larkya –la pass (5160m)
Type of Trekking : Camping and Alpine Tea House too
Best Time: October , Novembers and March, April and may
Himalayan Sights: Manaslu and Annapurna ranges
Starting trip cost per person
Day01: Pick up from int’l Airport , transfer to hotel o/n at hotel and welcome Dinner
Day 02: having Breakfast and go for sight-seeing around Kathmandu valley o/at hotel and agency arrange the trekking permits.
Day 03: Drive to Arughat by public bus 7/8 hrs o/n at simple hotel (530m)
Day 04: Trek to Soti Khola o/n at simple hotel 5/6 hrs walk (730m)
Day 05: Trek to Machha Khola o/n at simple hotel 6/7 hrs walk (930m)
Day 06: Trek to Jagat o/n at simple hotel 6/7 hrs walk (1370m)
Day 07: Trek to Bihi Phedi o/n at simple hotel 6/7 hrs walk (2130m)
Day 08: Trek to Lihi o/n at simple hotel 6/7 hrs walk ( 2840m)
Day 09: Trek to Sama Gaoan o/n at simple hotel 6/7 hrs walk (3390m)
Day 10: Rest day for acclimatization and o/n in Sama Gaoan
Day 11: Trek to Samdo o/n at hotel 4/5 hrs walk (3690m)
Day 12: Trek to Larkya –la Base camp o/n at simple hotel 3/ 4 hrs walk (4480m)
Day 13: Trek to Bihtang o/n at simple hotel 8/9 hrs walk ( 3720m) Via Larke pass 5160m)
Day 14: Trek to Tilje o/n at simple hotel 6/7 hrs walk (2300m)
Day 15: Trek to Dharapani o/n at hotel 2/3 hrs walk (1860m)
Day 16: Drive to Besi-Shar by Jee o/n at hotel in Besi-shar
Note: if we not get a jeep from Dharapani to Besi-shar then we need two days more to come to Besi- shar
Days 17: Drive to Kathmandu by Public bus 5/6 hrs
Day 18: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 19: Final departure to international airport to be back home after great holiday and also make next plan to come to Nepal ( room Check out before 12am)
On trekking food choose from Menu
Breakfast: choose from Menu (included Tea / coffee on cup
Lunch: choose from Menu (Included Tea/ Coffee on cup
Dinner: choose from Menu (included, Soup, Tea/ coffee on cup
On Trekking hotel or lodge: choose from our staff not that much luxury but it will be good ones
