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Manaslu
lies to the north-east Kathmandu
in an area long closed to foreigners
because of its proximity to
the Chinese border, but recently
opened. Because the area is
newly opened the trails are
relatively less trekked, and
the culture and traditions are
less affected. Added to that
the scenery is among the best
in Nepal. This is a fascinating
route around Manaslu (8,163m)
a mountain known as the Japanese
Peak because of the expeditions
that nation sent to it before
finally succeeding in reaching
the summit. We ascend beside
the Buri Gandaki River and through
the contrasting worlds of Lho
and Sama Gaon (3,450m) before
crossing the trek’s highest
point, the Larkya La (5,213m),
which is just 8km from the Tibetan
border. From the pass there
is a classic view to the west
– Himlung Himal (7,126m),
Cheo Himal, Gyaji Kang, Kang
Guru (6,981m) and Annapurna
II (7,937m). From Larkya La,
the descent is steep and usually
snow-covered as far as Tanbuche.
From Tanbuche a narrow trail
reaches a wide meadow where
we camp. Then we follow the
white Dudh Khola River, passing
though magnificent forests of
rhododendron, pine and juniper,
these giving way to apple orchards
around Thonje and Dharapani.
As we descend further the alpine
vegetation gives way to subtropical
lushness. We then walk down
the Marshyangdi Khola River
valley to Besishar, the end
point of the trek. From there
we return to Kathmandu by bus.
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Trekking
Region :
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Manaslu, Annapurna |
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Culture
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Majority of Gurung |
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Trek
Starts from :
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Gorkha |
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Trek
Ends at :
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Bensi
Sahar |
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Total
duration :
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22
days |
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Tour
grade :
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Easy
and Moderate Trek |
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Highest
Access :
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Larke
pass |
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Best
Season :
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October,
November and March,
April |
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Type of trekking
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Camping Trek |
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Himalayan
sights :
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Manaslu,
Annapurna ranges
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OUTLINE
ITINERARY
Day 01 : pick up from the Int'L
Airport, transfer to Hotel &
well come diner.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu
valley.
Day 03 : Drive Gorkha and trek
to Aahle Bhanjyang Camp (530m).
Day 04 : Trek to Arughat Bazaar
(570m).
Day 05 : Trek to Soti Khola
(730m).
Day 06 : Trek to Machha Khola
(930m).
Day 07 : Trek to Jagat (1370m).
Day 08 : Trek to Bihi Phedi
Camp (2130m).
Day 09 : Trek to Lihi (2840m).
Day 10 : Trek to Sama Goan (Ro)
(3390m).
Day 11 : Sama Gaon Rest (for
Acclimatization).
Day 12 : Sama Gaon to Samdo
(3690m).
Day 13 : Samdo to Larkya Rest
House (4480m).
Day 14 : Larkya-La and over
night at Bimtang (3720m).
Day 16 : Bimtang to Tilje (2300m).
Day 17 : Tilje Dharapani (1860m).
Day 18 : Dharapani to Jagat
(1300m).
Day 19 : Jagat to Nagdi (930m).
Day 20 : Trek to Bensisher &
Drive to Kathmandu.
Day 21 : free/shopping day.
Day 22 : Transfer to International
Airport and fly home.
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