Manaslu Annapurna Three Pass Private Guided Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Kathmandu Arrival, Transfer to Hotel
1 stop
1
Your Arrival Time (?) Our office representative will meet and greet you at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. At 06:00 PM: In the evening we will meet for a coffee and will brief you the details of your trek program.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sightseeing around kathmandu valley and Trek Preparation
4 stops
2
Swaymbhunath
The Swayambhunath temple is one of the holiest Buddhist Chaityas in Nepal, residing in the western part of Kathmandu valley. Swayambhunath also known as ‘Monkey Temple’. This is the best place to see the entire city, as it is located in the top of the hill. Buddhists and Hindus both perform and worship here. There are a lot of small temples and monasteries to see around Swayambhunath temple. The wonderful views from the Swayambhunath temple are wonderful and it has huge significance as well.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Boudhanath Stupa
The Stupa belongs to Buddhists. It has great architectural values, ancient Buddhism philosophy and the Historical aspects. This Stupa is made up in a Mandala shaped area and has a giant dome. It is the centre hub of Buddhism in Nepal and is surrounded by hundreds of monasteries. Lichchavi rulers renovated the staple during 8th century, which has made on the shape of a Mandala. This is one of the most popular holy sites for Buddhist followers inside the Kathmandu valley. It is one of the important artefacts of the Kathmandu valley. The total time spent at this temple will be around one and a half hours.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
4
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath temple is a highly revered temple of Kathmandu valley. There are a lot of places to see around Pashupatinath temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple offers wonderful spiritual experiences and surroundings. It is situated 3 km northwest of Kathmandu on the banks of the Bagmati River, including many holy areas Deupatan, Jaya Bageshwori, Gaurighat (Holy Bath), Kutumbahal, Gaushala, Pingalasthan and Sleshmantak forest. There are around 492 temples, 15 Shivalayas (shrines of Lord Shiva) and 12 Jyotirlinga (phallic shrines) to explore. It is also a cremation site on the raised platform along the Bagmati River, where the last rites of Hindus are performed. The total time for Sightseeing around the Pashupatinath temple will be about two hours.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Kathmandu Durbar Square
This is another major historical places to see in Kathmandu. It offers wonderful places It is impressive and wonderful. There are a lot of places to see in Kathmandu Durbar Square premises. The wonderful temples and cultural sites give astounding experience in the heart of Kathmandu valley. This is the ancient royal palace of Nepal. Many cultural practices performed in this Durbar square. It takes around two hours to visit Kathmandu Durbar Square.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Drive to Soti Khola
1 stop
6
At 06:30 AM: Have your breakfast at the hotel and be ready for your drive to Sotikhola. Sotikhola is about 140 KM far from Kathmandu, it takes Approx. 6-7 hours of driving to reach there. First check-in at your hotel. You will get a few hours to buy your required things for the trek if needed. If not, you can explore the surrounding area and take a rest.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Trek to Machhakhola
1 stop
7
At 07:00 AM: Have your breakfast and be ready for the first day adventure to Machhakhola. Today you will follow the upstream of Budhi Gandaki River through the woodlands. Machhakhola is about 15 KM from Sotikhola. You will have your lunch on the way. After about 6-7 hours of walk, you will reach Machhakhola. Dinner will be served after 6 PM.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek to Jagat
1 stop
8
At 07:00 AM: This second day of the trek starts with crossing the Machha Khola and Khorla Besi reaching the hot springs. You have to walk in the forest area until you cross the Dovan Khola which is the opening to the Budi Gandaki river valley. The landscape changes drastically as we go more upwards and when you reach Jagat you’ll find it drastically changes. The distance from Machhakhola to Jagat is around 22 km and it takes 7-8 hours.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Trek to Deng
1 stop
9
At 07:00 AM: Today’s trek will continue from the Jagat crossing the well-paved village before climbing the Sirdabas village which offers a great view of Shringi mountain. Trail then passes through the amazing landscape with great views of waterfalls, rivers and mountains via Philim and Ekle Bhatti finally reaching Deng. Today’s walk is 20 km and takes around 7-8 hours.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Trek to Namrung
1 stop
10
At 07:00 AM: Another 6-hour trek towards Namrung will start after breakfast early in the morning. The trail is full of mani walls and crafted stones where you will get some glimpse of Tibetans flavour of people and culture. You will walk around 19 km before reaching beautiful Namrung village.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Trek to Lho Gau
1 stop
11
At 07:00 AM: After breakfast, the trek starts towards Lho Gau which is situated at the lap of Manaslu Himal and peak 29 in front of it. Amazing stone crafting can be seen on the stones of the trails with mani walls. Also for a close view of Manaslu, we will take a side trip to the Pungen glacier. Today’s walk is 10 km which will take 5-6 hours.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Trek to Samagau
1 stop
12
At 07:00 AM: The trek follows towards the Samagau via the Pungen glacier. Samagau is the most beautiful village on the entire trek. It takes 6-7 hours walking of 8 km trail before reaching Samagau.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Acclimatization Day at Samagau
2 stops
13
At 07:00 AM: When you are trekking in the high altitude it is recommended that you should take proper acclimatization before going further high. For the acclimatization, you will have the option of trekking to Manaslu Base Camp (4750 m) and back to Samagau which will take approximately 7-8 hours. Or take a half-day hike to glacier across the valley or Birendra Tal.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
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Samamgau is one of the most beautiful villages in the entire trek and takes about 7 hours to reach from Lho Gau. You will have an acclimatization day here. During the rest day, you can also have a side trip to Manaslu Base Camp situated at an altitude of 4,750 meters. Half-day hike to Birendra Tal can also be done. Samdo is a beautiful Tibetian village of Nepal and can be reached after 4 hours of trek from Samagau.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Trek to Samdo
1 stop
15
At 07:00 AM: Samdo is the beautiful Tibetan refugee village with mountain Manaslu in front of it. This village is just one day walk from the Tibet border to Nepal. The distance from Samagau to Samdo is 8 km and it takes 3-4 hours to reach the village from Samagau.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Trek to Dharmashala
1 stop
16
At 07:00 AM: After crossing the few rivers and the amazing trail we will reach Larkey Bazar. Larkey Bazar was the hub of the trade from Tibet and upper Manaslu region. After a steady climb from Larkey Bazar, you will reach Dharmashala the last place to stay before crossing the pass tomorrow. The distance from Samdo to Dharmashala is 7 km and it takes 5 hours.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Trek to Bhimtang via Larkya La Pass
2 stops
17
At 07:00 AM: Today is the pass day, you will start early in the morning climbing the cho chanda before heading to the beautiful pass. The trail today offers panoramic views of the mountains all around. You will have spectacular views of the snow-capped Himalayas like the Himlung Himal (7126 m), Cheo Himal (6820 m), Gyagi Kung, Kang Koru (6981 m) and Annapurna II (7937 m).
12 hours • Admission ticket free
18
During the Manaslu Annapurna, three pass trek Larky La Pass is the only pass that lies in the Manaslu region of Nepal. Situated at an altitude of 5,106 meters above sea level it is one of the highest passes of the whole Manaslu region. Similarly, it is also one of the popular passes of the Manaslu region as well as of Nepal. Larkya La pass is located between Dharmashala and Bhimthang and is also the highest point of the Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal. Amazing views of the snowcapped mountains can be seen from Larkya La Pass. The mountains include Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Gyagi Kung, Kang Koru and Annapurna II. Manaslu region of Nepal offers one of the best scenarios of the Himalayas. Although it is one of the isolated trekking regions of Nepal. The most popular trek of the Manaslu region includes the Manaslu Circuit Trek where Larkya La Pass is the highest point of the trek. According to other resources, it is believed that the actual altitude of the Larkya La pass is 5,210 meters above sea level. The actual altitude of this high pass is still in doubt. Acute Mountain Sickness is very common at this altitude. Because of that, a long itinerary is set to cross the Larkya La Pass to avoid the altitude sickness.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Trek to Tilje
1 stop
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At 07:00 AM: Today our trekking route descends down to reach Tilje.The upper temperate forest reappears and the day becomes warmer as we leave Bhimthang. Rhododendrons, alpine pine trees dominate other vegetation. The terraced crop fields are seen around Kharche. We steep climb up the ridge and again trek down the Marshyangdi river to reach Tilje.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 15
Trek to Koto
1 stop
20
At 07:00 AM: Walk for about 5 to 6 hours to reach Koto from Tilje at an elevation of 2610m/ 8563ft. we walk through the trail of Annapurna Circuit. So, the trail offers you spectacular views of Annapurna II and Manaslu Peak with a daily lifestyle of Thanchowk village people. Following the trail over the Marsyangdi River, we pass by Bagarchap Village. Then we move to Koto through pine forest, passing Timang at 2510 m. reaching at Koto we get to see the spectacular views of Annapurna, Lamjung and Manaslu range.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 16
Trek to Meta
1 stop
21
At 07:00 AM: after breakfast, we will start our journey towards Phu village. Today we enter the restricted area of Nar Phu valley with pack lunch. Following the Nar Khola and Greenland forest. The trail is adventurous with rocky trail and a long walk to Meta. We walk through a steep and constrictive path through the dense forest, after crossing the river the trek leads to pass the beautiful pine forest with wide waterfall before arriving Meta village. You can also see mesmerizing mountain views like Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal.
Admission ticket free
Day 17
Trek to Nar Village
1 stop
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At 07:00 AM: We will enter a narrow gorge and then descend down to the river. we will follow the trail that heads north. We will climb steeply before descending gently towards a series of deserted buildings and large chortens. Pass a line of wonderfully painted, bamboo-topped chortens on the way into the ancient village. From here we will cross a suspension bridge to arrive at the village of Phu. we will see some mountains of Annapurna ranges. .Even though Nar is not far from the main Annapurna trail, it is rarely visited by trekkers and is about as picturesque as it gets.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 18
Trek to Ngwal via Kang La Pass
1 stop
23
At 06:00 AM: Today we start early to cross Kangla Pass. On our way to Kang-La, we may come across some yak herder’s camps. We will climb towards the top of the pass that is decorated with many prayer flags. From the top, we will have good views of Annapurna III and IV, Machhapuchhre (Fish-Tail), Tilicho Peak and the entire Manang valley. We will descend from the top to reach the village of Ngawal. Ngawal is a wonderful old village with a Buddhist school to teach monks, prayer wheels and beautiful architecture.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 19
Trek to Manang
1 stop
24
At 07:00 AM: Leaving Ngawal we will follow the trail that descends to flat fields along the banks of Marsyangdi River. We will trek through forested area passing through Mugji to arrive at the 500 years old village of Braga and then continue trekking to reach Manang. Manang is a wide U-shaped valley which hangs between two lines of snow peaks. This grand spot from a ridge offers scenic views of the valleys, Hongdre village with its short air-strip and the great peaks of Gangapurna, Annapurna II, III, Tilocho, Chuli, and Pisang.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 20
Trek to Yak Kharka
1 stop
25
At 07:00 AM: we will follow the trail that turns north and then climb a stone wall with a gate that stops domesticated livestock from leaving the grazing grounds of high pastures. From there we will gradually descend towards a suspension bridge over the Ghyanchang Khola. The trail heads up in the barren windswept terrains with juniper bushes along the way. From here an hour’s moderate walking will lead us towards Yak Kharka.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 21
Trek to High Camp
1 stop
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At 07:00 AM: The trail from Yak Kharka leads to a slow climb up to reach the last settlement of Ledar. The trail then winds up offering grand views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilache and the close-up view of Chuli peaks. After around one hour of trekking from Ledar, we will descend towards the wooden bridge over the Kone Khola.you will continue along a zig-zag track towards Upper Phedi or High Camp.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 22
Trek to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass
2 stops
27
At 05:00 AM: we will start early for the crossing of the challenging Thorong La Pass, to avoid the strong winds at the pass after midday. We will climb steeply up towards a watercourse before climbing through another large gully formed by the melt of Thorong Peak. From there we will continue climbing across undulating moraine towards the top of the Thorong Pass. After reaching an altitude of 5,416 meters at Thorong-La. You can catch the best views of the northern Annapurna, Damodar, Bhrikuti and Dhaulagiri range of mountains from Thorong La. From the top, we will descend steeply towards the grassy meadows and further to a very important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists – Muktinath. This will be the longest day in terms of trekking. You will trek 7-8 hours this day.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
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Situated at an altitude of 5,416 meters above sea level Thorong La Pass is the highest elevation of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Similarly, Thorong La Pass is also the highest point of the Manaslu Annapurna Three Pass trek. Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the most popular trekking trails of the Annapurna region as well as of Nepal. Meanwhile, Thorong La Pass is the most popular route to reach the Mustang district of Nepal from Manang district. Khatung Kang and Yakawa Kang are the mountain ranges that form the Thorong La Pass. The trekking trails to Thorong La Pass is much developed than other two passes during the trek. Similarly, there are better options to stay overnight because of the number of Teahouse and Lodges available of the Annapurna Circuit. After a few hours of sunrise, strong cold winds blow around the route to Thorong La Pass which makes impossible to cross it. Because of that almost all the trekkers spend a night at Thorong High Camp and start early morning walk towards Thorong La Pass.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 23
Trek to Jomsom via Kagbeni
2 stops
29
At 07:00 AM: Muktinath temple is the ultimate destination for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. The temple is home to waterspouts where freshwater pours out channelled from the streams above the temple. After spending time at Muktinath temple, we start our journey towards KagBeni where we will have our lunch. Kagbeni is a village that has many memorial stupas and a small monastery. After a lunch break at Kagbeni, we will move towards Jomsom. The trail to Jomsom from Kagbeni cuts through windy areas on the Kali Gandaki Valley Jomsom is the main administrative centre and headquarter of Mustang.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
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Kagbeni is a village in the Upper Mustang of the Himalayas, in Nepal, located in the valley of the Kali Gandaki River. Administratively, Kagbeni is a Village Development Committee in Mustang District in the Dhawalagiri Zone of northern Nepal. It lies on the trail from Jomsom to the royal capital Lo Manthang, near the junction with the trail to Muktinath.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 24
Flight to Pokhara
2 stops
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Pokhara
At 07:00 AM: Today about 30 minutes morning flight takes us to Pokhara from Jomsom. Once we arrived at Pokhara airport, we then drive to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free and relaxed. Take a sightseeing tour around Pokhara valley if you are interested. Overnight at the hotel.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
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Pokhara ticks all the right boxes, with spectacular scenery, adventure activities, and accommodation and food choices galore. Whether you’ve returned from a three-week trek or endured a bus trip from hell, Lakeside Pokhara is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. The scene is a chilled-out version of Kathmandu's Thamel neighbourhood, stretching along the shore of a tranquil lake with bobbing paddle boats. From the lake, and possibly even from your hotel bed, you can enjoy a clear view of the snow-capped mountains, just 20 or so kilometres away. There’s much more to Pokhara than its laid-back charm. It also boasts a booming adventure-sports industry: it is arguably the best paragliding venue on the globe and is surrounded by white-water rivers. There's a fascinating museum dedicated to the world-famous Gurkha soldier. And last but not least, it’s the gateway to the world-famous treks in and around the Annapurna range and beyond. A hip favourite near the cathedral, Pokhara draws a wide cross-section of imbibers and party people to its weekend DJ sessions. During the week, it's a fine spot to relax with a well-made cocktail, especially at the al fresco tables in front.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 25
Drive to Kathmandu
2 stops
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Kathmandu
At 07:00 AM:It takes approximately four to five hours drive to reach Kathmandu from Pokhara. We drive over the Prithvi Highway which offers scenic hilly zigzag roads while driving along the banks of Trishuli River. The daily activities of the local people can be seen along the road when we pass through numerous villages and towns before finally arriving back to Kathmandu. You will get shopping time in Kathmandu and we will have a farewell Nepali dinner together.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
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Thamel
Thamel is in Kathmandu. It is a haven for tourists visiting the city. It contains numerous hotels, restaurants, and shops that cater specifically to western tourists. It is located in the northern region of Kathmandu past the government district on Tridevi Marj. Although some consider it to be overcrowded it has been used by westerners since the 1970s when hippies in the region discovered it. Although now it has become quite commercial. Thamel is an easy walk from anywhere in central Kathmandu. Though the roads can be quite busy during the day, and traffic can be quite heavy.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 26
Departure
1 stop
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Tribhuvan International Airport
You will be free until your flight time; we will drop you at Kathmandu Airport 3 hour before your flight.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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