Manaslu Base Camp Trek is one of the well loved trekking routes that provide pristine mountain views, different cultures and real adventure along the way to this trek. It was opened for trekking only after 1992 and this journey around the world’s eight highest peak Manaslu at 8163m is really enjoyable and tough. The name Manaslu means “The Spirit-Mountain” in local language, referring to the strong and benevolent deity that dwells within.
This standard 21 day trek generally begins from Gorkha but for the trekkers who prefer a longer trek, the meandering road to Trishuli becomes the prelude to this exciting trek. This journey should be done as a full packaged trek via some official trekking agency because of its remoteness and newness to tourism. All necessary supplies for this trip should be carried in while all useless stuffs should be pottered out.You will be leaving almost all modern conveniences behind, there will be no computers or Partypoker, no phones, Facebook or Starcraft but the experience should be enjoyable. You must also get a guide to accompany you for assuring protection of both the cultures and fragile environment there.
Manaslu Base Camp Trek offers fabulous beauty along the border of Nepal and Tibet. It is now a restricted trekking route for which trekkers should obtain a special permit from the government registered trekking agency of Nepal to get entrance in this region. Only then, you can have the chance to venture around its magnificent circuit. This trekking has a unique surrounding that is exceptionally rich in its bio-diversity, which has make it popular as the tourist destinations for several years. All the features of this region including natural scenery, high glacier lakes, fascinating flora and fauna and majestic Himalayan ranges have made it one of the best places of Nepal.
Manaslu Basecamp Trekking Highlights
Trekking Duration : 19 days
Difficulty level : Moderate-Strenuous
Maximum altitude : 5135 mtrs.
Trekking style : Tea House/Camping
Best season : Feb-May, Oct-Dec
Suggested Itineraries
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu-Gorkha (950m)
Day 02: Gorkha-Khanchok (1150m)
Day 03: Khanchok-Arughat (600m)
Day 04: Arughat-Sati Khola (815m)
Day 05: Sati Khola-Machha Khola (890m)
Day 06: Machha Khola-Jagat (1350m)
Day 07: Jagat-Serson (1650m)
Day 08: Serson-Deng (2095m)
Day 09: Deng-Ghap (2380m)
Day 10: Ghap-Lhogaon (3100m)
Day 11: Lhogaon-Sama Gompa (3390m), Explore around Manaslu Base Camp
Day 12: Sama Gompa-Samdo (3690m)
Day 13: Samdo-Larke La Phedi (4460m)
Day 14: Larke La Phedi-Larke La Pass (5135m), Trek to Bhimthang (3590m)
Day 15: Bhimthang-Dharapani (1860m)
Day 16: Dharapani-Jagat
Day 17: Jagat-Nagdi (850m)
Day 18: Nagdi-Beshisahar (760m)
Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu