Short Manaslu trek

Short Manaslu Circuit Trekking is the famous less crowded journey of Himalayas. During trekking we able to explore several villages and the Tibetan border. Around Manaslu trekking is a marvelous place for exploring the hidden treasures. Since a few years interested in wilderness explorer are increasing. So, there is enough number of good teahouses and lodges. However, Nubri valley of the Himalayas is a blessed, and remote land. While on the short Nepal trek the marvel magnificent views stand as a world 8th highest peak.

Short Trekking is popular for a combination of both Hindu and Buddhism culture. Nepal is the adventure junkies that get their thrill from the various trek route. Larkya-la pass is wonderful trekking pass in the isolated hidden Valley. Trekking throughout the Nubri valley adds spiritual charm on the top of the natural and Himalayan wonder. At the time of trekking, we will have a great view of the mountain, and beautiful village. This best trip for budget Manaslu trek is suitable for the real hiker.

11 days Short Manaslu trek itinerary

Short Manaslu circuit trekking is an ideal that holds wonderful cultural heritages, unparalleled Himalayan vista. So 11 days Manaslu short trek is suitable to conquered around Valley in a few days. The trek begins from Arughat after 8 hours driving. The 11 days short Manaslu circuit trek itinerary features all the great aspects of a classic. In this way, we will end the wonderful and shortest trek in Annapurna. The unique Tibetan dialect language and culture reflect the years old Himalayan nature. Natural Valley please the travelers abundantly in their visit.

Moreover, landscapes, flora, and fauna of this region are really attractive. Manaslu circuit trek highlight is a view of the Ganesh, Mt. Manaslu, and Annapurna. People who are keen to go for Base Camp despite the short day circuit trek itinerary. The Valley route is restricted trekking route thus we required a special permit, as well as the partners to hike. We have several days itinerary its must depend on Manaslu trek review and cost. The best season is March to May and September to December for trekking in this route.

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola (730m) 8 – 9 hours

After having a hot breakfast, we will come to your hotel and drive from Kathmandu to soti Khola, with all staff. We surly enjoying the views of the hilly areas, terraces, fields, and rivers.  Driving to Sotikhola is a little rough one but is worth for adventure. After 8-9 hours’ drive, we will reach Sotikhola (730m). Overnight at Teahouse.

Day 2: Trek from Soti Khola to Khorlabesi (930m) 6 hours

After breakfast at the tea house, we will start our journey through the forest; ethnic villages, clean streams, wonderful waterfalls, and green valley until we reach Lapu Besi. And Machhekhola where will have a lunch break. This is a village which has gurungs people and another big town between rivers. After crossing the zigzag path but easy we will reach to Khorlabeshi within 1 hour and overnight at Teahouse.

Day 3: Trek from Khorlabesi to Salleri (1440m): 6  hrs

After breakfast at a teahouse, we will start our trek and cross the hot spring and head up to the tiny village of Doven. Crossing Gandaki river another trail is quite exposed and challenging. After crossing a short forest path. We will reach at Thulo Dunga( big stone) for tea and rest. where will have lunch break here, the Budi Gandaki descends on an impressive series of rapids. At yaru bagar, we cross the cantilever bridge and river on a suspension bridge. Then climb on a high path bout 15min to the fields of Jagat. And we will check our permit then after that again we cross suspension bridge along 2 waterfalls. And walking side of river reach to beautiful village sallari. Overnight at a Saleri Teahouse.

Day 4: Trek from Salleri to Pewa (1,750m): 6  Hrs

After having breakfast at a teahouse, we will start our trek for today with beautiful mountains view. The early part of the trek moves gently uphill and then somewhere through a flat leveled path to the sirdibas village. We cross a suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki before we enter Philim village a big another town. You can get lots of shopping item too. Philim village is a big village inhabited by the Gurung community. We cross with Small serene monasteries, small stupas and prayer flags fluttering in the sky. After having lunch here, we will walk over a flat leveled path mostly through a forest of pine, and rhododendron but the way is too narrow in two hills. After walking in the forest path with crossing the different bridge can reach a Pewa. Overnight at Teahouse.

Day 5: Trek from Pewa to Prok (2330m): 6  hrs

After having breakfast at a teahouse, we begin our trek almost up and down. And then the trail moves uphill all the way to Prok through lush forest. Prok village is a very plain area and easy to view Single range. From here, we will enjoy the impressive views of Mt. phi peak, Ganesh Himal and shrine Himal with a green valley, and ridges. Prok is a Buddhist village where there are monasteries in the top of the village and near the village with different. Mani wall Kani gate, stupas, and cross a water hydroelectricity powerhouse before arriving Prok. Later, overnight at Teahouse.

Day 6: Trek from Prok to Lho village (3200m): 6 – 7 hours

We will start our trek for today early seeing beautiful Gap village. From Prok, steep descent and passage through forests take us to Namrung village, a village well known for its stupas and barley terraces but reaching there is 2 hours climb. After crossing the side valley of Lhi village with Lhi gumba, we pass through Shyo with a wonderful view of Mt Manaslu, and another peak. And then we will reach a big beautiful village Lho it took another 45 min.  Overnight at Lho Village.

Day 7: Trek from Lho to Sama village (3500m); 4hrs

After breakfast climbing up to Ribung Gumba of Lho to explore.  To rach, Shyla is quite challenging inside the blue pine tree. Crossing the Shyala village, we will reach the Sama village within 1 hour and 3o min max. We will see the amazing views of Mount Manaslu. The breathtaking view of the high mountains along with glaciers is the highlight of the Manaslu circuit trek. We stay in Samagaon (wide valley) for the night at a teahouse around remming hours.

Day 8: Rest day

The whole day, we will explore the surrounding areas or visit Birendra Tal and Anie Gompa but we can go to MBC and Pungyen Gumba too. The main attraction of the day is the Pungyen Gompa with a spectacular view of the glaciers and mountains but only recommended for the fit hikers. It is situated on a hill near Samagaon. We will walk up to the Gompa took about 4 hours named after the two peaks of Manaslu which means bracelet and has much meaning in Buddhism. It was destroyed when the Japanese first summiteer trying to climb. Overnight at a teahouse.

Day 10: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3860m): 4 – 5 hours

After a hot breakfast, we will hike slowly uphill all the way to Samdo through an open path and windy valley of Manaslu. The Tibetan border is near away from Samdo, visitors are allowed to visit the border but not allowed to pass the border moreover its hard exploration. This is an excellent viewpoint for Mt. Manaslu, Samdo (Pang phuchuli), Nagdi chuli, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu icefall, and several other great peaks. After reaching there we will little go up for mountains to climb.  Overnight a teahouse.

Day 11: Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (4460m): 4 – 5 hours

After breakfast at Samdo, we will start our day experience by crossing a wood bridge. After crossing some streams and watching a glimpse of the Larkya glacier and stunning Tibetans Trans Himalayan region. We can hike around a valley and make our way upwards once more to attain a teahouse known as Dharmashala. After lunch, we are able to take a quick walk towards Larke Phedi which offers enough time and relaxation to acclimatize for the day after today pass. Overnight at a teahouse in Dharmasala.

Day 12: Day for Larkya la (5160m) to Bhimthang (3720m): 8 hours

After breakfast at a teahouse in the early morning, we are able to start our trek that's quite tough as we're going to pass the Larkyala pass. Larkya la pass is the very best elevation for this trek and topnotch experiences for hikers. We stock a packed lunch due to the fact there may be no any lunch until we reach Bimthang but we will not get best too. From the top, we can experience the perspectives of Larkya top, Mt. Manaslu, Ratna chuli, Cheo Himal and plenty of different snow-capped peaks. Crossing this pass, we hike to a steep downhill Manaslu trek route via rock and ice to reach beneath of Larkyla. At the way, we are able to come upon many icy lakes that make you feel cold to each Bhimtang. We can reach to Bimthang within 3 hours of descends. Overnight at a teahouse.

Day 14: Trek from Bimthang to Dharapani village (2200): 7 hours

After having breakfast we start our trek playing the super views of the mountains. From a ridge in Bhimtang, we will surely miss the mountains kingdom within 1 hour laters inside the dense jungle. We stroll through rhododendron forests, slender valleys, and fields. Then make a climb to the river financial institution that ends in the village of Gho it’s a really beautiful town on the trek. A quick stroll takes us to Tilije village within 45min walk. Another 1 hours more to reach Dharapani village which is the main junction of Annapurna circuit trek It has higher accommodation alternatives and overnight at a teahouse.

Day 14: Back to Kathmandu

After breakfast early in morning jeep will come to catch us in our lodge or tea house. We will drive 4hrs to Beshishar and then we change the Transport to Kathmandu or Pokhara