Trek Overview Manaslu Trekking is located in the Gorkha district of Nepal. Nepal Government gave the trekking permit for Manaslu region in 1991. 10 days Short Manaslu Circuit Trek 10 days package follows the same ancient trekking route of Budi Gandaki River valley which people used to walk for salt trading then. More than 10 peaks of over 6,500 meters and few of over 7,000 meters are visible en route. The trek route paves the way to many scattered villages of the region where reside in different ethnic groups in social harmony. Landslides and landfalls and encounters with yaks while passing the trail make the Manaslu trekking more memorable. Short Manaslu Circuit Trek 10 days is tailored made short trekking for those who wish to experience a wonderful time in the Himalayas but have a limited vacation. In this Short Manaslu Circuit Trek you see more than 10 peaks of over 6,500 meters and few of over 7,000 meters. This trek takes you closer to the Himalayas despite the short time you have made it a lifetime experience. Mountain Magic Treks can also arrange your group joining the trip with other people who love to trek in the group. For this choose our fixed departure trip option or simply ask us for the availabilities if the mentioned dates don't fit your schedule. Attraction of Short Manaslu Circuit Trek Short Manaslu Circuit Trek begins from Kathmandu by driving. While on this trip we get to marvel at the wonderful views of Mt. Manaslu (8163m), and it is the eighth tallest mountain in the world, coupled with a chance to witness the rich local heritage and biological diversity of the region. The highest point of this trekking is the ‘Larkya La Pass’ which is widely believed to be one of the most dramatic passes crossing the Himalayas of Manaslu region. Like all Mountain Magic Treks itineraries, this trek also ensures adequate no time for acclimatization. Most of the other trekking routes don't need to be fit to trek but for this short trip, you should be fit enough because of the long trek distance and no rest for acclimatization. This is most important to note that trekking at altitudes above 3000m/10,000ft is more demanding on the body than walking at low elevations. With its remoteness and secluded solidarity, it is believed to be in stark contrast to trekking in the Annapurna region making Short Manaslu Circuit Trek' the first choice for those who prefer to become one with nature of the Himalaya. Additional information There is a need for a special permit for Manaslu Trek. To get this permit, we need a full working day (Sunday to Friday) after you arrive. So, you can book this trek in Nepal as earlier as you can and report us about your arrival on a working day so that we can arrange your permits easily. Permits: Manaslu region trekking is a restricted area. You will need a special restricted area permit, which can be issued by the local travel company. You will also need ACAP and MCAP permit for this trek. Two trekkers are compulsory for the trek to make permit. Accommodation for the trek: Manaslu is a tea house trek. You will sleep in a comfortable tea house every night which will very basic with two single beds. Toilets are mostly shared and can be outside of teahouses and somewhere can be inside but not separate. Heating is only available in the dining hall. Foods are available in teahouses. You will have Breakfast & Dinner in teahouses and lunch would on the way during the day. Telephone and Wi-fi in the trek: Wi-fi is available in most of the tea houses. If you want to communicate with your families back home, there is an SAT phone available in tea houses which takes a little bit of extra money to make a phone call back home. Local telephone hardly works on this trek. Nepal Telecom has better coverage than Ncell in the Manaslu region. Transport for Manaslu Short Trek At the starting of the Manaslu Short Trek: You will travel 160 km from Kathmandu to Soti Khola from Kathmandu. It may take 6-7 hours by Private Jeep and 8 to 9 hours by the public bus. The first day of Manaslu Circuit Trek riding an off-road. End of the Trek also: You will be driving 6 hours from Dharapani in a private Jeep and Change it to another Jeep or local bus for a 7 hours’ drive to Kathmandu. Outline Itinerary Day 01: Drive to Soti Khola from Kathmandu Day 02:Trek to Machha Khola form Soti Khola Day 03: Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat Day 04: Trek from Jagat to Deng Day 05: Trek from Deng to Namrung Day 06: Trek from Namrung to Samagaun Day 07: Trek from Samagaun to Dharmashala Day 08: Trek from Dharmashala to Bimtang Day 09: Trek from Bimtang to Dharapani Day 10: Drive Back to Kathmandu from Dharapani by jeep or bus Please note that you should be in Kathmandu a day before starting the trek. It may takes a day for special permit for Manaslu Trek, We can not make it without your original Passport.

Day 01: Drive to Soti Khola from Kathmandu

At the beginning off the Short, Manaslu Circuit Trek takes above seven hours drive to reach Soti Khola from Kathmandu. The first part of the trekking journey is smooth as we go through the highway. But, from Gorkha the trail is rough. We begin walking through lush valleys and rice paddy, Oat, fruits fields. We follow the Budi Gandaki Khola (River), climb over the Kyoropani, the descent down to the junction of the Budi Gandaki and the Sundi Khola river. Manaslu Circuit Trekking starts from 800m high altitude. Enjoy the beautiful valley with refreshing in Nepalis culture. Overnight in Soti Khola.

Day 02: Trek to Machha Khola from Soti Khola

The trekking trail narrows down heading through densely forested hillsides and beautiful Himalayan peaks, adorned with some small stranded villages. The trekking through the steep path and river valley sides passing Lapbesi village descending downhill to the riverbed and following the wide and sandy path heading higher altitude towards Machha Khola (Fish Stream). Overnight stop at Machha Khola

Day 03: Machha Khola to Jagat

Today, we cross the Maccha Khola village, and walk upstream towards Khola Bensi, when you go higher and higher you can expect basic accommodations and food. You can enjoy at the hot spring in naturally hot water and then move to the steep valley sides of the trek.The trail goes passing through a forest and resting for a cup of tea at Dovan, and then again walks to Lauri, where we switch back to the right-hand side of the river valley through a suspension bridge. A little climb of and the sight of Jagat’s field will welcome you for an overnight camp.

Day 04: Trek from Jagat to Deng

Today is a long day but the guide will be fixed the camp stop for overnight before Deng or Deng it depends upon your walk but the program we have designed to Deng. In the morning from Jagat, we head towards Deng village. It is around six to seven hours' walk to Deng village which is made up of just about 4 houses. Jagat is a beautiful and big town, from Jagat, we descend towards the river valley through rocky path and then ascend to terraced hillside Saguleri where we halt for some time to catch the awesome view of the Sringi Himal (7187m). Then, after a few more crossings over the river, we ultimately climb up to Deng for an overnight stop.

Day 05: Trek from Deng to Namrung

The trail begins with a flat path that we travel and after some time we climb uphill trail throughout the way to Namrung village. We walk into the forest. Views of Mt. Manaslu, with beautiful green valley and ridges, are fascinating at Namrung. It is a Buddhist settlement with monasteries, mani walls, chortens and prayer flags flapping in the sky we can visit around when we reach. Overnight in Namrung.

Day 06: Trek from Namrung to Samagaun

Trekking to Samagaun from Namrung, we will pass through Banjam, Lihi, Sho, Lho, and Sayla villages. On the way, before reaching Lho village, we will view a Buddhist monastery which is recognized as the one in the region. In this Buddhist monastery, more than 200 monks studying among whom all are boys only. The path towards Lihi is steep and marching there will give us the view of Ganesh Himal, north Himchuli and Naike peak in the right. We will continue our trip towards Sho village and in the corner, we meet the two ways, among which one goes to Hinayana monastery and another path leading us to Manaslu larky pass route. From Sho, it will take 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Lho and from Lho we trek for 2 hours to reach Sayla village. From Sayla village, it takes 1 hour to reach Samagaun this is our final destination for today. From the syala, we will enjoy the panoramic view of north Himalchuli, Nadi Chuli Manaslu, north Manaslu, Nike peak, Saula Himal, and Siringi himal. Real yak views are also a major satisfaction. It is the biggest village which originated about 200 years ago from Tibet Most of the peoples living who came from Tibet. It is a popular place for commerce and is the route to Mt. Manaslu Base Camp for the summit.

Day 07: Samagaun to Dharmashala

After 3 hours of a hike on the steep uphill (about 15 minutes) and flat land, you will reach the destination. On the way, you can have views of Syaula Peak, Naike Peak, Manaslu, Himchuli, Larke peak and Cho peak. The view of additional spark is added by the west and north-Himchuli peak. It is the very small and young village, at the height altitude of 3790m. The place has enough facilities for electricity as it has its own micro Hydropower Project running in this area. The trek trail to reach it is simple and which can be done with simple walking except for some minutes of steep path walk.The journey starts in the morning with an easy walk downhill trek up to Budhi Gandaki River. Then we cross the river and again march upward through Larkya Bazaar and Valley of Salka Khola towards Dharmasala village where it is not a lodge available but an easy place to stay for a night. It is 7km away and will take about 4 hours to reach there on normal days of trekking. We have a high chance to see blue sheep around. This place is also known as Larke Phedi before the pass. Stay overnight at Dharmasala.

Day 08: Trek from Dharmashala to Bimtang

Today is the most beautiful day for us. We walk towards the north direction and where the face of Larkya glacier offers us the best view of Larkya peak and Cho Danda as well. From here we begin to ascend trekking trail to reach Larkya La Pass top. It is one of the highest points of our entire trekking and is the perfect place to admire the beauty of Nepal Himalaya with the spark of Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, Kangguru and massive Annapurna II (7,937m). The steep descend ahead leads us to Bhimthang. The trek is relatively longer today as we have to walk a bit more to reach Bimtang where we will spend a night.

Day 09: Trek from Bimtang to Dharapani

Today, our trail descends to Dudh Khola. We walk through pine, oak, bamboo and rhododendron forest to reach Dharapani and our real trekking destination is completes.

Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu via Beshishahar Drive to Kathmandu from Dharapani by jeep (Dharapani to Besisahar by Jeep and Again, from Besisahar we drive by car or bus on your choice. The view from Beshisahar on the bank of Marsyagdi river to come to Kathmandu. On arriving Kathmandu Mountain Magic Treks will offer you farewell

Service Includes Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle

Kathmandu- Soti-Khola Local bus

At the end of the trek From Dharapani to Beshisahar by sharing Jeep and Beshisahar to Kathmandu by private vehicle

Full meals of your choice ( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with Tea or Coffee) during the trek

Supplementary snacks (cookies and energy bar )

Seasonal Fresh fruit every day after dinner

All mountain accommodation (Soft, comfortable, twin room with sharing toilet)

An experienced English-speaking and Government license holder Trekking guide and local Sherpa porter to carry luggage( 2 trekkers: 1 Porter) including There salary, insurance,Transport, food and lodging

All necessary paper works,(Special Trekking permits for Manaslu, TIMS and Permit for Annapurna Conservation)

Trekking equipment such as Down jacket, sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking pulse

Oxi-meter: To check, heart rating and oxygen saturation to Manaslu Circuit and return

Manaslu Circuit Trekking Route map and printed T-Shirts

Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking Water

A comprehensive medical kit

All trekking equipment for trekking staffs

All government and local taxes Service Excludes Nepal entry Visa fees

International Airfare and Sightseeing entry fee for the city tour.

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

Accommodation in Kathmandu

Travel Insurance and Evacuation Insurance

All Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, bottle drinks, hot shower hot water, alcoholic drinks etc)

Any others expenses which are not mentioned in cost include.

Tip

Trekking Equipment List: If it’s too much to carry from your home country some of the necessary equipment can be hired or bought in Kathmandu around Thamel as well. Most of the equipment is general and standard lists for all seasons while on trek, but may differ as per the season and duration of trekking and areas of your chosen trip. For head: Sun hat or scarf

Light balaclava or warm fleece head gear.

Sun glasses and snow goggles with UV protection. For Lower Body: Under Garments

Hiking shorts

Lightweight cotton long pants

Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms

Fleece or wool pants (seasonal)

Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants For Feets: Thin, lightweight inner socks

Thick, warm wool hiking socks

Hiking boots with spare laces

Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)

Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base cam For Upper Body: T-shirts

Light and expedition weight thermal tops

Fleece jacket or pullover

Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)

Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket

Down vest and/or jacket For Hands: Lightweight gloves

Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal)

Other Accessories:

Sleeping bag rated to zero DC * (4 seasons down sleeping bags)

Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries

Trekking Bags/Duffel bag *

Basic First Aid Kit

Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside your kit / duffel bag.

Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches / 10-15 liters / kgs capacity)

Trekking Poles (optional)

Water bottle (2) or cameo bag

Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet papers etc)

Ear Plug (who know some people on group are snoring) as optional. Toiletries: 1 medium sized quick drying towel

Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)

Multipurpose soaps (preferably biodegradable)

Deodorants

Nail clippers

Face and body moisturizer

Feminine hygiene products

Small mirror On Personal Hygiene: Wet wipes (baby wipes)

Tissue /toilet roll

Anti-bacterial hands wash Extra Luxuries as optional: Binoculars

Reading book

Trail Map/Guide book

Journal & Pen:

Walkman

Pen and small notebooks

Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, and scrabble.

Meals Eating is a big part of the Holiday. Traveling with Mountain Magic Treks, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Italian, Continental, Chinese, and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefers not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before runoff stuck. It’s a week or more day’s hard works to Porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, Lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants on route. Accommodation A Tea House is a combination of a guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. A private room is available in most tea houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The Lodges are fairly basic. The room is spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining hall warmed by the Bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the room unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually has solar lighting. Most tea houses now also have electricity for charging small appliances- mobile phones and cameras- and there will be a small charge for this. Drinking water Mountain Magic Treks provides unlimited chlorine/lodine treated water the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of mineral water and bottled water while on the trek as plastic bottles and difficult to dispose of and have become an environmental problem. Route Map Mountain Magic Treks offers you complementary route map T-short and duffel bags What to take for Trekking This is a very active trip, it means you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provided one porter for two trekkers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kg per trekker means 30 kg from two trekkers. Unnecessary luggage can be left in Kathmandu Hotel and its free of cost. Important to note Please read the Gear list section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (batter) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in the mountains so layered clothing is recommended all around the year. Best Season to Trek: Although the months of September – November and March – May are suggested as the best time to trek to Manaslu Circuit, you can trek till in December as well. The weather is sunny and warm during the day time with breath stopping views. If you would like to avoid crowds and enjoy less crowded time with nature then you could trek in winter (Dec - Feb) and it is still warm during the daytime and cold in the morning and nights. The temperature is -2 to -7 degree Celsius in Manaslu Circuit during the winter However, the weather condition in Himalaya is associated with Indian Ocean. Trekking in the summer or Monsoon seasons (June to Aug) will be affected by rain but the summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist. We may have to camp for one night as the Dharmasala hotel remain close during mid-December to January. Short Manaslu Circuit Trekking Difficulty and Distance Manaslu Circuit Trekking lies in the north Himalayan range of Nepal, the west-central part of the Gorkha district. This trek is widely varied, as the terrains range from its lowest point of 228 m to the 8,163 m of the world’s eighth highest Mt. Manalsu. This Manaslu Circuit trek is about 175 kilometers in total distance. On a standard 16-day trekking itinerary program, you’ll be walking for 11-12 days with an average distance per day of approximately 16-21 km, but for 10 days Short Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary only 8 days trek. The trek can be made longer or shorter as per your demand and e have designed longer trek 16 days and short trip 10 days only. Manaslu Circuit trek is easily accessible from the capital city Kathmandu. Before these days basically had to start from the town of Arughat or Gorkha or after completion of road construction you may start either Barpark or Soti Khola but nowadays the trek may starts from Soti Khola or Machha Khola. At the beginning for a few days on the trail becomes difficult as the Budhi Gandaki river valley is harrowing steeps. Also, you have to walk via lots and lots of uphills and downhills. Sometimes you’ve to walk via breezy trails and cross suspension bridges above the Budhi Gandaki river which is best for your journey and adventure. For the longer trekking itinerary is fit for everyone but need to be fit enough for this 10 days Short Manaslu Circuit Trek. Every day you should walk a long distance and the porter is compulsory to carry your luggage. You need to be physically and mentally prepared for the uneven terrain, rocky trails that might add fatigue especially for those who are not physically fit. We advise you this it is important to train yourself and get used to walking on uneven surfaces if you do not have hiking experience. When you crossing the Larkya La Pass at the high altitude of 5,210 m is the most challenging day during this entire trek. But at the same time, it’s a more a test of your endurance level. The maximum altitude of 4,470m you reach before the pass, and just for a while, you would be on 5,210m and the same day you reach 3,730m overnight. You would be walking on snow but you don’t need any technical skills to cross this Larky La pass. We are 100 % sure that you’ll experience more wilderness, remote, and adventure during the Short Manaslu Circuit Trek. Travel Insurance For everyone who is planning Everest three high pass trek in Nepal, it is highly recommended that you get a travel insurance that covers added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with air ambulance, helicopter rescue and other treatment cost). Your insurance policy should cover up your entire activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal. In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation cost. Also, this trekking trail in Nepal take you of 5,000m above the altitude, therefore, you also need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 5000m. In short, its client himself/herself has to take the responsibility regarding unforeseen expenses during this trip . Nepal Visa: If you are wondering about how to obtain Nepal visa, then the easiest way to obtain it is at the Tribhuwan International Airport upon your arrival in Nepal or else at the immigration entry point if you are entering through the border of India or Tibet. Note: There are few countries namely Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Somalia, Cameroon, Swaziland, Iraq, Ethiopia, Liberia, Palestine, etc. People from these countries do not get visa from the immigration entry points of Nepal.) What do you need to obtain Nepal visa? Download Nepal Visa form: Nepal Entry Application Download PDF If you are thinking of taking visa at the airport or immigration entry point, following are your requirements: A valid passport (The passport should have validity of at least six months) You should fill the application form for visa available at airport or immigration entry points. Two passport size photos Visa fees which should be paid in cash.