Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1320m)
Arrival in Kathmandu. You’ll meet Himalayan Windhorse Adventure representative who will transfer you to the hotel. After check in, you can either take a rest, hang around O/N Hotel.
Day 2-3: Expedition document application, Preparation, briefing for Expedition
These day we are busy for briefing about expedition, documentation, visa application, last minute shopping and preparation for departure to expedition. We’ll also introduce to our Nepali crew coming with you for expedition. Hotel. BLD
Day 4: Drive to Aarughat by private vehicle.
Your Trekking staff will come at your Hotel in the early morning at around 8.00 am to pick you up, from there we’ll have an 6-7 hour depending upon road condition driving journey to Arughat. O/N Tea house (B,L,D) Arughat.
Day 5: Trek to Soti Khola (775m) 6 hrs.
After the morning breakfast, we’ll start our journey following the Budhi Gandaki River toward its point of origin. We’ll be passing the village of Morder and Simre to reach at Arkhat River. Then we ascend slowly towards Kyoropani. Camp today nears the confluence of Seti River – an ideal place to take a fresh water bath and clean the cloths. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 6: Trek to Machha Khola (900m) 5-6 hrs.
The trail star descending slowly until you climb again to mountain ridge to Almara. Then Pass forest trail to arrive at the village called Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. Then at Lambesi, the trail follows down to the sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 7: Trek to Jagat (1340m) 6 hrs.
After crossing Machha River and Khrola besi, there is a hot spring called “Tatopani”. The trail follows forested area after towards Dovan. Below Dovan, there is a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases, the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete transformation. At Jagat, there is a police check-post where your trekking permit will be checked by the official and we stay overnight at Jagat. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 8: Trek to Ngyak (2310m) 6 hrs.
After ascending to a terraced hill of Saguleri and view of Sringi Himal (7177 m) can be seen from very near. Then we continue towards Sirish Gaon, Gandaki valley narrows from herewith soaring precipitous walls. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 9: Trek to Ghap (2100m) 6 hrs.
We’ll be following the trail upstream of Deng River – a tiny village of 4 houses. We walk through a newly built rock tunnel from here, thus avoiding the traditional steep climb. At Ghap, the Tibetan culture begins with Mani stones and Chortens all around. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 10: Trek to Lho (3200m) 6 hrs.
After crossing the wooden bridge over the river Budhi Gandaki, we follow the path lined with houses that are interspersed with cultivated fields. At Namru, there is a police check post and again our permit and belonging will be checked if necessary. After Namru, across the Hinan river originating from Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho astonishing view of Naike peak, Manaslu north (7,774m) and Manaslu (8,150m) which are clearly visible if weather is clear. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 11: Trek to Sama Village or Gaon (3500m) 6 hrs.
Walking along with upper reaches of Lho, with the view of snowy peaks Manaslu ahead of us, we pass the new gompa then ascend through light forests next to a small river to reach the Tibetan settlement village called Shyla, where the villagers are often out in their fields. Another few hours of trekking through classic alpine scenery leads us past Tibet grazing settlements, the train to Pung Gyan Gompa, and then Sama Gaon, or Ro, as the locals call it as. Sama Gaon sits in a bowl at the foot of the pastures leading to the high peaks, with mani walls, a small gompa and tightly packed rows of houses at the lower reaches of village, and the large gompa at the upper reaches. At afternoon hike up to the gompa above town, and to wander the streets of the fascinating Sama Gaon village. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 12: Rest day at Sama Gaon for acclimatization
Rest day in Sama Gaon for acclimatization. Visit surrounding area. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 13: Trek Sama Gaon to Manaslu Base Camp.
Trek for 4-5 hours to reach Manaslu Base Camp from Sama Gaon.
Day 14-42: Climbing Period of Manaslu Expedition (8163m).
Climbing period for Manaslu begins now on. We do not provide a day-to-day itinerary for the climb period, as this will be determined by the expedition leader and members. Guides will take a flexible approach based on what fits with climbers’ and their own experience. Typically, the team will spend a few days at the base camp organizing food, practicing rope skills, and acclimatizing before moving above the base camp. From base camp, there will be 4 camps set up until you reach summit. Base camp is in comfortable position on rock and protected from winds. Make sure to acclimatize well before you start climbing higher altitude. Enough time needs to be allowed for bad weather and slow acclimatization. Summit push will be normally at the mid night. So that team reached at top early in the morning. Catch breathtaking sunrise and surrounding view then get back to base camp before getting affected by heat. After summiting, withdraw from the mountain removing all equipment and rubbish and taking it back to Base camp.
Day 43: Trek Base camp to Sama village.
Trek down to Sama Gaon. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 44: Trek to Namrung village
Trek back to Namrung village. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 45: Trek to Philim village
Trek back to Philim. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 46: Trek to Machha khola
Trek back to Machha khola. O/N Camping (B,L,D)
Day 47: Trek to Arughat
Trek back to Arughat. O/N hotel (BLD)
Day 48: Drive back to Kathmandu
Drive by private vehicle to reach Kathmandu. It takes approximately 6-7 hours.
Day 49: Rest in Kathmandu
Today you’ll have free in Kathmandu. You can have sightseeing in the cultural heritage inside Kathmandu, buy souveniers and thankas to take back home or anything as the day is free and easy. At evening we’ll host farewell-Celebration dinner with local typical cultural experience in Restaurant adjoining our crew that were in the expedition time with you. Overnight at Hotel (BD)
Day 50: Departure to your country
The journey within the mountains of Nepal comes to an end today. At last approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight, a representative from Himalayan Windhorse escorts you to the airport. Farewell…(B)Confirmed People
