Trip Overview
Manaslu circuit Trek from Darche passing by Laprak gives you an amazing moment to experience the mountains and the typical ethic villages with their tradition and cultural differences. Laprak is one of the Gurung village of Himalayan Region in mid northern part of Nepal. And this village can be reached by two different routes- either along the Daraundi valley or the hillside of Dharche, a magnificent panoramic view pong to admire the lofty mountains like Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, Langtang, Annapurna and so on. After Laprak, we walk through Buddhi Gandaki Valley, the route continues northward passing through many villages with Tibetan origin. This offers an opportunity to explore their culture, tradition, monasteries, prayer wheels and flags, etc.
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival Day
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Day 2
Kathmandu- Gorkha - Kalikasthan
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Day 3
Gairigaon
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Day 4
Thala
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Day 5
Dharche Pass - Sambai
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Day 6
Laprak
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Day 7
Khorlabensi
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Day 8
Jagat
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Day 9
Pewa
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Day 10
Ghap
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Day 11
Lo Gaon
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Day 12
Sama - Gaon
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Day 13
Samdo
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Day 14
Samdo
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Day 15
Larke Glacier (Dharamshala)
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Day 16
Bhimthang
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Day 17
Tilje
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Day 18
Jagat
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Day 19
Bhul Bhule
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Day 20
Bhul Bhule - Katmandou
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Day 21
Kathmandu
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Day 22
Departure Day
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival Day
Our staff will be waiting at the Kathmandu International Airport to greet our guests. Upon arrival the guide will assist you to transfer you and check in to the Hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening time, a short brief about the trekking and preparation -
Day 2
Kathmandu- Gorkha - Kalikasthan
Early morning after breakfast you drive to Gorkha and then to Kalikasthan at an altitude of 1,300m. It will take you to 05/06 hours. Then we have around 01 hour walk and camp -
Day 3
Gairigaon
Today we trek from Kalikasthan to Gairigaon at an altitude of 1,200m walking for about 05/ 06 hours and camp -
Day 4
Thala
Today we trek for about 06/ 07 hours reaching Thala at an altitude of 1,600m and camp -
Day 5
Dharche Pass - Sambai
Today we trek maximum to 08 hours reaching Sambai at an altitude of 2,800m all the way through Dharche Pass (3,200m) and camp -
Day 6
Laprak
Today we just walk for about 04 hours and reach Laprak, the Gurung Villge which is at an altitude of 2,200m and camp -
Day 7
Khorlabensi
Today again we walk maximum to 08 hours and reach Khorlabensi and at an altitude of 1,000m and camp -
Day 8
Jagat
Today we reach Jagat at the same altitude of 1,000m walking for 05/ 06 hours and camp -
Day 9
Pewa
We again rise our altitude to 1,900m reaching Pewa. We walk for 05/ 06 hours today and camp -
Day 10
Ghap
Today we reach Ghap at an altitude of 2,400m walking 05/ 06 hours and camp -
Day 11
Lo Gaon
Today we reach Lo Gaon at an altitude of 2,800m walking 05/ 06 hours and camp -
Day 12
Sama - Gaon
We now gradually increase our trekking altitude and today we reach Sama Gaon at an altitude of 3,400m walking for about 04 hours and camp -
Day 13
Samdo
Today we reach Samdo at an altitude of 3,800m walking for about 03 hours and camp -
Day 14
Samdo
To avoid the altitude sickness we need to prepare our body as per the altitude. Since we now increase our altitude, we have to get prepared. So we rest a day at Samdo for acclimatization. In the mean day, we walk up to 4,500m and again get back to Samdo at our camp -
Day 15
Larke Glacier (Dharamshala)
Today we again walk for 04/ 05 hours and reach Larke Glacier at an altitude of 4,400m. This place is also known as Dharamshala. Today we camp here -
Day 16
Bhimthang
Today we reach the highest elevation of our trekking and walk the maximum hours of our trek – 08 / 09 hours. We walk though the Larke La, at an altitude of 5,300m and reach Bhimthang – 3,800m and camp -
Day 17
Tilje
We now trek down descending the altitude. Today we reach Tilje at an altitude of 2,300m walking for about 06/ 07 hours and camp -
Day 18
Jagat
We walk for 06/ 07 hours and reach back to Jagat. We camp here today -
Day 19
Bhul Bhule
We trek down to Bhul Bhule at 800m walking for 06/ 07 hours and camp -
Day 20
Bhul Bhule - Katmandou
We finally end our trekking and today we drive back to Kathmandu from Bhul Bhule. The ride takes 08/ 09 hours. Relax and overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu -
Day 21
Kathmandu
You have a free day in Kathmandu today. You can explore the town of our own or take a assist of our guide. Do shopping or rest. Overnight in Hotel in Kathmandu -
Day 22
Departure Day
Our staff will drop to the Kathmandu International Airport before your flight scheduled time to connect your flight ahead
Trip Info
Please bring 5 passport photos, 4 for the trek and allowed for a visa on arrival at the airport
"Current price of Nepalese visa: 15 days = $ 25 / $ 40 = 30 days / 90 days = $ 100"
Note: The video cameras are prohibited in Annapuranas, Langtang - Gosaikund, Dolpo and Everest.
* Suggested Season= March, April, October, November
* Please SEE TERMS OF CONTENTS PAGE TREKS *
NOTE: Be aware that flights Jomsom / Pokhara , can be delayed by 1 to 2 days because of bad weather and airlines. We can in no case be liable for any resulting problems. In this case if the urgent return to your departure date, we can arrange a jip for the return from jomson about 15 hrs.
All participants must provide proof of personal or collective insurance with the rescue helicopter accident in the mountains and our call to your country for this insurance. In the event that insurance would not cover the rescue helicopter, participants must commit in writing to cover the cost of rescue / repatriation helicopter.
Food during the trek: The trek mountain food is based on rice, pasta, and potatoes (and porridge for breakfast.). These are carbohydrates, which are the ideal food for well walking. Treks in lodges, Lunches, hot meals are taken in lodges. Meals are ordered which is available in each lodge, but according to the menu proposed by the lodges.
TREKS IN LODGE. The lodges are simple mountain shelters, with food (local food very correct) and rooms (Rooms very simple 2 or 4 beds, unless they are juggled or dormitories. In every room Lodge farm to wash or shower is tap). The treks in lodge are very user friendly, because they can approach closer to the lives of Nepali mountain and make every day meeting new people. They can also be warm inside during the cold season.
** hiking guide is allowed to change the itinerary depending on weather conditions and the physical condition of participants. Each participant who stop his trek or make this trek faster than, can not claim a refund from us.
Price Includes
Treks in lodges with meals and the Standard Hotel: All the trek in full board. All the transports (go / back on the places of trek and during the trek). Accompanied by a professional guide and a porter for 2 persons (maximum 20 kg for 2 persons). Reception at the airport, transfer hotel / airport, return flights reconfirmation. Hotel standard with breakfast included in Thamal and Pokhara near to fewa lake . All permits for trekking, domestic airport taxes. Insurance for porter and guide. All the expenses for porter and guide as lodging, footing and their salaries.
Prices do not include: meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast), drinks during all stay or trek (except tea or coffee at breakfast). The Nepalese visa (40 dollars cash), your insurance, all the entrance fee for the national park, monuments, museums and cities ... tips for guide and porter