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Manaslu Tibet panorama view trek takes a trekker to the border of Nepal and Tibet with fascinating Tibetan plateau views along with the mesmerizing view of high Himalayas. This is the restricted trekking area of Nepal with the untouched panoramic view of Himalayan landscape. Manaslu Panorama view trek is comparatively an easy and an interesting trek influenced with the mix Tibetan culture and typical Nepali culture. The trekking route passes through the different perspectives and incredible views of Mt Himalchuli, Buddha Himal, Mt Manaslu itself with Ganesh Himal. Manaslu Tibet view trek offers the panoramic vista of high mountain passes and takes you through the remote villages, some colorful monasteries, Chortens and Gompas.
Manaslu trekking route was first introduced in 1992. Then the way was opened to explore the heaven on earth. Due to its diverse flora and fauna, tranquil environment with breathtaking views, Manaslu is listed as one of the restricted areas of Nepal. On December 28 1998, it was declared as Manaslu Conservation area, also second conservation area under NTNC (National Trust for Nature Conservation). It is promoting eco tourism in Manaslu region while conserving the natural resources and cultural heritage. Also the ancient cultures and traditions are well preserved by the local people. Mt Manaslu is the eighth highest peak of the world which is also the central attraction for trekkers.
The initial part of the Manaslu Tibet Panorama view trek begins with the big villages highly inhabited with Gurung, Magar and other ethnic people. Staying in their homestay enjoying their delicious local food, interacting with people and learning about lifestyle and culture; it is like giving respect and taking respect. Walking along the side of Budhi Gandaki River through the beautiful rhododendron forest and admiring the view of snow capped mountains, it leads to the alluring landscapes of Manaslu region. As the trail goes further, the view gets more fascinating and promising. The trekking leads to the Samagaun which is also famous village of this region. There are multiple choices to explore around in Samagaun; for the panoramic view of the mountain landscapes and also some gompas. The final destination of the journey will be the Samdo ridge. Extra day is separated for the excursion nearby area and the border of Nepal and Tibet. Leaving footprint in such an unimaginable beauty of nature is something that every travelers fancy. Unlike other classic trail of Annapurna and Everest region, it is still less popular among the tourist although it can be the ideal choice for those who want to steer away from the crowd.
DAY 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Barpak, BLD, Homestay
DAY 02: Trek from Barpak to Laprak, BLD, Homestay
DAY 03: Trek from Laprak to Machhakhola Gaun, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 04: Trek from Machhakhola to Jagat, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 05: Trek from Jagat to Deng, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 06: Trek from Deng to Namrung, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 07: Trek from Namrung to Samagaun, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 08: Explore Pungen Gompa and back to Samagaun, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 09: Trek from Samagaun to Samdo, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 10: Trek to Samdo ridge and explore Nepal Tibet border, back to Samdo, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 11: Trek from Samdo to Lho, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 12: Trek from Lho to Bihiphedi, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 13: Trek from Bihiphedi to Philim, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 14: Trek from Philim to Khorlabesi, BLD, Teahouse
DAY 15: Drive from Khorlabesi to Kathmandu, BL.
Kathmandu sightseeing: $80 per person (gets cheaper with bigger PAX)
Porter service: $20/day per porter
DAY 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Barpak, BLD, Homestay
It is the long day drive to Barpak. It almost takes 7 hours of drive. We will leave early in the morning from Kathmandu. Barpak is the ancient Gurung ethnic village with rich culture and tradition. Also we will stay in homestay with local people.
DAY 02: Trek from Barpak to Laprak, BLD, Homestay
Laprak is 4 hours of walk away from Barpak. It is also the Gurung village with well-preserved culture and tradition. The houses are made of the stone and roofing is made of the wood. As you reach village you can explore the village. Again, today we will stay with the local people in their homestay.
DAY 03: Trek from Laprak to Machhakhola Gaun, BLD, Teahouse
From here we enter the Manaslu trekking area. We will descend to the Machhakhola from Laprak. The trail passes through the forest and sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki River which leads to Machhakhola. It can take 6 hours of walk to reach the village. We will stay in a teahouse for overnight.
DAY 04: Trek from Machhakhola to Jagat, BLD, Teahouse
After crossing Machhakhola River and Khorla besi, there is a natural hot spring on the way ‘Tatopani’. As the trail passes through the forest, the elevation gets higher so that the scenery completely changes and it looks so stunning. In Jagat, there is a check post so we will check your permits. We will stay in tea house for overnight.
DAY 05: Trek from Jagat to Deng, BLD, Teahouse
As the trail starts to ascend, the view gets more beautiful. As we climb up to Sirdibas we can observe the view of Shringi Himal. The way passes through some suspension bridges and impressive waterfalls on the way. We will walk through the valley of some villages like Ekle Bhatti and Pewa until we reach Deng. We will stay in Teahouse in Deng.
DAY 06: Trek from Deng to Namrung, BLD, Teahouse
The initial walk will descend to the river and then starts to ascend from the valley with small settlement. On the way we can encounter stone manis which is the symbol of entering Tibetan territory. The pleasant walk of about 6 hours will lead to Namrung. We will stay in a teahouse in Namrung. Also you can take a walk around the village afterward.
DAY 07: Trek from Namrung to Samagaun, BLD, Teahouse
Samagaun is a beautiful village of Manaslu region, offering the spectacular views of Mt Manaslu. After passing through the Pungen glacier it leads to the village. As we reach the village we explore nearby places. We will stay overnight in Teahouse in Samagaun.
DAY 08: Explore Pungen Gompa and back to Samagaun, BLD, Teahouse
It is the exploration day and we will be exploring Pungen Gompa which is few hours away from Samagaun. The gompa include small hall and monk’s dormitories. It lies in the end of the grassy land passing through the yak pasture which shares the dramatic view of mountain almost all over from every angles and corners. After spending a good time, we will come back to Samagaun.
DAY 09: Trek from Samagaun to Samdo, BLD, Teahouse
It is a short trekking from Samagaun. As we reach the Samdo we will take some walk around the village and admire the stunning vista of Himalayas. We will stay overnight in a tea house in Samdo.
DAY 10: Trek to Samdo ridge and explore Nepal Tibet border, back to Samdo, BLD, Teahouse
Today we will explore the border of Nepal and Tibet. The steep rocky trail leads to the Samdo ridge. The tranquil environment with fascinating desert landscape, is not any different from the heaven. After spending quality time in the border we will get back to Samdo. We will again stay overnight in Samdo.
DAY 11: Trek from Samdo to Lho, BLD, Teahouse
After we made it to the main highlight of the trip we will trek back the same route. We will get a chance to witness the views of Mt Manaslu from Lho for the last time, there will not be any chances to see Manaslu again from this point onward. As we reach Lho, we can explore Ribung Gompa nearby Lho village. We will stay in Teahouse in Lho.
DAY 12: Trek from Lho to Bihiphedi, BLD, Teahouse
Retracing down the same trail, the way descends through the forest. It almost takes 6-7 hours of walk to reach Bihiphedi. We will stay overnight in Teahouse in Bihiphedi.
DAY 13: Trek from Bihiphedi to Philim, BLD, Teahouse
Philim is the big village of Manaslu region with the modern facilities like banking, shopping, school and more. It is a kind of headquarter for the people of upper Manaslu region since it is hard and far to go to market from the upper areas. It is inhabited with mixed ethnic communities of Gurung, Magar, Tamang and so on. We will stay overnight in Teahouse in Philim.
DAY 14: Trek from Philim to Khorlabesi, BLD, Teahouse
Today is the last day of walking on your feet and also the last day in MCAP. We will check your permit in Jagat and head downwards to Khorlabesi. We will stay overnight in a Teahouse in Khorlabesi.
DAY 15: Drive from Khorlabesi to Kathmandu, BL.
After having breakfast, we will take a private jeep from Khorlabesi to Kathmandu. It is the long drive of about 9-10 hours. As you reach Kathmandu you will be transferred to the hotel.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.
Accommodations during trek
You will be staying in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses and homestays during the trek, depending upon the availability.
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your trekking guides and porters
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.
Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek.
How much does the Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek cost?
The cost of the Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek varies depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek?
In Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations as well as homestays. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Few teahouses even have attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Some of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
A homestay is typically a local house with addition of some extra beds and minor facilities to welcome the guest. Homestay is where you can stay and experience the local lifestyles and cultures. Most of the homestays have Asian style of toilets and no attached bathrooms. Hot water and hot showers are available on added cost.
What are the permits that I need for Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek?
For Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek, you will need to make 3 permits: Manaslu Restricted permit, MCAP {Manaslu Conservation Area Project} and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).
How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide and also a porter expects around $10 or more per day.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek?
You can normally charge your electronic devices during Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek?
Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek route has poor mobile network coverage but still you can buy one of the Nepali Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu and use the mobile date during the trek whenever available.
WiFi is hardly available in Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek route. When it does, it's expensive to use, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.
When is the best time to trek to Manaslu region?
Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Manaslu. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek?
The itinerary of our Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek?When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 4000 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek requires moderate physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves some ascents and descents which means you need at least some practices before you start the trekking journey. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least 2 months prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Manaslu region.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek?
Full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse/homestay where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are limited choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek?
Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Manaslu region. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 4500 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Manaslu region. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry to get to Manaslu Tibet Panorama View Trek and back.
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