This trek was officially opened to tourist in 1991, but mountaineering expeditions have  had long access to the area. In 1950 a party led by H.W. Tillman trekked from Thonje to Bimtang and col. Jimmy Roberts crossed the Larkya La looking for  an interesting  mountain to climb. Manaslu( 8163m) was attempted by Japanese Expeditions every year from 1952 until 1956 when the first ascent was made. Having become known as “Japanese Mountain” much of the information about the area was available in Japanese. The Japanese continued to dominate the climbing scene of Manaslu until 1971. A few trekkers including peripatetic Hugh Swift, Managed to obtain the trekking permit for the region but otherwise this trek always has been the  domain of the mountaineering expedition.This trek is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating circumnavigating Manaslu peak 29 (7871m) Himal Chuli (7893m) and Boudha (6672m). Much of this trek is in a region of strong Tibetan influence. We cross the Rupina-La (4520m) and descend to the Marshyangdi river and further trek down to Besisahar  from where we will drive back to Kathmandu.

Sama Gumpa is an interesting spot when we look through Manaslu Himal. Manaslu, being a restricted area, there are  certain  formalities required by the government  of Nepal in obtaining a special permit.

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Gorkha (1060 m.) which takes about four and half hours.

Day 02: Trek from Gorkha to Putalikhet (1040 m.) which takes about 6 hours. After a gradual descent trail for about 3 hours, you reach Chepetar village (small Bazaar) where Gurungs and Kumals live. After walking a straight trail for half an hour, crossing around bridge and climbing for another half an hour through the jungle trail and you reach Chowk village. You will then trek through a gradual descent for half an hour and reach Khar Khola. You will the reach the HOT SPRING bath SPOT at Bulbule Khar after ascending along the banks of the river. Finally you walk for half an hour through fields to your camp.

Day 03: Trek from Putalikhet to Ampipal and it takes seven hours. After an hour of steady climbing you reach Luintel Bhanjyang. From here you follow a straight trail and gradually ascend through fields and jungle and Ampipal and where you camp. From here the views of Boudh Himal (6,672m) and Gorkha Himal are stunning.

Day 04: Trek from Ampipal to Ramche (1000 m.) which takes about seven hours. After a 2 hour gradual descent and you approach Humri Bhanjyang market and again you gradually climb ON a straight trail to Ramche and camp. From here you have good views of the Boudha Himal and Gorkha Himal.

Day 05: Trek from Ramche to Dharapani and it takes approximately six and half hours. You continue climbing gradually ON a straight trail for three hours through forests and fields until you reach Chanyari Danra market. Ganesh Himal and Gorkha Himal and Boudha Himal can be seen from here. You descend through villages to Dharapani and camp.

Day 06: Trek from Dharapani to Kharibot (1500 m.) which takes about five and half hours. You have a slight climb on straight trail for three hours until you get to Bhachchak and from where Boudha Himal and Ganesh Himal can be seen. From here you descend down to Kharibot and camp.

Day 07: Trek from Kharibot to Bhaisi Kharka and it takes about eight hours. You start with a steep climb for three hours through fields and the Apung village until you reach Siran Danda. If the weather is bad for 2 or 3 days you have to walk through snow. You can see some peaks and Dordi Khola. Another four and half hours walk through dense jungle will take you to Tapi Danda. From here ten minutes walk take you to your camp at Bhaisikharka.

Day 08: Trek from Bhaisi Kharka to Dudh Pokhari (5390 m.) which takes about eight hours.  It takes almost one and a half hours to reach the ridge from where you can see the magnificent views of massive peaks: Boudha Himal, Gorkha Himal and Himal Chuli (7,893m), Manaslu Himal (8,150m), Ganesh Himal range and glaciers. You have steep ascents and descents for about 4 hrs. to Daraundi Khola. Again the trail ascends along the bank of Daraundi Khola to Dudh Pokhari for 3 hrs. You again descend to our camp at Dudh Pokhari from where you can enjoy astonishing views of mountains and glaciers.

Day 09: Trek from Dudh Pokharai to Gaikharka which takes about six and a half hours. You follow a small path which ascends and descends for six and half hours and reach Gaikharka, from where you can see magnificent views of Kanche Himal, Boudha Himal and Ganesh Himal and Rupina glacier.

Day 10: Trek from Gaikharha to Bherikot which takes about five and a half hours. The small trail which climbs steeply for five and half hours takes you to Bherikot. A tantalizing glimpse of Boudha B.C will astonish you.

Day 11: Trek from Bherikot to Rupina Bhanjyang (4643 m.)  which takes about 6 hours. After climbing steeply down with the glimpses of Boudha Himal and Gorkha Himal, you will reach Rupina Bhanjyang Base Camp.

Day 12: Trek from Rupina Bhanjyang to  Jarang (3420 m.)

Day 13: Trek from Jarang to Zokbatan (3846 m.)

Day 14: Trek from Zokbatan to Gomna (3676 m.)

Day 15: Trek from Gomna to Gom (2120 m)

Day 16: Trek from Gom to Jagat (1370 m.)

Day 17: Trek from Jagat to Khorlabesi ( 970 m.) via Tatopani (hot spring)

Day 18: Trek from Khorlabesi to Laprak (1900 m.)

Day 19: Trek from Laprak to Barpak (2000 m.) You walk through a thick jungle before reaching Barpak village.

Day 20:  Trek from Barpak to Kerabari (1100 m.) which takes about six and half hours. You follow a descending trail to Daraundi Khola and cross a bridge. From here you ascend the trail for four hours to Dhiska from here you get spectacular views of Annapurna II and IV and South.

Day 21: Trek form Kerabari to Khanchok (927 m.) which takes about six hours. After a trail of about one and a half hours steep descent the trail will become even steeper for one and half hours till Syangdi Khola. Now you follow a flat trail for a short while and cross Dorangdi Khola before reaching Takhamajh. You will then follow a flat and easy trail and then descend for one hour and climb for another one hour to reach the camp.

Day 22:  Trek from Kanchok to Gorkha which takes about six hours. After an hour of ascent you reach the top of the ridge. You again continue an ascending and descending trail till Taple. From Taple you will climb up till Gorkha Kalika temple. You will then descend to Gorkha town which takes about one and half hours.

Day 23: Drive from Gorkha to Kathmandu and it takes about four and half hours. .

National Park entry permit, Trekking permit, all surface transportation to and fro, a guide and required number of porter(s), cook, kitchen helper, sherpas, all meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, fruit, juice, etc.), necessary camping equipments such as tents, kitchen tent, dining tent,  toilet tent, mattresses, down   sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, fuel etc. camping charges, rescue help, insurance and equipment for the Nepali staffs.

Personal expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency evacuation by Helicopter, Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslide, strike, road blockade etc.

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