Overview

For people who prefer a less crowded yet scenic trekking experience, Lower Manaslu is a prime trekking spot. The lower Manaslu trek covers the larger Manaslu area, including charming villages, lush green forests, and terraced fields. 

Starting from Gorkha, Barpark Village, trekkers can experience through picturesque villages such as Sirandanda and Laprak. Gurung and Ghale communities reside in Lower Manaslu. The experiences of the local community and their way of living will leave travellers with a lasting memory of warmth and kindness.

With the stunning peaks of Manaslu and Ganesh Himal, the panoramic view of the Himalayan range is one of the main highlights of the Lower Manaslu Trek. Rather moderate, the trip is suitable for various experience level trekkers. This enriching journey to Lower Manaslu will leave travellers with lasting memories to cherish. 

Itinerary

• Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu &transfer to Hotel.

  On the first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, our staff and guide receive you with a traditional welcome. A short drive to your hotel, situated in the main part of the city, and then check into your rooms. After getting refresh join with other members of the group for trek briefing, our Tamang Randomness Treks guide. Will provide necessary information regarding the trek, and culture with do’s and don’ts making your holiday in Nepal enjoyable. Evening a group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurant with folk cultural programs, an introduction to Nepalese meals and culture.

• Day 02 - Drive to Gorkha Bazaar 1,060 m

  The morning after breakfast and getting ready for an overland journey as per the size of the group. Either in private cars, coach on in the comfort of a Tourist Bus, for an interesting drive to Nepal Mid-West. Reaching a historical hill town in Gorkha, located on a hill, a historical town of the old Shah Dynasty palace. Towers above Gorkha town, from here King Prithivi Narayan Shah started the conquest of the country’s different smaller kingdoms and unified into a single nation to one Nepal.

• Day 03 - Drive to Siran-Danda 1,900 m

  After breakfast, taking a few hour rides to Bhachek farm village reaching our destination to Siran-Danda. The drive follows the Darundi River facing views of Snow Mountains, then reaching Bhachek through a small place of Chanute. After a refreshing stop, the hike starts to Siran-Danda for an hour, a beautiful hilltop, and a plateau. Enjoy a visit to Nage-Pokhari, Dudh-Pokhari and the small tea garden are the main highlights of Siran-Danda. The area is also famous for beautiful wildflowers and herbs, after an exciting day transfer into a lodge. Which serves a homestay, run and managed by the village communities, having local meals of organic farm products.

• Day 04 - Trek to Barphak 1,920 m

  A pleasant morning, having breakfast start the day walk to Ghyachok heading through a small farm area of Mathar. A gradual winding hilly trail, as a walk, leads to Barphak village, past Dewalsar, following a Sum stream and Darudi River. Walk towards Goje, Alagang, finally reaching Barphak by late afternoon facing views of the sunset, reflecting on high snow-capped peaks.

• Day 05 - Trek to Laprak village 2,100 m

  After breakfast, a short tour of Barphak interesting village, the main epicenter of the massive earthquake. Which was in the month of April and May 2015, the whole village is returning back to normal life. After mass destruction from the earthquakes, the village is near of completion of its restoration. The walk leads to Basukang, where two trail branches off, where one leads to high Rupina La Pass. The trail follows continues towards our overnight destination at Laprak, another lovely hill village that is a fantastic symbol of unity here. Arriving at Laprak by late afternoon before dusk, transfer to a nice cottage which is part of the Home Stay program.

• Day 06 - Trek to Nambi Kharka 2,700 m

  An enjoyable walk on today’s section of the trek, allows trekkers to explore the local farming and animal husbandry. Our destination towards Nambi Kharka, which means rich pastureland for cattle herders. The trail follows short and scenic walks with a few steep climbs to a high hill of Myas Bhanjyang. Offers a spectacular panorama of surrounding beautiful landscape scenery with distant snow-capped peaks. Enjoy having a short rest on this short stretch of walks, and continue the hike to Nambi Kharka for overnight in another Home-Stay cottage.

• Day 07 - Trek to Tallo Thotneri 1, 560 m

  Today is the longest walk of the trip, start the day as early as possible. The trail leads to a steep climb on top Darche Danda, the highest point of the trek. From the top facing a glorious panorama of a stunning sunrise over rolling green hills as it reflects on Himalayan peaks. Facing views of the whole massif range of Annapurna Himalayas with Vara-Shikar / Annapurna Fang, Gangapurna, Sringi Himal. Includes Langtang, Himal Chuli, and Bauddha Himal with Ganesh Himal. After a great scenic view, the walk continues reaching another lovely Gurung farm village of Tallo Thotneri overnight. In the comfort of a nice simple Home Stay hut, after a long day walk.

• Day 08 - Trek to Ghyampesal 970 m

  After breakfast, visit the religious Sita Cave of Tallo Thotneri and then start the day following the path within a tropical forest to Sita Cave. A sacred site for Hindu devotees and pilgrims visits the cave for offering and worships. After visiting Sita Cave, the walk leads to Gyaji and then heads further down to Gyampesal village for an overnight halt. The last and final ending point of our Lower Manaslu Trek. Overnight in a tent or a staying in the comfort of village Home Stay at Gyampesal.

• Day 09 - From Ghyampesal drive to Kathmandu for -06 hours.

  Completing our marvelous trek at Ghyampesal village, from here an early morning drive from Gyampesal to the Gorkha Bazaar. A rough ride on the dirt road for a few hours before reaching Gorkha Bazaar. From the town of Gorkha, either on a private jeep/car or taking a regular local bus to Kathmandu. The drive is pleasant on the main highway through many farm villages and towns. As the drive ends on reaching at Kathmandu by late afternoon or evening time.

• Day 10 - Final Departure Homeward bound.

  Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight our staff and guide transfer you to the airport. For international flights homeward bound. After a great adventure and wonderful experience around Lower Manaslu Scenic & Cultural Trekking.

Cost Includes

• Everyday Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a cup of tea/coffee
• Homestay Accommodation during trekking.
• Experienced English-speaking guide.
• Guide food, accommodation, salary, insurance, transportation, and equipment.
• Local bus fare from Kathmandu to Barpak and Deurali to Kathmandu
• First aid kit with the guide

Cost Excludes

• Accommodation and meal in Kathmandu
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, hot shower, wifi, etc.
• Personal Insurance
• Porter ( 1 porter is recommended between 2 trekkers)
• Jeep (if you want to travel in a jeep than a local bus, then we can arrange that)
• Tips for guide and porter