Manaslu base camp trek to Samagaun

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Manaslu base camp trek to Samagaun
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The multiple options of side trips from samagaun village has made this trekking trip a versatile trek in the manaslu conservation area. Manaslu conservation area is a restricted trekking trail of Nepal.

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  10th highest mountain Manaslu is also famous as a killer mountain. Manaslu base camp trek is an easy trek in Manaslu circuit trekking route.  

  In this trek you will trek to the base camp of Mt Manaslu but do not cross Larkey pass. This facility makes trekking easy and still explores the greater beauty of Manaslu trekking region.  

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Picture – View of Lho Gompa & Mt Manaslu during Manaslu base camp Trek

Manaslu has been a major attraction for adventurers who love to be in the remote part of Nepal for culture, nature, tradition and the mountains. Either to see Himalayan base camp or to swim in the glacial lake or to find spiritual happiness in the thousand year old monastery of Himalaya – Manaslu circuit trek has been an attraction point by far. In Manaslu base camp trek you will be able to get all of these stated above.

Manaslu base camp trek itinerary/route

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Picture-Porters carrying loads on the trail of Manaslu

Trekking trail follows the same route of Manaslu circuit trek but instead of crossing the Larkey pass, it goes to Manaslu base camp. The beginning of trekking to Manaslu base camp is the same as Manaslu circuit trek or Tsum valley trek. Starting from Tatopani the trekking adventure hits the riverside trail passing along the villages.

Villages with preserved traditional practice, simple living, cheerful children and human environment in those villages will inspire your journey towards Manaslu base camp. Also the nature, waterfall, mountains and frequent sighting wildlife is an interesting part of Manaslu base camp trek.

Trekking along the river valley is interesting – as it gets narrower in some points and again opens wider sometimes. Walking by the waterfall and seeing the rainbow is amazing on the walk.

Porter carrying his bag during manaslu base camp trek
Picture – Porter with trekkers load ascending towards Larkey top during winter trekking


    Meeting other trekkers might not be as interesting as cheerful greetings from kids in the villages. Passing by local Scholl and sounds coming out of the schools are interesting. You will often meet local people transporting stuff carrying themselves or with mules as their transporter. Meeting those busy people with a big smile on their face and the hard life they are showcasing will be an inspiring moment in anyone’s life.

    Once we get to Lho village – Manaslu base camp trek becomes fantastic. The view of Mount Manaslu appears in our eye even before getting to the Lho village whereas on arrival at the village Manaslu will be your close friend.

    Visiting Lho monastery and walking by the Shyala monastery or side trip to Pungen monastery are some of the religious moment s of Manaslu base camp trek

      On arrival at Samagaun village the real thing shows up – Manaslu base camp. We cannot see Manaslu base camp from Samagaun village but this is the gateway and here we spend the night before trekking to Manaslu base camp.  

    Birendra lake during winter s frozen
    Picture – Birendra lake frozen enough to skate on manaslu base camp trek

    Trekking to basecamp itself is interesting as it goes by the lake called Birendra Lake. This glacial lake has hanging icefalls coming out from Manaslu base camp. The trekking trail from here to Manaslu base camp is uphill.

    Manaslu base camp trek follows the beautiful landscape of Samagaun and Sama view point – all these make Manaslu base camp trek as the best trekking in Manaslu conservation area – without involving hard walk over the pass – Larkey pass.

    No trek over Larkey pass but still has awesome view

    Manaslu base camp trek is designed to avoid the hard time to trek over the Larkey pass. You do not have to walk early in the morning to get over the pass, unlike Manaslu circuit trek. But as a relaxed mode of Manaslu trek you will have all of the trekking highlights.

    Trekking till Samagaun village has enough cultural and traditional exploration – with little of Mountain View. But once we get to Samagaun the village is surrounded by the mountains – snow capped mountains all around you can see.

    Entrance gates of the villages on the route of manaslu base camp trekking
    Picture – All the villages of Manaslu region has this kind of gates on the route to enter their village area.

    The view of the Samagaun village seen from the side trail towards Manaslu basecamp is a beautiful river valley on one side and mountains on the other. Surrounding mountains, rocky hills, green meadow, and thatched house looks a peculiar view of the region.

    Reflection of mountains on the lake of Birendra taal is another stunning part of Manaslu base camp trekking.

    When we trek to Samdo village the trek becomes even more beautiful. Easy trekking trail, no tree line zone and trekking gets closer to the Tibetan border. Manaslu base camp trek has an option to trek towards the border of Nepal Tibet.

    Either trek to the boarder or trek uphill to the height as equal as Larkey pass – you will have pretty of options

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    Manaslu basecamp trek to samagaun Outline itinerary

    • Day 1 – Drive to Soti Khola
    • Day 2 – Trek to Khorlabesi
    • Day 3 – Khorlabensi to Jagat
    • Day 4 – Jagat to Nyak
    • Day 5 – Nyak to Namrung
    • Day 6 – Namrung to Lho
    • Day 7 – Lho to Shyala and side trip to Pungen Monastery
    • Day 8 – Shyala to Samagaun & side trip to Samdo village and overnight at Samagaun
    • Day 9 – Samagaun to Manaslu base camp & back to Samagaun
    • Day 10 – Trek down to Ghap
    • Day 11 – Ghap to Jagat
    • Day 12 – Jagat to Soti Khola
    • Day 13 – Drive back to Kathmandu

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    Cost of Manaslu Base Camp Trek– Nepalgram Adventure

     Luxury All InclService
    Cost (in USD $) Details1645920475
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    Accommodation during trekStandardPrivate×
    Transportation to trek start pointPrivateSharedShared
    Food on trek(BLD)Unlimited Meal3 Meal×
    DesertFrom MenuFresh Fruit×
    Soft drinkunlimited1×
    PorterPrivateShared×
    Company Cap & T-shirt×
    Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned×
    Hard drinkLocal Brand××
    Warm up hike √××
    Farewell party/dinner √××
    Buffer day for trek √××
    Hot Shower××
    Food in the city×××

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    The multiple options of side trips from samagaun village has made this trekking trip a versatile trek in the manaslu conservation area. Manaslu conservation area is a restricted trekking trail of Nepal.

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    Samagaun is one of the beautiful villages and precisely located on the base of Mt Manaslu. Samagaun is gateway to the basecamp of Mt Manaslu. Manaslu basecamp trek to samagaun is not adventurous unless you want to make it so.

    The multiple options of side trips from samagaun village has made this trekking trip a versatile trek in the manaslu conservation area. Manaslu conservation area is a restricted trekking trail of Nepal.

    To trek to manaslu basecamp everyone needs to get to the village of samagaun which is village stop before the basecamp, even for the Mt Manaslu expedition memebers. The village of samagaun is trekking right next to the larkey pass and inside the restricted zone where one must have special permit for the entrance.

    Good thing about this trekking in Manaslu is that, you can explore all of the major attraction of manaslu circuit trek on samagaun side of Larkey pass trek. Birendra Glacier Lake, Samdo village, boarder to Tibet, winter shed of Yaks, Pungen monastery and manaslu basecamp are attraction which can be visited from samagaun village stay. Larkey pass is 10 hours away from samagaun village.

    Samagaun village trek avoids the hard part of Manaslu circuit trekking but keeps all the beautiful views on the samagaun side of Manaslu larkey pass trek.

    Manaslu circuit trek vs. Manaslu base camp trek

    Circuit trek obviously means to trek around the massive mountain Manaslu. But in Manaslu base camp trek we will go to the base camp and make Manaslu circuit trek lighter than longer circuit trek.

    Benefit of Manaslu base camp trek over circuit trek are- easy trekking, wider exploration of Nubri valley, cultural exploration, viewpoints in different villages and sighting of mountains closely.

    In case of Manaslu circuit trekkers will get to Bhimtang side of Manaslu circuit trek, which is exactly on other side of Samagaun. Or say, Mt Manaslu is in middle of Samagaun and Bhimtang village. Because of not going on other side of Manaslu trekkers trekking to Manaslu base camp in this trip plan – will not be able to see the complete north face of Mt Manaslu.

    But still – there are good view points to see the Himalaya range, valley view and the wild life in Manaslu base camp trek alone. View point in Samdo will be an isolated point to find your happiness. You will not trek to Larkey pass which is 5106meters above the sea level but still if you want to get to this height Samdo view point will take your height interest.

    Nevertheless trekking to Manaslu basecamp worth over Manaslu circuit trek for many people who want to explore Manaslu region of Nepal Himalaya without crossing the Larkey pass as this pass is not an easy trekking pass. Physical fitness is surely tested in this longest trekking pass which takes 8 to 14 hours to cross. Walking these longer hours in a day itself is not an easy thing if you are not looking for ample of adventure in your Nepal trip.

    However, the Manaslu base camp trek surely gives you the insights of the region with major attractions of Manaslu circuit trekking itself.

    Special trekking permit

    Trekking to Samagaun might sound like you are not trekking in the restricted region but you are. Starting from jagat village itself – you will be inside the special region or so called restricted trekking region of Nepal.

    For Manaslu base camp trek you need to buy special trekking permit. This special trekking permit will costs less than $100 USD per week. Because of this extra cost on top of your accommodation, food and service – Manaslu basecamp trekking costs more than other general trekking in Nepal.

    If you are looking for trekking to Manaslu region without special permit – Manaslu cultural circuit will entertain your interest. Manaslu cultural circuit trek will take you in the lower region of Manaslu conservation area and this trekking trail lies in the not restricted trekking region of Manaslu area.

    Highlights of Samagaun Trekking

    • Majestic views of Mountain range from Manaslu range like – Mt Manaslu, Mt Himalchuli, Mt Nike, Mt Samdo etc…
    • Excursion of local villages whose culture and tradition similar to Tibetan People
    • Infinite river valley, tall waterfall and numerous suspension bridges
    • Trekking along the forest with wilderness and beauty remote areas
    • Trek to Manaslu Base camp, Birendra Taal (glacial Lake)
    • Sighting of Centuries old Monasteries and settlements

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