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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
Video GalleryManaslu 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
Download Detail Itinerary of Manaslu base camp trek to Samagaun
Cost of Manaslu Base Camp Trek– Nepalgram Adventure
Luxury | All Incl | Service | |
Cost (in USD $) Details | 1645 | 920 | 475 |
Licensed Guide | √ | √ | √ |
Accommodation during trek | Standard | Private | × |
Transportation to trek start point | Private | Shared | Shared |
Food on trek(BLD) | Unlimited Meal | 3 Meal | × |
Desert | From Menu | Fresh Fruit | × |
Soft drink | unlimited | 1 | × |
Porter | Private | Shared | × |
Company Cap & T-shirt | √ | √ | × |
Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned | √ | √ | × |
Hard drink | Local Brand | × | × |
Warm up hike | √ | × | × |
Farewell party/dinner | √ | × | × |
Buffer day for trek | √ | × | × |
Hot Shower | √ | × | × |
Food in the city | × | × | × |
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
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Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram
All Inclusive package
Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $920 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”
COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Manaslu base camp trek to Samagaun – All inclusive package
- All Accommodation during the trek (best available)
- Food (Breakfast with tea/coffee/juice, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
- Transportation (shared) to get to sotikhola and back – both way. With Shuttle service to Bus Station
- Cost of all support Staff (local guide & porter) – including their salary, insurance, necessary equipment, transportation expenses, food & accommodation
- Special Permit for Manaslu conservation area
- Local Permit & Conservation area entrance fees
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination (4)SAFETY – Oxymeter & Thermo meter to check your oxygen saturation, Heart beat and temperature daily; with supplemental medical kit box carried by Guide
Manaslu base camp trekking cost Exclude
Cost Excludes of Manaslu base camp trek to Samagaun – All inclusive package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
Guide+B/B Package OR Service package
“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”
Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $475 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Manaslu base camp trek to Samagaun –Guide+B/B Package
- Special Permit for Manaslu conservation area
- Local Permit & Conservation area entrance fees
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- Transportation (Local) to get to sotikhola and back – both way. With Shuttle service to Bus Station
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Cost Excludes of Manaslu base camp trek to Samagaun –Guide+B/B Package
- All your food & accommodation for the trekking
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
- All food and accommodation
- Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section
LUXURY PACKAGE
“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”
Price for luxury package = USD $1645 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Manaslu base camp trek to Samagaun –Luxury Package
- 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
- Special Permit for Manaslu conservation area
- Local Permit & Conservation area entrance fees
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- Transportation (private jeep) to get to sotikhola and back – both way. With Shuttle service to Bus Station
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver.
Cost Excludes of Manaslu base camp trek to Samagaun –luxury package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.