Manaslu Circuit with Nar Phu Valley Trek

We use the Prithvi Highway to travel to Arkhet, which takes about 5 to 6 hours. On the route, there are spectacular views of the Himalayas, terraced fields, sceneries, and native flora and animals. Once more, it takes us 20 minutes to go 6.3 kilometers from Arkhet to SotiKhola. As you go to SotiKhola, you pass under several intriguing bridges and get views of the beautiful Buri Gandaki River.

You will depart from SotiKhola and travel for around 6 hours total to MachhaKhola, which is located at an elevation of 869 meters above sea level. As an approach, you might still prepare to travel a little further to KhorlaBesi (970m). Greater than KhorlaBesi.

Tatopani to Yuru, and again from Yuru to Jagat are all on the route from Machakhola to Jagat. To go to Tatopani, we first cross the "Maccha" and "Khorla" rivers (Hot spring water). Tatopani is located at the base of a cliff along a strenuous route.
This then brings us to YuruPhant and Dobhan, where we can explore the nearby villages. We can see the beautiful Buri Gandaki River near YuruPhant. At a height of 1410 m, it now takes 2 to 3 hours to get from Yuru to Jagat.

We will leave Jagat and proceed by making a protracted descent down a concrete stairway towards the river before making your way uphill to Saguleri. Siringi Himal is visible on the horizon from Saguleri. Once again, a suspension bridge crosses the Budi-Gandaki River as the trail arrives in GhataKhola.
After there, you'll turn toward Philim Village and ascend the slope, passing several teeny-tiny communities including Aga and Lokwa. After leaving Ekle Bhatti, you will eventually set your camp near the village of Deng, accompanied by a steady stroll.

It takes close to 7 to 8 hours to hike from Deng to Ghap. we initially hike upward before crossing the Buri Gandaki River. Exploring the magnificent waterfall and streams that flow down the route is made possible by hiking along with it.
After that, we drive past the wonderful Gurung hamlet and carefully examine how they live their everyday lives according to their cultures and traditions. We eventually made it through the ShringKhola and arrived at Ghap.

You must first climb for around 30 minutes from Ghap to reach the lovely Namrung village. Again, 2 hours of trekking from Nagrung will get you to Lihi. Ligaon is another name for Lihi. The Himal Chuli range and Hinang Gompa are this location's two main draws. After 2.5 hours of hiking and traversing the HinangKhola, we arrive in Lho.
The Gompa, on which we can see more than 150 youngsters receiving education, is the primary draw of Lho. The region, which is on a hillside, features sweeping magnificent views of Manaslu and the other settlements. Moving forward, we traverse Shyala on our way from Leh to Samagaon. Yaks can be seen munching on grass in Shyala.

Samagaon, a stunning village, provides a wonderful Tibetan culture with its distinctive customs and way of life. Samagaon is the excursions' first station and the village closest to the Manaslu Base Camp. We spend the night here to adjust to the altitude and to see the nearby village and historic monasteries.
On this day, we can choose to go to PungGyen Gompa, which offers a beautiful walk, or to Manaslu Base Camp, which is notable for its breathtaking mountain scenery, lakes, and landscapes.

We can reach the upper Buri Gandaki River in the northern portion of the valley by following the trek route from Samagaon to Samdo. Visitors can find mani walls and chortens throughout the trail. You may now discover the village of Samdo, which is close to the Samdo glacier and summit. You come across blue sheep as we stroll down the slope over the region of lush greenery.

Today we will hike along the cliff's edge before crossing the wooden bridge over the Budi Gandaki and starting to climb. You will travel around the SalkaKhola valley, cross two streams, and see the Larke Glacier before returning to LarkePhedi (4460m) and Dharamshala a place for rest for visitors walking around.
The maximum height at which you will sleep is this one. Due to today's short hike, there will be enough time for relaxation and acclimatization.

We leave Dharmasala early in the morning and traverse the Larke Pass. This transports us to a different realm with stunning scenery surrounded by snow-capped mountains. On the route, we pass through several rugged moraines and some beautiful lakes.
Larke Pass may be reached in 4–5 hours. It about three to five hours to drop to the Bhimtang. We visit Salpudanda Glacier on the slick path to Bhimtang. We have a look at Pongkar Lake, which is located alongside Bhimtang Glacier to the west of the path.

You may hike from Bhimtang to Tilje in 6 hours, covering a distance of 2300 meters (7290 feet). The trip through the DudhKhola and bamboo pine trees appears to be straightforward. You will stroll for a few hours after descending a ward and passing through lovely tiny communities. It brings you to the Tibetan population's biggest communities, where you may get a close-up look at their habitat and way of life.

Koto, located at an elevation of 2610 meters (8563 feet), may be reached by foot in about 5 to 6 hours from Tilje. We stroll along the Annapurna Circuit path. As a result, the walk combines breathtaking vistas of Annapurna II and Manaslu Peak with a glimpse into Thanchowk village residents' daily lives. Bagarchap Village is located after we cross the Marsyangdi River on the path.
After that, we travel through a pine forest to Koto, crossing Timing at 2510 meters. As we arrive in Koto, we are treated to breathtaking vistas of the Manaslu, Lamjung, and Annapurna ranges.

Today, we climb to the valley's rim near the river. Bypassing the Chyakhu and Kyang hamlet, one continues on the steep trail through the deserted landscapes. As we make our way lower to the Phu valley, we pass yaks grazing nearby. We get the opportunity to see numerous Tibetan communities along the trail, including Meta, Khampas, Junam, and Chako. We can see the ruins of old forts here as well.

We need enough rest and acclimatization to complete the trek risk-free. Even if you are not tired this day help to adjust you to the current climate of the Himalayas.
We look at the locals who live in this area and observe their various customs, rules, and ways of life, as well as the renowned Lakhang monastery. The Lakhang Monastery is regarded as the oldest monastery in the world. The rest of the day is spent discussing Tibetan languages and customs.

The trekkers must turn around and head back toward Meta before stopping at the Nar Phedi monastery. At Nar Phedi, the monastery is the only place to stay overnight. The sisters in the monastery are incredibly modest and welcoming, and the accommodations are tidy and spotless.
The tourists are welcome to assist them in the kitchen and see them cook on a simple campfire which is a pleasant and magnificent sight to see. You can donateto the upkeep of this lovely and welcoming area in the monastery's modest charity box, which is located outside the entryway.

We ought to make an extra effort than normal because we must travel across an area with an elevation of 5306 m. We have beautiful scenery of the Mountains, including Annapurna I, Gangapurna, Tilicho, and others, from the summit of the pass. Then drop to the stunning Ngwal section of the Annapurna circuit. Ngwal is a stunning village. We can see Mani walls with prayer wheels here.

We trek to Chame from Ngwal at 3540m with unexpected stunning panoramic Himalayas and Tibetan towns. We enter Pisang Settlement by gradually descending; from there, we continue trekking over the Marsyangdi River to approach Chame. Manang district headquarters are in Chame. We will trek for 4 to 5 hours today.

We drive to Chame from Ngwal at a surprising altitude of 3540 m while taking in the scenery of the surrounding Himalayas and Tibetan communities before continuing to Besisahar and Kathmandu. After a beautiful drive, we arrive in Kathmandu.

A representative from Skyway Nepal will drop you at Tribhuwan International Airport for farewell and you can proceed with your departure process inside Airport