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18 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
12 peopleMaximum group size
2 peopleMinimum to book
4 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
5160mHighest point reached
Starts
Ends
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Highlights
Sightseeing of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
Marvel at the magnificent views of Mount Manaslu (8163m)
Witness the rich local heritage and biological diversity of the region
What's Included
Meals as per itinerary: 17 breakfasts, 15 lunches, and 16 dinners including special welcome and farewell dinners
All airport/hotel transfers
Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel Yatri Suites & Spa or similar in Kathmandu with breakfast
Guesthouse accommodation during trekking in the mountains
All ground transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicles
All necessary staff with experienced leader (guide), assistant guide( 4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide), and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter)
All necessary paperwork; trekking permits (ACAP, a special permit for Manaslu)
Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Himalayan Glacier duffel bag, Himalayan Glacier t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
Travel and rescue arrangements
Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
All government and local taxes
What's Excluded
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day 1Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by a representative who will drop us off at our hotel. After checking in, rest or visit Himalayan Glacier’s office. You may also stroll in the streets of Thamel, a tourist hub in Kathmandu for some souvenir shopping. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner where you will be served excellent Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country's food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals
Dinner
day 2Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
day 3Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola
day 4Soti Khola - Maccha Khola (900m/2952 ft)
day 5Maccha Khola -Jagat (1410m/ 4625 ft)
day 6Jagat - Deng (1,804m/5917 ft)
day 7Deng - Namrung (2630m/8626ft)
day 8Namrung – Samagaon (3530m/11,578 ft)
day 9Samagaon - Pungyen gompa - Samagaon
day 10Samagaon - Samdo (3860m/12,660 ft)
day 11Rest Day in Samdo
day 12Samdo - Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. (4460m/14, 628 ft)
day 13Dharamsala - Larkya la (5160m/16, 924 ft) - Bimthang
day 14Bimthang - Tilije (2300m/7544ft)
day 15Tilije - Tal (1700m/5576 ft)
day 16Tal - Syange (1080m/3542 ft)
day 17Syange - Kathmandu
day 18Final departure
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Altitude Map
Highest point: Samdo - Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. (4460m/14, 628 ft) (4480 m)