Manang Valley trek 12 days stands out amongst the most predisposing valleys trek in Nepal. Manang Valley lies on the eastern slopes of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. In the nearby region of the Tibetan outskirt, this valley has its history among the yak and salt dealers of Nepal and Tibet. Manang Valley is as yet utilized as the yak and salt exchange point and it stays one of the vital exchange focuses in the northern fringe of Nepal. Opened to trekkers in 70's Manang Valley has been one of the inclination goals among the trekkers who are voyaging to Nepal. Being Enriched and favored by numerous astoundingly appealing mountains like Pisang Crest, the Chulu run, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, Kangaru Peak, Throng Top, and Manang Valley trek dependably has been an incredible experience for the individuals who have been there.
Manang Valley Trekking makes up of 12 areas, Manang is partitioned into Upper and Lower Mustang. Marshyangdi River keeps running along the District making the land rich and irrigable land. Managing People develop for the most part buckwheat, millet, and potato. The Winter season is the higher level take after desert-like landscape yet some uncommon widely varied vegetation occupies this place. Manang Village Trek will take you along the exquisite lower valley brimming with life and a gigantic view of widely varied vegetation to the desert-like fruitless upper level, excellent in any case. Manang Valley trek will give you a mind-blowing perspective of the mountains that will degree you off your feet. The social parts of the Himalayan locale, the prominent Milirepa give in arranged just a multi-day stroll from Manang town and to the most astounding freshwater lake in the world.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu – to Besisahar (760 m)
Day 03: Trek from Besisahar – Bahundanda (1,498 m)
Day 04: Trek from Bahundanda – Chamje (1,410 m)
Day 05: Trek to Chame (2,670 m)
Day 06: Trek to Pisang (3,060 m)
Day 07: Trek to Manang (3,440 m)
Day 08: Trek to Ice Lake (Kicho Tal) 4,600m
Day 09: Trek to Chame (2,670m)
Day 10: Trek to Dharapani
Day 11: Drive to Besishar
Day 12: Departure day
Cost includes:
Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
International flights
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Following your arrival time at Tribhuwan International Airport, our company representatives will be there for your warm welcome and to shift you towards a luxury tourist standard hotel. Therefore, we plan on gathering at our office to discuss the upcoming trek. We organize a welcome dinner today in one of the famous restaurants in town and enjoy Nepalese food.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu – to Besisahar (760 m)
At an early hour, our guide escorts you to the bus station to catch a vehicle towards Besisahar. Heading west by leaving the Kathmandu Valley, the journey proceeds on a winding Prithvi Highway along the Trisuli River till Dumre. From Dumre, the vehicle heads north towards Besisahar, following the Marsyangdi River. Our vehicle stops twice, once for breakfast and afterward for lunch, before achieving Besisahar. Finally, we reach Besisahar and the night will be spent at a hotel.
Day 03: Trek from Besisahar – Bahundanda (1,498 m) Following the dusty street, the trip proceeds north to Bhulbhule. Bhulbhule welcomes us with the perspective of Manaslu, Himchuli, and Nagdi Chuli. Getting a charge out of the perspective of the mountains and the waterfall, we at that point reach the Nadi Bazaar on the trail along the Marsyangdi River. Ahead, we cross the scaffold over the Nadi River and a lofty climb past the landslide zone and last take us to Bahundanda. The remaining hours will be spent investigating throughout and the night will be spent at the hotel.
Day 04: Trek from Bahundanda – Chamje (1,410 m) Seizing the east bank of the Marsyangdi River, we descend to Syange which welcomes us with a perspective of the long waterfall. Therefore, we currently cross the extension over the Marsyangdi River and proceed on an extreme trail along the west bank of the waterway up to Jagat which welcomes us with another excellent perspective of the waterfall. After that point, a precarious walk on a trail along the waterway will, at last, take us to Chamje, which again offers an excellent perspective of a 202 m-long waterfall. The night will be spent at a hotel in Chamje.
Day 05: Trek to Chame (2,670 m) Today, we continue our walk by catching an upward steep stone case to reach beautiful Tamang village (the vantage point of Annapurna Circuit) above Danakyu to sight a 360° view of towering snow-capped mountains including Annapurna and Manaslu. After passing several pine and rhododendron forests, bridges, and settlements including Koto, we reach Chame. This night will be spent at a lodge in Chame.
Day 06:Trek to Pisang (3,060 m) After enjoying breakfast, our beginning trail is fairly easy till Bhartang thereafter we continue up the steep into the dense oak forest to step Dhikur Pokhari for inspecting the spectacular view of Pisang peak and Annapurna. Leaving Dhikur Pokhari behind, we head forward passing lower Pisang towards upper Pisang. We can explore the nearby monastery after the steeping destination of the day and the night will be spent at the lodge in Pisang.
Day 07: Trek to Manang (3,440 m) Early morning-developed trek enters the drier part of the Manang district by catching the easy route via Humde. During the walk through the wide and dusty trail, you will be accompanied by stunning mini walls and a magnificent view of Pisang Peak and Annapurna till we reach Manang. Finally, after steeping Manang, you can explore a large Tibetan village with the best sunset view in the evening time. The night will be spent at a lodge in Manang.
Day 08: Trek to Ice Lake (Kicho Tal) 4,600m
Today we will trek to visit Ice Lake after hiking for 4 hrs. We can have an incredible view of many Mountains from there. The night will be spent at a lodge in Manang.
Day 09: Trek to Chame (2,670m)
Today we trek down to Chame and stay overnight at Lodge
Day 10: Trek to Dharapani
After early morning breakfast, we trek down to Darapani and stay overnight at Lodge
Day 11:Drive to Besishar
We drive back to Besishar and on the same day drive back to Kathmandu overnight hotel
Day 12: Departure day
On the last day focusing your time, you can go shopping to collect some gifts for your friends or family members. We help you with your necessary arrangements and pack-ups along with our private vehicle to transfer you to the airport focusing on your departure time. Our representatives will be there to wish you a safe flight and successful steps ahead.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months, a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running down the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men’ who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying the medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.
