MANASLU: THE GREAT HIMALAYAN ROUTE

Description

Dates: 21 October – 07 November 2023

Duration: 16 Days / 17 Nights

Prices: Euro 4250  per person

Single supplement: Euro 215 per person

Booking window closes 7 days before the departure date.

You will pay a deposit of 10% to secure your spot. Once confirmed, your tour operator will charge the remaining amount.

Terrain: Trail Running

Average daily running distance: 10 KM

Longest running distance in a day: 25 KM

Group size: 12 max

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

What level of running is this trip suitable for?

Are there any alternatives for non-runners?

Accommodation

Dietary accommodation

Itinerary (day-to-day)

What’s included in the price?

What’s NOT Included in the Price?

See Additional Information for more details on the Payment Procedure and Cancellation Policy.

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What Level of Running is this Trip suitable for?

Intermediate and above

Are there any Alternatives for Non-runners?

No alternatives but hikers are welcome

Accommodation

Based on twin/double share. Single supplement available.

Dietary Accommodation

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Dairy-free
• Gluten-free
• Halal

If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know about them in a comment upon your booking.

What to bring?

A full packing list will be provided prior to the trip’s departure.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVE INTO KATHMANDU

Arrival into Kathmandu

Group transfer to the hotel Mulberry with time to check-in & relax

Catch up with the rest of our team on the balcony for tea & mountain views

Late afternoon walk around Thamel old town to get our bearings

Welcome Dinner Ceremony

DAY 2: KATHMANDU

Leisurely breakfast

Urban trail running / walking experience to explore the Capital

Visit Durbar Square, Thamel District and Swayambhunath Monkey Temple

Back to the hotel with time to chill

Enjoy a Nepali feast and discuss our running plans for the next week

DAY 3: KATHMANDU TO SOTI KHOLA

Breakfast

Check out and group transfer to Soti Khola

The journey will take approx. 8 hours with scenic stops along the way

Arrive at our Teahouse and check-in

Local dinner served from our teahouse with a further discussion before we start on the trail tomorrow

DAY 4: SOTI KHOLA TO MACHA KHOLA

Breakfast

Pack up our kit and transfer it to our team of Porters who will be with us for the entire duration

Begin trail running of the Manaslu Circuit, following the trail to the village of Macha Khola

Approx. 15km (3 – 4 hours) of trail running along the entry tropical valleys, via glacial rivers and pretty villages

Arrive into Macha Khola and check-in to our teahouse with the rest of the day to chill of Vuthaj where our luggage will be waiting for us

Local dinner served in our guesthouse

DAY 5: MACHA KHOLA TO JAGAT

Breakfast

22km trail run to the village of Jagat

The trail follows an impressive gorge and skirts the edge of the Macha River with plenty of Nepali flat (‘little bit up, little bit down’)

Stop at the village of Tatopani, a small hot spring and ideal spot to take a break

Arrive ino the Manaslu Conservation Area and onto our village night stay in Jagat

Afternoon to relax and explore

Local dinner served in our guesthouse

DAY 6: JAGAT TO DENG

Breakfast

Approx. 15km trail run to the village of Deng traversing dense sub-tropical forests, small rivers and local villages

The route runs alongside large gorges with huge mountain scenery starting to emerge on the near horizon

Arrival into Deng

Check-in, time to relax and explore

Local dinner served in our guesthouse

DAY 7: DENG TO NAMRUNG

Breakfast

Depart from Deng after breakfast at 08:00

Approx. 17km trail run to Namrung

The terrain continues to vary as we travel through lush forests with the major Himalayan peaks towering on the horizon

Following the trail along narrow gorges and along raging mountain rivers we emerge into Namrung

Check-in to our local guesthouse with time to relax

Local dinner served in our guesthouse

DAY 8: NAMRUNG TO SAMAGOAN

Breakfast

Approx. 20km trail run/walk to Samagoan

The trail climbs steadily to Lho with eye-watering scenery and the best views of the world’s eighth highest mountain – Mt. Manaslu (8,163m)

Pass the village of Sama which has epic views of the Manaslu range

Arrival into Samagaon, a large village with a handful of local monasteries and plenty of prayer wheels, the terrain is reasonably forgiving with wide trails

Visit a local coffee house run by a local family at 3,520m

Check-in to our local guesthouse with time to relax

Local dinner served in our guesthouse

DAY 9: SAMAGOAN

Full rest day today

Optional excursions to explore the village or to do an additional route towards Manaslu Base Camp

Local dinner served in our guesthouse

DAY 10: SAMAGOAN TO SAMDO

Breakfast

Approx. 16km trail run to Samdo

A nice and easy route following a dry river bed with little incline. The mountain views along this part of the route are outstanding as we get closer to the Tibetan border

Check-in to our local guesthouse with time to relax

Local dinner served in our guesthouse

DAY 11: SAMDO

Full rest day

Today we rest day in the village of Samdo with an optional acclimatisation trek towards the Tibetan border for those who are feeling energetic

Local dinner served in our guesthouse

DAY 12: SAMDO TO BHIMTANG, VIA THE LARKYA LA

Breakfast

Approx. 25km+ trail run to Bhimtang, via Dharamasala & the Larkya La mountain pass (5,106m)

Beautiful but challenging trail that fringes the northern edge of the Larkya Glacier until reaching the encampment of Dharamsala where we break

We will walk as we continue through the glacial moraine field to the impressive Larkya-La pass at 5,106m.

Steep down hill down into the Annapurna range taking the trail to the village of Bhimtang

Check-in to our local guesthouse with time to relax

Local dinner served in our guesthouse

DAY 13: BHIMTANG TO DHARAPANI

Breakfast

Our final long day trail running approx. 16km to Dharapani

Enjoyable flat and descending trail through tall woodland as we carry onto Dharapani

Arrival into Dharapani for our last night on the trail

Check-in to our local guesthouse with time to relax

Local dinner served in our guesthouse

DAY 14: DHARAPANI TO BESISISHAR & KATHMANDU

Breakfast

Check out of our tea house and 4×4 jeep transfer to Besisihar

The road from to Besisihar will take 4.hours via bumpy rock track

Arrival into Besisihar change vehicles and group transfer back to Kathmandu

Arrival at the hotel Mulberry, check-in and relax

Group dinner

DAY 15 KATHAMANDU

Full day rest day

Eplore the city and to do any last-minute shopping before we leave tomorrow

Farewell dinner to celebrate

DAY 16 HOMEWARD BOUND

Breakfast

Check-out and group transfer to the airport

Departure flight home

What’s Included in the Price?

• 4 nights accommodation at the Hotel Mulberry in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast
• 12 nights accommodation in local tea houses (shared bathroom) when on the trail
• Fully-supported trail running expedition
• Full board throughout the trail run, including a team welcome dinner on the first night and celebratory meal on the last night
• All transfers
• 3:1 Runners to Guide Ratio
• 1:1 Runners to Porter Ratio
• Conservation and National Park Fees/Permits
• Local staff Insurance
• 12 Days of Trail Running on magnificent trails
• Comprehensive First Air Kit inclusive of oximeter and PAC Bag (Portable Altitude Chamber)

What’s NOT Included in the Price?

• International flights
• Lunches and some dinners in Kathmandu
• Beverages and snacks
• Personal Equipment
• Personal bills
• Visa fee US$40 per person for 30 days multiple entry
• Travel Insurance (REQUIRED before trip departure – for cancellation, accidents, health, emergency evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage or personal effects)
• Tips