Manaslu Circuit Trek from Barpak Laprak - Trekking in Manaslu region, Manaslu circuit Trek

Trip Overview

Manaslu Circuit Trek lies in between the two big rivers; Budhi Gandaki River, Marshyangdi River and Mt. Manaslu (The spirit mountain) is the world’s 8th highest peak on the planet. It encounters an interesting mix of authentic Hindu and Tibetan-style Buddhist villages with great pristine mountain views, rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty, biological diversity and genuine adventure. Manaslu Trek was officially opened for trekkers in 1992 for trekking. Manaslu circuit Trek from Barpak-Laprak commenced from Gorkha Bazar, the old kingdom of Nepal, from the unification of Nepal. It offers you the great views of Annapurna Ranges, Langtang ranges and the massive view of Boudha Himal, Mt. Hiunchuli, Srigni Himal and Ganesh Himal then trekked from Arughat. This trekking offers you with enough acclimatization as one will have already adopted upto the height of 2950m (Gupsi Dada) the border of Barpark and Laprak village and going down to 970m (Khorlabenshi). Besides this, you will have great fun and great moments by exploring the culture, tradition, ritual and lifestyle of the Gurung community of the great village of Barpark-Laprak.

Manaslu circuit Trek Highlight Overview:

World Heritage sites sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
It is far less crowded than its more well-known peers Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit.
Visit historical site Gorkha from where the modern Nepal is unified
Exploring the Daraundi River and Budhi Gandaki River valley
The first part of the trail follows the Budhi Gandaki, a deep, long river gorge, with many suspension bridge crossings
The scenery provides all Nepal has to offer: you'll trek from the subtropical jungle at lower elevations, through the Himalayan foothills to the high, cold and challenging crossing of the Larkya La above 5,100m/17,000 feet.
Experience the Gurung community in the lower part of Manaslu and Tibetan culture in the upper part of Manaslu
The diversity of the landscapes of Manaslu, a massif less frequented than that of the Annapurnas.
The Pung Gyen monastery and its superb panorama.
Traditional villages and contact with the Nepalese
Longest and Gradual Larkya La pass of the world

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1300m).

At the airport; you will be met by a representative of our company and transferred to the Hotel, where you will meet us. A pre-trek briefing will be held at approx. 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the evening and is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members before heading out to dinner. Welcome dinner at the authentic and typical Nepalese cuisine with cultural dance.

Day 02: Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu with City Tour Guide

SWOYAMBHUNATH, also known as the monkey temple, is climbed by a long set of steps and has great views of Kathmandu.
BOUDHANATH STUPA has many traditional Gompas hung with strings of multi-coloured prayer flags; it attracts many Sherpas and Tibetans for the circumambulations of the stupa (koras).
PASHUPATINATH is a Hindu temple with burning Ghats on the banks of the Bagmati River.
KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE, which is one of the old capitals of the Kathmandu valley, has a blend of Hindu and Buddhist temples

Day 03: By Bus: Kathmandu to Gorkha (1,135m/140km)

After a breakfast, drive to Gorkha Bazar, which is of 5 hours drive. Enroute, one can observe beautiful landscapes, various streams and following the bank of Darundi Khola. In the evening excursion to Gorkha Durbar at the top of hill, from where you will good mountain panaromic and sunset views.

Day 04: By Jeep: Gorkha to Barpak (1,945m)

Trek to Barpak after haveing big breakfast this morning; you drive to Barpak along the Darundi Khola and Ranglung Khola. You will have steep drive from Ranglung Khola to Barpak, the wonderful village of Barpak, situated perfectly on a green ridge overlooking the misty valley below. The villagers often organize "cultural shows", the proceeds of which go to improving the village, so we might be treated to one in the early evening. We are towered over by Bouddha Himal, a high, snow-capped peak which makes for wonderful sunrise and sunset photos.

Day 05: Barpak to Laprak (2,100m)

Another early start and a picturesque climb, with Bouddha Himal providing a spectacular back-drop to the sprawling, scenic Barpak as we ascend the narrow ridge; we take the small, stone trail to the right of the main trail after an hour or so, and a total of three hours later, we reach the ridge, officially a pass, Gupsi Dada (2,950m) which separates Laprak and Barpak, and are rewarded with panoramic mountain views along with herds of sheep grazing on the grassy hillsides from the peak. Bouddha Himal, Sringi Himal, Ganesh Himal and the Langtang range all span the horizon; a truly breath-taking view. The rhododendrons are blooming brilliantly in sprint season, in many hues of pink and red, around us, providing great photographs with the snow-peaks in back. Another steep down of an hour or two of trekking brings us down to another large Gurung village, Laprak. Again, we have the afternoon free to explore the village; take a walk down the hill and a look into some of the houses, all with symbolic murals on the mud-brick walls.

Day 06: Laprak to Khorlabenshi (975m)

We descend through Laprak's maze of village paths and then to the Jyabru Khola. After crossing a suspension bridge, we climb equally steeply back up, past terraced fields of pink sorghum and rice. We contour around several hillsides on a narrow trail, barely visible at times, up to a small chorten just below the village of Singla. From here, the going is easy, and we enjoy the views of Kutang Himal and Sringi Himal to the north as we walk down through more terraced fields and papaya trees, through the Gurung village of Khorla, and then down along a narrow, winding trail to Khorlebeshi on the Budhi Gandaki River. Take care as the rocky steps just before the long suspension bridge to Khorlabeshi are treacherous. Look out for the local women weaving straw mats in the village. We will probably get a visit in the evening from this village's cultural ambassadors, and perhaps have another show.

Day 07: Khorlabenshi to Jagat (1,370m)

A five hour day today, starting with an hour of walking along the river, by tobacco and buckwheat fields, past rocks washed smooth by the river, often climbing up stone steps, to reach the hot springs in the center of the small, terraced village of Tatopani, where can enjoy for a time to soak our grungy bodies in the gushing hot water, and then perhaps go for a swim in the icy river below, drying off on the wonderful river-side beach. A gentle climb through the woods past with a spectacular waterfalls, across an old, wooden suspension bridge and through a short section of forest path and we reach Dovan. Above Dovan, the Budhi Gandaki River descends in an impressive series of steep rapids. Here, our trail climbs high above the river to descend through the river calms. We cross the river on a long, new suspension bridge and climb high on stone steps before coming into our camp below Jagat, the entrance to the Manaslu Conservation National Park. It is worth wandering around this beautiful, paved village, where proud villagers have recorded how much they contributed to these paving schemes.

Day 08: Jagat to Deng (1,865m)

After descending a long series of stone steps back down to the river from Jagat, we climb on wonderful stone steps along a terraced hill-side to the small hamlet of Saguleri, from where we can see the impressive view of Sringi Himal 7,187 meters high. We pass through the charming, paved village of Sirdibas. We Cross the river again on a long, high suspension bridge at Ghata Khola, the path splits, with the right-hand branch heading off towards the Ganesh Himal. Our route continues upstream, and again we have a steep climb to reach Philim. We cross the river first at a narrow section of the gorge on a new suspension bridge, ascend gradually along a wide hillside through an open forest, and then cross the river two more times in the next two hours on small, very badly maintained bridges, Nepali style. The first bridge sits at the intersection to Tsum valley, a remote valley leading to Tibet. After trekking through dense woods for over an hour, we pass the cold campsite of Pewa on the river, and after another hour we leave the gorge and climb briefly to the small village of Deng. Deng is the start of the lower Nubri region called Kutang, where the people are ethnically Tibetan but speak a different dialect than the people of upper Nubri where the people are pure Tibetans. We have views of Lumbo Himal to the rear, as well as Lapuchen and Dwijen Himals. It's worth a visit to the upper floor of their house above us, perhaps for a glass of local "chang", or Tibetan beer and for a chat around the hearth.

Day 09: Deng to Ghap (2,165m)

We switch back steeply up to the small, poor village of Lana, where the women usually have their looms out. After climbing through lovely woods of pine and crossing a small bridge, we reach Bihi Phedi, where there is a good shop and views of Kutang Himal, and start to see mani stones (prayers etched onto wayside rocks, particularly mani stones with pictures of gods and goddesses), a sure sign that we are entering another of the tiny Tibetan footholds that mark the high Himalayan places. We have three or four hours of trekking ahead of us, twice crossing the large Bhudi Gandaki River and twice over smaller tributary streams, staying mostly high with many ascents and descents as we walk through the gorge, all the time enjoying spectacular views. Eventually we reach Ghap, where we set up camp for the night at the house of some wonderful villagers.

Day 10: Ghap to Lho (3,180m)

Today is a wonderful trekking day; soon after leaving Ghap, we ascend for an hour through a dense, cool forest, crossing the Bhudi Gandaki River once on a wooden bridge, climb on smooth, stone steps and eventually arrive at Namrung, at 2540 meters. As we gain altitude, we reach alpine territory and are treated to increasingly broad mountain views. Namrung village is the start of Nubri, the region of purely Tibetan inhabitants speaking a dialect of western Tibet. A few hours later, we reach the village of Lihi at 2,840 meters, a substantial altitude gain. Lihi houses an old gompa, and is spread along the trail with its billowing fields of barley, guarded by "bear watches". We are climb gently now; soon we cross a large stream flowing down from the Lidanda Glaciers and reach the picturesque Tibetan village of Sho at 3000m, where we stop for lunch. After an hour we reach at Lho, where we are treated to breath-taking views of Manaslu itself. We set up camp in Lho, Sunset and sunrise from the campsite are wonderful and the small Gompa.

Day 11: Lho to Samagaon (3,525m)

Walking through the upper reaches of Lho, with the snowy peaks of Manaslu ahead of us in the distance, we pass the new gompa and then ascend through light forests next to a small river to reach the high, idyllic Tibetan settlement of Shayla, where the villagers are often out in the fields. Another few hours of trekking through classic alpine scenery leads us past Tibet grazing settlements, the trail to Pung Gyan Gompa off to the left, and eventually past checkered fields of barley and potato to Sama Gaon. Sama The people settled here from Tibet over 500 years ago. The Tibetan villages in this region of Manalsu have distinctive entrance gates (manes), and they maintain an active trade with their co-religionists in Tibet over several high passes nearby. If the weather is good, you will see the village women weaving wool from Tibet into gowns - which are then traded back to Tibet. Take the afternoon to hike up to the old gompa settlement above town and to wander the streets of the fascinating Samagaon village.

Day 12: Acclimatization day at Samagaon

Hike to Birendra lake and Manaslu Base Camp (2-3 hours walking)

Day 13: Samagon to Samdo (3,800m)

Another day of incredible mountain views, past craggy woods of Himalayan Birch, during the walk up to Samdo, an easy three hours away. En route we pass the long mani walls at Kermo Kharka, after which we spot the entrance chorten of Samdo high on a bluff. We descend back to the Bhudi Gandaki and cross a small bridge before another short climb to the "kane" entrance of Samdo. There is a small home gompa in a house mid-village which we can visit during our last village, a puja being held by several of the reincarnated lamas living in the Samdo. We're at the high and the wind can be chilling in the evenings, so tuck into the little tea-house next door to our campsite for a cup of salt-butter tea to warm you up!

Day 14: Samdo to Dharamshala (4,460m)

We leave Samdo on the old trade route towards Tibet, cross a bridge, and climb through the ruins of Larkya bazaar, one of the trade markets that flourished years back. After about three hours of climbing past glaciers, with increasingly awe-inspiring panoramas, we come to the campsite at Dharamsala, the high camp for the Larkya La pass, where we have lunch and gaze out at the views. You'll really feel the altitude and the cold here, so enjoy a more leisurely afternoon and keep warm. We'll have an early dinner in preparation for our pass crossing tomorrow.

Day 15: Cross Larkya La Pass (5,170m). Trek to Bhimtang (3,590m)

After a short climb above the campsite, we reach the ablation valley on the North side of the Larkya Glaciers where we have views of Cho Danda and then of Larkya-La. We continue across the moraines of the glacier, often through the snow, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section to the pass, which should take us about four hours to crest. The views from the top of the pass are wonderful; a mountain panorama of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II, equally stunning from both sides. After hanging our Tibetan prayer flags, get ready for a steep, often slippery drop to a trail following the glacial moraine. We'll lunch below the pass on smooth rocks before continuing the descent, still three hours to go to our campsite. A boulder-strewn descent brings us, finally, to Bhimtang. It's all worthwhile now.

Day 16: Bhimtang to Gowa (2,515m)

The hardest part of the journey is over. We leave the Bhimtang valley, cross the river and descend through the pine and Rhododendron forests. One of the most beautiful transitions on the track.

Day 17: Gowa to Tal (1,700m)

Today is the last day of the trekk. After 1.5 hours of travel, we pass Tilije, the big settlement of the Gurung, the highlanders known for their bravery, to this day they serve in selected units of the British and Indian army. But they are not at all warlike and grow very tasty apples. Then another 1.5 hours descend along the river Dudh Khola to its confluence with the river Marsyangdi in Dharapani. After another 2 hours we arrive at the pretty village of Tal, where we will stay for the night.

Day 18: By Jeep: Tal to Kathmandu

Early in the morning, departure from Tal to Besisahar by jeep (around 4 hours on the way) and then transfer to Kathmandu by minibus (5 hours, 170 km).

Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu for self shopping an other activities

Day 20: Transfer to Kathmandu International airport for departure

Cost Include

Airport pickup and drop on private vehicle
4 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu at twin sharing room on BB plan
One day full sightseeing in Kathmandu with English speaking Tour Guide.
Transportation: Kathmandu to Barpak and Tal to Kathmandu on private Jeep.
Completely lodge trekking with full board i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Twin sharing rooms on best available Guesthouses in trekking routes
Manaslu Conservation Area project (MCAP) & Annapurna Conservation Area project (ACAP) entrance fees
Special permit of Manaslu (8 days)
Local English Speaking Trekking Guide, Assistant Guide and Porters
First aid and medical kits
All government taxes and official charges.
Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs

Cost Non-Includes

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost
Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol
Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
Personal equipments and personal expenses.
In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.

Departure Date and Cost

The cost mentioned in our website are the cost from 6 to 10 peoples in a group for Manaslu Circuit Trek 2022. This trip can be organized private trip also depending on group size and minimum of two people upon your request. A group booking of 12 or more people is subjected to a maximum discount with the availability of free trip to one person. Most of our clients have the different queries with their favor date. However, our cost are depend upon:-

The trip cost depend upon on group size
Hotel accommodation category and client’s budget
This trekking itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements.
Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, if the client intends to add some extra services.
The cost is also affected by Trekking Guides, Assistant Guides and extra porter.

Terms & Conditions

Please take the time to read and understand the terms and conditions of booking set out below prior to booking a trip with us. We strongly recommend that you also read the website’s Essential Trip Information relating to your trip prior to booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary, style and physical demands of the trip you are undertaking.

Risk & Liability

We are committed to provide the best services which will give you a once in a life time journey. Ethic Himalaya Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd always puts all its efforts honestly and seriously in making your journey smooth and pleasant. All the services will be provided as per the agreement between you and us in the time of booking. However, there are strictly running under their own policies and Tourism Authority. As the terms and condition of booking, you must accept these risks and be responsible for your own actions and involvement. It requires an open and flexible attitude. You may experience extreme conditions, unpredictable weather and last minute changes to the itinerary beyond our control. Lack of acclimatization to high altitudes could also be a risk factor. The majority of our trips are in the remote areas, where you are away from normal emergency services and medical facilities. In case of a serious injury requiring hospitalization, it has to be accepted by you, evacuation could take up to several days and may impede your ensuing recovery. Helicopters are the most usual means of evacuation in Nepal, however they are not always available or they may be hindered by poor weather and flying conditions. So, we shall not be responsibility for any change or cancellation of programme due to unavoidable circumstance such as Government restriction, Land slide, road blockage, flood, avalanches, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay, sickness or accident, breakdown of vehicle. Any extra cost incurring there of shall be borne by the clients on the spots. So, we strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide proof of your travel insurance on the first day of your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it.

The Team

Nepal Government certified English-speaking Trekking Guide of Ethic Himalaya. He is your guide from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure. He is in charge of the success of your trip, so don't hesitate to ask him questions and above all to follow his advice.

The Sirdar (Sardar) is responsible for the entire team. Very often he started as a porter, then a kitchen boy, then sometimes a cook and is respected by the whole team.
Assistant Guide or Sherpa: not always of the Sherpa ethnic group, he is responsible for actively helping clients. Their number varies depending on the size of the group. We provide 4:1 assistant Guide
Porters: Nepal being a mountain country, the tradition of human porterage dates back to the dawn of time and continues today. At the same time, many porters who work for agencies ask for more than 20 kg in order to be better paid. We are committed to ensuring that for each kilo over 20 kg, additional remuneration is paid to the bearer. But in order to avoid abuse, and especially loads over 25/30 kg, we ask you to make an effort as well as regards the weight of your bag which will go on the backs of the porters. We provide 2:1 porter

Food

The traditional national dish is “Dal Bhat” literally lentil rice, white rice is served with lentil soup (dal), garnished with spicy vegetable and meat. Food is supplied from our side that includes breakfast, lunch & dinner with occasional tea break. The food will be very simple as per the clients taste. Meals are generally simple, but filling, but you may wish to stock up on ‘trail munchies’ before leaving Kathmandu. Nepal has a huge variety of different foods. In order to bring you the greatest possible diversity in the meals while accommodating the local constraints, your guide will take care of the composition of the menus with the kitchen teams or with the local cooks of the lodges. Your guide will help you experience the vast array of foods available but ultimately you can pick what you like at a variety of prices. We recommend trying the Dal Bhat - a spiced mixture of lentils and rice - as it is the traditional Nepali day-to-day dish

Breakfast: In Nepal day starts with the "morning tea". It is usually served with Tibetan bread, toast, chapati or pancake, eggs in different forms (omelets, scrambled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, etc.) and sometimes muesli or porridge.
Lunch: Depending on the stages, cold (picnic) or hot meal, generally consisting of a main course (stir-fried rice with vegetables, pasta, potatoes, curry, assorted vegetables). Tea or coffee.
On your arrival at the end of your daily stage, generally around 4-5pm, a snack with cookies and tea is offered to you.
Dinner: Usually served early (around 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.), it usually consists of a soup or a starter, a hot dish (dal bhat, pasta, potatoes, vegetables, etc.), a dessert. Tea or coffee
Drinks: Each meal, we served two cups of tea or coffee per person. Additional cups and other drinks will be at your expense. Drinking water during the trekking days and extra meals is also at your expense.

During the crossing Trekking pass or for exceptionally long day trekking, it is common to leave at dawn, or even at night, the breakfasts may be less important. The complement of energy food is therefore important. If you have preferences, don't hesitate to bring energy bars, dried fruits, nuts or chocolate from your home country or in Kathmandu.

Important: If you follow a specific diet, have dietary restrictions or have specific allergies, do not hesitate to tell, when you book the trip with us. Our teams in the field will do their best to meet your request, but be aware that certain local constraints do not allow us to guarantee you a wide variety of alternative menus. For trips involving a large energy expenditure, we invite you to anticipate by possibly planning more groceries (energy bars, dried fruits, chocolates etc.) to ensure sufficient caloric intake.

Drinks

During the trek, tea is served with meals. Two cups of tea are included per meal. Additional cups of tea and other beverages, including mineral water, are the responsibility of the participants. You can fill your gourds with water in the lodges, but it is essential to treat it with purifying tablets. Avoid buying plastic bottles, which then have to be recycled. You can buy already treated water (safe drinking water) in the villages, which limits the problem of bottles.

Transportation

Transportation within Kathmandu valley is done with private vehicle depending upon the group size. Transportation in the trekking periods, you will have Porters who will carry your baggage for the day. We provide one porter for 2 members.

Transfers by minibus or privatized bus for road trips within the country.
Private bus until the start of the trek.
6 Seaters jeep with local comfort for transfer on the track. Managed by local companies, jeep impose a Spartan comfort. Most of the time, they have several front seats facing the road and at the rear two bench seats parallel to the road which face each other
Porters during the trek: you only carry your day's clothes.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that wearing a seat belt is compulsory at the front as well as at the rear in all the vehicles that you will use during the trip, when they are equipped, and whatever the regulations in force in the country visited. You agree to comply with this obligation. Ethic Himalaya cannot be held liable in the event of bodily injury and material damage if it turns out that this provision was not respected by you.

Accommodation

In Kathmandu: accommodation in a three-star hotel (local standard), double room basis.

In all the lodges, the sanitary facilities remain the most rustic part! Paying showers, but often lukewarm, as heated only by solar energy. Bring light sandals, hygiene being ... local. Heating water for showers takes a lot of energy. Above 3,000m, you can order basins of hot water, which consume less energy, which will undoubtedly also prevent you from catching a cold! Separate toilets or in the lodge.

Some lodges in the Manaslu Region do not have electricity. In the lodges which have electricity, it is possible to charge the batteries (for a fee, but only a few rupees) and sometimes a low-speed Wi-Fi connection (for a fee). For the last night before the pass, night in a tent if "the lodge" is full. This accommodation is the most rustic of the whole route. No shower available, dirt floor. Lodge owners refuse advance reservations for single rooms.

What you Carry

Your baggage will be carried by porters and is not available to you during the day. Your daypack should contain all that you need during the day. This generally consists of warm clothing, water bottle, camera gear, sunscreen, lip salve etc. Your guide will let you know each evening of any extra items you will need for the following day. If you have a comfortable daypack you load will only be a few kilograms and hardly noticeable.

Program Change/Delay

The itineraries or prgromme that we have mentioned can change without notice due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control like weather hazards, Landslides, political unrest, road blockage, avalanches, sudden sickness, etc. The program can be customized as per the interest of the clients and if there will be cancellation of your trip due to unavoidable circumstances like war, natural disasters, political unrest, bad climate etc, Ethic Himalaya Treks & Expedition P. Ltd would be happy to refer you alternative trip of a similar standard. We keep it preserve for your next time but not longer than one year.

Before departure: If we make a major change we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before departure. The definition of a major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. When a major change is made you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of the trip only or accepting an alternative tour offered.

After departure: We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control. In such emergency circumstances the additional cost of any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you. Please note we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the change of itinerary such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.

Deposit Requirement

For Manaslu Circuit Trek, You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of USD $ 200 per person per trip for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 45 days of the departure date then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. You can pay the remaining amount before or upon your arrival to Nepal before the trip departure. The non-refundable deposit should be sent to the Company or its Agent. If deposit is different from that outlined in this clause, you will be advised by the company at the time of booking. Booking deposit can be made by bank transfer or by Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard). Please follow the information provided on the booking form.

Final Payment / Acceptance of Booking/Client Details

Final payment for Manaslu Trek in Nepal can be made upon arrival in Nepal. Final payment can be made by bank transfer, travel check, cash or by Credit Card (Visa or Master Card). There is 4% surcharge when the payment is made by cards (this applies to all payments; deposits, final balances, trip extension and miscellaneous purchases.)

Price Changing

We reserve the right to revise pricing rate, if it is posted in our marketing material and website under any circumstances or on the pressure of various external factors that are further than our control for instance changes in exchange rate, government action etc. Most of the time Domestic flight fare is changing due to fuel price hike up. We always try our best to make a present price in our treks/tours.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Once you have paid your deposit your trip is confirmed, subject to payment of the balance of fees owing 90 days prior to your trip commencement date. Our member may then cancel his/her participation on the following basis:

Before 45 days or more prior to departure: We will retain the deposit
Between 45 to 31 days prior to arrival: 30% of the total tour price
Between 30 to 14 days prior to arrival: 40% of the total tour price
Between 14 to 09 days prior to arrival: 70% of the total tour price
Between 08 to 02 days prior to arrival: 80% of the total tour price
Less than 48 hours before arrival : 90% of the total tour price

Cancellation by Us

We may cancel a trip at any time up to 56 days before departure, subject to clause 14. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events, it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate departure date or alternatively receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights. Please note that different cancellation conditions may apply to some styles of trips, your booking consultant will advise if differences apply.

Booking Amendments

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer you’re booking to a third party you must notify us at least 45 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of USD $ 200 per person per change will apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 45 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.

Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur $ 100 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure.

Medical Conditions & Special Requirements

The Company must be notified in writing at the time of booking of any medical conditions, physically challenged conditions or any other mental and physical condition which may affect fitness to travel and or any medical condition. Failure to notify the Company of any such condition that results in cancellation will result in 100% cancellation fees to the Client.

Health & Experience Requirements

Manaslu Circuit Trek usually requires 4-8 hours of walking every day and some days even up to 8-10 hours- such as in high passes. Ethic Himalaya Treks suggests we get prepared with about 12 km of walking or jogging exercise every day before 3 months of our Manaslu Trekking. So we will be able to walk in physically demanding high-altitude conditions and remote areas for many days for hours at a time. To join Manaslu Trek and to complete it successfully and enjoyably, we must have: lots of willpower, ability to tolerate harsh conditions, very high level of fitness and good health. Medical and evacuation expenses are the responsibility of the participant. It is also important that we consult our doctor for vaccination and other medical requirements for our trip. Ethic Himalaya reserves the right to require a medical certificate prior to booking our trip.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all our travelers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of USD $ 200,000 for each of the categories of cover. Your travel insurance must cover accidents, injury, illness and death medical expenses, including any related to pre-existing medical conditions, emergency repatriation (including helicopter rescue and air ambulance where applicable) and personal liability. The Company also recommends it covers trip cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must carry proof of insurance with you and produce it if reasonably requested by the company employees or suppliers. The company reserves the right to cancel or suspend your participation on a trip or in certain activities that comprise part of a trip, at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund, if you are unable to provide proof of insurance when requested.

Injuries & Evacuation

Ethic Himalaya Treks would not be liable for any injury/health conditions/emotional or other conditions suffered by the client during the trip. Similarly, our package cost does not include any personal insurance. Hence, we advise the clients to take adequate insurance packages, including medical emergencies and evacuation by Helicopter.

Equipments

Kindly brings a comfortable medium sized daypack to carry the things you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. Special items such as sleeping bags and down jackets can be hired or purchased in Kathmandu as well. But highly recommend bringing it from your own country.

Rain jacket or poncho
Water bottle - minimum 1 liter, aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best.
Walking boots - lightweight, waterproof and well-worn in.
Socks: thick wool/blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such combinations.
Running shoes or sandals for morning / evening
Lightweight wool sweater
Fleece jacket
T-shirts – 5 -7
Shirt - long-sleeved
Pants: lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
Hats - beanie with ear flaps or balaclava for nights (winter only) / peaked ‘French Legionnaire’ style sun hat that will give neck protection during the day
Gloves - wool or fleece (winter only)
Scarf
Underwear
Thermal Underwear (winter only)
Sarong - a multitude of uses
Sunglasses
Sun Creams
Bag liners - large, thick garbage bags to line and water/dust proof your duffle bag.
Money belt
Toiletries
Towel
Torch / flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
Lighter - for burning toilet paper and rubbish
First Aid Kit

Documentation

Trekking members need to provide us passport copies and passport photographs for trekking permits before your arrival to Nepal which you can send us by mail or by post box.

Complaints

If you have a complaint whilst on tour, trekking and expedition, you must tell to hotelier and to us on the spot. Unless, our company have been given the opportunity to rectify the problem at the time it is not reasonable to expect the company to accept the liability for any problem after you return back to your home country. If the complaint cannot be resolved there and then you should inform us in written within 30 days of the completion of your trip. Failure to follow this procedure may reduce or extinguish any rights you may have to make a claim against us.

Privacy Policy

Any personal information that we collect about you may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of a Trip or to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers. The information may be disclosed to our agents, service providers or other suppliers to enable us to operate the Trip. We will otherwise treat your details in accordance with our privacy policy.

Passport & Nepal Visa

All valuable clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity from return date. Nepalese visas can be obtained from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport.

USD $ 30.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 15 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
USD $ 50.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 30 Days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.
USD $ 125.00 or equivalent foreign currency for 100 days Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry.

Visa Extension Fee

Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD $ 45 and USD $ 3 per day for additional days.
In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD $ 5 per day as late fine.

E-Visas are available for most nationalities via the Government
Website: https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/on-arrival/IO01
Kindly print this form and bring with you. https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add_en.php

Climate

Nepal’s climate is influenced by maritime, continental factors and has four distinct seasons. Spring lasts from March to May, and is warm with rain shower and temperatures around 22°C. Summer, from June to August, is the monsoon season when the hills turn lush and green. Nepal has diverse climate because of the topography which ranges from sea-level 75m to 8,848m the Highest Peak of the World Mt. Everest. The southern belts of Nepal Terai remain hot most of the year and temperature decreases gradually towards North as the altitude increases. Based on our experience, we have prepared a chart which shows the approximate temperatures at different altitudes in different months.

Manaslu Circuit Trek - Ethic Himalaya

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