Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa: 15 Days Itinerary & Cost

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Destination
Nepal
Region
Manaslu
Duration
15
Transportation
Drive

Max Height
5106 m
Activities
Trekking
Trip Grade
Moderate/Adventure
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Group Size
2
Best Season
Sep-Nov & Mar-May
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start / End Point
Machhakhola & Besisahar

Trip Overview

The Nepal High Trek is the leading trekking company of Nepal with lots of experiences in the field of the Nepalese trekking industry. Our trekking guides have achieved lots of feats and have contributed greatly to create the satisfied clients base across the globe. We are one of the pioneers and leaders in the Manaslu region’s trekking activities. Therefore, our travel planners are always planning to provide different than other regular trips. The company is delighted to present you the spiritual Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa package. Visit an ancient monastery during the enticing journey inside an abode of the world’s 8^th tallest mountain, Mt. Manaslu (8163 m).

Spiritual Trekking in Manaslu Nepal

The journey of the Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal is considered as the spiritual journey. The presence of the Milarepa caves and thousands years old monastery prove this fact about the region. People claim that you feel pristine spirits in every breeze that you feel in the region. Moreover, the vibes is so pure that you start to feel reinvigorated while walking in the valleys of the region. Be it the Tsum and Nubri people or be it the diverse landscapes, every corners and ridges in the trail feel as if it is one of the place where god resides. In addition, already a spiritual trail feels more pure and sacred after the inclusion of Serang Gompa. Therefore, book the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa with us to do the spiritual trekking up in the mountains.

How Serang Gompa route is different from regular Manaslu Circuit Trek route?

Nowadays, the Manaslu Circuit Trek route is also slowly becoming the commercial trekking route of Nepal. The popularity of the trail is on the rise. Therefore, you may need a route in the same trail different and less crowded. Furthermore, you can find the wilderness adventure in this route. You go away from the main trail and enter the green lush forests. In the middle of wilderness, you reach the majestic 500 years old monastery built by Chokyi Gyaltsen. Pristine tranquility is the biggest reason for you to choose the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa trekking package.

Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa Itinerary

The itinerary of the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa is similar to the regular Manaslu Trek. The only difference is that trekkers take the detour from Bihi Village to Ghap from the Serang Gompa route instead of regular route. On the 5^th day of the trek, trekkers head towards the Serang Gompa from Deng Village. Usually, the bustling Manaslu Trek route becomes tranquil once you move away from the original route. Upon reaching the monastery, you can interact with the monks living in the monastery. Remember that the Serang Gompa is the functioning monastery according to the traditional Tibetan Buddhism. It offers monastic life, Buddhists prayers, and practices for you to observe as firsthand experiences.

Why should I book Serang Gompa Manaslu Trek with the Nepal High Trek?

The Nepal High Trek is probably the only trekking agency in Nepal that employs only the locals for trekking activities. Yes, our Tamang trekking guides know about the traditional Tibetan Buddhism and know the local dialects of the Tsum Nubri region of Manaslu. Besides the local knowledge and locals, the agency also provides the reasonable rates for Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit Trek. It is to make sure that the Manaslu region can practice sustainable tourism practices. Interestingly, the travel planners and the owner of the company is also from the Manaslu region of Nepal. Therefore, booking the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa with the Nepal High Trek is the smart travel choice.

Accommodation and Meals in Serang Monastery

You can stay inside the monastery during the Manaslu Circuit Trek via Serang Gompa. The cost of staying in the monastery is about 50 $ per person for lodging only. The meal cost is extra. If you wish to stay outside, then you can get the services in a basic tea house. We highly recommend you to stay inside the monastery for authentic experiences. Non – vegetarian foods are not allowed including alcohol. Food is simple and vegetarian. Observing the life of monks and soaking in the tranquil environment around the monastery can surely become the best travel experiences. So, look no further than the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Monastery.

Means of Transportation for Manaslu Trek in Nepal

There are no airports in the Manaslu region of Nepal. Therefore, the only means of transportation is by roadway. Travelers travel to Machha Khola village which is the trail head of the trek either by local bus or private jeep. After the trek, jeep transportation is used until trekkers reach the Besisahar and then the bus or jeep back to Kathmandu.

Do I need to get different permit to include Serang Gompa in Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary?

No, you don’t need different permit to include Serang Gompa in the Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary. The travel planners of the Nepal High Trek will notify the authorities during permit preparation before the trek about the route. Special restricted area permit, Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit, and Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality Entry Permit are regular permits to do the Manaslu Cirucit Trek in Nepal. Don’t try to trek without permits in the restricted region of Nepal.

Monastery Treks from Manaslu Circuit Trek route

There are more than 12 big monasteries in the Manaslu Circuit Trekking route. Besides these trekking routes, there are countless chortens and smaller monasteries. You can do lots of side trips to these monasteries while you are on this trail. Pungyen Monastery before heading to Samagaon is one of the iconic trips to do from the trail. Monasteries in Shyala, Lho, Bihi, Samagaon, and Samdo are worth visiting for spiritual purpose. Furthermore, these monasteries can also provide you raw ideas about the lifestyle of the locals.

Book the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa package with us and trek in the alternative route. Experience the spiritual side of Manaslu and explore the places beyond the regular Manaslu Circuit Trek route. If you are planning to do the Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal, consider adding the Serang Gompa in your itinerary.

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Details Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 m)

Our airport representative will be waiting for you at the arrival section of the International Airport in Kathmandu. You will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu. All the trip details will be finalized once you check in at the hotel. You will also be introduced to your trekking guide. Free time is given to you to explore the marketplace of Thamel if in case you need to do last minute shopping for the trek. Overnight in a hotel

Day 2: Drive to Machha Khola (870 m ) (160km -9 - 10 Hours

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel. We will drive to Machha Khola. On the way, we will stop for lunch and continue the journey. The road is well maintained until we reach Aarughat via Dhadingbeshi. From Aarughat, the road is bumpy and off road. We drive on the banks of Budi Gandaki River via Aarkhet Bazaar and Soti Khola. Upon reaching Machha Khola, we will check in to our lodge and start to explore this small riverside village. Overnight in a tea house

Day 3: Trek to Jagat (1350 m); 20 KM; 8 - 9 Hours

Early in the morning, we will wake up and stroll around the village. After breakfast, we will start the trek to Jagat. Today’s trail is easy as we walk in the off road for majority of times. On the way, we will have lunch either in Thulo Dhunga or in Dovan which will be decided by a trekking guide. Upon reaching Jagat, you will check in to the tea house. The guide will head to the check post and obtain the Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality entry and submit the ACAP, MCAP, and Special Restricted Area Permit. It is to make sure that you don’t waste time in the morning the next day. Overnight in a tea house

Day 4: Trek to Deng (1860 m); 22 KM; 7 - 8 Hours

After breakfast, we will head towards the village of Deng. On the way, we will trek through terraced farmlands, green lush forests, waterfalls, and streams including the great Budi Gandaki River. We will trek through villages like Ghatte Khola, Philim, and Chisapani before reaching Deng. Our lunch will be in Chisapani village. Upon reaching Deng, we will rest a while in our tea house and then explore this small village. We can know about the local way of life. Overnight in a tea house.

Day 5: Trek to Serang Gompa (3130 m) 7 - 8 Hours

Today’s trek is slightly long and hard. Therefore, we will have early morning breakfast and start the trek. We will walk on the regular Manaslu Circuit Trek until we reach the Bihi village. From here, we will take another route to Serang Gompa. After crossing the suspension bridge, we have to trek steep uphill through green lush forests to Serang Monastery. Upon reaching the monastery, we will participate in the evening prayers. You can interact with the monks and understand about the history of the monastery. It is the functioning monastery that depicts Buddhist ideologies and practices. So, you can learn many things about the traditional Tibetan Buddhism. Overnight in a tea house.

Day 6: Trek to Ghap (2500 m); 20 KM; 7/8 Hours

Early in the morning, we will wake up and participate in the morning monastery activities. After breakfast, we will head towards the village of Ghap. Majority of today’s trail is downhill through green lush forests. It offers the best acclimatization chances too. Therefore, we take our time to trek downhill to Ghap village. We will pace uniformly as trekking downhill is more dangerous and risky than trekking uphill during the walking activity. Overnight in a tea house

Day 7: Trek to Shyala (3500 m); 15 KM; 8 - 9 Hours

Get ready to reach the most enticing and picturesque village on the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. Yes, today we will trek to the beautiful Shyala Village. We will have lunch on the way and there are few uphill and downhill sections on this day. Upon reaching the Shyala Village, we will stroll in the evening around the Shyala Monastery to enjoy the 360 degree view of mountains and hills. If you wish to get the best Himalayan scenery in your photography collections, then the village is an ideal place to do it. Overnight in a tea house

Day 8: Trek to Samagaon (4000 m) via Pungyen Monastery; 12 KM; 7 - 8 Hours

After breakfast, we will head to the Samagaon Village. Before heading to Samagaon village, we will head to Pungyen Monastery. Once we explore the monastery, we will return back and join the trekking route of the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Once we reach Samagaon, we will explore the village too. It is the last densely populated village in the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. We will interact with the locals and savor the scenery from the village. Overnight in a tea house

Day 9: Acclimatization Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4800 m); 6 - 7 Hours

Today is the acclimatization hike day. We will trek up to the Manaslu Base Camp via Birendra Lake. Early in the morning after breakfast, we will head to the Birendra Lake. After spending about 30 minutes on the shores of the Birendra Lake, we will head uphill to Manaslu Base Camp. It is completely uphill trek. We can get the mesmerizing scenery of mountains, hills, valleys, and the Birendra Lake during the hike to the Manaslu Base Camp. Overnight in a tea house.

Day 10: Trek to Samdo (3870 m); 8 KM; 3 - 4 Hours

Today is short trekking day as we start the trek after breakfast. Once we reach Samdo, we will have lunch and explore the surroundings. We do half - day acclimatization activity by climbing the Samdo Ri which takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour and then return back to tea house and rest. Overnight in a tea house.

Day 11: Trek to Dharmasala (4460 m); 9 KM; 4 Hours

After breakfast, we will start the trek. The trail is rugged and full of boulders. It is about 4 hours of trekking but we may feel hard due to higher elevation. The valleys that we see during the trek is so astounding including the sights of mountains. We will rest in Dharmasala and we go to bed early after dinner as we have to start the trek early in the morning before dawn. Overnight in a tea house

Day 12: Cross Larke La Pass (5106 m); Trek to Bimthang (3700 m); 23 KM; 9 - 10 Hours

Early in the morning before dawn around 3:30 am and 4 am, we will start the trek. With the help of torch light, we will cross the Larke La Pass. On the top of the pass, we will spend about 15 to 20 minutes on the top, we will descend down to Bimthang Village. We will walk on the landslide area for about an hour before walking on the alpine grassy meadows all the way to Bimthang Village. In the evening, we will enjoy with trekking crew members for the successful crossing of the Larke La Pass. Overnight in a tea house.

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Cost Includes

Airport Pick up and drop service
Two night hotel in Kathamndu with breakfast.
During the trek, three times a meal (Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner)
Government license holder mountain guide included salary, accommodation, insurance and transportation.
Special Manaslu permit.
MCAP and ACAP permits.
Tsum Nubri entrance ticket.
Tilje to Besisahar by sharing a local jeep.
Kathmandu to Machhakhola& Besi Sahar to Kathmandu by local bus.
Three cups tea/coffee per day.
Nepal High Trek’s down jacket, sleeping bag and duffle bag (if you needed)
The arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).

Cost Does Not Include

Your Travel and rescue insurance.
All the Food in Kathmandu except breakfast. Also, in the case of early return from the mountain (due to any reason), then the scheduled Itinerary.
Porter cost and private jeep additional cost.
All the Bar bills and personal expenses (Extra meal, Wifi, laundry service, battery recharge, a bottle of water and hot water
Tips for the guide and porter.

Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa