20 days Manaslu Rupina La Pass Homestay Trek

20 days Manaslu Rupina La Pass Homestay Trek

Manaslu Rupina La Pass trekking will take you into the untouched and hidden part of Manaslu region. It is commonly called Manaslu or Manasula. It is generally means Mountains of the Spirit. Manaslu trekking provides magnificent beauty scenery along the border of Nepal and Tibet. This might be a quite challenging trek, thus we encourage you to have good physical fitness and stamina before trekking. The homestay option will give you the chance to explore the traditional lifestyle of Nepalese people. If you want to have a better understanding about the place of your destination and to know what is it really that makes the place tick, staying with people over there even for few days can help you gather that insight. Staying with local people, you will experience much more authentic side of the place & they too learn from you.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrived in Kathmandu

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Upon you are arrivals at the Kathmandu Airport, then after fulfill all the legal formalities in the immigration and collect your luggage from the custom and reach at the arrival gate. Then reaching at the arrival gate you will meet our Airport representative who is displaying your name on the board. Then you will transfer to hotel. In the evening our tour operator will explain about the program for tomorrow.


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu


Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour and Preparation for Trekking

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Early in the morning after breakfast, our tour guide will takes you for the sightseeing around the Kathmandu, the sightseeing site are- Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambhunath) and Buddhists shrine (Bouddhanath) which is one of the large Stupas in the world. In the late afternoon you will have preparation for the trek and you can buy necessary equipment.

Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)

This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. There are also three museums inside the palace building.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Swayambhunath Maha Chaitya, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Swoyambhunath Stupa – The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site)

You can watch over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. Swoyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Pashupatinath Temple (World Heritage Site)

Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
It is 2500 years old Buddhist stupa in the Valley built in 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat - approx 9 hours

Stop At: Arughat Rural Municipality, Aarughat, Nepal
Early morning after breakfast, you will have drive from Kathmandu to Arughat which takes 7-8hours via Dhadingbesi. Then from Dhadingbesi the road is muddy and the trail offers beautiful green hills and finally reaches to Arughat. Arughat is one of the big bazaars for the local people. You can also visit the local market and do shopping.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 4: Arughat to Soti Khola (700m) - approx 6 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will start your trek by crossing the bridge over Budhi Gandaki and trekking from the west part of Arughat by following the stone-paved street to north through the bazaar. The trail moves forward by passing through the rice field, hydro-electric power plant, millet to Mangaltar and passing the forest you will reach to Shanti Bazaar. Then from Shanti Bazaar the trail is steeper and difficult and again crossing the bridge of Arkhet Khola you will reach to the Arkhet Bazaar. Then from Arkhet Bazaar the trails moves downwards by passing through the cascading waterfall makes the way little difficult then you will reach to Kuerepani. Again from here the trail moves downwards to the Soti Khola. After reaching the Soti Khola you can have rest ad have your lunch.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 5: Trek Soti Khola to Machha Khola - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
Today early in the morning after breakfast, we start our trek to Machha Khola. Trekking trail leads through the steep way crossing the bridge and walking through the Sal forest with the trail moving sometime ascend and descend we reach at the Gurug village known as Labubesi. Taking few minutes rest we again start our trek to Machha Khola by trekking steep up for few minutes we finally reach at the Machha Khola.

Duration: 7 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 6: Machha Khola to Jagat (2340m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Arughat Rural Municipality, Aarughat, Nepal
The trail from Machha Khola to Jagat involves narrow trail walking up and down by crossing the Tharo Khola, passing by the rocky ravine. And tiny village you will reach to Khorla Besi. The trail is challenging in some place. Then hiking few ups and downs you will reach at the hot spring at Tatopani. After the short section walk and climbing over the path of forest then you will reach at the Doban. Then from Doban crossing the suspension bridge over the Doban Khola, from here you will climb the stone stairs up to Tharo Bharyang. After few rest again you have to cross the west bank of Budhi Gandaki and climb on the high path to the fields and villages of Jagat.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 7: Trek Jagat to Gomna (2100m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
Early in the morning after breakfast, we begin our trek to Gomna. The trekking path slowly moves upwards by passing through the terraces and little difficult trail until we reach at the Surtibas. Then reaching at Surtibas we take few minutes rest and have lunch. Then continue trek to Gomna with the attractive views of Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal and green hills we finally reach at the Gomna.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 8: Trek Gomna to Jarang (2620m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
Today our trekking trail leads through the upwards to cross the Rupina la pass. The trekking trail passes through the scenic environment with the views of mountain like- Ganesh Himal, Boudha Himal and Shringi Himal. Then we reach at the Rupina la Phedi and stay overnight at camp.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 9: Trek Jarang to Rupina la Phedi (4143m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
Today our trekking trail leads through the upwards to cross the Rupina la pass. The trekking trail passes through the scenic environment with the views of mountain like- Ganesh Himal, Boudha Himal and Shringi Himal. Then we reach at the Rupina la Phedi and stay overnight at camp.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 10: Trek Rupinala Phedi to Bhedi Odar (5150m) Via Rupina La Pass (4610m) - approx 6 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
After breakfast we start our trek up to the Rupina la pass then crossing the Rupina la pass and enjoying the views we slowly move down to Bhedi Odar. Before reaching to Bhedi Odar the trail offers the views of Boudha Himal, Manaslu Mountain, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal and Shringi Himal. Then after 6 hours trek we finally reach at the Bhedi Odar.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 11: Trek Bhedi Odar to Bhedi Kharka (5225m) - approx 6 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
Today our trekking trail moves sloppy at the beginning with attractive landscaped. After a walk of 4 hours we stop for our lunch and take little rest. Then again continues walk of 2 hours by passing through the forest and green hills with the views of mountain we finally reach at the Bhedi Kharka.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 12: Trek Bhedi Kharka to Dudh Pokhari (5390m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: 7000 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, MD 21076-1282
Today we have to trek by passing through the bamboo forest and trail goes up hill until we reach at Dudh Pokhari. Dudh Pokhari is the one of the Hindu Pilgrimage site where many devotees comes to pray. Dudh Pokhari is also consider as best view point of Manaslu Rupina la pass trekking as you can see panoramic views of Mount Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna range and many other unnamed mountains and peaks.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 13: Trek Dudh Pokhari to Ninghalaghari (4590m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
Today we have easy trek by slowly moving down by passing through the bamboo, rhododendron, pine forest and other natural vegetation. Then trekking of 7 hours we finally reach at the Ninghalaghar.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 14: Trek Ninghalaghari to Chyadi Danda (3600m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
Today after breakfast we slowly trek down for few minutes and again continue our trek to uphill. The trail passes through the forest and quiet way which makes the trek enjoyable then again trekking uphill we finally reach at Chyadi Danda.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 15: Trek Chyadi Danda to Tonje (1850m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
Early in the morning after breakfast, we start our trek to Tonje. On the way to Tonje the trail passes through the thin forest and pleasing environment with the sound of birds. Then finally after 7 hours trek we reach at Tonje, which is small village and settlement of Gurung people. In the evening the local people show the cultural dance which makes the trip more memorable.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 16: Trek Tonje to Duwar (975m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Arughat Bridge, Aarughat Road, Nepal
Today our trekking trail passes through the beautiful village and along the river bank. Then continues trek until reaching to Duwar. Duwar is also the Guurng village but it is bigger than Tonje. In this village we can experience more traditional culture and can interact with local people.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 17: Trek Duwar to Besisahar (760m) - approx 6 hours

Stop At: Sandup Choeding Gompa, Tiri, Besisahar Nepal
Today we will have easy trek by passing through the terraces, villages and crossing the bridge. On the way to Besisahar we can enjoy our trek with the views of green hills, mountain views and beautiful landscaped. Then enjoying with nature for 6 hours we finally reach at Besisahar.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at tea lodge guest house or homestay with local family on your choice.

Day 18: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu - approx 8 hours

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Early in the morning after breakfast, we drive to Besisahar by the local Jeep. Then after reaching at the Besisahar, we will have 8 hours drive to Kathmandu. The drive leads along the bank of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers with superb views of green hills, mountains, farming terraces and villages on both sides of road. Upon reaching at the Kathmandu we will be transfer to the hotel. After few rest you can have few minutes shopping and in the evening you will have farewell dinner with tour operator.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu


Day 19: Free day at Kathmandu

Stop At: Asan, Between Durbar Square and Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Today we will have free day at Kathmandu for personal activities and you can buy souvenir to your friends, family and relatives.

Asan is a very popular and crowded local market in Kathmandu. It is inhabited by mainly Newar people (indigenous people of Kathmandu).Meanwhile, people from all over the nation and even foreigners are regular customers and visitors there.

In the evening you will have Farewell dinner with our tour guide. Stay overnight at hotel.

Duration: 5 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu

Day 20: Final departure

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
Today as per your international flight time, keep your confirmed air ticket, and your passport handy. Our office staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.