Manaslu expedition, with eight of the highest peaks on the planet. Choose between the supreme summit of Everest, the technical challenges of Lhotse, or one of the 326 magnificent peaks, including Manaslu expedition (8,163m). Often, mountaineers climb this peak before climbing Everest expédition. For more details, let’s join the Nepal Authentic Treks & Expeditions team.

Day 1Welcome to Kathmandu!
Arrive in Kathmandu as per your flight schedule. After customs, you will pass into the passenger pick-up area outside the building, where Nepal Authentic Treks representatives will welcome you.

After transferring to your hotel, we will give you a full trek briefing. The rest of the day will be yours to explore Kathmandu; your hotel will be located in the heart of the tourist city, Thamel.

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- Hotel Dom Himalaya
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Private transport: 10km. Approximately 20 min drive

Day 2Preparation for the expedition
Preparation for the expedition and the official briefing at the Ministry of Tourism. Meet other team members, complete official and government formalities, and finalize the equipment check! Make final purchases if necessary.

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- Hotel Dom Himalaya
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3Kathmandu (1,300 m) - Barpak (1,915 m)
Your first day of adventure. Departure to Gorkha by private vehicle 145 km by road, then the track of approximately 60 km by local jeep or bus will take you to Barpak. It will be a pleasant journey with magnificent landscapes and views of the high peaks. You cross typical villages and mid-mountain rice fields. This day will prove to be full of discoveries.
- Kathmandu/ Gorkha privatized vehicle, between 4 and 5 hours’ drive,
- In Gorkha, we change vehicles and take a jeep or local bus to Barpak. About 4 hours,
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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Private and Local transport: 205km. Approximately 8 hrs drive

Day 4Barpak (1,915 m) - Laprak (2,100 m)
We will start our day with a climb to reach Pushu Danda, located at an altitude of 2,800m, then descend to the Gurung village of Laprak, where you will spend the night with a Gurung family.

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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- -650m
- +850m
- Approximately 6 hrs walk

Day 5Laprak (2,100 m) - Singla - Khorla Besi (885 m)
After a good breakfast with the Nepalese family, we will start our day with a short descent to the Machha Khola. Then, gradually climb up a balcony path towards Singla, from where, on a clear day, there is a superb view of the peaks. Long descent to Khorla Besi, where we pick up the classic trail of the Manaslu Trek.

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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- -1680m
- +520m
- Approximately 7 hrs walk

Day 6Khorla Besi (885 m) - Jagat (1,340 m) - Salleri (1,345 m)
We climb gradually to Tatopani village, a village with hot springs. Then, the path winds along the Burigandaki gorges. After Doban, you will cross a suspension bridge and follow the river via a narrow path. A long climb takes you to Jagat via a sandy plain. Here is the entrance to Manaslu National Park. We continue to Salleri (1,345m), where we settle in for the night.

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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- -420m
- +900m
- Approximately 7 hrs walk

Day 7Salleri (1,345 m) - Deng (1,860 m)
Today, we will wake up early and depart through Buddhist land with chortens and prayer walls. Easy walk to Philin, then a gradual ascent to the suspension bridge and crossing the path leading towards the Tsum valley. We will reach the Tibetan village of Deng after a final climb.

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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- -400m
- +1020m
- Approximately 6 hrs walk

Day 8Deng (1,860 m) - Namrung (2,630 m)
Today, we walk in a valley with many ups and downs. We will follow several chortens and prayer walls, leading us to the small Tibetan village of Namrung, located in a pine forest with fir trees.

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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- -490m
- +1350m
- Approximately 7 hrs walk

Day 9Namrung (2,630 m) - Shyala (3,480 m)
You start the morning with an easy descent and a gradual ascent to Lihi. Here, you will find a magnificent chorten erected in the center of the village. Then, you will continue the path towards Shyala, from where you will enjoy the view of the famous Manaslu and other surrounding peaks.

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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- -250m
- +1100m
- Approximately 7 hrs walk

Day 10Shyala (3,480 m) - Pung Gyen Gompa - Samagaun (3,520 m)
We leave for the classic path to Pung Gyen Gompa (monastery) at the base of the 8,000-meter Mt. Manaslu. With a high mountain environment, grandiose steps from the gigantic glacier offer a panoramic view of the Manaslu summit. In the afternoon, descend towards Samaguan, a Tibetan village.

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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- -620m
- +920m
- Approximately 5 hrs walk

Day 11Samagaun (3,520 m) – Manaslu Base Camp
We will head towards Birendra Lake (3,560m), a glacial lake located at the base of Mt. Manaslu, continue your walk on the path that leads to the Manaslu Base Camp.

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- Tent
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Approximately 4 hrs walk

Day 12 to 35Climbing period of Manaslu
Day 12–35 acclimatization and ascent period. After completing acclimatization, we return to base camp, and when weather conditions and health permit, we advance to our summit.

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- Tent
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 36Trek to Samdo (3,875 m)
The expedition comes to an end after breakfast. Then, take an easy and short walk to Samdo, the last village close to the Tibetan border and the highest village around the Manaslu massif. In the afternoon, rest for all.

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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- -450m
- +150m
- Approximately 6 hrs walk

Day 37Samdo (3,875 m) - Larkya Phedi (4,460 m)
After waking up peacefully, we gradually climb to the base of the Larke Pass. Here, you enjoy the high mountain atmosphere with its pastures and, to your left, the Manaslu massif and its glaciers.

NB: at the base of the Larkya Pass, there is accommodation in a lodge or in a fixed tent with basic comfort!

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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- -20m
- +500m
- Approximately 4 hrs walk

Day 38Larkya Phedi (4,460 m) - Larkya la Pass (5,106 m) - Bimthang (3,590 m)
The objective of this day will be to cross the 5,106-meter Larkya Pass. We wake up early, have breakfast, then climb gently on the stony moraines. You will reach the pass after a long walk without difficulty. Arriving at the Larkya Pass, the spectacle turns out to be grandiose. Here you are, in the heart of the Himalayas. A short break will allow you to take photos and videos before a long descent to Bimthang.

NB: The pass passage is sometimes snowy. Depending on weather conditions, the other side, in the shade, can be slippery.

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- Lodge
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- -1485m
- +835m
- Approximately 9 hrs walk

Day 39Bimthang (3,590 m) - Dharapani (1,963 m)
Last day of walking: during this stage, view of the Mansalu massifs north face, Ngadi, Himalchuli, Punghi, Kampung Himal, and Feri Himal. A short lunch break, then you continue the hike towards Tilje to finish at Darapani, the junction of the great Annapurna trek. The end of the Manaslu Expedition is here.

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- Lodge
- -1615m
- +265m
- Approximately 8 hrs walk

Day 40Dharapani (1,963 m) - Besisahar – Kathmandu
We leave the mountain, its villages, and welcoming populations to return to Kathmandu. Jeep or local bus to Besisahar via a track, then road to the capital by private vehicle.

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- Hotel Dom Himalaya
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Private and Local transport: 200km. Approximately 8 to 9 hrs drive

Day 41 to 43Free day in Kathmandu
What to do around your hotel if your day is free?

1: If time permits, you can visit the Swayambhunath stupa (Monkey Temple), located about 45 minutes on foot from your hotel. The Swayambhunath stupa is one of the most beautiful treasures of Kathmandu. Being at the top of a hill with a staircase of 365 steps will reward you with a breathtaking view of Kathmandu and its valley.

2: Durbar Square, located south of Thamel, is perfect for a visit. The square is full of old buildings and temples, which indicates the characteristics of Nepalese architecture. There are approximately 50 temples, palaces, pagodas, courtyards, and streets dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries.

3: Pashupatinath Temple. Located near your hotel, 5 km west of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in Nepal. The temple and its surroundings are part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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- Hotel Dom Himalaya
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 44Final Departure To Home Country
The tour comes to an end after breakfast. It’s time to say farewell to Nepal and take a return flight to the home country based on flight time. Your guide will drive you to Kathmandu’s “Tribhuwan International Airport” in a private vehicle for your departure. We hope you have had a delightful stay and will leave with unforgettable experiences. We wish you a safe and pleasant return flight!

It’s best to be at the airport at least 3 hours before departure.

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- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Private transport: 10km. Approximately 20 min drive

When is the best time for this trip ?

As with most of the trekking areas in Nepal, the best time to visit are during spring from february through may and autumn from september to November. December & Janawary is normally dry, stable, and clear, but also cold, especially at higher elevations. The summer from May through August generally is a poor time to trek in Nepal.

What's Included

- All airport transfers by private vehicle,
- All ground transfers & flights as listed in the day by day itinerary,
- Quality accommodation on a twin share basis in Kathmandu,
- Quality Guesthouse/Lodge & tent accommodation during the trek & expedition,
- Full board from Kathmandu to Kathmandu,
- All national park fees and trekking permits & expedition permit,,
- Expertise and services of our experienced adventure Government license holding guide,
- 1 Liaison Officer,
- Oxygen - 6 bottles per client, Mask and Regulator and extra Mask and Regulator for emergency,
- Oxygen bottles, Mask and Regulator for climbing Sherpa (per climbing Sherpa 4 bottles),

What's Exclude

- Travel Insurance (compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation,
- All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. flight cancellation, personal illness, personal clothing and equipment, expenses such as battery recharge, hot shower, porter & tips,
- Sherpa summit bonus and tips for staff,
- Any items not specifically mentioned as included in the programme,

Optional

- Extra Sherpa 3500 USD

Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport in Nepal. The Immigration Office at TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on arrival. Likewise, other entry and exit points established at the border regions also provide ‘On Arrival Visa’ to foreign nationals hoping to enter Nepal via land.

The ‘on arrival visa’ procedure is very quick and simple. You can expect some queues during peak tourist season. If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting a visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad prior to your arrival. The choice is yours.

If you have obtained a visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, then you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa-issue date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter Nepal.

‘On Arrival Visas‘ are ‘Tourist Visas‘. They bear multiple re-entry facilities. Tourist Visa ‘On Arrival’ is the only entry visa to Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for purposes other than tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get a ‘Tourist Visa’ to get into the country. However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal with the Department of Immigration by producing the required documents.

Nationals of designated countries are requested to acquire visas prior to their arrival from their nearby diplomatic missions (embassies or consulates) of the Nepal Government. Check the link to make sure you are eligible for the on-arrival visa.

Once you arrive at the airport, please follow these simple procedures for Tourist Visa on Arrival.

1^st Step

(1) Fill in ‘ Arrival Card ‘

Fill in the Online ‘Tourist Visa ‘form (you can fill it up prior to your arrival by visiting the official website of the Department of Immigration or fill it up using Kiosk machines upon your arrival at the airport). If you fill it out on the website, you will get a submission receipt with a barcode. Please print it out and bring it along to acquire a visa. It works for fifteen days and becomes invalid after that. If so, you will have to fill it up again.

2^nd Step

(1) Make payment at the bank according to your visa requirement ( 15/30/90 Days)

(2) Get the receipt

(3) While you can use different modes of payments (at visa fees collection counter), we advise you to carry some cash to be on the safe side.

On Arrival Visa Fee

(1) 15 Days – 30 USD

(2) 30 Days – 50 USD

(3) 90 Days – 125 USD

3^rd Step

(1) Proceed to the Immigration Desk with your online form, payment receipts and your passport

(2) Hand in your documents to immigration officer for visa processing. He/she issues visa to you upon his/her satisfaction.

Gratis Visa (Visa for Free)

A Gratis Visa is issued free of charge to the following categories of visa applicants:

Children below 10 years old, except US citizens
Up to 30 days for SAARC citizens (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year. Afghan citizens are eligible for the Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of the Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request the concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for the necessary paperwork with the Department of Immigration to get your Gratis Visa ‘On Arrival’.
Non-resident Nepalese (NRN) card holder (issued by MoFA /Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad)

Officials Visa

(1) Officials from China, Brazil, Russia, and Thailand do not need an entry visa based on the reciprocal visa waiver agreement.

(2) Visas of all kinds, including ‘Gratis’ issued at the airport, are tourist visas. Contact the Department of Immigration about extending your visa or changing the category of your visa. Tourist visa extensions can be done at the Immigration Office in Pokhara too. Non-tourist visa extensions can be done only at the Department of Immigration (if eligible) for a maximum of one year (except business visas).

Nepal Visa for Indian Nationals

Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Nepal. As per Nepalese Immigration, Indian nationals traveling to Nepal by air must possess any one of the following documents:

(1) Passport

(2) Election Commission Card

Nepal Visa for Chinese Nationals

As per the official circular of the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing, China, Chinese nationals applying for a tourist visa to Nepal are being provided a “gratis tourist visa” from January 5, 2016, following Nepali missions in the People’s Republic of China:

(1) Embassy of Nepal, Beijing

(2) Consulate General of Nepal, Lhasa

(3) Consulate General of Nepal, Hong Kong

(4) Honorary Consulate of Nepal, Shanghai

Other Visa Information

Nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine and Afghanistan will need to obtain visa from Nepal Embassies or Diplomatic Missions in their respective countries, as they do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal.

Visa Extension for Nepal

Tourists can stay for a maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Jan 1 to Dec 31).

Learn more about applying for Nepal visa online by clicking here Online Visa Application for Nepal.

Before coming to Nepal, verify the validity of your passport; it must be valid for 6 months after your date of return. All foreigners, except Indian nationals, must have a valid visa to enter Nepal. For other nationalities, inquire with the consulate or embassy of Nepal. If you are traveling with your children, regardless of their age, Nepal requires a valid passport.

The visa is mandatory. You can obtain it from the consulate or embassy of Nepal. It is also possible to get to the airport in Kathmandu upon your arrival or to the Indian border.

There is no seasonal constraint on traveling in and through Nepal. Even in December and January, when winter is at its severest, there are compensating bright sun and brilliant views. As with most of the trekking areas in Nepal, the best times to visit are during the spring and autumn. Spring is the time for rhododendrons to bloom, while the clearest skies are found after the monsoon in October and November. However, Nepal can be visited year-round.

The Himalayas act as a barrier to the cold winds blowing from Central Asia in winter and form the northern boundary for monsoon rains. Some places, like Manang and Mustang, fall in the rain shadow behind the mountains and are mostly dry. Eighty percent of all the rain in Nepal is received during the monsoon (June–September). Winter rains are more pronounced in the western hills. The average annual rainfall is 1,600 mm, but it varies by eco-climatic zones, such as 3,345 mm in Pokhara and below 300 mm in Mustang.

To visit Restricted Areas in Nepal. a Trekking Permit must be obtained from the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.

Special trekking permit must be acquired from the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu, for trekking to areas that fall under the Restricted Zone. For more information please log on to http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/post/notice-regarding-visa-fee-updates

Trekking in any area or along any route except the specified area of route shall be deemed to be violation of law.
The Trekking permit should be kept along with the trekker while trekking.
The Trekking permit has to be shown to immigration employees or police on request.

Trekking Permit Fee Details

S.No.

Regions/VDCs

Permit Fee

Upper Mustang

Lomanthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 and Satang Village of ward no.5)

USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days)

USD 50 per person /Day (beyond 10 days)

Upper Dolpa

Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6)
Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)

USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days)

USD 50 per person /Day (beyond 10 days)

Gorkha Manaslu Area

Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4)

September – November

USD 100 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

December – August

USD 75 per person / week

USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

Humla

Simikot Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,6 and 7)
Namkha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
Changkheli Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 to 5)

USD 50 per person / week

USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

Taplejung

Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7)
Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
Sirijunga Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8)

USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)

USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)

Lower Dolpa Area

Thulibheri municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
Tripurasundari municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 3)
Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8 and 9)
Jagdulla Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
Mudkechula Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)
Kaike Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)

USD 20 per person/ week

USD 5 per person /week ( beyond 1 week)

Dolakha

Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9)
Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)

USD 20 per person/ week

Gorkha Tsum Valley Area

Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule

Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 3,6 and 7)

September – November

USD 40 per person / week

USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

December – August

USD 30 per person / week

USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

Sankhuwasabha

Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
Makalu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4)

USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)

USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)

10.

Solukhumbu

Khumbu Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)

USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)

USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)

11.

Rasuwa

Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some area of ward no. 2)

USD 20 per person /week

12.

Manang

Narpa Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
Nasho Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 6 and 7)

September – November

USD 100 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

December – August

USD 75 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

13.

Bajhang

Saipal Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)

USD 90 per person / week for the first week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

14.

Mugu

Mugumakarmarong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)

USD 100 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

15.

Darchula

Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)

USD 90 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

If you are not feeling well above 2,500 m, it may be AMS until proven otherwise.

Early symptoms of AMS include:

Headache
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Fatigue on minimal exertion
Dizziness

What to do if you have AMS?

Don’t go higher, rest, drink fluids (not alcohol).
If symptoms get worse, descend with a friend.
If symptoms fully go away, go up.
Consider taking Acetazolamide (Diamox 250 mg twice a day).

Worsening Symptoms

Severe headache
Vomiting
Walking like a drunk
Altered mental status
Severe fatigue
Shortness of breath at rest

DESCEND! DESCEND! DESCEND!

AMS Preventive Measures

Slow and gradual ascend
Sleeping altitude should not be more than 300 to 500 m a day above 2,500 m from the previous night altitude.
Rest day after every 1,000 m of altitude gain.
Drink plenty of clean water.

“ALTITUDE ILLNESS CAN BE LIFE-THREATENING”

WELCOME TO DAILY TALK ON ALTITUDE SICKNESS AT 3PM AT HRA AID-POSTS AT PHERICHE (4250M.), MANANG (3550M.) AND HRA OFFICE IN KATHMANDU DURING SPRING AND FALL SEASONS.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://HIMALAYANRESCUE.ORG.NP

The HRA is a voluntary non-profit organization which strives to reduce casualties in the Himalayas of Nepal. It was founded in 1973 and now operates Aid posts along the two most popular trekking routes. One is located at Pheriche (4,250m) on the way to Everest and the other is at Manang (3,550 m), just before Thorung-la pass on the Annapurna circuit. Both Aid-posts are staffed by volunteer doctors during the two main trekking seasons, spring and autumn.

HRA also runs Everest ER medical clinic at the Everest Base Camp (5,350 m) since spring season 2003. HRA-Everest ER provides medical facilities to the climbers, support staff and visitors at EBC.

Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal

Dhobichaur, Lazimpat, Kathmandu

Phone: +977 1 4440292/ 4440293

In Case of Emergency:

Mobile: +977-9851086717, Narendra Deo Bhatta, Chairman

+977-9851033046, Prakash Adhikari, Chief Executive

All trekkers must obtain TIMS Card before trekking.

For safety all trekkers in Nepal must acquire the Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card before trekking. TIMS Card is mandatory to ensure the safety and security of trekkers in the general trekking areas. Travel insurance is essential to acquire permission for trekking in Nepal and for obtaining the TIMS Card.

Fees, photocopy of your passport, and passport size photographs are required to obtain TIMS Card from Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, and Trekking Agencies’ Association Nepal (TAAN) Office in Maligaon and Government registered trekking companies in Kathmandu and Pokhara. TIMS Card can also be obtained from TIMS Counter at NTB Regional Office in Pokhara.

TIMS Card fees are as follows – Group trekker: NRs. 1,000; Free individual trekker (FIT): NRs. 2,000, per trekking route per person per entry.

For SAARC countries TIMS Card fees are as follows – Group trekker: NRs. 300; FITs: NRs. 600, per trekking route per person per entry. Part of the collection will go into maintaining the trekkers’ database and in the rescue of trekkers in need of emergency services.

Diplomats are not charged for the card.

TIMS Counter office hours at Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, are from 10 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week. The counter remains open on Saturdays and public holidays as well.

It is important you choose an itinerary that is right for you. To help you do this we give each of our trekking and walking holidays a grade and supply information on the number of days walking, maximum altitude, etc. in the trip description.

– Easy
Experience is not necessary at this level: anyone who is in good health and fit enough can enjoy an easy grade trek. Usually easy grade treks are short in duration. However you must still expect to have reasonable amount of ascent and descent. You would normally walk for 4 to 5 hours during the day.

– Moderate
Most people who enjoy a weekend in the hills or mountains at home are capable of undertaking a trek at this level: you need to be in good health and reasonably fit, and you will almost certainly be taking regular exercise. Walking at higher altitude and the occasional longer or more difficult day may be involved, but generally conditions underfoot will be fair. A walking day would normally be between 5 to 7 hours, and no experience is necessary.

– Strenuous
For any trek at this level, fitness is most important and you may have to improve yours before departure. Most strenuous grade treks are equivalent to extended walking in mountainous terrain at home, but usually at significantly higher altitudes; climate and remoteness can also play a part. Walking days are usually between 7 and 8 hours, although there may be some longer days for pass crossing or similar. Previous trekking experience is desirable but not essential if you are confident of your physical condition.

Climbing Alpine Grades:

The overall seriousness of the complete route based on all factors of the final approach, ascent, and descent—including length, altitude, danger, commitment, and technical difficulty. This system originated with UIAA Roman numerals; it is now generally seen with French letters and is increasingly being used worldwide.

F: Facile/easy. Rock scrambling or easy snow slopes; some glacier travel; often climbed ropeless except on glaciers.
PD: Peu Difficile/a little difficult. Some technical climbing and complicated glaciers.
AD: Assez Difficile/fairly hard. Steep climbing or long snow/ice slopes above 50º; for experienced alpine climbers only.
D: Difficile/difficult. Sustained hard rock and/or ice or snow; fairly serious stuff.
TD: Très Difficile/very difficult. Long, serious, remote, and highly technical.
ED: Extremement Difficile/extremely difficult. The most serious climbs with the most continuous difficulties. Increasing levels of difficuly indicated by ED1, ED2, etc.

The subscription of an insurance repatriation assistance in mountain and emergency research helicopter is mandatory and required. In the case where you do not want to take this insurance with an insurer, Nepal Authentic Trek will make you sign a discharge of responsibilities. For reminder an intervention of emergency relief in the mountain in helicopter rises to $ 5,000 minimum per hour of flight time.

Your private tour guide knows the Highlands of Nepal as only a local can and is eager to give you an unforgettable tour based on your travel interests. Explore at your own pace, with just your friends and family, while your local guide shares their long-time personal knowledge with you.

All our guides (mountains, high altitudes, and cities) are accredited professionals by the Nepalese government and have undergone complete training at the Nepal Academy of Tourism & Hotel Management (NATHM). Your guide is responsible for your safety and the safety of the group and its team. The instructions, tips, and notes that it emits must therefore be respected and followed to the letter.

Our tours Discovery, trekking, or expeditions are carried out in the group. It must be obvious to everyone that the interests of the group will be preserved to the detriment of the interests of an individual. For security reasons or climate, all our guides are allowed to modify the circuit, abandon the course, or shippment without justification, and in this case, it does not give rise to any compensation.

Our porters are accustomed to the treks at medium and high altitudes and come mainly from the east and north of Nepal. The profession of bearer is seasonal, and then they return home to care for their farm and work in the fields. The young students are also increasingly interested in this profession in order to be able to finance their studies. Your porters are actively involved in the success of your trip; please do not hesitate to enter into contact with them; they will certainly be very happy with these small moments of sharing. It is possible that sometimes the lodges and guesthouses do not have enough space for all; in this case, your porters will be housed in a neighboring house. During the TREK UNDER TENT, they will be hosted by the inhabitant or under a large tent of cuisine all together.

You will be hosted in a guesthouse or lodge in a double room, most often a twin with two separate beds. In a guesthouse or lodge, it is not possible to have a single room except in the off-season. Most are equipped with electricity and a large lounge for the noon meal or dinner in the evening. The shower and toilet are often on the outside. The hot showers are generally paid for. According to the regions, the lodges have different comforts. Certain lodges are very well equipped with hot water, showers, and electricity, but this is not the case for all lodges.

There are really only two answers to this: buy it or treat it. At Embark, we strongly prefer treating it, and we’ll discuss why that is, but first let’s discuss buying water.

In every teahouse you stay in and through almost every day on the trail, you will see people selling bottled water. It gets a bit more expensive as you go higher in the Khumbu, ranging from $1 down in Lukla (100 rupees) to perhaps $3 higher up. This water is perfectly safe to drink right out of the bottle, and of course, this is by far the simplest way to get water.

The problem, as we see it, is the bottles—specifically, what to do with them. We have seen great big piles of empty plastic bottles, and we have also seen people carrying enormous loads of them up the trail—to where we don’t know. Our convenience is not worth this cost to the environment and people.

So we at Embark strongly suggest and request that water be treated. We recommend the Steripen, but other systems work just as well. (Just remember to have a backup battery for your Steripen.)

Treating water is almost as simple as buying it, and water can be obtained in three different places. The best is at the teahouse; simply ask someone to fill your water bottle and then filter it. The next best is from a local well in the villages. And the least-best option is a creek that is running clear and fast.

Drinking water to stay healthy at altitude is of critical importance. And with just a little effort, we can meet our needs while not contributing to an ecological problem.

In Nepal, the national dish is the dhalbhat. This dish is composed of white rice, lentils, vegetables, and potatoes.

Food is of very good quality, and we recommend you try local foods such as dhalbhat (lentil stew with rice and curried potatoes or meat), boiled potatoes with chili sauce, Sherpa stew (meat, potatoes, and vegetables in a rich sauce), or curry with rice. These are the staple foods for Sherpa people, but every lodge will also offer a wide range of western meals:

Breakfast: eggs (fried or boiled), omelettes, toast, pancakes, Tibetan bread, muesli, porridge, tea, coffee, and chocolate.

Lunch/dinner: soups (tomato, garlic, vegetable, mushrooms, etc.), veg fried rice, dal bhat, curry with rice, noodles (mix fried, veg, egg, w/cheese), macaroni, spring rolls (veg, egg, cheese, mixed), momo (boiled or fried mini pasties with either veg or meat), pizza (all types), fried potatoes (w/veg or cheese), chips, buff steak (water buffalo, occasionally yak), lasagne.
Dessert: apple pie, fruit cocktail, chocolate cake, rice pudding, and snickers pie!

Meals during the trek:
Breakfast ~ 5 to 7 USD, Meal ~ 5 to 8 USD, 1 liter of mineral water in hotel 1 to 2 USD, Beer 3 to 5 USD/soft drinks 1 to 3 USD), Cup of tea, coffee, or hot lemon, etc. 1 to 2 USD

The average cost of food & drinks per person per day is $18.

If your trek is done in a lodge or guesthouse, there is the possibility to take a hot shower. It takes between 1 and 2 USD per shower, but a cold shower is free. If your trek is carried out in a tent, your team will serve you hot water every morning and evening in a basin for your toilet. For the inhabitant, the shower room and toilet are on the outside.

You go in the mountain in isolated areas have not always of a dispensary, therefore you must carry a personal pharmacy with medicine for treatment of a duration of 5 to 8 days: painkillers (paracetamol, aspirin), broad-spectrum antibiotics (provide a treatment of 8 days, on medical prescription), throat lozenges, spray for the nose, anti-diarrheal more intestinal antiseptic, medicine against stomach pains, pellets for the treatment of the water (hydrochlonazone or Micropur), earplugs and / or sleeping pills light, necessary to dressings (for wounds treatment and prevention of the bulbs), Elastoplaste, disinfectant, an antibiotic ointment (terramicyne), scissors, a band velpeau, biogaze, gel for aches, eye drops, ointment anti-inflammatory, vitamins C, Lip Cream, solar protection, cream for irritation of the Skin (Homéoplasmine type).

For certain domestic transport, we use the airway with the companies Yeti Airlines, Tara Airlines, Buddha Air, and Simrik Air. Generally, they work with small aircraft from 15 to 18 places.

The flights in the mountains are subject to weather conditions. It sometimes happens that your flight is canceled due to the bad weather; in this case, your flight will be postponed to the next day by the company. If there is no availability in this case, you will be offered a route by helicopter if you want. The difference in the cost of travel will be requested on the spot.

For your information, the European Commission has included all Nepalese companies on the black list of companies banned from flying within the European Union. To this day, no Nepalese company is flying in Europe.

Note/Lukla Flights are departing and returning to Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu due to ongoing upgrades at Kathmandu Airport. It’s about a 4-hour drive to Ramechhap.

It is possible to buy a local SIM card prepaid at your arrival in Kathmandu. For this, you need a copy of your passport and a photo of your identity. You will find cyber cafes easily in Kathmandu and Pokhara. NTC, NCELL, UTL, and different ISPs provide the internet facilities in Nepal.

WIFI in Hotels: Many hotels and guesthouses in Nepal offer free Wi-Fi as standard.

In Nepal the voltage and frequency are the same as in Europe (230 V, 50 Hz). You can therefore use all your devices without adapter.

In the mountains the electricity is often provided by solar panels so there is no electricity without the sun. To recharge the digital cameras and mobile phones, the service is often surcharged. We advise you to bring with you two batteries.

In Nepal the currency is the Nepalese rupee. The Indian rupees are also accepted. The euro € and US $ is accepted in exchange offices and banks. In Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan in all tourist places you will easily find currency exchange offices.

All Credit Cards allows the cardholder to withdraw cash. Vast network of ATM located in various points in Kathmandu/Bhaktapur/Patan/Pokhara and other major cities.

You are free to trek independently. But we advise you to take along a guide or a porter given the difficult topography and unpredictable weather. Hiring an agency is even better as it will take care of everything.

Most travellers, other than the holders of Travel Documents, are able to obtain a tourist
visa on arrival from Immigration Offices located at the following entry points in Nepal:
International Airports
* Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu
* Gautam Buddha International Airport, Lumbini
* Pokhara International Airport, Kaski
Nepal-India Borders
* Kakarvitta (Mechi) * Biratnagar (Morang) * Birganj (Parsa)
* Belahia (Bhairahwa) * Bhairahawa (Rupandehi) * Jamunaha (Banke)
* Mohana (Kailali) * Gaddhachauki (Mahendranagar)
Nepal-Tibet (China) Borders
* Rawuwagadhi (Rasuwa) * Kodari (Sindhupalchowk) * Hilsa (Humla)

Applicants who are citizens of Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia,
Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and Palestine are required to obtain a visa in
advance from a Nepali diplomatic mission before departing to Nepal.

Thailand – Exemption up to 90 Days
Russian Federation – Exemption up to 90 Days
People’s Republic of China – Exemption up to 30 Days
Federal Republic of Brazil – Exemption up to 90 Days
Myanmar – Exemption up to 90 Days
Vietnam – Exemption up to 90 Days
Cambodia – Exemption up to 30 Days
Mongolia – Exemption up to 90 Days
Jordan – Exemption up to 90 Days
State of Israel – Exemption up to 90 Days
Georgia – Exemption up to 90 Days
State of Qatar – Exemption up to 90 Days

The visa is valid for six months from the date of issue. The applicant should enter Nepal
within six months from the visa issue date. The actual duration of stay (15 days, 30 days,
and 90 days) will be calculated from the date of Nepal’s arrival date.

A tourist visa can be extended from the Department of Immigration, Kathmandu, and
Immigration Office, Pokhara for a total of 120 days. An additional 30 days visa may be
granted by the Department if it is satisfied with the reason furnished by the applicant for
further extension. As a tourist, one cannot stay in Nepal for more than 150 days in a year.

Click here to learn more about online visa extension applications For more information, please contact: Department of Immigration Kalikasthan, Kathmandu Tel: +977 1 4429660, +977 1 4438862, +977 1 4438868, +977 1 4433934 Mail: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np The extension of the tourist visa is done for a minimum of 15 days with a supplement of 45 dollars and 3 USD per day for additional days.

– No visa neded for children below 10 years except for US citizens;

On Arrival Visa Fee at Entry Points

15 Days – 30 USD

30 Days – 50 USD

90 Days – 125 USD

Credit cards and Nepalese and Indian currencies are not accepted for visa payment.

Pay in CASH one of the following currencies: Euros, Swiss Francs, Pounds Sterling, US Dollars, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Hong Kong Singapore Dollars, and Japanese Yen.

It is now possible to make a prior visa application online. This saves time compared to the previous procedure, which can take several hours. Travelers must complete an online form – https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online. Please note that this document is only valid for two weeks, so you must only complete the online request a maximum of 14 days before departure. It must be presented on arrival, with your passport and a copy of your passport, at the visa processing counter. Please note, the form is not a visa.

Tourists can stay in Nepal a maximum of 150 days per visa year (January 1 to December 31).

– Original passport with at least 6 months validity at the time of entry to Nepal and containing at least 2 blank visa pages.

In northern Nepal summers are cool and winters are severe, while in the south, summers are very hot while winters are mild to cold. Nepal has five seasons: spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter.

In the Tarai (southern Nepal), summer temperatures exceed 40° C and above 45 in some areas, while winter temperatures range from 7°C to 23°C. In mountainous regions, hills and valleys, summers are temperate while winter temperatures can plummet to sub zero. The Kathmandu Valley has a pleasant climate with average summer temperatures of 20°C – 35°C and 2°C – 12°C in winter.

Average temperatures in Nepal drop 6°C for every 1,000 m you gain in altitude.

The Himalayas act as a barrier to the cold winds blowing from Central Asia in winter, and form the northern boundary for monsoon rains. Some places like Manang and Mustang fall in the rain-shadow behind the mountains and are mostly dry. Eighty percent of all the rain in Nepal is received during the monsoon (June-September). Winter rains are more pronounced in the western hills. The average annual rainfall is 1,600 mm, but it varies by eco-climatic zones, such as 3,345 mm in Pokhara and below 300 mm in Mustang.

There is no seasonal constraint on traveling in and through Nepal. Even in December and January, when winter is at its severest, there are compensating bright sun and brilliant views. As with most of the trekking areas in Nepal, the best time to visit are during spring and autumn. Spring is the time for rhododendrons to bloom while the clearest skies are found after the monsoon in October and November. However, Nepal can be visited the whole year round.

Spring and autumn are generally considered to be the best seasons to visit Nepal

Whatever the region of Nepal, the best times to go to this country are spring, between March and May, with the flowering of the rhododendrons, and autumn from the end of September to the end of November.

Warm, dry weather and cloud-free skies make the October-November period the most popular time to visit Nepal, with ideal conditions for trekking and other outdoor thrills in the hills. The downside is you’ll also find hordes of other travelers, including thousands hiking the trails that snake through the Annapurna massif and the foothills around Mt Everest (Sagarmatha).

The spring is the second most popular time to visit Nepal, with warm weather and blooming rhododendron forests in the highlands.

Travel is not recommended during the rainy season from June to August.

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Region	Manaslu Region
Activity	Peak Climbing
Duration	44 Days /43 Nights
Price	13999$
Level	very difficult

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Additional Information On The Circuit :

– The walking time is given as an indication, it is an estimated average. Good physical condition is essential for this trek. The program can be modified by your guide due to weather conditions or participants physical conditions,

– All hotels & Guest Houses ,Lodges bookings are subject to availability,

-If you wish to extend your stay in Kathmandu at the end of the trek or before the trek, we will gladly help you plan the rest of your program,

– If you’re struggling to find exactly what you’re looking for or would like some help with booking your next holiday, you can also give us a whatsApp call on 9779803337251,

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To visit Restricted Areas in Nepal. a Trekking Permit must be obtained from the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.

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