Join IFMGA-certified guide Jyamchang on a 21-day trek of the complete circuit around Manaslu, the world's 8th highest mountain. A beautiful secluded route!
Himalaya
21 Days
Mar, Apr, Sep - Nov
High
Intermediate
Let me welcome you to Manaslu's newly opened route! Join me on a 21-day trek of the complete circuit of Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world.
Manaslu (8163 m) was first climbed in 1956 and since then has only been summited by a few westerners. Meaning "mountain of spirit," Manaslu is often regarded as one of the most dangerous 8000 m peaks. But because of its lack of visitors, the remote trails surrounding the mountain are quiet and unspoiled.
In fact, the complete mountain circuit over the Larkya Pass is one of Nepal's best kept secrets. There's an incredible diversity of scenery, including sub-tropical foothills and arid high pasture. The secluded trail also passes through picture-perfect villages and awe-inspiring mountain views.
On this trek, we start in Arughat Bazaar and follow the grand Buri Gandaki River to the Deng village. Along the way, the river valley grows narrower and we'll be able to walk high above the river on scenic paths. Then we'll trek to the north, where the valley opens once again to show lovely alpine meadows and quaint Tibetan-style villages below the north face of the Manaslu mountain. Next, we'll reach the large village of Samagaon and start to head west across the beautiful Larkya La route (5213 m). We'll descend through alpine meadows in Binthang and then join the popular Annapurna circuit route for the last two days of the trip.
This program is suited for a fit and experienced walker, comfortable walking 4-6 hours a day with some longer days. The first half of the trek is at relatively low altitude but there are some steep parts. The Larkya La crossing is over rough glacier moraine and the descent is steep. I will help you acclimatize over the course of the trek. I also provide you with everything you need to camp. My staff includes guides, cook, and porters, so all the camp chores will be taken care of and you only need to carry your own daypack.
The Manaslu circuit trek is a great opportunity to get away from the crowds and enjoy Nepal's remote mountainous landscape. You'll experience a beautiful mix of nature and culture on this trek.
If this sounds like the ideal trek for you, don't hesitate- send me a message now. I'm looking forward to planning our trip together.
I also lead trips to Everest Base Camp and Ama Dablam.
More info
This trek is appropriate for a fit and experienced hiker comfortable walking 4-6+ hours per day.
Meeting point
4.50
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Mountain Guide
Hi! I'm Jyamchang, IFMGA/NNMGA certified mountain guide. I work together with a team of certified and professional mountain and trekking guides. If I'm not available to guide you, one of my colleagues will take great care of you.
I come from the East part of Nepal, between Makalu (8,470m) and Kangchenjunga (8,586m). I am IFMGA/UIAGM fully certified since 2009.
I have 20+ experience of climbing in the Himalaya. I’ve climbed Mt Everest (7 times), Mt Cho Oyu in Tibet (2 times), Mt Ama Dablam (8 times), Baruntse (2 times), Island peak (15 times), Lobuche (10 times), Pokhalde (10 times), Mera peak (10 times), Mehera peak (5 times), Chulu far east (3 times), Mt Shishapangma until camp 3, Manaslu until 7200m, and Chulu West, Lhakpa ri and other another few more times.
I also have extensive experience of climbing in Europe: France, Italy, UK and Norway (where I work for three months during the summer as a glacier guide).
I'm also a technical mountain rescue coordinator for the 8000's.
It will be my pleasure to guide you through your journey whether for trekking, peak climbing or any mountaineering expedition. Get in touch and let's discuss about the purpose of your trip.
Languages
Nepali | English
Certificates
NNMGA | IFMGA
Annemijn
5.00
Jyamchang and his team are really kind and skilled. We went rock climbing together and I had a really nice day!
Martin
5.00
As some famous mountaineer once said about his Sherpa climbing partner, Jyamchang belongs to a new generation of Nepali guides who really love to climb. For them, mountaineering isn’t just about business. And that’s the reason why we got along very well whilst attempting the ascent of Ama Dablam in April 2017. We were lucky enough to be able to meet beforehand in Chamonix for a thorough check-up of the equipment and a briefing on the various logistics. I found him to be that kind of straight-to-the-point, smiling and organized person I was hoping to have as a guide and partner for an ambitious climb above 6000 meters, which I had only performed once before (on Island Peak). We met at the airport in Kathmandu and joined a good friend of mine and his trekking guide, who accompanied us during the acclimatization trip across the 3 passes and on to EBC. This gave us plenty of time to get our bodies accustomed to altitude. Jyamchang and I performed a daily health check-up to monitor the effects of altitude, a routine which I found to be very professional. We had agreed during our first Skype discussions that we were going to climb alpine style. That is minimum logistics, no fixed ropes etc. The idea of climbing a difficult mountain such as Ama Dablam without these facilitating artefacts strongly appealed to me, and I appreciated that Jyamchang pushed for this approach of the climb. This was not just pulling the client to the top of the mountain and then collecting the summit bonus. Unfortunately, due to poor weather conditions the day before summit day, we were unable to reach the summit. However, I found that Jyamchang’s attitude during the difficult descent with rapidly degrading weather conditions, and another party that we had to help descend, was again showing a professional and competent approach to the mountain environment. All in all, we had a great time in the beautiful surroundings of the Khumbu valley and may be climbing together again in a future expedition. I can strongly recommend Jyamchang for trekking and climbing elsewhere in the world (Jyamchang also guides in Norway). Martin, 32 - Belgium
5.00
Really nice company very good logistic and well organized with a really professional and friendly UIAGM mountain guide. Super thankful to high Himalayan climbing expedition pvt.ltda. for the first successfully alpine climb expedition to Ama Dablam in this autumn 2018, cheers mate!
5.00
This company made my trip to Nepal and Himalaya to a great and memorable journey! The guide is professional, friendly and everything was well organized. I went to Himalayan Alpine Mountaineering course who is a great way to experience both trekking and climbing in Himalaya.
5.00
Jyamchang is very experienced. He travels safe and is a wonderful person to be around.
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