Manaslu Trek

18 Days @ US$ 1495

Manaslu Trek

Trip Overview

Key Information

Trip Length

18 Days

Activities

Trekking/Tour

Difficulty

Moderate/Strenuous

Max Elevation

5100m/16731ft Larke pass

Meal

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation

Lodge (twin room)

Transportation

Jeep/car

Best Month

Mar/May-Sep/Dec

Group Size

02 Min/12 Max

Trekking Style

Lodge

Trip Route

Jagat/Samagaun/Larke La

Acclimatization

One day in Sama Gaun

With double soaring peaks, Manaslu also refer to as Kutang or the Mountain of the spirit majestically stands at an altitude of 8163m (26,781 ft) in west central Nepal as the eighth highest peak in the world.  Geographically spectacular Manaslu is bounded by  Ganesh Himal and Buri Gandaki  gorge on east, on west by the deep fissures of Marshyandi River and by Annapurna Range on north and by Gorkha town on south.
The Manaslu Trekking is considered as one of the most exhilarating adventure for nature lover but very few foots have explore the region since being open in 1991 for tourists . The region has been isolated in development and in return this beautiful craft of nature offers well preserved wilderness and rich local cultures without crowd chaos but the trek can be one of the challenging adventure of your life. The thrilling trail follows old salt trading route along Buri Gandaki river initiating from Sotikhola and ending at Dharapani through rough steep mule track carved on side cliffs, long metal suspension bridges, forests of oak and rhododendron, heavenly ethnic villagers, lush green hills, magnificent glaciers and dramatic Larkya la(5100m) pass; highest elevation in trek.
Dreaming to live the adventure in wilderness with less crowd and get sober with thrill of nature then no better option welcomes you then Manaslu Region

 

Outline Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation

 

DAY 3: Kathmandu(1,300m/4,265ft) – Arughat (600m/1,970 ft) – Soti Khola (70m/2,300ft): 135km, 8-9 hrs drive. 

 

DAY 4: Soti Khola(700m/2,300ft) – Machha Khola (870m/2,855ft): 13km, 5-6 hrs. 

 

DAY 5: Machha Khola(870m/2,855ft) – Dobhan (1,070m/3,510ft): 10km, 5-6 hrs. 

 

DAY 6: Dobhan)1,070/3,510ft) – Philim (1,570m/5,150ft): 13km, 7-8 hrs. 

 

DAY 7: Philim(1,570m/5,150ft) – Deng (1,860m/6,102ft): 10km, 6-7 hrs

 

DAY 8: Deng(1,860m/6,102ft) – Namrung (2,630m/8,630ft): 15km, 7-8 hrs.

 

DAY 9: Namrung(2,630m/8,630ft) – Lho (3,180m/10,432ft): 7km, 4-5hrs. 

 

DAY 10: Lho(3,180m/10,432ft) – Sama Gaon (3,520m/11,550ft): 9km, 5-6 hrs.

 

DAY 11: Rest and exploration day

 

DAY 12: Sama(3,520m/11,550ft) – Samdo (3,860m/12,664ft): 8km, 4-5 hrs.

 

DAY 13: Samdo(3,860m/12,664ft) – Larkya Phedi/Dharamsala (4,460m/14,631ft): 7km, 4-5 hrs.

 

DAY 14: Dharamsala(4,460m/14,631ft) – Larkya La (5,160m/16,928ft) – Bimthang (3,590m/11,777ft): 13km, 8-9 hrs. 

 

DAY 15: Bimthang(3,590m/11,777ft) – Gho (2,515m/8,250ft): 13km, 6-7 hrs.

 

DAY 16: Gho(2,515m/8,250ft) – Dharapani (1,920m/6,300ft): 8km, 3-4 hrs.

 

DAY 17: Dharapani(1,920m/6,300ft)- Besi Sahar (760m/2,495ft) – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft): 190km 7-8hrs .

 

DAY 18: Final departure

Note: Trekking distances and times are approximate: times differ widely from group to group.

Itinerary Detail

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Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

Meet and greet our airport representative at Tribhuvan International. Airport outside the terminal hall and transfer to your Hotel. Afternoon, trip briefing and final preparation. Stroll around colorful market Thamel downtown, simply relax and recover jetlag.

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300
Day 2 : Full day Kathmandu City excursion

After breakfast at Hotel, 9am you would proceed for full day 6-8 hrs Sightseeing tour toward Swoyambhunath stupa on hilltop. Then, friendly locals, best carvings, and arts in Patan Durbar Square treats you warmly. Before being greeted by Boudhanath Stupa which stands dominating the skyline and flaunting colorful flags, you visit Pashupatinath Temple filled with strong incense sticks, prayers, shrines and open cremation.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300
Day 3 : Kathmandu(1.300m/4,265ft) – Arughat (600m/1,970 ft) – Soti Khola (700m/2,300ft)

Early morning drive from kathmandu initiates with cool breeze along the white water Trishuli river to Dhading Bazar from where the bumpy ride on dusty road can be tiresome but offers the rural village scenario with terraced farms and thatched roof houses . You can also watch the wonderful mountain views on backdrop occasionally and after crossing interesting bridge Aarughat Bazaar on the bank of Budhi Gandaki greets you.A further three hours bumpy drive on the west bank of Budhi Gandaki river and Soti khola welcomes you for the overnight stay.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
700
Day 4 : Soti Khola(700m/2,300ft) – Machha Khola (870m/2,854ft)

After breakfast, you pave way through beautiful forest and the trail gets narrower as you approach gorge with nearly vertical rock wall. The traders and caravans of donkeys accompany you occasionally along the steep path. Further the valley opens again and you shall be amazed by the wonderful terraced paddy field in Lyabrubesi; an ethnic Gurung Village. Continue to Nauli Khola and after crossing a suspension bridge following the Buri Gandaki river, Machha khola awaits you for the night.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
870
Day 5 : Machha Khola(870m/2,854ft) – Dobhan (1,070m/3,510ft)

You walk through the narrow gorges and lots of ascend and descend takes place as you trail the wilderness to Khorlabesi. Villages are sparsed and people meandering along the paths are few until you reach the hot springs of Tatopani, proceeding further on the eastern bank of Buri Gandaki you make it to Dobhan.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1070
Day 6 : Dobhan(1,070m/3,510ft) – Philim (1,570m/5,150ft)

Welcome your morning in refreshing air and proceed Thulo Dhunga and Yara Bagar.The back and forth cross across the river on swinging suspension bridges repeats until you reach Jagat; a small village with perfect avenue which serve as Entrance and checkpoint for restricted Manaslu Conservation Area. Acend to salleri and continue to Sirdibas before making a final climb to Philim.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1570
Day 7 : Philim(1,570m/5,150ft) – Deng (1,860m/6,102ft)

The valley narrows and you can sing to the flowing river music along the path as you walk in the deep pine forests. The trail seems flat and easy under the shadow of beautiful trees but steep hills welcomes you as you meander further and crossing the bridge you ascend to Pewa and the flat land Deng; a farmer village with Buddhist prosperity. There are mani walls, colorful Tibetan prayer flags, smiling women adorn with corals and turquoises jewellery and to no wonder mesmerizing snowcapped peaks .

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1860
Day 8 : Deng(1,860m/6,102ft) – Namrung (2,630m/8,630ft)

Ascend down the river to climb up the next hill and trail takes you to stone carved village of Bihi followed by Bhijjam still tracing the Buri Gandaki route. Before entering into a enchanting forest of Fir and Rhododendron your trail leads to Ghap and a climb above Tum Khola. After meandering the forest with birds and swinging monkeys cross the bridge to southern bank to reach Namrung full of warm people, painted house and also a bigger chorten.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2630
Day 9 : Namrung(2,630m/8,630ft) – Lho (3,180m/10,432ft)

The trail continues to upper Nupri( The western mountains) where the inhabitants have exclusive Tibetan culture, dialect and dress. Every village seems to have their own Gompa and mountain views are obvious attractions there. Climbing the barley fields you reach beautiful village of Lihi and shortly after passing the village watch the razor blade shaped Mt.Simnang(6251m).The next village Sho offers more spectacular view of Manaslu(8163m), Manaslu North(7157m) and Naike Peak(5515m). A short walk then leads to upper valley’s one of the three biggest village;Lho with busy Ribum Gompa.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3180
Day 10 : Lho(3,180m/10,432ft) – Sama Gaon (3,520m/11,550ft)

After passing Lho you enter the forest along the little river and climb the plodding trail before you reach the exciting plateau of high mountains, Shyaula which greets you with beautiful chorten and wonderful mountain views. Continue your trail through bushy forest observing the beautiful waterfall in a hilly terrain and valley opens wider leading to bigger village of Samagaon.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3520
Day 11 : Rest and exploration day: (Birendra Tal / Pungyen Gompa / Manaslu Base Camp)

The wonderful village of Samagaon has smiling children and warm people with intoxicating natural beauty. The big chorten surrounded by prayer mills, piled mani stones with holy inscription and married lamas exhibit a authentic religious traditions. The perfectly sculpted walls and colorful flags in monastery is beautiful. Explore to the amazing woodcraft in village and admire the panoramic view of mountains in cool air. Don’t be astonished to see the women wear beautiful silver spoon as jewellery and sign of prosperity. The explore to Pungyen monastery shall gift you memorable trip with its sanity and holiness in Himalaya. The short hike you make from samagoun to freshwater lake Birendra Taal with its turquoise color is mesmerizing and worth the walk.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3520
Day 12 : Sama(3,520m/11,550ft) – Samdo (3,860m/12,664ft)

The trail heads north of Sama with drier vegetation and colder weather. Pass a large pasture land Khemu Kharka with long Mani walls and scrubby forest. Samdo; the last village before Larkhya la welcomes you with a chorten followed by fields and white kani(gateway) before antique village full of Buddhist and stone houses. The trade between Tibet and Samdo village to exchange woolen craft and other materials can be witnessed in summer.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3860
Day 13 : Samdo(3,860m/12,664ft) – Larkya Phedi/Dharamsala (14,631ft)

Marveling through the northen village and taking the westward trail you walk through the forest of Junipers and Rhododendron. You might even encounter Blue Sheep as you climb towards Larkhya Phedi enjoying the panoramic view of Manaslu and Syacha Glacier from the Larkhya Himal in a high Himalayan landscape.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4460
Day 14 : Dharamsala(4,460m/14,631ft) – Larkya La (5,160m/16,928ft) – Bimthang (3,590m/11,777ft)

The cool morning and you start your journey of the day with a ascent through the cold and windy weather and the dramatic pass Larkhya La can be proven challenging too. Following the frozen lakes moraine and walking on snow can be tiresome and fun at the same time. Himlung Himal(7126m),Cheo Himal(6820m),Gyaji kung(7030m) and Annapurna II (7937m) stands majestically in linear form in front of you. Then a slippery descend to west leads you Taubuche where easy trail resumes and valley opens wider dropping to Bimthang.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3590
Day 15 : Bimthang(3,590m/11,777ft) – Gho (2,515m/8,250ft)

The trails descends passing the incredible landscape and crossing the icy glacier with small trees soon with alternate ups and downs you will find colourful prayer flags with stunning view of Mt.Manaslu. The more easier trail greets you with warm pine forest and meadows headind down to Dudhkhola and on to Sotikhola and following the bank you reach village of Gho.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2515
Day 16 : Gho(2,515m/8,250ft) – Dharapani (1,920m/6,300ft)

The green vegetation signals of altitude decrease as you walk through fields and forests following the north bank of Dudh khola river you reach a beautiful Gurung Village of Tilije. Leaving the village of flag stone houses and rich culture you cross the stream to reach Thonje. After crossing a suspension bridge over Marshyangdi river you reach the village of Dharapani.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1920
Day 17 : Dharapani(1,920m/6,300ft)- Besi Sahar (760m/2,500ft) – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft)

The temporary road offers a dusty boneshaker ride to Besi sahar from Dharapani and a smooth drive on highway to Kathmandu. Enjoy the hilly sights of Nepal; terraced fields, farmers and childrens.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300
Day 18 : Final departure

After breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination.

Food
Breakfast

What Is Included ?

  • All airport transfers
  • 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast 
  • Guided City tour in Kathmandu covering 4 UNESCO heritage sites
  • Trekking permits and necessary paper work (Manaslu region special trekking permit, MCAP and ACAP entry permit )
  • Private Jeep transport Kathmandu to Soti Khola (trail foot) 
  • Sharing jeep transport Tal (trail head) to Besishar and private transport to Kathmandu 
  • Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on your choice
  • Supplementary snacks: energy  bar and cookies
  • Seasonal fresh fruits deserts every day
  • Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
  • All mountain accommodation (soft comfortable private room/share bathroom) 
  • An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered professional trekking guide and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Guide & porter salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
  • A comprehensive First Aid kit
  • All government and local taxes
  • Trekking equipment: down filled sleeping bag, walking poles and duffel bag

What Is Excluded?

  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
  • City entrance fees
  • Hot and bottle drinks
  • Hot shower
  • Electronic device re-charge 
  • Wi- Fi
  • Travel insurance and medical evacuation
  • Tipping 

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2025-05-02
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2025-06-01
18 Days
USD 1495
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Additional Information

Trip Information Section

Meals

Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.

Accommodation

A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.

Drinking water:

Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem

Route Map

Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt

What to take

This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .

Important to note:

Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please, read MMT’s ‘Terms and Conditions’ carefully prior to trip booking

Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.

2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
4. Please go through itinerary page or trek inclusion page for the detail information of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:

  • Personal travel insurance, medical assistance and helicopter evacuation.
  • Visa, Passport and transit point expenses.
  •  Extra meals, entertainment activities, accommodation, transportation costs are not included in the itinerary.
  • Laundry, postal, medicine, clothing, gears and personal expenses.
  • Tips and excess baggage charge.

 5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.    
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
30. We have displayed the authentic, genuine and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If any mistake, incomplete or wrong information is seen, please inform us on time.
31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)

Download Nepal VISA form (.pdf)

Foreigners other than Indian citizen, who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport prior to applying for a Nepal visa. The passport must have six months validity from the date of arrival. Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, or at a border immigration office. One recent copy of a passport size color photo is required to apply for Tourist Visa to Nepal. Mountain Mart Trek has listed Nepal visa information tips for travelers to Nepal.

Tourist visas shall be granted for a maximum period of 150 days in a visa year (January to December)

A foreigner who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year. If any foreigner who has entered Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to extend his/her stay into the new visa year, he/she may do so by purchasing another visa for the New Year. Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of the stay.

An application for a Tourist Visa must be submitted in the format referred to in Appendix 1.

A Nepali visa issued abroad is valid for entry for three to six months from the date of issue. True -

Tourist Visa Exceptions

Citizens of the following countries should be issue visa in their own country to Nepal embassy and consulate.

Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Zimbabwe.

Entry

No foreigners except Indians are entitled to Nepal without a valid visa.

Visas can be obtained from the following immigration offices in Nepal:

  • Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
  • Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
  • Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
  • Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
  • Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
  • Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
  • Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
  • Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Visa Application Forms

A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document that avoids you long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.

Visa Fees

The fees payable only in USD dollars for obtaining a visa on arrival at any border are as follows:

  1. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days: US$ 25 payable only in USD dollars.
  2. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days: US$ 40 payable only in USD dollars
  3. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days: US$ 100 payable only in USD dollars
  4. Regardless of the provisions stated in points E1 and E2 above: Tourists with passports from South Asian
    Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan
    and Sri Lanka) are not required to pay visa fees for a 30 day visa.
  5. Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter into Nepal.

Visa Extension Fees

The fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are:

  1. US$ 2 equivalent, in Nepali currency, per day of the extension period.
  2. An additional US$ 20 or equivalent, in Nepali currency, is payable on a single-entry visa in F1 if a MultipleEntry facility is requested for the extended period.
  3. If foreign visitors failed to renew their visa and need to do so at an exit point, they have to pay an additional equivalent to US$ 3, in Nepalese currency, on the regular visa extension fee.
  4. Foreign visitors who have overstayed their visa period of 150 days without extension are required to pay an additional visa fee as per provision in F3, plus a fine as specified in Clause 10 sun-clause 4 of the immigration Act 2049.
  5. Regardless of the provision stated in F1: 15 days is counted as a minimum extension period and the visa fee is charged accordingly. For an extension period of more than 15 days, the visa fee is charged as per the provision of F1.
  6. A tourist visa can be extended for up to a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (Jan. – Dec.).
    It is cheaper to purchase a 30 day visa at the point of entry and then to extend it, for 15 days or more at the Central Immigration Office in Kathmandu or Pokhara unless you are staying for 90 days or more

    For an extension to a visa you will need two additional passport photographs for each extension.

Transit Visa

A transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at an entry point upon the production of a departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The fee is US$ 5 or equivalent convertible currency. A transit visa may not be extended.

A Nepali Visa can be obtained from Nepal Embassy / Consulate Offices in your country, or upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. It is also possible to obtain the visa from other border points of entry. You'll need 1 passport photo each time.

For foreign investors, a business visa with a multiple entry facility for a period of one year or five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Department of Industry and Commerce by paying US$ 100 and US$ 250 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.

Note: While we try to make the information contained herein as accurate as possible, we accept no responsibility for any loss, disruption or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this information.

Important Information to Visitors

Foreign visitors are requested to keep a note of the dates on their Nepalese visa and their passport number to avoid possible problems. Visa extensions need to be applied for, within the valid period of the Nepalese visa.

You are requested to ensure that you get the arrival/departure stamps on your passport at the entry /exit points to avoid possible legal complications.

Living in Nepal without a passport or a valid visa is a punishable offence.

Deviation from the prescribed trekking routes mentioned on your trekking permit will be treated as a violation of the law.

You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters and counterfeit documents or visa/trekking permits to avoid legal complications.

Change of purpose of your stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary services while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offence.

Be certain to register at the police and Immigration check points along any trail. It would be wise to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate.

If you encounter problems along the trails, immediately inform the nearest police or Immigration post officials.

You are requested to change money with recognized dealers and do not forget to take and keep formal receipts.

You are requested to inform the officials at an Immigration Office or Police Station of any changes in the address previously given in your visa application form or disembarkation card, and within seven days.

If, as a tourist, your stay is more than 120 days in one visa year and you wish to visit additional places for longer than 24 hours, you must register at the local police office of such places, your name, passport number and address.

You are advised to be mindful to contact the Department of Immigration to request a visa transfer in the case of getting a new passport or travel document from your embassy, and within seven days.

Passport and trekking permits should be kept by each trekker while trekking.

Filming in restricted or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited.

Please do not take out the visa stickers from your passport and do not try to change records printed in your passport.

We request your co-operation in observing the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal. Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments, help to protect local culture and maintain local pride.

  1. Respect privacy while taking photographs.
  2. Respect holy places.
  3. Refrain from giving money to children as it will encourage begging.
  4. Respecting local etiquette will earn you respect.
    Let the Himalayas change you – do not change them: so remember while you are on trekking:
  5. Leave campsites cleaner than you have found them.
  6. Do not light open fires.
  7. Burn dry papers and packets in a safe place.
  8. Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants.
  9. Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment.
  10. Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures.
  11. Protect the natural environment.

Information for Indian Citizens

Indian citizens are permitted to travel in Nepal provided they have any one of the following documents:

Passport; Driving license with photograph; Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body; Ration card with photograph; Voter identity card with photograph; Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal; Ad hoc/temporary identity cards issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of exigency; Document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority there above.

General Information

Department of Immigration
Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu.
Tel : 977 - 01 - 4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868
Fax : 977 - 01 - 4433935
Email : mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np
Web : http://nepalimmigration.gov.np/

Office Hours

Sunday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. in Summer
  10:30 a.m. - 16:00 p.m. in Winter (Nov. to Jan.)
Friday 10:30 a.m. -15:00 p.m.

Visa Application Hours

Sunday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 15:00 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m. - 13:00 p.m.

Note: All of the information above is based on information from the Department of Immigration of Nepal’s office and may be found on their website.

Trekking cards and Permits for Conservation Areas, National Parks and Restricted Areas

All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. It is free, but requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide the cards for their clients.) Show it at check points on trekking routes.

Trekking Permits are required for all treks that pass through Conservation Areas or National Parks.

Conservation Area permits can be purchased at the Tourist Services Centre for Rs 2000 plus two photographs.

National Park entry tickets cost Rs 3000 and require no photograph. Purchase at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation office Sun – Fri 09:00 – 14:00 only (next to the Tourist Services office).

Restricted Area Permits are required mainly for camping style trekking in remote areas near the Tibetan border – for which a guide is strongly recommended. They can only be purchased for two or more trekkers. The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office, require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles) and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.

Tourist Visa

The foreign tourist visiting Nepal shall be granted the tourist visa.

The tourist visa shall be granted for a period in maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Visa years means January to December).

A tourist who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year.

If any foreigner who has entered into Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to spend even the period during which he may stay in Nepal with the tourist visa of the other visa year, he may use such facility.

Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of his stay.

Note: Above information is based on Department of Immigration of Nepal office.

  • Reading/writing material
  • First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
  • Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
  • Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu.
  • Health requirements arranged
  • Money: cash/credit card
  • Down Sleeping bag provided by Mountain Mart Trek in Kathmandu 
  • Light weight Towel
  • Day pack (25-30 liter) to carry your personal needs during the day
  • Torch/flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
  • Insect repellent, sunscreen and lip balm
  • Refillable water bottle - Min 1 Liter Aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best
  • Warm Hat
  • Sunhat/bandana
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves - wool or fleeced and gore tex
  • Scarf
  • Bag Liners to waterproof your bags (A duffel bag is provided to each trekker for trekking by MMT in Kathmandu)
  • Sewing Kit
  • Wind and waterproof Jacket & Pants
  • Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes (worn frequently prior to departure)
  • Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such combination
  • Running shoes or sandals for evening
  • Wool jumper/sweater/fleece. Lightweight during summer, 1 heavyweight or 2 lightweights during winter months.
  • T Shirts 2 or 3
  • Shirt - Long Sleeved
  • Pants - lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
  • Thermals upper and lower
  • Extra warm clothing during winter (December to March) layered clothing - thermals.

Trip Reviews (4)

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Michael B Thornton

2nd Mar, 2022

Manaslu Trek 18 days 

This is my second trip with MountainMart and it was as spectacular as the first. My wife and I hiked the Manaslu trek in October 2021 and I had previously done the Everest Base Camp trek with MountainMart a few years previously. This group is outstanding. They take care of you from the moment you make contact to the moment you leave the country. No "I didn't know I would have to do/pay for that" surprises. Both times they were fantastic. I met Ram on my Everest trip and specifically asked for him on the Manaslu trip. He was fantastic both times. We also met Pream on this trip as the other guide (they always have at least one in the front of the group and one in the back to make sure no one wanders off). I would highly recommend both of these guides. Actually, Dolakh (the owner of Mountain Mart) makes sure that your experience is top notch throughout the process, from guides, to accommodations, to food recommendations, to vehicles, to gear. You're not going to find a better group to travel with. I know that was my biggest fear for my first trek...not knowing which group I could trust with all of the details. I read reviews and landed on MountainMart. I'm sure glad I did. I can recommend them without reservation!


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Donna Bird

2nd Mar, 2022

Manaslu Trek 18 days 

What a great trip. We embarked on a 16 day Manaslu Trek. Mountain Mart took care of every detail. From the time getting to Nepal to leaving to getting Covid tests, everything was taken care of. At a time where travel is difficult and there are lots of things to worry about, Mountain Mart made the whole process very easy. What a great and relaxing (but strenuous) vacation. I would not delay any travel due to Covid. Mountain Mart takes care of everything.

Now for Trek. It was epic. Our guides Ram & Prim were awesome. They were Always well prepared, made sure we stayed at the most convenient locations and kept us safe through some harrowing times with the unusual rainfall. Ram & Prim were very knowledgeable about the area. Knew local history, mountain ranges and did a great job locating wildlife (blue sheep, mountain goats, otters, monkeys) that made the trek that much more enjoyable. The porters, Om & Guitra worked very hard. Our bags were always nearby and they did a great job keeping them dry during all the rain (3 days straight). I couldn’t be happier. Can’t wait to go back and explore other regions. I would definitely ask for Ram & Prim to guide any future expeditions. If you’re exploring Nepal, do not go with any other company. Mountain Mart is the best by far.


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Jason Wanlass

12th Oct, 2021

Manaslu Circuit October 2021i
I've known Mountain Mart Owner Dolakh for more than three years. He runs an excellent company. In my opinion, Ram is one of their best guides. Ask for him on your next trek. He is very attentive, understands English very well, and and is very organized and prompt. Ram is absolutely the best guide you could ask for. I recently finished the Manaslu Trek (October 2021). I had an amazing experience! Pream is also an excellent guide. He is very experienced and very likeable. Stop your searching and go with Mountain Mart. You'll have no regrets. Dolkah's company takes care of everything, so you can just enjoy your time in Nepal.


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Jenny Lee

8th Apr, 2022

Mountain Mart Miracle on Mera Peak Climbing
This year we were able to make Pappaji’s, my 75 year old father-in-law’s, dream of climbing a big mountain in Nepal come true when we summited Mera Peak October 8, 2021.

Dolakh at Mountain Mart made it possible by arranging the best possible team for our ascent.

First, Lochan, our fantastic guide, joined us for our 3rd adventure on the mountain (EBC 3 high passes and Island Peak in the past). He’s an experienced guide that we know and trust more than anyone on the mountain. He’s led us through some tough times and always gotten us through with great decision making and follow through. He’s the best of the best. He’s an absolute joy to be in the mountains with, his enthusiasm is infectious.

Second, Dawa, whom had been our porter in the past, joined us as climbing support and Pappaji’s personal assistant. He took every step with Pappaji, from Lukla, to the top of Mera Peak, and all the way back to Lukla. He was patient and caring with Pappaji. He and our climbing guide Pemba came up with a harness to work with Pappaji on the mountain. Additionally they fashioned custom rain gear for him. This climb would not be possible without Dawa’s patient assistance of Pappaji. His commitment was unparalleled.

Thirdly, the support team. On the mountain Pemba, our climbing guide, made sure that safety was top priority. He took his time showing the us climbing and safety techniques. The camp cook was especially helpful his year too. He was always there when we needed an extra hand and helped with Pappaji whenever asked. Sonam, our porter is Dawa’s son, and like his father helped us out from start to finish.

It’s extraordinary to get a 75 year old to the top of Mera Peak and back down safely. The level of coordination of talent at Mountain Mart is extraordinary. Having a great team means getting the right people in the best positions. It all came together this year with Mountain Mart!

We’ve come to care a great deal for everyone that we know at Mountain Mart. We’re always happy to meet up with Dolakh, Lochan and Dawa, and sad to say goodbye. You can have a great time and get to know wonderful people in Nepal when you book with Mountain Mart.


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Trip Overview

Key Information

Trip Length

18 Days

Activities

Trekking/Tour

Difficulty

Moderate/Strenuous

Max Elevation

5100m/16731ft Larke pass

Meal

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation

Lodge (twin room)

Transportation

Jeep/car

Best Month

Mar/May-Sep/Dec

Group Size

02 Min/12 Max

Trekking Style

Lodge

Trip Route

Jagat/Samagaun/Larke La

Acclimatization

One day in Sama Gaun

With double soaring peaks, Manaslu also refer to as Kutang or the Mountain of the spirit majestically stands at an altitude of 8163m (26,781 ft) in west central Nepal as the eighth highest peak in the world.  Geographically spectacular Manaslu is bounded by  Ganesh Himal and Buri Gandaki  gorge on east, on west by the deep fissures of Marshyandi River and by Annapurna Range on north and by Gorkha town on south.
The Manaslu Trekking is considered as one of the most exhilarating adventure for nature lover but very few foots have explore the region since being open in 1991 for tourists . The region has been isolated in development and in return this beautiful craft of nature offers well preserved wilderness and rich local cultures without crowd chaos but the trek can be one of the challenging adventure of your life. The thrilling trail follows old salt trading route along Buri Gandaki river initiating from Sotikhola and ending at Dharapani through rough steep mule track carved on side cliffs, long metal suspension bridges, forests of oak and rhododendron, heavenly ethnic villagers, lush green hills, magnificent glaciers and dramatic Larkya la(5100m) pass; highest elevation in trek.
Dreaming to live the adventure in wilderness with less crowd and get sober with thrill of nature then no better option welcomes you then Manaslu Region

 

Outline Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft)

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation

 

DAY 3: Kathmandu(1,300m/4,265ft) – Arughat (600m/1,970 ft) – Soti Khola (70m/2,300ft): 135km, 8-9 hrs drive. 

 

DAY 4: Soti Khola(700m/2,300ft) – Machha Khola (870m/2,855ft): 13km, 5-6 hrs. 

 

DAY 5: Machha Khola(870m/2,855ft) – Dobhan (1,070m/3,510ft): 10km, 5-6 hrs. 

 

DAY 6: Dobhan)1,070/3,510ft) – Philim (1,570m/5,150ft): 13km, 7-8 hrs. 

 

DAY 7: Philim(1,570m/5,150ft) – Deng (1,860m/6,102ft): 10km, 6-7 hrs

 

DAY 8: Deng(1,860m/6,102ft) – Namrung (2,630m/8,630ft): 15km, 7-8 hrs.

 

DAY 9: Namrung(2,630m/8,630ft) – Lho (3,180m/10,432ft): 7km, 4-5hrs. 

 

DAY 10: Lho(3,180m/10,432ft) – Sama Gaon (3,520m/11,550ft): 9km, 5-6 hrs.

 

DAY 11: Rest and exploration day

 

DAY 12: Sama(3,520m/11,550ft) – Samdo (3,860m/12,664ft): 8km, 4-5 hrs.

 

DAY 13: Samdo(3,860m/12,664ft) – Larkya Phedi/Dharamsala (4,460m/14,631ft): 7km, 4-5 hrs.

 

DAY 14: Dharamsala(4,460m/14,631ft) – Larkya La (5,160m/16,928ft) – Bimthang (3,590m/11,777ft): 13km, 8-9 hrs. 

 

DAY 15: Bimthang(3,590m/11,777ft) – Gho (2,515m/8,250ft): 13km, 6-7 hrs.

 

DAY 16: Gho(2,515m/8,250ft) – Dharapani (1,920m/6,300ft): 8km, 3-4 hrs.

 

DAY 17: Dharapani(1,920m/6,300ft)- Besi Sahar (760m/2,495ft) – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft): 190km 7-8hrs .

 

DAY 18: Final departure

Note: Trekking distances and times are approximate: times differ widely from group to group.

Itinerary Detail

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu

Meet and greet our airport representative at Tribhuvan International. Airport outside the terminal hall and transfer to your Hotel. Afternoon, trip briefing and final preparation. Stroll around colorful market Thamel downtown, simply relax and recover jetlag.

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300
Day 2 : Full day Kathmandu City excursion

After breakfast at Hotel, 9am you would proceed for full day 6-8 hrs Sightseeing tour toward Swoyambhunath stupa on hilltop. Then, friendly locals, best carvings, and arts in Patan Durbar Square treats you warmly. Before being greeted by Boudhanath Stupa which stands dominating the skyline and flaunting colorful flags, you visit Pashupatinath Temple filled with strong incense sticks, prayers, shrines and open cremation.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300
Day 3 : Kathmandu(1.300m/4,265ft) – Arughat (600m/1,970 ft) – Soti Khola (700m/2,300ft)

Early morning drive from kathmandu initiates with cool breeze along the white water Trishuli river to Dhading Bazar from where the bumpy ride on dusty road can be tiresome but offers the rural village scenario with terraced farms and thatched roof houses . You can also watch the wonderful mountain views on backdrop occasionally and after crossing interesting bridge Aarughat Bazaar on the bank of Budhi Gandaki greets you.A further three hours bumpy drive on the west bank of Budhi Gandaki river and Soti khola welcomes you for the overnight stay.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
700
Day 4 : Soti Khola(700m/2,300ft) – Machha Khola (870m/2,854ft)

After breakfast, you pave way through beautiful forest and the trail gets narrower as you approach gorge with nearly vertical rock wall. The traders and caravans of donkeys accompany you occasionally along the steep path. Further the valley opens again and you shall be amazed by the wonderful terraced paddy field in Lyabrubesi; an ethnic Gurung Village. Continue to Nauli Khola and after crossing a suspension bridge following the Buri Gandaki river, Machha khola awaits you for the night.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
870
Day 5 : Machha Khola(870m/2,854ft) – Dobhan (1,070m/3,510ft)

You walk through the narrow gorges and lots of ascend and descend takes place as you trail the wilderness to Khorlabesi. Villages are sparsed and people meandering along the paths are few until you reach the hot springs of Tatopani, proceeding further on the eastern bank of Buri Gandaki you make it to Dobhan.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1070
Day 6 : Dobhan(1,070m/3,510ft) – Philim (1,570m/5,150ft)

Welcome your morning in refreshing air and proceed Thulo Dhunga and Yara Bagar.The back and forth cross across the river on swinging suspension bridges repeats until you reach Jagat; a small village with perfect avenue which serve as Entrance and checkpoint for restricted Manaslu Conservation Area. Acend to salleri and continue to Sirdibas before making a final climb to Philim.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1570
Day 7 : Philim(1,570m/5,150ft) – Deng (1,860m/6,102ft)

The valley narrows and you can sing to the flowing river music along the path as you walk in the deep pine forests. The trail seems flat and easy under the shadow of beautiful trees but steep hills welcomes you as you meander further and crossing the bridge you ascend to Pewa and the flat land Deng; a farmer village with Buddhist prosperity. There are mani walls, colorful Tibetan prayer flags, smiling women adorn with corals and turquoises jewellery and to no wonder mesmerizing snowcapped peaks .

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1860
Day 8 : Deng(1,860m/6,102ft) – Namrung (2,630m/8,630ft)

Ascend down the river to climb up the next hill and trail takes you to stone carved village of Bihi followed by Bhijjam still tracing the Buri Gandaki route. Before entering into a enchanting forest of Fir and Rhododendron your trail leads to Ghap and a climb above Tum Khola. After meandering the forest with birds and swinging monkeys cross the bridge to southern bank to reach Namrung full of warm people, painted house and also a bigger chorten.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2630
Day 9 : Namrung(2,630m/8,630ft) – Lho (3,180m/10,432ft)

The trail continues to upper Nupri( The western mountains) where the inhabitants have exclusive Tibetan culture, dialect and dress. Every village seems to have their own Gompa and mountain views are obvious attractions there. Climbing the barley fields you reach beautiful village of Lihi and shortly after passing the village watch the razor blade shaped Mt.Simnang(6251m).The next village Sho offers more spectacular view of Manaslu(8163m), Manaslu North(7157m) and Naike Peak(5515m). A short walk then leads to upper valley’s one of the three biggest village;Lho with busy Ribum Gompa.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3180
Day 10 : Lho(3,180m/10,432ft) – Sama Gaon (3,520m/11,550ft)

After passing Lho you enter the forest along the little river and climb the plodding trail before you reach the exciting plateau of high mountains, Shyaula which greets you with beautiful chorten and wonderful mountain views. Continue your trail through bushy forest observing the beautiful waterfall in a hilly terrain and valley opens wider leading to bigger village of Samagaon.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3520
Day 11 : Rest and exploration day: (Birendra Tal / Pungyen Gompa / Manaslu Base Camp)

The wonderful village of Samagaon has smiling children and warm people with intoxicating natural beauty. The big chorten surrounded by prayer mills, piled mani stones with holy inscription and married lamas exhibit a authentic religious traditions. The perfectly sculpted walls and colorful flags in monastery is beautiful. Explore to the amazing woodcraft in village and admire the panoramic view of mountains in cool air. Don’t be astonished to see the women wear beautiful silver spoon as jewellery and sign of prosperity. The explore to Pungyen monastery shall gift you memorable trip with its sanity and holiness in Himalaya. The short hike you make from samagoun to freshwater lake Birendra Taal with its turquoise color is mesmerizing and worth the walk.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3520
Day 12 : Sama(3,520m/11,550ft) – Samdo (3,860m/12,664ft)

The trail heads north of Sama with drier vegetation and colder weather. Pass a large pasture land Khemu Kharka with long Mani walls and scrubby forest. Samdo; the last village before Larkhya la welcomes you with a chorten followed by fields and white kani(gateway) before antique village full of Buddhist and stone houses. The trade between Tibet and Samdo village to exchange woolen craft and other materials can be witnessed in summer.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3860
Day 13 : Samdo(3,860m/12,664ft) – Larkya Phedi/Dharamsala (14,631ft)

Marveling through the northen village and taking the westward trail you walk through the forest of Junipers and Rhododendron. You might even encounter Blue Sheep as you climb towards Larkhya Phedi enjoying the panoramic view of Manaslu and Syacha Glacier from the Larkhya Himal in a high Himalayan landscape.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4460
Day 14 : Dharamsala(4,460m/14,631ft) – Larkya La (5,160m/16,928ft) – Bimthang (3,590m/11,777ft)

The cool morning and you start your journey of the day with a ascent through the cold and windy weather and the dramatic pass Larkhya La can be proven challenging too. Following the frozen lakes moraine and walking on snow can be tiresome and fun at the same time. Himlung Himal(7126m),Cheo Himal(6820m),Gyaji kung(7030m) and Annapurna II (7937m) stands majestically in linear form in front of you. Then a slippery descend to west leads you Taubuche where easy trail resumes and valley opens wider dropping to Bimthang.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3590
Day 15 : Bimthang(3,590m/11,777ft) – Gho (2,515m/8,250ft)

The trails descends passing the incredible landscape and crossing the icy glacier with small trees soon with alternate ups and downs you will find colourful prayer flags with stunning view of Mt.Manaslu. The more easier trail greets you with warm pine forest and meadows headind down to Dudhkhola and on to Sotikhola and following the bank you reach village of Gho.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2515
Day 16 : Gho(2,515m/8,250ft) – Dharapani (1,920m/6,300ft)

The green vegetation signals of altitude decrease as you walk through fields and forests following the north bank of Dudh khola river you reach a beautiful Gurung Village of Tilije. Leaving the village of flag stone houses and rich culture you cross the stream to reach Thonje. After crossing a suspension bridge over Marshyangdi river you reach the village of Dharapani.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
1920
Day 17 : Dharapani(1,920m/6,300ft)- Besi Sahar (760m/2,500ft) – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265ft)

The temporary road offers a dusty boneshaker ride to Besi sahar from Dharapani and a smooth drive on highway to Kathmandu. Enjoy the hilly sights of Nepal; terraced fields, farmers and childrens.

Food
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1300
Day 18 : Final departure

After breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination.

Food
Breakfast

What Is Included ?

  • All airport transfers
  • 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights with breakfast 
  • Guided City tour in Kathmandu covering 4 UNESCO heritage sites
  • Trekking permits and necessary paper work (Manaslu region special trekking permit, MCAP and ACAP entry permit )
  • Private Jeep transport Kathmandu to Soti Khola (trail foot) 
  • Sharing jeep transport Tal (trail head) to Besishar and private transport to Kathmandu 
  • Full meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on your choice
  • Supplementary snacks: energy  bar and cookies
  • Seasonal fresh fruits deserts every day
  • Unlimited Chlorine treated Safe Drinking water
  • All mountain accommodation (soft comfortable private room/share bathroom) 
  • An experienced English-speaking Govt. registered professional trekking guide and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Guide & porter salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
  • A comprehensive First Aid kit
  • All government and local taxes
  • Trekking equipment: down filled sleeping bag, walking poles and duffel bag

What Is Excluded?

  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu
  • City entrance fees
  • Hot and bottle drinks
  • Hot shower
  • Electronic device re-charge 
  • Wi- Fi
  • Travel insurance and medical evacuation
  • Tipping 

Additional Information

Trip Information Section

Meals

Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.

Accommodation

A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.

Drinking water:

Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem

Route Map

Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt

What to take

This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .

Important to note:

Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please, read MMT’s ‘Terms and Conditions’ carefully prior to trip booking

Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.

2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
4. Please go through itinerary page or trek inclusion page for the detail information of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:

  • Personal travel insurance, medical assistance and helicopter evacuation.
  • Visa, Passport and transit point expenses.
  •  Extra meals, entertainment activities, accommodation, transportation costs are not included in the itinerary.
  • Laundry, postal, medicine, clothing, gears and personal expenses.
  • Tips and excess baggage charge.

 5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.    
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
30. We have displayed the authentic, genuine and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If any mistake, incomplete or wrong information is seen, please inform us on time.
31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)

Download Nepal VISA form (.pdf)

Foreigners other than Indian citizen, who intend to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport prior to applying for a Nepal visa. The passport must have six months validity from the date of arrival. Foreigners can obtain a Nepalese visa upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, or at a border immigration office. One recent copy of a passport size color photo is required to apply for Tourist Visa to Nepal. Mountain Mart Trek has listed Nepal visa information tips for travelers to Nepal.

Tourist visas shall be granted for a maximum period of 150 days in a visa year (January to December)

A foreigner who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year. If any foreigner who has entered Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to extend his/her stay into the new visa year, he/she may do so by purchasing another visa for the New Year. Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of the stay.

An application for a Tourist Visa must be submitted in the format referred to in Appendix 1.

A Nepali visa issued abroad is valid for entry for three to six months from the date of issue. True -

Tourist Visa Exceptions

Citizens of the following countries should be issue visa in their own country to Nepal embassy and consulate.

Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia, Zimbabwe.

Entry

No foreigners except Indians are entitled to Nepal without a valid visa.

Visas can be obtained from the following immigration offices in Nepal:

  • Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
  • Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
  • Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
  • Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
  • Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
  • Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
  • Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
  • Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Visa Application Forms

A copy of the Visa Form is available for use at the end of this document that avoids you long queue to pick up the Nepal visa form at the international airport.

Visa Fees

The fees payable only in USD dollars for obtaining a visa on arrival at any border are as follows:

  1. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days: US$ 25 payable only in USD dollars.
  2. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days: US$ 40 payable only in USD dollars
  3. A Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days: US$ 100 payable only in USD dollars
  4. Regardless of the provisions stated in points E1 and E2 above: Tourists with passports from South Asian
    Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan
    and Sri Lanka) are not required to pay visa fees for a 30 day visa.
  5. Indian citizens do not require a visa to enter into Nepal.

Visa Extension Fees

The fees payable (only in local Nepali currency) to extend the duration of your stay, or to renew a visa are:

  1. US$ 2 equivalent, in Nepali currency, per day of the extension period.
  2. An additional US$ 20 or equivalent, in Nepali currency, is payable on a single-entry visa in F1 if a MultipleEntry facility is requested for the extended period.
  3. If foreign visitors failed to renew their visa and need to do so at an exit point, they have to pay an additional equivalent to US$ 3, in Nepalese currency, on the regular visa extension fee.
  4. Foreign visitors who have overstayed their visa period of 150 days without extension are required to pay an additional visa fee as per provision in F3, plus a fine as specified in Clause 10 sun-clause 4 of the immigration Act 2049.
  5. Regardless of the provision stated in F1: 15 days is counted as a minimum extension period and the visa fee is charged accordingly. For an extension period of more than 15 days, the visa fee is charged as per the provision of F1.
  6. A tourist visa can be extended for up to a maximum period of 150 days in a single visa year (Jan. – Dec.).
    It is cheaper to purchase a 30 day visa at the point of entry and then to extend it, for 15 days or more at the Central Immigration Office in Kathmandu or Pokhara unless you are staying for 90 days or more

    For an extension to a visa you will need two additional passport photographs for each extension.

Transit Visa

A transit visa for one day can be obtained from Nepal's immigration offices at an entry point upon the production of a departure flight ticket via Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The fee is US$ 5 or equivalent convertible currency. A transit visa may not be extended.

A Nepali Visa can be obtained from Nepal Embassy / Consulate Offices in your country, or upon arrival at Kathmandu airport. It is also possible to obtain the visa from other border points of entry. You'll need 1 passport photo each time.

For foreign investors, a business visa with a multiple entry facility for a period of one year or five years can be obtained from the Department of Immigration on the recommendation of the Department of Industry and Commerce by paying US$ 100 and US$ 250 or equivalent convertible foreign or Nepali currency.

Note: While we try to make the information contained herein as accurate as possible, we accept no responsibility for any loss, disruption or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this information.

Important Information to Visitors

Foreign visitors are requested to keep a note of the dates on their Nepalese visa and their passport number to avoid possible problems. Visa extensions need to be applied for, within the valid period of the Nepalese visa.

You are requested to ensure that you get the arrival/departure stamps on your passport at the entry /exit points to avoid possible legal complications.

Living in Nepal without a passport or a valid visa is a punishable offence.

Deviation from the prescribed trekking routes mentioned on your trekking permit will be treated as a violation of the law.

You are advised to be aware of brokers/cheaters and counterfeit documents or visa/trekking permits to avoid legal complications.

Change of purpose of your stay without permission is not allowed and employment or voluntary services while on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. It will be a punishable offence.

Be certain to register at the police and Immigration check points along any trail. It would be wise to register your trekking destination and schedule at your Embassy or Consulate.

If you encounter problems along the trails, immediately inform the nearest police or Immigration post officials.

You are requested to change money with recognized dealers and do not forget to take and keep formal receipts.

You are requested to inform the officials at an Immigration Office or Police Station of any changes in the address previously given in your visa application form or disembarkation card, and within seven days.

If, as a tourist, your stay is more than 120 days in one visa year and you wish to visit additional places for longer than 24 hours, you must register at the local police office of such places, your name, passport number and address.

You are advised to be mindful to contact the Department of Immigration to request a visa transfer in the case of getting a new passport or travel document from your embassy, and within seven days.

Passport and trekking permits should be kept by each trekker while trekking.

Filming in restricted or notified areas without permission is strictly prohibited.

Please do not take out the visa stickers from your passport and do not try to change records printed in your passport.

We request your co-operation in observing the following guidelines during your stay in Nepal. Respect local traditions, customs, values and sentiments, help to protect local culture and maintain local pride.

  1. Respect privacy while taking photographs.
  2. Respect holy places.
  3. Refrain from giving money to children as it will encourage begging.
  4. Respecting local etiquette will earn you respect.
    Let the Himalayas change you – do not change them: so remember while you are on trekking:
  5. Leave campsites cleaner than you have found them.
  6. Do not light open fires.
  7. Burn dry papers and packets in a safe place.
  8. Keep local water clean and avoid using pollutants.
  9. Plants should be left to flourish in their natural environment.
  10. Help your guides and porters to follow conservation measures.
  11. Protect the natural environment.

Information for Indian Citizens

Indian citizens are permitted to travel in Nepal provided they have any one of the following documents:

Passport; Driving license with photograph; Identity card with photograph issued by a governmental body; Ration card with photograph; Voter identity card with photograph; Registration certificate issued by the Indian embassy to Indian citizens residing in Nepal; Ad hoc/temporary identity cards issued by the Indian embassy to the Indian citizen in the event of exigency; Document with photograph and setting out identity, issued by the sub-divisional magistrate or authority there above.

General Information

Department of Immigration
Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu.
Tel : 977 - 01 - 4433934 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868
Fax : 977 - 01 - 4433935
Email : mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np
Web : http://nepalimmigration.gov.np/

Office Hours

Sunday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 17:00 p.m. in Summer
  10:30 a.m. - 16:00 p.m. in Winter (Nov. to Jan.)
Friday 10:30 a.m. -15:00 p.m.

Visa Application Hours

Sunday to Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 15:00 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m. - 13:00 p.m.

Note: All of the information above is based on information from the Department of Immigration of Nepal’s office and may be found on their website.

Trekking cards and Permits for Conservation Areas, National Parks and Restricted Areas

All trekkers are required to carry a Trekkers' Information Management System card (TIMS card). It is available from the Tourist Services Centre in Kathmandu: Sun – Fri 10:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00. It is free, but requires two passport photographs. (Trekking agencies provide the cards for their clients.) Show it at check points on trekking routes.

Trekking Permits are required for all treks that pass through Conservation Areas or National Parks.

Conservation Area permits can be purchased at the Tourist Services Centre for Rs 2000 plus two photographs.

National Park entry tickets cost Rs 3000 and require no photograph. Purchase at the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation office Sun – Fri 09:00 – 14:00 only (next to the Tourist Services office).

Restricted Area Permits are required mainly for camping style trekking in remote areas near the Tibetan border – for which a guide is strongly recommended. They can only be purchased for two or more trekkers. The permits are issued by the Central Immigration Office, require two working days, your original passports (not facsimiles) and two photographs. Costs range from US$10/week to US$500/10 days plus substantial additional amounts for each additional day. These will be procured by your chosen trekking agency. Offices are open daily, but with restricted hours on Saturdays.

Tourist Visa

The foreign tourist visiting Nepal shall be granted the tourist visa.

The tourist visa shall be granted for a period in maximum of 150 days in a visa year (Visa years means January to December).

A tourist who has departed before the expiry of the period specified in the visa issued in a visa year shall not be allowed to use the visa by adding the remaining period to another visa year.

If any foreigner who has entered into Nepal towards the end of a visa year desires to spend even the period during which he may stay in Nepal with the tourist visa of the other visa year, he may use such facility.

Provided, however, that the computation of the fees for such period shall be made on the basis of the total period of his stay.

Note: Above information is based on Department of Immigration of Nepal office.

  • Reading/writing material
  • First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea
  • Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular
  • Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu.
  • Health requirements arranged
  • Money: cash/credit card
  • Down Sleeping bag provided by Mountain Mart Trek in Kathmandu 
  • Light weight Towel
  • Day pack (25-30 liter) to carry your personal needs during the day
  • Torch/flashlight - headlamp style is ideal
  • Insect repellent, sunscreen and lip balm
  • Refillable water bottle - Min 1 Liter Aluminum or Nalgene polypropylene are best
  • Warm Hat
  • Sunhat/bandana
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves - wool or fleeced and gore tex
  • Scarf
  • Bag Liners to waterproof your bags (A duffel bag is provided to each trekker for trekking by MMT in Kathmandu)
  • Sewing Kit
  • Wind and waterproof Jacket & Pants
  • Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes (worn frequently prior to departure)
  • Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination - ensure boots fit such combination
  • Running shoes or sandals for evening
  • Wool jumper/sweater/fleece. Lightweight during summer, 1 heavyweight or 2 lightweights during winter months.
  • T Shirts 2 or 3
  • Shirt - Long Sleeved
  • Pants - lightweight long trousers (jeans are unsuitable)
  • Thermals upper and lower
  • Extra warm clothing during winter (December to March) layered clothing - thermals.

Trip Reviews (4)

Manaslu Trek 18 days 

This is my second trip with MountainMart and it was as spectacular as the first. My wife and I hiked the Manaslu trek in October 2021 and I had previously done the Everest Base Camp trek with MountainMart a few years previously. This group is outstanding. They take care of you from the moment you make contact to the moment you leave the country. No "I didn't know I would have to do/pay for that" surprises. Both times they were fantastic. I met Ram on my Everest trip and specifically asked for him on the Manaslu trip. He was fantastic both times. We also met Pream on this trip as the other guide (they always have at least one in the front of the group and one in the back to make sure no one wanders off). I would highly recommend both of these guides. Actually, Dolakh (the owner of Mountain Mart) makes sure that your experience is top notch throughout the process, from guides, to accommodations, to food recommendations, to vehicles, to gear. You're not going to find a better group to travel with. I know that was my biggest fear for my first trek...not knowing which group I could trust with all of the details. I read reviews and landed on MountainMart. I'm sure glad I did. I can recommend them without reservation!

Michael B Thornton

2nd Mar, 2022


Manaslu Trek 18 days 

What a great trip. We embarked on a 16 day Manaslu Trek. Mountain Mart took care of every detail. From the time getting to Nepal to leaving to getting Covid tests, everything was taken care of. At a time where travel is difficult and there are lots of things to worry about, Mountain Mart made the whole process very easy. What a great and relaxing (but strenuous) vacation. I would not delay any travel due to Covid. Mountain Mart takes care of everything.

Now for Trek. It was epic. Our guides Ram & Prim were awesome. They were Always well prepared, made sure we stayed at the most convenient locations and kept us safe through some harrowing times with the unusual rainfall. Ram & Prim were very knowledgeable about the area. Knew local history, mountain ranges and did a great job locating wildlife (blue sheep, mountain goats, otters, monkeys) that made the trek that much more enjoyable. The porters, Om & Guitra worked very hard. Our bags were always nearby and they did a great job keeping them dry during all the rain (3 days straight). I couldn’t be happier. Can’t wait to go back and explore other regions. I would definitely ask for Ram & Prim to guide any future expeditions. If you’re exploring Nepal, do not go with any other company. Mountain Mart is the best by far.

Donna Bird

2nd Mar, 2022


Manaslu Circuit October 2021i
I've known Mountain Mart Owner Dolakh for more than three years. He runs an excellent company. In my opinion, Ram is one of their best guides. Ask for him on your next trek. He is very attentive, understands English very well, and and is very organized and prompt. Ram is absolutely the best guide you could ask for. I recently finished the Manaslu Trek (October 2021). I had an amazing experience! Pream is also an excellent guide. He is very experienced and very likeable. Stop your searching and go with Mountain Mart. You'll have no regrets. Dolkah's company takes care of everything, so you can just enjoy your time in Nepal.

Jason Wanlass

12th Oct, 2021


Mountain Mart Miracle on Mera Peak Climbing
This year we were able to make Pappaji’s, my 75 year old father-in-law’s, dream of climbing a big mountain in Nepal come true when we summited Mera Peak October 8, 2021.

Dolakh at Mountain Mart made it possible by arranging the best possible team for our ascent.

First, Lochan, our fantastic guide, joined us for our 3rd adventure on the mountain (EBC 3 high passes and Island Peak in the past). He’s an experienced guide that we know and trust more than anyone on the mountain. He’s led us through some tough times and always gotten us through with great decision making and follow through. He’s the best of the best. He’s an absolute joy to be in the mountains with, his enthusiasm is infectious.

Second, Dawa, whom had been our porter in the past, joined us as climbing support and Pappaji’s personal assistant. He took every step with Pappaji, from Lukla, to the top of Mera Peak, and all the way back to Lukla. He was patient and caring with Pappaji. He and our climbing guide Pemba came up with a harness to work with Pappaji on the mountain. Additionally they fashioned custom rain gear for him. This climb would not be possible without Dawa’s patient assistance of Pappaji. His commitment was unparalleled.

Thirdly, the support team. On the mountain Pemba, our climbing guide, made sure that safety was top priority. He took his time showing the us climbing and safety techniques. The camp cook was especially helpful his year too. He was always there when we needed an extra hand and helped with Pappaji whenever asked. Sonam, our porter is Dawa’s son, and like his father helped us out from start to finish.

It’s extraordinary to get a 75 year old to the top of Mera Peak and back down safely. The level of coordination of talent at Mountain Mart is extraordinary. Having a great team means getting the right people in the best positions. It all came together this year with Mountain Mart!

We’ve come to care a great deal for everyone that we know at Mountain Mart. We’re always happy to meet up with Dolakh, Lochan and Dawa, and sad to say goodbye. You can have a great time and get to know wonderful people in Nepal when you book with Mountain Mart.

Jenny Lee

8th Apr, 2022


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