What is Budget Trekking? Budget trekking is the best option for travelers who want to experience the Himalayas with a limited budget. For all the trekking enthusiasts in the world, we invite you to visit Nepal and explore this Himalayan region with comfort and a reasonable price. Your essentials for hiking in the Himalayas will […]
Optimal trekking seasons are spring and fall when the weather is stable, offering the best views and comfortable conditions.
What is Budget Trekking?
Budget trekking is the best option for travelers who want to experience the Himalayas with a limited budget. For all the trekking enthusiasts in the world, we invite you to visit Nepal and explore this Himalayan region with comfort and a reasonable price.
Your essentials for hiking in the Himalayas will be covered by our budget packages. To ensure that your walk is comfortable, we supply you with obliging and amusing porters (English speaking) who will carry up to 12kgs of weight. As porters are experienced trekkers, they will also be help you with your needs during the trek. Included in the budget trek cost are additional services like ground transportation to and from the starting and finishing points of the trek, cozy and warm lodges during the trek, and permits required to trek in Nepal’s various trekking regions.
It should be noted that hiring a guide will come at an additional expense, raising the overall cost of the trek. However, if you feel the need, we can also provide excellent guides for you. And lastly, we request our travelers to carry the basic necessities such as trekking gears, warm clothes, hot water bottles, sunglasses, trekking poles etc. with themselves as it will not be provided by the company.
The Manasalu Budget Trek is held in the Manasalu Conservation Area, which is well-known for its breathtaking scenery, varied cultural heritage, and difficult terrain. The start of this journey is in Soti Khola, which is eight hours’ drive from the Kathmandu Valley. Trekkers should expect to spend 13–18 days covering a distance of around 117 kilometers on this journey. The highest point on this walk is 5160 meters above sea level at Larkya La Pass. Trekking trails wind through isolated villages home to many ethnic groups, including Tamangs, Gurungs, and communities inspired by Tibet. These treks offer a glimpse into the distinctive customs, cultures, and historic monasteries of these people.
This trip encircles Mount Manasalu, the eighth-highest mountain in the world. Trekkers will be treated to breathtaking views of Himlung Himal, Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Cheo Himal, Siringi, Kanguru, Ganesh Himal, and Annapurna II on this journey. Trekkers have access to tea houses and lodges where they may savor traditional Nepali delicacies like dal bhat tarkari, gundruk dhido etc. Among the trekking trails in Nepal, the Manasalu Trek is one of the most difficult and less travelled routes. The ideal seasons for this expedition are thought to be spring and fall.
Drive to Sati Khola by Bus (815m/2673ft)
Sati Khola to Machha Khola (900m/2952ft). Walking 6 hours
Machha Khola to Jagat (1250m/4100ft). Walking 6:30 hours
Jagat to Ngyak. (1950m/6496ft) Walking 6:30 hours
Ngyak to Ghap (2050m/6724ft). Walking 6 hours
Ghap to Lho 3148m/10325ft. Walking 6 hours
Lho to Samagompa (3517m/11535ft). Walking 6:30 hours
Samagompa to Samdo (3738m/12260ft). Walking 6:30 hours
Samdo to Dharamashala (4480m/14694ft). Walking 6:30 hours
Rest and acclimatization at Dharamashala (4480m/14694ft). Short day hiking.
Dharamashala to Bhimtang (3890m/12760ft) via Larkya La pass (5213m/17098). Walking 7:30 hours
Bhimtang to Tilje (3010m/9872ft). Walking 6 hours
Tilje to Chamje( 1625m/5330ft) . O/N at mountain lodge. Walking 6:30 hours
Drive to Besishar by local transport by Jeep then continue drive to Kathmandu by car. 7:30 hours. Trip ends
After breakfast, we take a bus for our trip to Sati Khola. This ride will give you opportunity to admire Nepal’s astounding landscapes. We’re going to have lunch at a local tea shop. After a long drive we finally arrive at Sati Khola where we stay for the night.
Once you pass over several suspension bridges, the trail goes through a dense Sal Forest. You will finally cross the Budi Gandaki River and arrive at a place named Khursane. Following your route, the trail will ascend and descend as you leave Khursane behind. The road will cross two waterfalls before you reach the village of MachhaKhola.
You’ll be traveling through dense trees and narrow paths, so your journey will be a little difficult. After a decent hike, you will reach KhorlaBesi and Tharo Khola. There will also be a couple suspension bridges traversed today. You will arrive to Dobhan after climbing the beautifully constructed staircase. After then, the trail progressively descends toward Tharo Bharyang. Afterwards, you will traverse the western bank of the Budhi Gandaki to enter Jagat.
Today, you will hike from Jagat to the Ngyak village. Since the hike today will take more than six hours, we will set out early. As you go, you’ll be able to see some amazing mountain views. Savor your evening in a tea house in the Ngyak area.
Ghap will be the final destination for today. We’ll leave Ngyak early in the morning to begin our journey. Along the journey, one can witness the magnificent Ganesh Himal. The people will welcome you with smile at you as you soak in the warmth and culture of the area. Spend your night at Ghap.
You will be hiking for around six hours and thirty minutes today, from Ghap to Lho. You will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner while staying in a local lodge at Lho. A maximum elevation of 3148 meters (10325 feet) will be reached on this day.
On this day, you will proceed with your trek from Lho to Samagompa. The hike should take roughly six hours and thirty minutes to finish. Traveling is much more fun when one stops along the way to laugh a lot with fellow travelers. Laughter has been found to elevate mood. You will be accommodated in a hotel or tea house in Samagompa and served meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The highest point of this day will be 3517 meters (11535 ft).
You will be trekking from Samagompa to Samdo on the eighth day; which should take you roughly six hours and thirty minutes. You will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner while lodging at a hotel or tea house in Samdo. This day’s highest point will be 3738 meters.
On the nineth day, you will hike from Samdo to Dharamashala; the total trekking duration should be approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes. You will be accommodated in a hotel or tea house in Dharamashala and served breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The highest point of this day will be 4480 meters (14694 ft).
On the tenth day, you will have a rest and acclimatization day in Dharamashala. To help you adjust to the high altitude, you may even embark on a quick day hike. You will be accommodated in a hotel or tea house in Dharamashala and served breakfast, lunch, and supper. The highest point of this day will be 4480 meters (14694 ft). Take it easy and pay attention to your body as you continue to adjust. If you want to relax and enjoy the amazing surroundings, bring a good book or journal.
On the eleventh day, you will proceed from Dharamashala to Bhimtang by way of the 5213-meter (17098-foot) Larkya La pass. Larkya La Pass in one of the most fascinating passes of Nepal. The trek should take roughly seven hours and thirty minutes to finish. You will be accommodated in a hotel or tea house in Bhimtang and served meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Today, you will hike from Bhimtang to Tilje; the distance should take you approximately 6 hours. You will be accommodated at a hotel or tea house in Tilje, where meals will be provided for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The highest point on this day will be 3010 meters, or 9872 feet.
From Tilje to Chamje, you’ll begin an amazing hike that should take you around 6 hours. As you trek across the breathtaking environment, you can take some stops to catch your breath and snap photos of the amazing view. You will be able to unwind and recuperate in Chamje in a hotel or tea house where you will be provided with food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following an exhausting day of hiking. A maximum elevation of 2713 meters (8900 feet) will be reached on this day. Don’t forget to spend some time exploring the charming village of Chamje before calling it a night.
We return to Kathmandu by the same route today via bus. Along the way you’ll get a good rest with amazing view of Nepalese landscapes. Today marks the end of this extraordinary journey, hope you had an amazing time in the Himalayas. See you on your next adventure.
The Manasalu Budget Trek is held in the Manasalu Conservation Area, which is well-known for its breathtaking scenery, varied cultural heritage, and difficult terrain. The start of this journey is in Soti Khola, which is eight hours’ drive from the Kathmandu Valley. Trekkers should expect to spend 13–18 days covering a distance of around 117 kilometers on this journey. The highest point on this walk is 5160 meters above sea level at Larkya La Pass. Trekking trails wind through isolated villages home to many ethnic groups, including Tamangs, Gurungs, and communities inspired by Tibet. These treks offer a glimpse into the distinctive customs, cultures, and historic monasteries of these people.
This trip encircles Mount Manasalu, the eighth-highest mountain in the world. Trekkers will be treated to breathtaking views of Himlung Himal, Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Cheo Himal, Siringi, Kanguru, Ganesh Himal, and Annapurna II on this journey. Trekkers have access to tea houses and lodges where they may savor traditional Nepali delicacies like dal bhat tarkari, gundruk dhido etc. Among the trekking trails in Nepal, the Manasalu Trek is one of the most difficult and less travelled routes. The ideal seasons for this expedition are thought to be spring and fall.