Manaslu was declared a “Conservation Area”in December 1998 by HMG’s Ministry
of Forest and Soil Conservation under the National Parks and Wildlife
Conservation Act of Nepal. It covers an area of 1663 sq. km. The region
harbors a mosaic of habitats for 33 species of mammals, 110 species of
birds, 11 species of butterflies and 3 species of reptiles. There are approx
2000 species of plants, 11 types of forests and over 50 species on useful plants.
The bio-climatic zones vary from sub-tropical to Nival. The altitude rises from
a mere 600m. to the summit of Mt. Manaslu (8,163), the eighth highest peak in the
world.


Climate


The Manalsu region region from Arughat to Larkhe La (Pass), has six
climatic zones : tropical ,subtropical ,temperate,subalphine,alphine
and arctic.The extreme climatic contrasts within the 100 km trail between
Arughatand Samdo are associated with tremendous differences in elevation ,
topography and precipitation. The tropical climatezone lies in the low level
river basins of the Buri Gandaki ,Maryangdi and other rivers,lowland valleys
and lower hills below the elevation of 1000 m.A subtropicl climatic zone exists
between 1000m and 2000m where the average summer and winter temperature range
between 31 to 34oC and 8 to 13oC respectively.

The temperature climatic zone lies at higher hils above 2000 m and below 3000m.
In this zone ,summer temperatures range 22 to 25oC , and winter temperatures
range -2 to 6oC.Frosts and snowfall are common during winter(January and February ).
The subalphine climatic zone lies between 3000 m and 4000 m where snowfall occurs
for about fou to six months ( December to May ).In this zone ,winter is very cold
and even in summer the temperature is not high with a mean annual temperature of 6
to 10oC .The alphine zone between 4000 and 5000 m is mostly open meadows. The arctic
climatic zone lies at elevations above 4500m.

The snow line is at about 5000 m .Precipitaiton is in the form of snow and the
temperatures drop far below freezing. The monsoon occurs between June and September
providing about three -fourths of the total rainfall .The post -monsoon period
(October to November) and the winter months (December to February) are usually
dry.The average rainfall is around 1900 mm per annum .In general ,the southern
part of the region remains cloudier and wetter than the upper subalpine areas
and alphine areas.

Vegetation

The vegetation of the area can be divided into three main categories, based mainly
on the altitude, viz. Low hill, Middle mountain and High mountain types. Each category
has its own types of dominant forests and other associated species. The types of
vegetation, however, tend to overlap the adjoining ones at places especially in relation
to aspect and micro-climate. While thev forest types are quite distinct, the underlying
as well as adjoining flora in different forest types do not vary so sharply.

Ti sis especially true in cases of many NTFPs including medicinal herbs and romatic
plants, many of which have a large encountered in different forests types and adjoining
vegetation. The presence of 19 types of forests and other forms of dominant vegetation
have been recorded from the area.


 

Days               Activities
Day 01           Kathmandu Arrival
                        Arrival at Kathmandu International airport meet, assist and transfer
                        to the hotel, overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02           Kathmandu Sightseeing
                        Morning is free after breakfast proceed for Sightseeing of Kathmandu
                        Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath after lunch Sightseeing of Pashupatinath,
                        Bouddhanath, Patan o/n at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03           Kathmandu – Arughat
                        Morning is free after breakfast drive from Kathmandu to Arughat.
                        Overnight at Arughat
Day 04           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Arughat to Labu Bensi
Day 05           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Labu Bensi to Tatopani
Day 06           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Tato pani - Filim
Day 07           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Filim to Dang
Day 08           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Dang to Ghap
Day 09           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Ghap to Lho
Day 10           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Lho to Samagaon
Day 11           Exploring Day in Samagaon
Day 12           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Samagaon to Samdo
Day 13           Morning is free after breakfast trek form Samdo to Rest House
Day 14           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Rest House to Larkyala
                        Pass [5213m] Bimatang
Day 15           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Bimatang to Tilije
Day 16           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Tilije to Chamje
Day 17           Morning is free after breakfast trek from Chamje to Kathmandu via
                       Siri Chaour  by Jeep. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 18           Rest day in Kathmandu. Evening: Nepalese dinner with cultural show.
                       Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 19           Kathmandu departure
                       Leisure day in Kathmandu, Final Deaparture to Kathmandu
                       International Airport (TIA)
                       The above Package cost includes:
    *                 Airport / hotel / airport transfers from and to International
    *                 airport by exclusive vehicle.
    *                 All necessary trekking permits including TIMS permit fees,
    *                 MCAP entry fees
    *                 Kathmandu – Arughat transfer ( Four wheel drive )
    *                 Chamle – Siri Chaour – Kathmandu transfer ( Four wheel drive )
    *                 Experienced trekking guide with supportive staffs i.e. Cooks, Sherpa,
    *                 Porters and their insurances
    *                 Four nights accommodation in the three star  hotel of Kathmandu on Twin
    *                 sharing basis inclusive of Breakfast.
    *                 All  meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Diner and Tea, Coffee) during the
    *                 period of trekking
    *                 Accommodation in Tented camp
    *                 Nepalese dinner in Kathmandu
    *                 Sightseeing trips using exclusive vehicle as per the itinerary
    *                 with English speaking guide.
    *                 Taxes at the rate of 24.3%
    *                 Entrance frees at sightseeing places.
                      The above cost does not include:
    *                 Services not mentioned in the above itinerary.
    *                 personal equipments (trekking boot, sun glass, sticks etc)
    *                 personal medical expenses
    *                 Tips & gratuities.
    *                 Personal expenses, lunch, dinner, beverages.
    *                 Porterage at the airport.
    *                 Travel insurance
    *                 Emergency evacuation charges
    *                 Service Charges
    *                 Extra expenses due to the unavoidable circumstance beyond
    *                 our control