Manaslu Trail Run – Trailmandu

Overview:

Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres above sea level. It is in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. The name Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit" and is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul".

This ancient trail promises breathtaking views of Mt.Manaslu and other Himalayan peaks in the background. You get to witness ancient cultures and the almost medieval lifestyle of the people as you run the trails up north towards the peaks. Shielded from modernization and commercialization, the local people’s lifestyle has changed little over the centuries, thus retaining their purity. So your run to Manaslu will be akin to time-travel. going back in time.

Distance

178 KM

Duration

11 DAYS

Total Elevation

13300 M

Grade

Moderate

About The Trail:

Region: Gorkha
Province: Gandaki
District: Gorkha
Altitude: 5100 Meters

Trip Highlights:

Panoramic views of Mount Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayan Range
Remote & Secluded Village Trails
Encounter Ethnic Community & Cultures
Mount Manaslu
Manaslu Conservation Area

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kathmandu to Machhakhola - 7 to 8 Hours Drive
Day 2 - Machhakhola to Jagat / 18K Run / +1200m gain / +2000m Elevation Gain
Day 3 - Jagat to Deng / 20K Run / +2300m gain / +2100m Elevation Gain
Day 4 - Deng to Namrung / 17K Run / +1800m gain / +2600m Elevation
Day 5 - Namrung to Samagaon / 17K Run / +2500m gain / +3500m Elevation
Day 6 - Samagaon to Base camp / 12K Run / +1100m gain / +4600m Elevation
Day 7 - Samagaon to Samdo / 8K Run / +500m gain / +3800m Elevation
Day 8 - Samdo to Bhimtang / 22K Run / +1500m gain / +3700m Elevation / High pass 5134m
Day 9 - Bhimtang to Tal / 29k / +700m gain / +1600m Elevation Gain
Day 10 - Tal to Besisahar / 35k / +1700m gain / +750m Elevation Gain
Day 11 - Besisahar to Kathmandu - 8 to 9 Hours Drive Back