Lower Manaslu, Balcony of Buddha and Ganesh Himal
The Dharchee Kang Trek, at 3200 meters in the lower Manaslu region, is a new, lesser-known trail. Starting from Gorkha Bazaar, trekkers stay in homestays or camps and pass through charming villages, forests, and farms. Dharchee Kang offers stunning mountain views. The trek continues through Sambe Kharka, Nambe Kharka, and Laprak, with hot springs and suspension bridges, ending at Soti Khola. This unique trek is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nepal
12 Days
Easy
Trekking
3200m
Spring - Autumn
Hotel- Tent
Included
kathmandu-gorkha/sotikhola-kathmandu
Discover the Dharchee Kang the Lower Manaslu Trek
The Dharchee Kang Trek, situated at an altitude of 3,200 meters in the lower Manaslu region, is a new and less-frequented trail perfect for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure. Starting from Gorkha Bazaar, this trek offers a blend of homestay accommodations and camping, allowing trekkers to immerse themselves in the local culture and natural beauty.
Scenic Route and Breathtaking Views
This trek takes you through picturesque villages, lush forests, rolling hills, and serene farms. Beginning at Gorkha Bazaar, the trail passes through Daurali Dada, with its traditional rice fields, and descends to Thalogau before ascending through dense forests to the highlight of the trip, Dharchee Kang.
At Dharchee Kang, trekkers are rewarded with stunning views of towering mountains, including Machhapuchhre, the Annapurna massif, the Buddha Himal range, and the Shiringi Himal range to the west north. The panorama also includes the Ganesh Himal range, Chamar Himal of the Tsum Valley, and Langtang Himal in the northeast, as well as a sweeping view of the Gorkha Valley below.
Continuing the Journey
From Dharchee Kang, the trek continues through Sambe Kharka, Nambe Kharka, and the new settlement village of Laprak, nestled amidst rhododendrons and pine forests. Suspension bridges lead to Singla, Khorla, and Khorla Besi villages, bringing trekkers to the Budi Gandaki River gorge.
The trail then offers the natural hot springs of Tatopani, followed by crossings of the Budi Gandaki River to reach Hulchowk village. Further on, the route passes through the villages of Runchet, Kerauja, Kashigau, and Yarsa, all located at the foot of the Ganesh Himal. The final descent through terraced crop fields leads to the trek’s endpoint at Soti Khola. A reserved private vehicle will transport trekkers back to Kathmandu the following day, concluding this memorable adventure.
Why Choose the Dharche Kang Trek?
The Dharchee Kang Trek is an exceptional choice for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a unique and less-crowded trekking experience. With its stunning landscapes, rich cultural encounters, and panoramic mountain views, this trek promises an unforgettable adventure in one of Nepal's hidden gems.
Itinerary
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Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.
Transfer to hotel
Final altitude: approximately 1350 m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
Today will take an early breakfast and drive a private jeep to Gorkha by following the Tirshuli River. After lunch, in Gorkha, we will make sightseeing at gorkha durbar and the museum and then continue to Deurali by off-road.
9hrs of driving
Final altitude: approximately 1300m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent
On Trail is composed mainly of the Brahmin ethnic group , Tamang and Magar, with their own language and culture. Along the way, it is not uncommon to observe men and women in traditional costumes. After a descent through the terraced crops, we go up the other side of the valley to join thalo village.
7hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 1700m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent
Before the dharche kang thalo is the last village of the gurung and magar ethnic group people of Tibetan with their own language and culture. After thalo village, we will ascent on a forest path until the uljung kanga. From there we can observe the Annapurna Himal and Buddha himal.
6 hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 2200m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent
Early departure from uljung, the path leads to the largest forest and then arrives at Dharchee Kang. Beautiful views of a huge mountain. After hiking for 4 hours arrive a Dharchee Kang. Unique views of the Buddha Himal, the Ganesh Himal, and further the Annapurna and shiringi range. After passing Dharchee, the path slightly descent to the open grassland to samabe kharka
7 hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 2800m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent
Sambe is beautiful open grassland from where we can see a stunning mountain view 360 degrees. We will hike slowly through a beautiful forest to Nambe, nambe is famous for its potato farm. From there we ascent to a thalkim Kang and jhurshi Khang then slightly descent to laprak.
6 hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 2800m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent
Today We departed early, we descent to cross a suspension bridge and slightly ascent to a singla village. Before singla village, the path is narrow and not very good so, while walking we must be very careful. But we will have gorgeous views of the Ganesh Himal range. After we continue in a farming field and pass some small rivers and forests to get a Khorla Kot. From here we descend 200m to reach a khorla village.
8 hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 2800m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent
Today we descend in a beautiful terrace crop field with a view of Ganesh Himal opposite until khorla beshi(900m) and ahead on the road until a hot spring. We can take a break for a shower in hotspring and continue and cross Budi Gandaki river by suspension bridge and arrive at a Dovan village from there we ascent in a terrace field and reach hulchowk village.
6 hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 2800m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent
Today after passing through the village of Hulchowk the first part of the trails is good and you will be walking inside the pine forest which is a very nice part of the hike. But after going through the jungle, the trail is narrow and a little scary on the side of a large rocky hill. And crossing this part, we have to be careful; maybe a rockfall is sometimes possible. And again we will continue on the forest path and cross the river by a suspension bridge. Then, we will climb on crop fields for 30 minutes to reach the village of Runchet. Runchet is a beautiful large Gurung village. We stop here for lunch. After lunch, we will climb slightly to the Col de Mani. From here we can enjoy the beautiful view of Mt: Buddha Himal and Shiringi Himal and many villages. Then continue up the narrow path through the forest of Rhododendrons and join the Route. However, we continue by road to reach the village of Kerauja. It is a large village inhabited by the Gurungs and Ghales castes.
7 hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 2800m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent
6 hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 2800m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent
Today after breakfast we will drive directly from Machhkhola to Kathmandu.
9 hrs of drive by private jeep
Final altitude: approximately 1300m
Meals: breakfast – lunch
Accommodation: night in a hotel
The free day in Kathmandu also serves as a safety day in case something goes wrong while trekking. Today you have a rest day to relax or you can also go shopping in Kathmandu or you can do whatever you want by yourself
free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
Trip Included
- AIRPORT PICK-UP & DROP : Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 3 nights sharing a twin bedroom at the hotel (3 Star category) in Kathmandu on a bed & breakfast basis.
- WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
- PERMITS : All necessary paper works: Trekking Permit including MCAP and special permit, TIMS Card & conservation entry fee.
- STAFF INSURANCE : Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.
- MAP : Manaslu Region Trekking map.
- MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : Land Transportation: Kathmandu – machha khola and while returning Dharapani - Kathmandu (by reserved Jeep/bus, as per itinerary)
- MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porters.
- FOODS & LODGING : 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation sharing basis in tea house/camp during the trek.
- GUIDE : Government licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
- PORTER : Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek.
- STAFF SALARY & ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
- MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit.
Trip Excluded
- INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- NEPAL VISA FEES: The Nepal Visa fee is US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 100).
- LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara (also in case of early return from Trekking than the scheduled itinerary).
- EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU & POKHARA: Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- INSURANCE: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- PERSONAL EXPENSES: Telephone calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears, etc.
- TOILETRIES: Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
- FILMING: Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
- INTERNET SERVICE: Internet facilities during the trek are not included.
- TIPS: Tips for Guide, porters, and staff.
- EXTRA: Any other services or activities not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Notes: Costs may be prone to change in itinerary. So costs will be recalculated if the trekking/tour days get modified.
Note: For unforeseeable reasons at this stage of climatic hazards, form or deformity of the participants or others (state of the roads, traffic, case of force majeure . your guide or guide may have to adapt the program, if necessary for the smooth running of your trip. He remains the sole judge and guarantor of your safety. Walking times are given as an indication and may vary from one participant to another.
Trip Organization
Your Guide and Team
Your guide, from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially when during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the safety of the group. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.
Your Nepalese team may consist of several people, each with different responsibilities. They are:
The Guide Leader (Sirdar) is responsible for and leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
The Cook is responsible for all meals and is on a trek that doesn’t use lodges for meals. (camping trek )
The Kitchen-boy is an assistant to the cook. ( camping trek )
The Assistant Guide is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and set camp.
The Porter is the load carrier for the trekking group. As Nepal is a mountain country with few roads, porters are employed to carry loads. Compliance with regulations and common courtesy dictates the maximum weight carried and the minimum wage paid. Porters are provided with gear based on the routes they follow, and with insurance for alpine treks.
Each trekker is allotted the following maximum weights per person: Lodge (tea house) Accommodations: 15 kg maximum; Tent Camping: 22 kg maximum; Expeditions/summit ascents: 20 kg maximum. The porters are given a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg.
In addition, the Nepal Alpinist Club takes care to take out insurance for the Guide and porters. Specific equipment is allocated to them for crossing passes at altitude (even if wearers often refuse to put on shoes due to lack of habit).
Accommodations in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, you will accommodate in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:
Hotel Ramada: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the necessary comforts for your stay: air conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Accommodation during the Lower Manaslu Trek
For Tent accommodation: For tent accommodation: during the trek, breakfasts, Lunch, and Dinner are prepared by the kitchen team. They are taken to the mess tent. Depending on the profile of the stages (length of the day's walk and/or presence of water), midday snacks will be served hot or cold in the form of picnics. During the trek, additional energy food is provided. Purchased locally, they offer a more limited. You can, if you wish, bring some complementary cereal bars adapted to your taste
Here is a typical one-day menu:
breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee, During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included.
Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
Water: provide tablets (Hydroclovazone, Micropur, or another type) to disinfect the water you put in your water bottle, depending on the source and on the advice of your guide. It is sometimes possible to buy purified water and refill your water bottle without having to buy bottled water. You can also buy mineral water in the cities (not included in the price) but its ecological balance is poor, as you know. Also, we do not recommend it.
Preparation for the Trek
Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that required short periods of high exertion.
Medical check-up
Being in good health is essential to fully enjoy your Alpinist Club trip. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.
Acute Mountain Sickness
This trip takes place at high altitudes, so some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.
Your personal trekking gear
- woolen hat
- fleece hat
- T-shirt
- Thermal full t-shirt (base layer)
- Fleece jacket
- Down jacket
- light insulating wear (mid-layer)
- Gore-Tex jacket
- Thermal Trouser (base layer)
- Trekking trousers (flexible )
- down pant
- Gore-Tex pants
- Gore-Tex gloves
- thin/warm gloves
- Rain punch
- woolen shock (thick)
- sandal
- camp shoes (sports shoes)
- Trekking boot
- sun /glacier glass (uv protection)
- snow gaiter (also buy in Nepal )
- sleeping bags or liners (if possible )
- personal first aid
- pocket knife
- washing soap, towel, tooth pest/ brush
- sun lotion enough +30 /50 & lip guard
- Trekking poles (u can buy in Nepal as well)
- headlights, water bottles, Thermos
- books, a camera, playing cards
