Baraha Pokhari Trek
The Baraha Pokhari trek, also known as Manaslu trek, is a very scenic trek & offers superb views of the world's eighth highest peak Mount Manaslu, from the ridges that lie to its southwest. Few trekkers walk these trails, lending the route a pioneering feel that once drew visitors to the better known regions of Everest and Annapurna.
From the trailhead at Phalesangu/Archalbot village we climb steadily through the paddy fields and terraces of Gurung villages to a Tamang settlement of Phurano Dobar, where C.A.N. has helped the villagers install clean water systems for the whole area. Here, sometimes, the local women’s group put up a cultural show with typical Tamang songs and dances for the visitors. Trekking up the ridge through rhododendron forests we reach Baraha Pokhari lake, believed by Nepalese witch doctors to be a place of special power. Above the tree-line, we are treated to a superb vista of Himalayan peaks stretching from the Annapurnas in the west across mighty Manaslu to the Langtang Himal in the east. The ridge we trek along leads to Mount Himal Chuli (7540m) and we follow it upto the height of 4200m. If we extend the trip by two days we camp at 4334m and those who are fit enough have the option to continue to 4719m.
Winding along the contour line through forests that open up periodically to give further views, we arrive at Nam Pokhari from where we drop to the valley floor weaving among the terraces, farms and paddy fields that are typical of the middle hill country of Nepal. We then continue trekking via Ghan Pokhara and finally finish our trek at Begnas Lake.
Fitness & Experience: The trek is well-paced but with some steep ascents and descents, the fitter you are the more enjoyable the richer the experience will be. Previous trekking experience is not necessary. Average hiking per day in Baraha Pokhari will be 6-7 hrs.
Fact File
Name of the Trail: Baraha Pokhari Trek
Best Season: September to December & March to May
Trekking Type:Lodge Trek [ Tea House]
Grade:Moderate
Duration: 13 Days
Maximum elevation:4200 Meters
Accommodation: Simple lodge to 5 star accommodation in cities (your choice) but in trekking only simple lodge available
Transport:Car / Bus / by Fly.
Route Map
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley.
Day 03: 7 hrs drive to Gorkha (1350m)/ Camp
Day 04: Trek to Tilar Village (1100m) 6 ½ hrs
Day 05: Trek to Buffalo (Bhainsi) Kharka (2250m) 6 hrs
Day 06: Trek to at Baraha Pokhari (3200m) 6 ½ hrs
Day 07: Trek to Mountain goat Kharka (4200m) 6 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Kharka (2100m) 6 hrs
Day 09: Trek to Nagdi (915m) 6 ½ hrs
Day 10: Trek to Nyung (1415m) via Bulbule 6 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Bhujung (1545m) via Ghan Pokhara 6 ½ hrs
Day 12: Trek to Pasgam (1350m) 6 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Lamara (985m) 6 ½ hrs
Day 14: Trek to Begnas Lake (900) 5 hrs & 1 hrs drive to Pokhara/ Hotel
Day 15: 7 hrs drive or 30 minutes fly to Kathmandu/Hotel Rest of the time for Shopping
Day 16: Drive to airport for return flight
Please Note:
If the above schedule does not meet your need and interest, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.
Trip is possbile to conduct in any time if the group size has two or more pax.
Trip Cost Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up / drop & transfer by private car / van/ Haice. (Depend on group size).
- Three night's accomodation in Kathmandu twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
- Kathmandu city tours, tour guide and private car / van
- Two night's accomodation in Pokhara twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
- Meals breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea & coffee during the trek (You may choose in Menu)
- Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
- One highly experienced helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and insurance.
- All necessary ground transportation bus/ car/van for Trek. (We could provide you private vehicle and domestic flight Kathandu/ Pokhra round trip on your require)
- First aid medical kit.
- Annapuran conservation permits.
- TIMS card Fee- Trekkers' Information Management System
- Government taxes & office service charge.
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Rescue service arrangement in emergency case, only if your condition requires the rescue (but clients need to pay from their rescue covered Travel insurance)
Trip Cost Excluedes
- Nepal entry visa fee (you can obtain a visa easily up on your arrival in Nepal's airport Kathmandu)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- International Airfare and Airport Taxs.
- All sightseeing entry fee.
- Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks (cold drinks coke/ fanta/ can juice and mineral water) (Hot drinks boiled drinking water and Hot shower)
- Dessert chocolates personal shopping, laundry, phone call internet camera battery charging.
- Personal trekking equipment Travel /Medical insurance and helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
- Tips and gratitude (The Tipping is appreciated, but not mandatory)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price including section.
