Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa visit

What are the expectations of Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa Visit?

The Manaslu Circuit trek with Serang Gompa exploration offers striking views of mountains, cultural immersion and spiritual significance. The visitors can expect to get stunning views of Manaslu, Larka Ya, Ganesh Himal, Shiringi and other snow-capped peaks. Aside from this, it offers you remote, unspoiled and varied terrain along with basic accommodations.

The trek also takes you to the traditional and charming villages of Nepal. Furthermore, you’ll also get a chance to explore Serang Gompa monastery which influences the Tibetan Buddhist culture. Aside from this, you may encounter several wildlife & animals in this region.

The Manaslu trek is challenging; you need a good level of fitness to accomplish this remarkable journey.

Difficulty Level – Manaslu Circuit Trek & Serang Gompa Visit

Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa visit is generally regarded as a moderate to challenging trek. It demands excellent physical fitness to accomplish 16 days trek.

The sixteen-day trek follows high altitudes, rugged terrain and long days of walking. It takes you to the depths of the remote Himalayas. In addition, the highest point of the Manaslu trek, Larkya La Pass makes it more uncomfortable because of the strong winds and unstable weather.

The Manaslu region is relatively remote trekking. Therefore, you need a proper plan & preparations for the execution of the journey.  Furthermore, you must be involved in Cardiovascular training at least 5-6 weeks before the trip.

Is Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa Visit possible for the beginners?

Manaslu Circuit trek with Serang Monastery explorations is difficult but quite possible for the beginner’s. It requires a significant preparations an excellent fitness to conclude 16 days long trek.

During the journey, your hike will be moderate to strenuous. You have to walk around 5-7 hours a day. The altitude sickness and rugged terrain will be the key factor of this trek.

On 14^th day of your Manaslu trek, you have to reach above 5100 meters. Furthermore, narrow ridges, snowy paths, altitude gains, and uneven weather conditions play a crucial role during the trek.

To accomplish this beautiful journey, you must take initial steps like physical preparations & training. Aside from this, Sonam Adventure always assists and also offers experienced and professional guides to our trekker’s.

 Preparations – Manaslu Circuit trek with Serang Gompa Visit

To prepare for the Manaslu Circuit trek with the Serang Gompa visit, one must focus on physical fitness. The trekkers start their preparations at least 5-6 weeks before the trip. He/she must engage in cardiovascular exercises like cycling, jogging and swimming. Furthermore, he/she may also carry a bag pack of 6-7 kg and can walk for 2-3 hours a day. These are the very basic preparations for the hikers.

Altitude sickness is crucial during long weeks of training. Therefore, acclimatization is equally significant. You must have the right pieces of equipment and gear during the trek.

Here are some significant that will be added advantages for you.

• Engages in Cardiovascular & strength training
• Drink plenty of water & juices to keep yourself hydrated
• Take a training of moderate altitudes
• Consult a physician before the trek
• Avoid the journey; if you have any problems of asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath or any other health issues.

Altitude Sickness & Preventions

Manaslu is one of the highest peaks in the world. During the Manaslu circuit trek, you have to ascend your feet above 5000 meters. During the trek, you have to follow uphill & downhill climbing, walking through the remote & rugged terrains and many more.

When you hike above 2500-3000 meters, the air pressure is unbalanced and oxygen becomes low. As a result, you may suffer from acute mountain sickness, nausea, vomiting, headache and several other health problems.

To minimize all these hindrances and obstacles, we must learn how to overcome these problems. Here is the information.

• Take your steps gradually and slowly during the uphill climbing
• A nutritious diet play an impact role
• Keep your body hydrated during the trek.
• Avoid alcohol and cigarettes all through the journey.
• Put small first aid kit in your bag pack

 Travel Insurance & its necessities

Travel Insurance is extremely significant when you travel to another country for hiking or trekking. This time you are putting your feet above 5,100 meters along with 16 days of traveling. Therefore, it is highly recommended for you. Here are some beneficial points about the importance of travel insurance.

• Emergency evacuations from helicopter
• It protected against all emergency services
• It minimize the risk of travel accidents
• Refunding all money; if the trip is cancelled
• A complete financial solution

Ideal Season for Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa Visit

Nepal has four seasons: Autumn, Spring, Winter & Monsoon. The best time for the Manaslu Circuit trek with Serang Gompa visit is Spring & Autumn. You may also choose the season depends on weather, visibility. Trail conditions and per your convenience. Here are the details.

Spring (March to May) –  March to May is the peak season of the Manaslu trekking region. During this time, the weathers are mild, low chances of rain, and the skies are clear. Furthermore, blooming rhododendrons during the treks mesmerize your heart. The spring is also a promising time to make lots of memories with your camera.

Autumn (Sep-Nov) –  The first choice of trekkers is the autumn season, especially October to November. The monsoon has just ended. There are low chances of rain only till September. As a result, there are no slippery trails, mud flows from hills or landslides.

During October- November, you learn the culture of Nepal through the Dashain and Dipawali. These are the major cultural festivals of Nepal.

Winter (Dec-Feb) –  Trekking in winter is challenging but, equally rewarding. There is an extreme cold during Dec-Feb everywhere. However, the best part is there is fewer trekkers during this time. Furthermore, you’ll get the magical views of snow-capped peaks & mountains. The gloomy part to trek in winter, the tea houses are temporarily closed.

Monsoon (June – August) –  The monsoon is the last best option for the Manaslu Circuit trek with the Serang Gompa visit. During this time, there is a high chance of rain everywhere. As a result, the road becomes muddy and slippery. The road gets blocked due to floods and landslides.

Accommodations & Lodging

You’ll get comfortable accommodation services during your Manaslu region trek. When you are in Kathmandu, you’ll stay in a hotel with facilities like a room with an attached bathroom, in house restaurant, 24-hour room services, spas, a swimming pool and many more.

After the trekking starts, your facilities turn out to be elegant to basic. During the journey, you have to stay in a tea house. You’ll get simple twin shared rooms with non-attached bathrooms. Further, the dining is common. We also suggest you bring sleeping. Sometimes, you may not get a tea house or lodge for the night stay. Manaslu is a remote region trekking. Therefore, you may not get amenities like Annapurna Base Camp of EBC.

Food & Meals Availability during the trek

During the Manaslu and Serang Gompa visit, you’ll get variety of dishes through the tea houses, lodges and hotels. We’ll serve you meal three times a day – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Here are the menus of the meals.

Breakfast – Usually, you’ll get meals around 6-7 a.m. It also depends on our trekking route and distance as per itinerary. The breakfast are serves in the tea houses.

• Khaja Set
• Tea (Milk, Lemon, Ginger, Black,)
• Coffee (Milk, Black)
• Pan Cakes
• Bread & Butter
• Toast
• Nepali Puri & Tarkari

Lunch & Dinner – Manaslu Circuit with Serang Gompa visit is long weeks trekking. Therefore, your body need ample amount of foods that is full of proteins, dietary fibre and other nutrition sources.

• Dal, Bhat Tarkari aka Rice, Seasonal Vegetables & Lentils
• Momo (Dumplings)
• Indian Meals
• Chappati, Lentils & Vegetables
• Rice, Lentils, Chicken/Mutton curry

Apart from this, you may have some dry fruits, energy bars, and seasonal fresh fruits while trekking. It energizes you all the day.

Permits for the Manslu region trek & Serang Gompa.

Tp trek Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa visit you need three permits: Manaslu Conservation Area Permit, Manaslu Restricted Area Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.

Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP) – This permit is necessary to enter in the restricted area of Manaslu, it also includes Serang Gompa.

Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP) – This permit is mandatory to enter in the Manaslu Circuit trek route.

Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) – While this permit is necessary, while crossing the Larkya La which is in the Annapurna region.

While it is not mandatory, but TIMS card Trekkers Information Management System often recommended.