MAD Trekking in Nepal
MAD Trekking in Nepal
Larke La Pass
on the way to Mesokanta pass
Larke pass
Manslu Expedition Team
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Trip Highlights of MAD Trekking in Nepal
- “An exciting adventure to experience covering the best of Mid-West Himalayas.
- Enjoy the walk from lower warm farm areas towards sheer mountain wilderness.
- Spectacular panorama of towering Himalayan peaks on crossing high passes.
- Explore the lovely magnificent areas from the main trail to off-the-beaten tracks.
- From scenic Manaslu Valley to picturesque Tilicho Lake towards Dhaulagiri Himal”.
We offer group discount
- 1 - 1 personUS$ 6500
- 2 - 4 peopleUS$ 5800
- 5 + people 9999 US$ 5300
US$ 6500
Overview of MAD Trekking in Nepal
MAD (Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri) Trekking in Nepal, is the new combined adventure in the Nepal Himalayas. A few trekkers, adventurers, and explorers seldom venture around this high-altitude region.
This MAD trekking in Nepal, a combination with Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri Himal, leads to various landscapes and terrains. The adventure starts from the lower warm areas of the Gorkha district to the high and colder scenic valley of Manaslu. The views of the Himalayan peaks remain constant throughout the treks, making this trek exciting and interesting. Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri Trekking, or Mad, is a mind-blowing adventure of a lifetime experience. Adventure that leads to traverse from one scenic valley to another beautiful region to crossing high passes.
MAD Trekking in Nepal the great and hard effort rewards you with spectacular and jaw-dropping views of the giant towering Himalayan peaks. The amazing feature of this adventure is walking beneath the world’s highest peaks and mountain ranges. The world’s 8th highest Mt. Manaslu and 10th highest Mt. Annapurna, with the world’s 7th tallest Mt. Dhaulagiri. After enjoying a marvelous walk and crossing the high Larke-Pass to reach the Manang areas following the famous Annapurna circuit trek route. Reaching Manang Valley and the lovely villages of Pisang, Braga, and Manang stepped with impressive Buddhist cultures. Having a wonderful time in Manang and then towards picturesque Tilicho Lake. Located beyond Manang Valley and from the main Annapurna Circuit trek route. A magnificent surrounding enclosed by towering Gangapurna Himal, Tilicho Peak, and Nilgiri’s peaks, spending a wonderful time at scenic Tilicho Lake. The walk leads to the far remote corners of Manang and Tilicho Lake to cross Eastern Pass and Mesokanto-La Pass towards Lower Mustang.
MAD Trekking In Nepal An exciting walk to reach the large town of Jomsom, the headquarters of the Mustang district. The home and hub of Thakali people, the main tribes of Kaligandaki Valley around Lower Mustang. From Jomsom towards Dhaulagiri Himal region with steep ups through a nice forest of pines and rhododendrons. The tree lines drop on reaching the barren country with fabulous views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himal. The adventure continues crossing the Dhampus, also called Thapa Pass, and then enters the lovely Hidden Valley, A wider grassland and a summer grazing pasture for Yaks and other domesticated animals.
The adventure then leads to crossing the last high ridge over French Pass, facing a sweeping panorama of the Dhaulagiri Himal range. The walk follows a glaciated downhill close to Tukuche Peak and then, at the bottom of Dhaulagiri Himal at base camp. Dramatic scenery of Dhaulagiri’s massif Ice Fall and glaciers with its adjoining giant peaks. Leaving Dhaulagiri Himal base camp, back into the forest at Doban, and then to lower warm farm country. Reaching a nice farm village of Bagar and Khibang to conclude the long adventurous treks.
MAD Trekking In Nepal After completing the wonderful and exciting walk, an interesting drive brings you to the famous tourist city of Pokhara. The next day, a short and scenic flight brings you to Kathmandu. To complete long and tough MAD adventures around Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri trekking in Nepal.
MAD Trekking in Nepal - Route Map
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
Mt. Manaslu is listed as the world’s 8th highest mountain with a series of satellite peaks such as Bauddha and Himal Chuli peaks of above 7,000 m high, the main peak of Manaslu range is 8,163 m and 26, 781 feet, located at Nepal Far North Mid-West Himalaya, on Old Himalaya Trans Himalaya Salt Trade and Caravan Route Trails.
At present motorable has extended till Machha-Khola beyond Arughat and Soti Khola, saving two days of trekking duration, and after crossing the high Larke-La pass, on entering the Manang area, the motorable road meets at Dharapani village at the end of the trek. Where most people take a drive back to Kathmandu or stay overnight at Bhesisar town before heading to Kathmandu.
But with MAD trekking in Nepal driving from Tiliche to Manang, and then back on walking trails till the end of the trek.
As per the season, normally morning and late afternoon till night time it gets much cold, including in shady places away from sun-lights.
During high trekking season from March to May, the weather is fine and clear with sunny days, maximum temperatures of + 20 to + 25 degrees Celsius, and minimum of – 5 to – 10 degrees Celsius, especially from Sama village to Larke-La Pass. Where the wind-chill factor adds more cold.
In autumn/fall which is one of the best and high seasons, + 16 to + 20 degrees Celsius, a minimum of – 10 to – 15 degrees Celsius, especially from Sama and Samdo village till Dharapani is reached with the coldest wind-chill factor on crossing Larke-La Pass. Including Tilicho Lake and the base of Mesokanto-La, as well as around the Dhaulagiri area. However, walking keeps you warm as well inside the cozy lodge and in tented camps, after ending a nice scenic trek of the day.
During the high season, there are more trekkers during spring and autumn, due to the restricted trekking zone, where trekkers must obtain special permits to enter the high Manaslu valley. Where visitors need to pay a special extra fee that makes less number trekkers than other normal mainstream trekking destinations of Nepal Himalaya.
At present it is getting more popular and the number of trekkers has increased over the years.
Normally, all trekkers are aware of traveling around Asian and developing countries, the only major problem trekkers can find is altitude sickness or AMS
(Acute Mountain Sickness).
However, some trekkers can get sick with diarrhea, and from high altitude walks for normal symptoms rest for a few days till the victim recovers and is able to continue walking.
But in severe and serious situations, the only way to fast and immediate emergency rescue is by helicopter service, to reach the nearest hospital and medical care. In this emergency case where victims have to borne all the expenses to be claimed from their health and medical insurance.
On this trek from the start to the end of the walks stay in the mountain village’s nice and simple lodge, but from Samdo the last village around Gorkha district and Manaslu valley. After Samdo is just a temporary settlement at Dharmasala or Larke Phedi, with few lodges serving and catering to the needs of travelers.
On crossing Larke-La pass then came across the nice village of Dharapani, in between are just seasonal settlements with lodges for trekkers.
After Manang to Tilicho, there are no villages till Jomsom Town, from Jomsom villages human settlements do not exist till the end of trekking at Bagar and Naura as well as Kibang farm villages.
This tough and long adventure requires expert guides and porters depending upon a number of people and the size of a group. Normally for two people a guide and porter to accompany, for more than 4-6 persons one head guide, and an assistant guide with 2-3 porters to carry the baggage. The number of guides and porters increases with more than 8-10 trekkers and so on.
The walking trail is well maintained by each village community, the only hard section is going steep uphill for some hours for a few days, on reaching Manaslu Valley from Lo-Gaon onwards are pleasant and near-level path, with few short ups and downs, more or less walking on the gradual winding trail.
But on the day of crossing high Larke-La pass, where path leads to a steep climb for 2-3 hours till you reach on top of Larke-La pass at 5,106 m and 16,752 feet high.
From the pass, a long descent to an overnight stop at Bhimphedi, and then a gradual downhill with a few short climbs to end the trek at Dharapani village within Manang area and then taking a drive back to Kathmandu. The toughest walk is around Dhaulagiri areas walking for a few days on glaciers and rocky moraines.
One of the most adventurous and exciting treks in all Himalayas, where the walk leads you from warm sub-tropical farmland to cooler hills covered in alpine forest.
As the trek progresses where vegetation fades, and the walk leads through glaciers and moraine for a few days.
It is not an overall difficult trek, but quite tough as per your physical fitness to challenge the climb over the high French pass at 5, 416 m and Dhampus pass at above5, 250 m high.
To make it easier and enjoyable take a slow pace, with enough short breaks to cope with the high altitude, the most difficult phase Around Dhaulagiri is if it snows, which makes the trek arduous to find the right track and much more difficult.
Rest is easy with ups and downhill walks to end the trek at beautiful Marpha village around the Lower Mustang area.
The nearest Medical facilities are at Baglung and Beni town, before the trek and after the walk at Jomsom headquarters town of Mustang.
The only problem one can get is altitude sickness or AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Normally, trekkers are physically fit and the itinerary chosen has enough rest days to cope with acclimatization.
For instance, in case some get very sick and cannot continue the walk, head back to a lower altitude to reach Beni / Pokhara or Jomsom for a flight or drive back to Kathmandu.
For very sick person needs to be evacuated on a helicopter. In this emergency case where victims have to borne all the expenses to be claimed from their health and medical insurance.
Reviews on MAD Trekking in Nepal
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Lin Ting
China
Really, A True MAD Adventure In Neapal
The first time I heard the Name MAD Trekking Route in Nepal, a Crazy Name, and starting to follow, I was Slowly interested in this Adventure trip. The meaning of MAD is combined with three routes Manaslu, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri region, MAD Trekking in Nepal is an incredible paradise, where I find the true meaning of life. MAD Trekking in Nepal provided me with unforgettable memories; it was a thrilling adventure that soaked me in nature’s grandeur.
Staying at nature-themed camps was unforgettable, as it fostered camaraderie among colleagues during evening gatherings packed with dancing and tales. Mr. Chhiri Rai, our amazing guide, and the Vertex Holiday team’s commitment made for a wonderful and fulfilling walk, enhancing my connection with nature and thankfulness.
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