Namaste! 

Thank you for your interest in our intimate Women’s Trek in the Manaslu region in Nepal. 

Our expedition consists of 6 days trekking, 2 days at the remarkable Nag Pokhari Sacred lake with Jit lama,  plus 2 full days in Kathmandu and 2 part days when you arrive and depart.
It is based on 10 going, plus an experienced, western, female mountaineer and wilderness first aid responder & Himalayan guide (Helen Dobra), a local mountain guide (Sandesh Tamang), and a trainee female Nepali guide as a guide and medical.

We recommend you look at the mini-documentary above which is of our 2019 women’s trek. This will give you a bit of a feel of what to expect, hear from the women on the trip and get a sense of the ethos of this trek. 

In Brief

• A trek in the Manaslu region of Nepal

• A trip for women, run by an Australian and Nepali female guide

• A 15-day trip, including; an 11 day fully catered, tented trek in a non-tourist area

• 2 days of meditation at the remarkable Nag Pokhari sacred lake

• 2 days private bus

• Price $1,650 AUD ex KTM

• Initial non-refundable 10% deposit paid on booking

• Final Payment due 7 weeks prior to departure

• We travel to villages off the tourist trail

• We have deep connections with the villages in the lower Manaslu region and a wealth of experience on the route, which we have designed from scratch.

• Many of our staff have family in the region

• We visit beautiful sacred sites

• We use local Nepali women as staff

• The trek is led by a qualified and experienced female western leader

Included

Transfers to and from Kathmandu airport to hotel

Internal transport to trek start and finish points in a private chartered bus and, or a jeep

Accommodation at Hotel in Kathmandu, twin share (private room -extra charge)

Breakfast at Hotel whilst in Kathmandu

Qualified and experienced Australian Female Guide

Fluent English speaking Nepali Guide (Sandesh Tamang)

Nepali Female Trainee guide

Porter to carry all your gear (max 15 kg each)

Expedition medical kit

All meals provided at lodges and in tented camps on the trek

3 man tents for two people per tent (private tent extra charge)

Boiled water for the next day and evening

Morning and evening washing water

Toilet Tent

Dining Tent

Project opportunities and village life in Dharepani village and Her Farm

2 nights accommodation at Her Farm https://herfarmnepal.org/

Trekking permits

Manaslu Conservation entrance fees

Expedition kit bag 

Insulated Mat for use during trek

Himalayan Guiding Australia T-shirt (on booking)

Down jacket for inexpensive hire

Sleeping bag for inexpensive hire

Pre-trip gear advice and discounts

Not included

Soft Drinks

Bottled water

Alcohol

Lollies and snacks

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu (about $20 a day each should cover)

Personal trekking gear

Personal medical kit

Travel insurance

Flights to and from Australia

Tips for staff

In Kathmandu, we normally stay at Mums Home Hotel, a funky and welcoming 3-star hotel close to Thamel. It has big rooms, great showers and beds, good WIFI, a beaut breakfast and very helpful staff. It is a home for us and we hope you like it too. Twin-share accommodation is included in your trip price, however, there is a range of rooms from singles to a family apartment that can be arranged at an extra cost.

When tenting we use only the most proven tents made in Australia specifically for the purpose. They are 3 person tents which are allocated to two.

Women’s Trek

25th November – 9th Dec 2023

 The cost for the Women’s Trek is $1,650 AUD ex Kathmandu, Nepal

Want more information? Download and have a look at our expedition notes for the Womens Trek. This has all the essential information you need to know before booking. After booking, we will send you additional expedition notes, including; a gear list, checklist and essential information regarding arrival into Kathmandu. You will have everything you need to know to be fully prepared for this once in a lifetime expedition! 

EXPEDITION NOTES – CLICK HERE

“If you want to experience the ‘real Nepal’ you cannot go past an expedition by HGA. I have travelled to Nepal twice, firstly to Everest Base Camp and several years later I was lucky enough to participate in the first Women’s Trek organised by HGA. I could not get over the two different Nepal’s I have experienced. HGA’s Women’s Trek took us to areas very few tourist get to see and to experience authentic cultural exchanges, unlike my very commercial experience of my EBC trek. Not only did I come away with phenomenal memories of Nepal and its people I made some lifelong friends with the women who accompanied me on the trek. Highly recommended the Women’s Trek and will do it again soon I hope.”

– KATHY MASLIN