Dyang to Namrung: The Manaslu Circuit Trek starts after a sound sleep at the comfortable tea house of Dyang. You will wake up with a beautiful view of snow-capped mountains and greenery. After freshening up, you will enjoy your warm breakfast and continue your journey on the Manaslu Circuit Trekking to Namrung.
Dyang to Namrung Trail
You will hike along the riverside of the Budhigandaki for a while until you reach a suspension bridge. After getting to the bridge of Budhi Gandhaki, you will cross the suspension bridge and reach the opposite side of the Dyang. You cross the confluence of a tiny stream, Serang Khola, and another large stream, Budhi Gandhaki Khola. Again, you will continue to hike towards Ranagaon, appreciating the spellbinding Waterfall and the surrounding views. Ranagaon is a village that lies 1980m in the middle of two small streams, Hyujung Khola and Thungbang Khola. It is also a campsite where we can rest if we are tired.
Walking again will lead you to another small village, Bihi. It is at 2130 meters above sea level. Bihi is more populated than other villages, as many small villages surround it, including Tidur, Pajed, Krayak, and Bangrung. On your way from Ranagaon to Bihi, you will pass a post office and a school, and you can check the post along the way. Most inhabitants of the surrounding area follow Buddhism, as you can find several Buddhist pilgrimage sites, including monasteries, Chorten, and manes.
However, Bihi is renowned primarily for the Monastery known as Shringi Gumba. Sringi Gumba is a monastery hidden on the northeast side of the village of Bihi. Sringi Gumba is quite popular compared to other monasteries, both for its religious significance and its scenic beauty. A stunning view of Shringi Himal, elevated at 7187m, can be seen from the Sringi Gumba. If you want to have a glimpse of the Shringi Gumba, then you will have to walk to the northeast side of the Bihi Village. Exactly below the Shringi Gumba, there is a campsite in Kuiya village, east of the Bihi.
If you continue your journey without visiting Shringi gumba, there is another camping site on the east side of Bihi village. Again, you will start hiking after a short break at one of the campsites in Bihi village. From Bihi, there is an alternative route via Prok and Ghap. To follow the trail of Prok, you will have to cross the stream on the road. Meanwhile, following the trail of Ghap, you will have to cross several suspension bridges to reach Namrung.
If you want an alternative route to Prok, you can take a side trip to Kalchhuman Lake. Kalchhuman Lake, also known as Kal Tal in Nepali, is at an elevation of 3,685 m. You must take a southwestern direction from Prok for a side trip. Prok is a village situated at 2380m. It is also a camping site.
You will continue your journey after the side trip to Kalchhuman Lake (Kal Tal) via Prok. Moving forward, your destination on the Manaslu Circuit will be the Gapsya. On the way to Gaspya, you will enjoy the stunning view of the Waterfall.
However, we will take the trail through Ghap, as we only have a little time. A permit to trek in the restricted area is valid for only seven days. Following the Ghap trail leads you through several villages, including Bur and Banrung.
You will cross the suspension bridge, the confluence point of two streams, the Budhigandhaki River and the Serang Khola. Walking through Bur and Banrung gives you a fascinating view of the snow-capped Tanji Himal (4493 m).
Ghap is a village situated near the bank of the Budhigandhaki stream at an altitude of 2160m. It is another campsite area where you have lunch and rest briefly. The village has a significantly lower population. What makes Ghap an exciting place is the abandoned Monastery named Chhak Lau.
Chhak Lau is a Buddhist pilgrimage site. It lies on the east side of the Gap. Usually, if there is a pilgrimage site, people of any religion worship there and continue to regard it as holy. But Chhak Lau is very mysterious, as it creates its own mystery. If you are a mystery lover, you will enjoy exploring Chhak Lau Monastery and solving the mystery. After visiting the deserted Monastery Chhak Lau, as you prefer, you will again walk forward to cross the suspension bridge to reach a small village, Gapsya.
No matter which route you take, both lead to Gapsya. You can visit the beautiful Monastery of Lord Buddha in Gaspya. Moving slightly forward from Gapsya takes you to the suspension bridge connecting Gapsya to Thonje. Again, you will visit Mane, a Buddhist pilgrimage site in Thonje. You will hike for some time, admiring the beautiful, dense Rhododendron forest. As there are several suspension bridges to reach Namrung, you cross the suspension bridge connecting Nedung, a small village, again.
Nedung is a village between the two streams, Therang Khola and Serang Khola. Hiking through Nedung takes you to the Namrung, the final destination of the 4th-day trek of the Manaslu Circuit. You'll cover a 19 km distance from Dyang to reach Namrung. As there is also the option of a side trip, there is no fixed time, as the journey may take a short or a long period. You will have a warm dinner at Namrung's tea house. Your overnight stay will be at the same teahouse, which is not luxurious but simple and comfortable.
Campsite and Accommodation in Dyang to Namrung For Manaslu Circuit Trek
Generally, a campsite is where people can camp during vacations or on hiking trips. We all know this, but excitingly, the campsite serves as Home.
What is Home? Homes provide us with safety, fulfilling our needs and desires, and a place to rest. Along our journey, a campsite is where you can relax and meet your basic needs. Trekking and hiking are adventurous activities that require both physical and mental strength. When you feel exhausted, the site helps you feel relieved and find your way home after a day of life's chaos.
Similarly, there are plenty of Campsites from Namrung to Dyang. You will find campsites a short distance apart along the way. A washroom will also be available at the campsite. Five camping sites are within 19 km of Dyang and Namrung.
Hot Shower (a relief giver)
Showering in hot water is relaxing and gives us relief. Hot water is a natural remedy for chronic muscle pain. Hot water has lots of benefits in our daily lives. It helps improve blood circulation, lowers blood sugar, and relieves colds and fevers. Taking a hot shower soothes both your body and mind.
During your trek on the Manaslu Circuit from Dyang to Namrung, you can also take a hot shower, which is relaxing after a full day of hiking. A hot shower relaxes the body and relieves several kinds of joint pain caused by the cold climate. However, as there is no water heater available, we will heat the water using a gas or fire source.
Information regarding Electricity and the Internet
On the Manaslu Circuit Trek from Dyang to Namrung, electricity and network coverage are available even in remote areas. You can charge your mobile phone, but you must bring your adapter and other electrical appliances. You will find charging points at several teahouses along your journey from Dyang to Namrung.
However, Wi-Fi services are not available. Trekkers must purchase data on their phones to use social media, post or share stunning pictures of scenery, and talk with friends and family.
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