Sustainable Serang Monastery Trek

12 days guided trek
A tourist offers prayers to the shrine at Serang Monastery

Overview

The Serang Monastery has historically been an isolated sanctuary for Buddhist study and retreat with links to Tibet that traverse the centuries. Traditionally, this sacred site has prohibited all foreign and non-monastic related visitation. Within the last decade, Serang has allowed some visitation, however, too much visitation has become unsustainable and detrimental. Over the years visitation has increased, stressing the Monastery resources and traditional ways of life.

Trek type

Private or Group

Group size

2 to 6

Difficulty

Moderate

Maximum altitude

3200m at Serang Monastery

Best season

Spring, Autumn

Depature city

Kathmandu

Itinerary

Day 1

Kathmandu to Machha Khola (930m)

Drive 10 hours

Drive along the banks of the sacred Budhi Gandaki River.

Day 2

Machha Khola to Jagat (1,410m)

Trek 7 hours / Moderate

Begin the trek by walking through Gurung Villages along the foothills of the Himalaya.

Day 3

Trek 7 hours / Moderate Begin the trek by walking through Gurung Villages along the foothills of the Himalaya.

Trek 8 hours / Moderate

Along the trail, watch for Langur monkeys and waterfalls cascading into the Budhi Gandaki River.

Day 4

Pewa to Bihi (2,130m)

Trek 6 hours / Moderate

On this day, we arrive at the intersection that leads to either the Nubri or the Tsum Valley. For this trek, we head upwards towards the Nubri Valley. We arrive in Bihi, a village terraced into the mountainside with tremendous views. ​

Day 5

Bihi to Serang (3,200m)

Trek 9 hours / Strenuous

A huge ascent, leaving the Nubri Valley floor and passing through a small village terraced into the steep mountainsides. The ascent is steep, but its natural beauty is humbling. The Serang Monastery, with a history of over 500 years, is a unique Buddhist sanctuary nestled in the lap of the Himalaya.

Day 6

Sustainable Serang Stay

Learn about and immerse yourself into the Serang Sanctuary, ways of life, religion, and cultures and traditions.

Day 7

Sustainable Serang Stay

Take another day at this sanctuary.

Day 8

Serang to Ghap (2,160m)

Trek 9 hours / Strenuous

Descend to Ghap, a forested village on the river.

Day 9

Ghap to Deng (1,800m)

Trek 6 hours / Moderate

On this day, you will walk along the riverside, through trees, and pass by several small villages.

Day 10

Deng to Jagat (1,410m)

Trek 7 hours / Moderate

Spend this day walking on a familiar trail down valley.

Day 11

Jagat to Machha Khola (930m)

Drive or Trek 4 hours

Arrive back to Machha Khola, the starting point of the trek and where the trek will finally end.

Day 12

Machha Khola to Kathmandu (1400m)

Drive 10 hours

Take your transport back to the bustling Kathmandu City.

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Trekking essentials

Craft your dream trek with us! Personalize every detail to match your exact wishes. Get in touch with our experts to start crafting your perfect adventure.

Gear

    • Trekking bag, sleeping bag and raincoat
    • Down jackets, warm hat and other warm clothes
    • Sunhat and a warm hat
    • Trekking shoe and camp shoes
    • Accessories like headlamp, bottles and chargers
    • Toiletries and personal items like sanitary pads
    • Sun protection and trekking sticks
    • First aid kit and water purification

Service included

  • Airport transfer to the hotel
  • Sim Cards with 500 NPR balance
  • Private jeep from KTM to Trailhead
  • Trek briefing dinner
  • All lodging and fooding
  • Map of Manaslu trek for each trekker
  • Basic medical kit carried by guide
  • All trekking permits and entry fees
  • Private jeep back to KTM
  • Transfer back to the airport in KTM
  • Professional English-speaking guide with guide fee

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Starting from$1500/ person