Manaslu Circuit Trek

After breakfast in your hotel, we will take you to the half day sightseeing to some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu such as Baudhha, Pashupatinath, and Swayambhunath. We also make preparations for the trek and introduce you with the crew members. Overnight in Hotel. BB

Early morning drive on the Kathmandu Pokhara Highway till Malekhu. Enjoy the countryside views and the long range Himalayas along the way. We cross the Trisuli River and drive north to Dhading Besi, Golabhanjyan, and Salyantaar. Spectacular views of Ganesh Himal, and Manaslu and other villages in the hilly terrace. Thus, we reach Aarught in Budhi Gandaki Valley. Aarught Bazar is a major town of Northern Gorkha. After crossing the newly constructed bridge over Budhi Gandaki, drive till Soti Khola. Overnight in a guesthouse. BLD

We follow the trekking trails through the banks of Budhi Gandaki River. The trail is new, built by GTZ project. Before 1996, the trail was very narrow with many ups and down. Nowadays the trail is full of horses and donkeys carrying goods for the local people. There are suspended bridges along the small streams. Trek through the nature and villages like Khursanibari and Lapubesi. Minor ups and downs to the Machhakhola. Overnight in a guesthouse. BLD

After crossing the Machha Khola(a small river)we follow the narrow trail on the left bank of Budhi Gandaki through the nature and Khorlabesi village. At the place called Tatopani, we’ll enjoy the hot spring spouts of the Manaslu region. We cross Budhi Gandaki and head to Dobhan. The path is rocky in the narrow ridge with full of nature on the both sides of the Budhi Gandaki River. We climb steep up to Thado Bharyang and to Yaru Fant and Syauli. The valley gets wider and we pass through the stoned path crossing a suspended bridge over in Budhi Gandaki once more today before reaching Jagat. Overnight in a guesthouse, BLD

Jagat is a village on the head of big rocks and surrounded by giant rocky cliffs. Jagat is one and only gateway to Upper Manaslu since the old ages. The Manaslu conservation boundary starts from Jagat. There are also Police check posts and customs offices at Jagat. We trek down through stone paved trail to Salleri and Sirdibash. Water operated mills in Ghatkhola is interesting to see the traditional way of grinding mills since ages. We walk a bit further and cross the Suspension Bridge over Budhi Gandaki River and step up to Philim, a big Gurung village. We visit MCAP office, where you will show your permits and get stamped on it. We walk through Philim, Ekle Bhati, and to a new bridge and a natural bridge with amazing shape of it. We pass through the nature to Nyak another Gurung village of the region and trek up to Dyang. Overnight in a guesthouse. BLD

A bit further walk from Dyang we will be on the other side of the Bhudi Gandaki after crossing a Bridge. First to we climb to Rana, reach a bottom trail to Bhi, trails through the middle of forest to Gap. There is an alternative village through Prok Village. Prok has several monasteries, highland looking houses with full of Tibetan influence that you see first time in this trip. Prok also has a viewpoint to see the magnificent views of Siringi Himal. The trail continues through the forest till the beginning of another village, we cross a few more bridges before we reach the Namrung village. Overnight in a guesthouse. BLD

Namrung is a small village surrounded by forests, with viewpoints to see Ganesh Himal, Siring Himal and also can see Himalchuli on the south. We climb gradually up through the forest to Lhi. The attractions of Lhi are Barley terraces and chortens with carving of holy Buddhist mantras and sketches. We further walk through the Sho, Lho and Shyala Village. There’s a famous Ribung Gomba in Lho. You can see the great views of Manaslu from the courtyard of Gumba. Similarly, there are great views of Mt Himalchhuli and peak 29 on the top of Shayala village. The valley gets wider and flatter, we can see the Sama village and yaks graze along the trail. Samagaun will be our final destination for the day. Overnight in a guesthouse. BLD

We often recommend our clients to get used to the height. Take extra night in and above 3000 m. On the Acclimatization Day, we take you to the very old Monastery (PUNGYEN GOMBA) by the hill of Sama Gaun. The Monastery is situated on the hills, we can see the amazing views of the glacier, wide views of surrounding mountains. Overnight in a guesthouse. BLD

We descend to Budhigandaki River which flows from the north and then cross the wooden bridge in the side stream. There is an intersection to go to Manaslu Base Camp on the northern side and to Samdo Village. We follow the right trail with full of Mani wall with Buddhist scripture and pictures. The trail is easy with forest. After Kermo Kharka, we cross the wooden bridge over in Budhi Gandaki trail ascent up the village. We reach in Samdo. Overnight in Samdo. BLD

Today we make another proper acclimatization. During acclimatization, we highly recommend you to hike several hundred meters. After breakfast we take you to the back of the Samdo Village. We follow the trail of one of the trading passes to Tibet. Also enjoy the excellent views of Mt Manaslu along with another Himalayan ranges like Hiunchuli, Ngadi, Simrang, Larkey peak, and views of Kang Guru behind the pass. You may also see some Himalayan birds including national bird of Nepal Lophophorus, and other birds like Himalyan Griffin, Mountain Hawk soaring above us. Descend down to Samdo. Overnights in a guesthouse. BLD

Today, we walk down to the bank of Budhi Gandaki River on the north edge of Samdo village. After crossing the wooden bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River, the trail continues gradually up. Two small streams appear that we cross. We also see the good views Larkay Glaicier on the Northern side of Manaslu, The surrounding views of mountains including Larkay Peak are magnificent. The valley of Salka Khola is a bit wider. There’s a single house in Larkay Base Camp commonly known as Dharmasala. Overningt in Dharmasala. BLD

Early morning start is recommended. Gently up at the beginning, a beautiful lake on the way, the views of Larkay peak is very clear. We walk through the glacier moraines. And along the ridges, we climb steep up to the top. The views of mountain from the Top are amazing. Surrounded by tall mountains, very cozy edges appear. Be very careful while descending, if it edges is full of snow. Some might need to fix the ropes to cross with big baggage. There may even be strong wind. Descend down to Bhimtang. It’s a long and difficult day, so your legs feel how long you walk ups and downs when you get in Bhimtang. Overnight in Bhimtang. BLD

Bhimtang is a small settlement on Manang side. Morning views from the ridge of the Bhimtang are gorgeous. We can see the great view of Mt.Manaslu, Mt Lamjung, Mt Himlung,Cheu Himal. We descend throughout the forest, long pastures, Rhododendron forest. The Karche valley have cultivation field, we even descend to Gho village we further down to Tilije, Tilije have good guest house,clean and warm. Overnight in guesthouse. BLD

We descend through Tilije village with the stone paved beautiful trails, cross the suspended bridge over the Dhud Khola and then ascent to Thorje village via chorten, and mane stone on the trail. We go to the Police Check Point to get stamped on your trekking permit and checking out from the Manaslu Cosevation Area and entering into Annapurna Conservation Area. Via Dharapani, we continue through the Marsyandi river to Taal. Taal is a small village on the banks of Marsyandi River with many nice guesthouses, waterfalls, and natural attractions. Overnight in a guesthouse. BLD

We ascent a bit to the gate of Taal village and descend through Saattalle. We descend down on the way along the beautiful natural stairs and then cross the suspended bridge over on the Marsyandi River, reach Chamje village and down to Jagat through the rhododendron forest. The waterfalls on the other side of Marsyangdi River look amazingly gorgeous. Overnight in Syange village. BLD

Drive through the Marsyandi valley and Trisuli would be a life time experience with the views of the high mountains, landscapes and terraces full of crops and villages. Arriving Kathmandu, we will take you to your hotel. If interested, you may explore some of the monuments in Kathmandu valley, or do the last minute souvenir hunting. All Nepal hiking will treat you a farewell Dinner in a fine Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu to celebrate the successful completion of Around Manaslu Trekking. Overnight in Kathmandu. BLD

Airport reporting time is 3 hrs prior to your flight schedule. A representative from All Nepal Hiking will drop you to the Airport in time. If the flight is in the evening, you can have some sightseeing or souvenir hunting in the day.