Manaslu Circuit Trekking - 14 Days

Today is a free day for you in Kathmandu as we have to obtain special trekking permits of the Manaslu conservation area. On this day you can do sightseeing yourself around world heritage sites. Kathmandu valley includes several UNESCO world heritage sites, including Swyambhunath (Known as monkey temple), Pashupatinath temple (famous and largest Hindu temple), Boudhanath stupa (one of the largest Buddhist stupa in Asia). Furthermore, you can visit historical sites such as Kathmandu Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares. At the evening time, you will be meeting with the guide and will check all the necessary things for the trek.  

Meal include: Breakfast 

Today we trek along the slope that has farm fields and rice paddies. Further ahead, the valley becomes wider. On the way you can see a beautiful view of Sringi Himal also known as Chamar (7187m.). The path then descends to the shores of white sand. After passing several villages, we will reach to Khurlabesi. We pass the village and the valley, follow the narrow path and soon you will reach to Tatopani, where you can enjoy natural hot spring. Finally, we reach to Jagat. Overnight stay at a local tea house.   

Meal include: Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner

Crossing the suspension Bridge and passing through a green forest area, following the path that is carved in the rock to reach to Dovan. Soon after crossing villages and a suspension bridge in Dovan River, the trail goes gradually ups and down until arriving in Deng. Overnight stay in a tea house. 

Meal include: Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner  

Leaving the village and make a small ascending traverse. The path will go down to river shores. It then offers a pleasant walk through bamboo forests to Deng River. The path will go down to the river bank. Steep cliffs continue to surround the valley. Moving on the forest and crossing a few times wooden bridge over the Budi Gandaki the path will become steeper until Namrung village. At this stage the Tibetan border is only a few kilometers to the north. Overnight stay in a tea house.

Meal include: Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner 

After breakfast, we start today’s hike. After crossing through several villages, you will come to the Hinan River. Crosses the streams, you will come to Lho village, where we can see spectacular views of Naike peak, Manaslu north peak and Manaslu. Lho has wide farm fields on the gentle mountain flank, it is a large village with many houses and a fine gompa. The views from here are outstanding. After crossing Pungen glacier, the valley becomes wider. Move on from one Chorten to another to reach Samagaun. Which is surrounded by a large number of mani stones and chortens. The Gompa on the top of the hill is very fine and worth visiting. Overnight stay in a tea house.   

Meal include: Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today we will take one day rest at Samagaun and explore around Samagaun. After having breakfast we will leave the guesthouse to explore the beauty of Samagaun. We will have a visit to a beautiful glacial lake- Birendra tal. On the way to Birendra Tal, we can see some old monasteries. Instead visiting Birendra tal, we can even hike to Manaslu Base Camp and enjoy the scenic beauty of MBC. Then after we will return back to lodge. Overnight at lodge.  

Meal include: Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner

Crossing by the foot over the great Manaslu glacier we pass the trail that branches off to Manaslu Base Camp. Our path enters a woodland where we might see marmots in the birch and juniper bushes, when a final steep ascent brings us to the charming village called Samdo. The village has a well-established Tibetan refugee community. Overnight stay in Samdo. 

Meal include: Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner   

After an easy first part hike of the day, we cross the Budi Gandaki River for the final time before the trail gradually rises through juniper and tundra with a viewpoint overlooking the Larkya la Glacier. Climbing further, we arrive at Dharmasala. Overnight at a local tea house.  

Meal include: Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner 

An early morning wake up is needed for a strenuous hike, yet rewarding day. A pre-dawn start to avoid the anticipated heavy wind is important. After a long gradual climb alongside the moraine we make a short descent to a glacial lake and reach the head of the moraine (4700m) which we cross to climb  to the ridge top. Four frozen lakes lie below and then it is up to the crest of the Larkya La (5100m). The reward for these difficult trekking conditions is brilliant westerly views of Himlung Himal, Kanguru and Annapurna II as well as the looming omnipresence of Mount Manaslu. On the steep descent we drop around 600 meters in less than an hour. Our trail then levels off onto yak pastures before finally reaching Bimthang, a collection of typical summer grazing pastures . Overnight in tea house.  

Meal include: Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner  

We descend on easier terrain through meadows, pine and rhododendron forest, until arriving in Hampuk. Then the path drops further, following the course of the Dudh River. Crossing the stream fed by the snows of the Kichke Himal, we arrive at Karche and continue on to the village of Gho- where rice is back on the menu and Nepalese “Dal Bhat” is revisited. Keeping to the west bank of the river, our after is one of the gradual descent to the Gurung settlement of Tililje. From here the trail descends to Thonje. Cross the Marshyandi River to reach the village of Dharapani. Overnight at guest house. 

Meal include: Brekfast, Lunch and Dinner   

Today is a long day drive to Kathmandu. Try to get a left pane of your vehicle to enjoy the greeneries, mountain river gorges, village and terrace during the drive. Drive from Dharapani to Besisahar is the off-road bumping and after Besisahar we take a local bus with a pleasurable ride to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.    Note: It is about 10-11 hours of local bus and jeep drive. Thus, if you feel tired then you can stay the night at Besishar and next day morning you can drive to Kathmandu. 

Meal include: Brekfast and Lunch

Today is your departure day, we will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home and pray for your Safe journey.  

Meal include: Brekfast

Today we will drive to Machha Khola for the Manaslu Circuit trek, which winds through picturesque landscapes, navigating the Prithvi Highway. Passing Dhading Besi, the route veers towards Arughat, a pivotal point marking the trailhead. The journey unveils the gradual transition from urban to rural, offering a glimpse into the diverse beauty of Nepal's terrain.

Meal Include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner