Namaste! We welcome you to the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. Kathmandu is an incredible city with Temples and Heritage sites in almost every nook and corner. Given the time, you can stroll around Thamel and Kathmandu Durbar Square before we meet for the paper works and documentation for the preparation of our trek starting the next day. Upon Arrival at the TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport), Kathmandu, our representative will receive you and transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Kathmandu(1330m)
Day 2 Kathmandu (trek preparation to make special permit)
Day 3 Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (875m)
Early in the morning with a light breakfast in the hotel, we will start your journey to the Manaslu region. First, we will drive to Arughat observing the panoramas of amazing mountains, vegetation land, rivers, and many settlements. Second, we will continue our drive to Soti Khola from where our trek starts.
Overnight at Teahouse.
Day 4 Trek from Soti Khola to Maccha Khola (885m)
Next, we will hike to Maccha Khola via the suspension bridge of Soti Khola along with Sal forests. Then, you will reach the edge of Budhi Gandaki River which is awesome. On the way, you will hike through several waterfalls and cliffs which will amaze you. Once you reach Labubesi village, Gurung settlements a trail passes through the sandy river bed and ascends over a rocky ridge then downhill to the river.
Day 5 Trek from Maccha Khola to Jagat (1350m)
Today, after breakfast, our destination will be Jagat we will embark on a reviver stroll down the Budi River. We pass via villages like Khorla Besi, which has a natural hot spring mostly on direction, therefore the trails gently climb over a bridge and we see the spectacular scenery and awesome views of the mountains before arriving at Jagat, which has a beautiful flagstone village square with Police checkpoints, and from here we enter the Manaslu conservation area.
Day 6 Trek from Jagat to Deng (2090m)
You'll be traveling from Jagat to Deng today. After a delicious breakfast, you set off on your 14-day Manaslu Circuit trek. This day will be spent hiking along riverbanks while admiring nature's magnificence.
You enter the enchanting woods of pines and Rhododendrons by walking these routes. Conversely, if you keep following the paths, you'll eventually reach Deng. You will have passed via multiple suspension bridges and deep woodlands on this day.
Day 7 Trek from Deng to Namrung (2900m)
We have a lower road rising by Rock Mountain and crossing a suspension bridge, Deng then a short climb up to gradual rise now rails continually into the deep forest of rhododendron, pine, fir, and juniper and rhododendron blossoming in March/April. Namrung hamlet is located in the heart of the lush forest, with a police station for permission checks and an overnight stay at a lodge.
Day 8 Trek from Namrung to Samagaon (3390m)
With a considerably lower temperature, you can appreciate the height rise. The route continues here, where the timber borders decrease for a few little juniper shrubs and willow trees before continuing on a lovely track with views of snow-capped peaks. Finally arriving in Samagaon, a major mountain community on the path to Manaslu base camp and the Larkya-La pass, as well as the Tibet borderline.
Day 9 Exploration of Pungyen gompa and back to Samagaon
We proceeded to the huge settlement Pungyen Gompa today, which is originally known as Ro. The big village gompa may be seen in the distance, set against a forested moraine at the far end of a valley, and then the routes to the lake, after which the trails to Manaslu Base Camp begin.
Day 10 Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3700m)
Today we begin gently ascending Mt. Manaslu, following the south side of the river via shrubbery and stunning sceneries after a small wooden footbridge, leading us to Samdo, the final settlement on the Manaslu trail before Larkya La Pass. Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 11 Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala
The hike today is not too tough except maybe the rapid altitude gain and then a few short ups and downs to complete the early hike across Larkya Phedi, which means the lap of the hill or pass, and after spending beautiful night at Samdo village, crossing an icy stream and heading towards a drier barren area.
Day 12 Trek to Bhimthang via Larkya La Pass
Morning, we will start our journey to passing the Larkya La Pass. After a mild climb to the ablation valley, the ice lakes are reached via a leisurely descent. Then you may see Larke Peak and Pawar Peak by climbing the routes until you reach the glacier moraine. You reach Larkya La pass after hours of travel. You may enjoy breathtaking views of peaks including Cheo Himal, Himlung Pyramid, Gyaji Kung, Kang Garu, and others.
Bimthang is a lovely settlement with a stunning view of the Kechakyu Himal and Manaslu to the northeast.
Day 13 Trek from Bhimthang to Dharapani
An hour hike from Bhimthang to Dharapani, a huge settlement with many beautiful lodges on the Annapurna Circuit walking trail, is much simpler on the downhill path most of the way to the Manang region at Telje village by the Marysangdi River.
Day 18 Drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu
Your final day in Besisahar before heading to Kathmandu is today. This path takes you along the shores of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers. Along the journey, you'll be greeted by an awesome view of veggie, terraced farms, rivers, as well as high hills. After a 6-hour drive, you will arrive in Kathmandu, where you will spend the night.