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Considered by many guides to be the best all-around trek in Nepal, the Manaslu Circuit Trek leads adventurers around Mt. Manaslu (8156 meters/26,758 feet) – the 8th highest mountain in the world. Enjoy a mix of everything on the Manaslu Trek. In the beginning, charming Gurung settlements and dense forests line the trail. Climbing and carving along the steep walls of the Budhi Gandaki River, you arrive at Manaslu Base Camp. Still, the best has yet to come. Reach Larke La Pass (5135m), where you can’t hear a thing but the wind and a staggering wall of Himalayan peaks surround you. If you are looking for a secluded trek in the heart of the Himalayas, full of cultural wonder and unique natural beauty, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is perfect for you. The Manaslu Circuit Trek will have you planning your next trip to the Himalayas in no time.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
We set off early today toSotiKhola. During the drive, we have views of the countryside, with glimpses into the locals’ lifestyle and surrounding mountain sceneries. We drive on a smooth road from Kathmandu to DhadingBesi, the district headquarters of Dhading (1050m) but the drive from DhadingBesi to Arughat will be on a rough road. Upon reaching Arughat, a major town in the region, we drive further towards SotiKhola.
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Aftercross the first bridge, we trek through the beautiful Sal forests, then climb onto a ridge above the flowing rapids of the BudhiGandaki. We then reach Khursanewhere the rough trail ascends and descends past two cascading waterfalls on a steep trail clinging to the side of a cliff. We eventually head down, passingterraced rice fields, then up and around to the Gurung village of Labubesi. We further climb behind a rocky outcropping, where the valley opens up. Dropping to the sandy river bed, we walk on the stones before climbing over another ridge. We head down again to the river and cross another suspension bridge to reach MachhaKhola village.
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3
Our narrow trail makes a few small ups and downs and eventually traverses over the TharoKhola to reach Khorlabesi. After a few more ups and downs, we come across a small natural hot spring in Tatopani. From the hot spring, we move over another ridge, and cross the BudhiGandaki on a suspension bridge. At this juncture, we climb on a wide, well-crafted staircase, then across a landslide and over a ridge to Doban. After we cross the suspension bridge over the YaruKhola, we climb the stone stairs and descend to the river. We again climb more stone stairs to TharoBharyang. Crossing the west bank of the BudhiGandaki, we climb over another ridge and walk along the river to eventually reach the village of Jagat.
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4Nepal
After breakfast, our day begins by climbing over a rocky ridge to Salleri, and then descend to Sirdibas. The valley widens as the trail continues up to GhattaKhola. We continue walking upstream to a long suspension bridge in Philim, a large Gurung village. The trail stays fairly level as it crosses millet fields to Ekle Bhatti. The route now enters a steep, uninhabited gorge. At this point, we descend to the grassy slopes, cross the BudhiGandaki, and then trek along the west bank for a while. As we continue through the trail, the valley widens and we pass through bamboo forests to the Deng Khola. Soon after, we reach the tiny village of Deng.
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5
After leaving Deng, we cross the BudhiGandakiagain and ascent to Rana (1910m). Wego up a bit more to take the trail from Bhi, then head west up the BudhiGandaki valley. The trail passes through mixed forests.We take the route that goes throughProk village, whichhas a perfect viewpoint for SiringiHimal. We cross the Budi Gandaki several times today and come across several gompas well, which we can stop for a visit. The trail follows the river upstream through a dense forest. The forest becomes less dense and the trail is level again. The pleasant walk continues and after one last steep incline, we reach Namrung.
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6
Right when you leave your bed, you have awesome views of Siring and Ganesh Himal, and from the village you can also see Hiunchulito the south. We climb steadily, passing through forests to reach Lihi, a fine village with many chhortens and barley field terraces. The trail drops and crosses the side valley of SimnangHimal with Ganesh Himalin eyeshot. We pass through Sho, Lho and Shyala villages before reaching Sama. We enjoy extraordinary views ofManaslu from Lho, where we can also explore the famous RibungGompa. In Shyala, we find ourselves encompassed by high peaks like Hiunchuli and Peak 29 (NgadiChuli) to the left, with Manaslu and large glaciers straight ahead, and at the far end stands Ganesh Himal. Today’s journey ends in Samagaon.
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7
Today, we take it easy and let our bodies become accustomed to the altitude. If you have any interest, we can do a day hike and explore the surrounding area. There is two option for our acclimatization day. The first one is the hike up to Manaslu Base Camp via Birendra Lake and the second one is Pung Gyen Gumpa. The first option to the Manaslu Base Camp via Birendra lake takes about 5-6 hours and offers an awesome view of the Himalaya and Samagaun village. The SEcond takes about 4-5 hours to the very old Monastery offers a beautiful view of Mt. Buddha and other mountains.
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8
Today, we descend to the BudhiGandaki River, that has turned north and follow it to a bridge over a side stream. The trail to the left leads to Manaslu Base Camp. The Larke La Trail passes several mani walls as the valley widens. It is an easy trail above the river passing juniper and birch forests of KermoKharka. We drop down, cross the BudhiGandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply. From a stone arch, we can view a large white kani. Finally passing through the kani, we find Samdo.
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9
Soon after heading out on the trail, we cross the wooden bridge over the Budi Gandaki and walk on and upward. After crossing two streams and witnessing the Larkya Glacier we go around the valley of the SalkaKhola and climb up again to the stone guest house (4460m), which is not a lodge but rather a shelter called Dharmshala, also known as Larke Phedi. The short walk today also leaves plenty of time for acclimatization and hanging out in the afternoon.
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10
After a short climb, we reach a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers from where we can enjoy great views of Cho Danda and Larke Peak. Finally, we walk across moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper in the last section of the pass. From the past, there are outstanding views of HimlungHimal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru, and the massive Annapurna II. It is a longer day than usual to Bimtang, but to walk into these low pastures with the evening mist coming in and face-to-face views of Manaslu is an exciting experience.
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11
Surki is our stopover for lunch today. We therefore head off in this direction. On narrow paths mostly, we reach Surki, a small settlement, in about four hours. This is where we stop for lunch in one of those five or six service providers. It takes a couple of more hours for us to reach Tilje from here on. Although Tilje is ansmall settlement, it provides us with around many places to options for our accommodation.
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12
Today, we start out on a long, but easy descent. We stop at Dharapani on the way for lunch. Lunch is over and we continue. Crossing into the Annapurna Conservation area requires us to produce one more permit. Soon, we make it to Besisahar after a scenic drive.
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13Kathmandu
Our return to Kathmandu is on a tourist bus, a ride that should last for around six hours. With breakfast and lunch on the highway, the bus stops in Kathmandu. We’ll have a farewell dinner in the evening for you.
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Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (570m) and further drive to Sotikhola, 8-9 hour drive.
Trek from Sotikhola to Machhakhola (930m), 5-6 hours.
Trek from Machhakhola to Jagat (1370m), 5-6 hours.
Trek from Jagat to Deng (1920m), 6-7 hours.
Trek from Deng to Namrung (2250m), 6-7 hours.
Trek from Namrung to SamaGaun (3450m), 6 hours.
Rest day for acclimatization and hike to Manaslu Base Camp.
Trek from SamaGaun to Samdo (3780m) 3-4 hours.
Trek from Samdo to Dharmasala (4460m), 3-4 hours.
Trek from Dharmasala to Bimtang (3630m) via Larkya La pass (5135m), 7-8 hours.
Trek from Bimtang to Tilje (2240m), 5-6 hours.
Trek from Tilje to Dharapani (1830m) and drive to Besisahar (760m) , 2-3 hours walk and 4-5 hour drive.
Drive back to Kathmandu by bus, 5-6 hours.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We accommodate meals according to your needs if you are vegetarian, or any dietary needs.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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