12 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu |1300m | Welcome
1 stop
1
Thamel
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will warmly receive you at the airport and bring you to your hotel. After checking-in, you will meet your guide and discuss the trip. In the evening, your guide will take your for a welcome dinner at one of the finest diners in Kathmandu.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Kathmandu Sightseeing and Restricted Area Permit procedure
1 stop
2
Swaymbhunath
While your guide is preparing your permits for Manaslu Conservation Area and ACAP, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu Valley. Explore some of its unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You’ll get to visit the age-old Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Buddhist sites of Swoyambhunath and Boudhanath, and the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath. You can also prepare for the trek and buy equipment that are necessary for the trip.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola (930m) by private vehicle
1 stop
3
After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on a scenic road journey to the northwest of Kathmandu. You’ll commute through the Trishuli Highway and numerous gorges to reach the quaint village of Arughat. The trek officially begins at Arughat. After a brief rest, you’ll start trekking and advance to Soti Khola village in Gorkha district for an overnight stay.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1370m)
1 stop
4
Leaving Machha Khola, the trek will advance to the northern village of Jagat. The narrow trail passes through Tharo Khola before reaching Khorlabensi. A short hike from here, you’ll arrive at the natural hot spring of Tatopani. You’ll cross Budhi Gandaki River and arrive at Dobhan. Crossing another bridge over the Yaru Khola, you arrive at Tharo Bharyang. After a short trek along the Budi Gandaki River, you’ll arrive at Jagat.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek from Jagat to Deng (1860m)
1 stop
5
You’ll begin the day by climbing over a rocky ridge to Salleri and then descend to Sirdibas. The trail continues upstream towards a long suspension bridge in Philim. From here, the trail continues north and advances along the millet fields to arrive at Ekle Bhatti. You’ll cross the Budhi Gandaki River and walk across the thick bamboo forests en route to Deng.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Trek from Deng to Namrung (2540m)
1 stop
6
From Deng, the trail goes upward and crosses Budhi Gandaki River and climb towards Rana. You’ll continue upwards and head west up the Budhi Gandaki valley. En route, you’ll make a brief stop at Prok village which offers a beautiful sight of Shringi Himal (7161m). After crossing Budi Gandaki several times and passing Buddhist monasteries, you’ll make your way towards Namrung.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Trek from Namrung to Sama Gaon (3390m)
1 stop
7
Leaving Namrung, the trail advances towards Sama Gaon. En route, you will get some great views of Ganesh Himal (7422m), Shringi Himal (7161m), and Himal Chuli (7893). You’ll make your way towards Lihi, a Buddhist village with many chortens and barley terrace fields. The trail crosses the side valley of Simnang Himal and further pass through Sho, Lho, and Shyala villages to arrive at Sama Village. The Manaslu (8163m) will be visible from here.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4400m)
1 stop
8
A hike up to Manaslu base camp makes a great day trip from Samagaon. You’ll rather walk easy and acclimatize en route. The walk up from Samagaon to Manaslu Base Camp and back may take around 5 hours. The base camp serves as a vantage point to witness the entire Manaslu range and Mt. Himal Chuli (7893m). You can also visit the serene Birendra Lake on the way to the base camp. After exploring the base camp, you’ll trek back to Samagaon.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3690m)
1 stop
9
From Samagaon, you’ll make your way towards Samdo village. Leaving Samagaon, the trail passes through Budhi Gandaki River and advances towards Larkya La Trail. You’ll pass through several Mani walls to arrive at Kermo Kharka. From here, you’ll cross the river before making your way to Samdo via Kyonggma Kharka.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (4460m)
1 stop
10
Leaving Samdo, you’ll continue along the Larkya La trail and cross Budhi Gandaki River to arrive at Syacha Khola. You can also enjoy the views of the Naike Peak (6211m) as you head west. En route, the trail offers a beautiful sight of Larkya Glacier before climbing up to Dharmasala. Dharmasala is also known as Larkya Phedi.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Trek from Dharamsala to Bimthang (3590m) via Larkya La Pass (5160m)
1 stop
11
Today is the toughest part of the trek as you leave Dharmasala and climb Larkya La Pass (5160m). From Dharmasala, you’ll ascend along the valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers while enjoying the scenic sights of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak (6249m). The last section of the pass encounters a steep climb from where you can enjoy the outstanding views of Himlung, Cheo, Manaslu, and Annapurna ranges. From here, you’ll descend towards Bimthang village.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Trek from Bimthang to Tilije (2300m)
1 stop
12
The final day of our trek today we make our way back to Lukla from Namche. The journey is a pleasant one descending through the Sagarmatha National Park. Descending through the hamlets of Monjo and Jorsalle we exit the national park landing alongside the Dudh Koshi River. Up and over the suspension bridge, we cross several small hamlets including Bengkar, Phakding, and Chhuthawa on our way to Lukla.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Trek from Tilije to Dharapani (1680m) and drive back to kathmandu
1 stop
13
Leaving Tilije, you’ll make your way south to the village of Tal. From here, you’ll leave Manaslu region and enter the pristine Annapurna Conservation Area. You’ll encounter numerous exotic flora and fauna endemic to the Annapurna region. You’ll make your way across Dudh Khola and trek to Thonje village. After getting your permits checked at Dharapani, you’ll trek further down to Karte village.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
1 stop
14
Kathmandu
We’ll drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport so you can catch your scheduled flight back home. As the adventurous journey comes to an end, you can prepare to plan for other trips or future visits in the country.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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