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Manaslu is a restricted area, and Nepal caps the numbers on purpose, so the villages along this route still feel like villages, not rest stops built around trekking.
The circuit runs a full loop from Soti Khola, following the Budhi Gandaki valley through Gurung settlements that turn increasingly Tibetan-influenced as you climb, with prayer flags and monasteries becoming part of everyday scenery rather than tourist stops.
The high point, literally, is Larkya La at over 5,100m, one of the longest and toughest days on the trek. Not technical, but real, cold, high, and long enough that you earn the descent into the Annapurna region on the other side.
This suits trekkers with some prior hiking experience, not a first Himalayan trek. Twelve days at altitude, teahouse stays throughout, and a guide plus porter included so you are not carrying full pack weight over the pass.
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Meeting and pickup
After booking, please contact us on WhatsApp to confirm your meeting point. We will discuss the most convenient meeting location and provide all the necessary arrangements and final trip details before your activity begins.
What to expect
Day 2: Soti Khola to Machha Khola (930m). Walk ~4-5 hrs along the Budhi Gandaki.
Day 3: Machha Khola to Jagat (1,410m). Walk ~6-7 hrs, crossing several suspension bridges.
Day 4: Jagat to Deng (1,860m). Walk ~6-7 hrs, entering the restricted area.
Day 5: Deng to Namrung (2,630m). Walk ~5-6 hrs, forest and village trail.
Day 6: Namrung to Samagaon (3,530m). Walk ~6-7 hrs, first Manaslu views.
Day 7: Acclimatization day in Samagaon. Optional side hike to Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Gompa.
Day 8: Samagaon to Samdo (3,860m). Walk ~3-4 hrs, short day for altitude.
Day 9: Samdo to Dharamsala (4,460m). Walk ~4-5 hrs, staging point for the pass.
Day 10: Cross Larkya La (5,106m) to Bimthang (3,720m). Walk ~8-9 hrs, the hardest day.
Day 11: Bimthang to Dharapani (1,860m), then jeep to Besisahar. Walk ~6-7 hrs.
Day 12: Besisahar to Kathmandu. Drive ~6-7 hrs, trek ends.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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