Manaslu Circuit Trek

On arrival in Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, received by our staff
and guide for short transfer to your hotels. At the hotel, our guide will brief
regarding the hotel, trekking, local culture with do’s and don’ts.

Then check into your lovely rooms and get refreshed before group welcome
dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants.

A free day in Kathmandu, allows time preparation for the Manaslu Circuit trek.
Interested people can join in for exciting tour of Kathmandu ancient sites, steeped
with world heritage sites. A great way to explore and understand the local
cultures of both Hindu and Buddhism religions.

Depart from the hotel as early as possible, having breakfast for the long overland journey. As drive leads beyond Kathmandu valley towards low farm areas with lively villages and towns. Then the ride heads further Mid-West reaching around Dhading and Gorkha district reaching the starting point of trek. Overnight in a nice simple lodge at Soti-Khola arriving by late afternoon or in the evening for dinner time.

First day of the walk starts having a simple breakfast, as trail follows along the raging Buri Gandaki River. The first few hours of walks on gentle path through several farm villages and entering small forested area. Then finally the day ends on reaching a nice village at Machha-Khola for overnight halt. In the comfort of nice simple local guest-house or lodge. The village name as Machha-Khola means a Fish Stream, which is close to the village.

Enjoy the second fay walk, as trail follows on following the river upstream through
cool forested farm areas. Leading to a small village at Tatopani, a place with
natural hot-spring, as time permits enjoy the refreshing bath. From here onwards
the path heads uphill through several village reaching a nice place at Jagat for
overnight halt. An interesting lively village of mixed tribes of hill people
interwoven to both Hindu and Buddhism religions.

After checking into a nice lodge, having time to explore and witness the village
farm life. From Jagat onwards starts the restricted areas, where all visitors needs
a special permit to enter upper areas of Manaslu.

Start the day heading down and ups on leaving Jagat village, as walk leads above to much cooler areas. On entering restricted area towards Upper Manaslu and remote north region of Gorkha district. Walk follows through forest and past villages reaching a lovely farm settlement of Philm, full of cultivated terraces.
At Philim for possible lunch break in one of its nice simple lodge, afternoon walk continues heading uphill climb. Then finally ending the day walk reaching at small farm village of Deng, for overnight stop. From Deng onwards within strong Buddhism religion and culture similar to its Tibetan predecessors.

From Deng onwards the walks gets more interesting, altitude gains slowly heading
towards cooler high hills. Walk leads past Pewa village, as climb leads to a
coniferous forest of tall rhododendron, pine, and fir trees.

On reaching towards alpine zone, a short descent to Bhi Bazaar, close on the
riverside. After a refreshing rest continue walk towards more farm areas around
lovely terraces growing millets and barley. Then slowly the day walk completes
reaching Namrung. A nice moderate village facing superb views of Mt. Manaslu
North Face with an array of snow peaks. Check into a nice lovely lodge, with time
to explore the village and witness the local culture.

After Namrung village, today’s walk comparatively quite short of less than five
hours to Lo-Gaon. Another nice and lively village, as morning walk leads into
cool forested trail above the raging Buri Gandaki River.

Walking through smaller farm areas and hamlets, and then reaching Lo-Gaon a
beautiful settlement, having nice houses facing wonderful views.

The guest houses and lodges are quite up to a standard compared to other
previous overnight stops. After checking into your nice rooms, enjoy walks around
the traditional village adorned with beautiful Buddhist monuments and
Monastery.

From Lo-Gaon onwards into beautiful and scenic Manaslu valley, enclosed by
an array of snow mountain range. Morning enjoy the grand views of
Mt. Manaslu beautiful North Face, and continue walk after a good breakfast
a scenic trek to Sama-Gaon. The route follows with gradual climb within cool shade of lovely alpine tree lines through Yak herder camps. As walk finally ends on reaching Sama-Gaon, the main village of Manaslu valley, located on route to several exciting destinations. Mt. Manaslu Base Camp starts from here and towards Larke-La pass, as well to Tibet border.

On arrival at Sama Gaon in good time by late afternoon. Check into a nice lodge, with time to browse around the village and explore local colorful culture of Buddhism.

A deserving rest days after a continuous walks of several days, the right and ideal
spot and height. For acclimatization, enjoy the day either taking a short hike to
Bhirendra Lake, or Pungyen Gompa / monastery. One can just laze around
enjoying the beautiful scenery of snow-mountains.

After an enjoyable rest at Sama-Gaon, adventure leads towards arid and barren terrain to Samdo village. Walk follows on nice easy trail, as altitude gains every hour and then to reach Samdo. The village of more than 40 houses an interesting place with typical Tibetan styled houses. Check into a nice lodge and guest houses, and enjoy walk around this last village of Manaslu and Gorkha district.

From Samdo village, today a short walks of less than four hours to Dharmasala or
Larke Phedi. Morning starts walking across smaller streams and into a wild arid country, as trail follows west. Towards the end of Manaslu valley rim reaching Dharmasala or Larke Phedi, the highest overnight stop of the trek.

Dharmasala means a resting spot for travelers, having few simple huts for trekkers, can be crowded in high seasons. At Dharmasala for lunch and overnight stop, along with grand views of Cheo Himal and Larke Peak.
Rest of the afternoon relax and preparation for the toughest day of the adventure to cross over Larke-La Pass.

A great day and the main highlight of the adventure, start as early as possible having breakfast. As well carrying packed lunch for the long day climb and steep descent, follow our expert guide. As climb begins on a rocky gravel trail past above Dharmasala, then head towards a steep slope path. The walk contours on winding trail, having few stops to enjoy views and then finally reaching on top Larke-La Pass. The pass festooned with Buddhist colorful prayer flags and stone cairns facing mind-blowing views of surrounding towering mountain range.

After a grand vista, a slow and steady descent to the other side of the Phedi / bottom to Bhimthang. A beautiful places amidst lovely forest surroundings, a place with nice lodges for overnight stop in cozy rooms.

An easy day walk after a tough hard climb and down of previous day, morning leads through beautiful woodland. Covered in tall pine, firs and rhododendron trees, heading past few summer pastures then reaching Gho for overnight halt.
A small settlement with few simple lodges in the midst of forest surrounding with views of snow-capped peaks.

Enjoy the last final day of trekking to Dharapani village, on reaching around Manang district. Walk leads to gradual downhill with few small, short climb to Tilje village for lunch in a nice village. After lunch an hour walk up crossing a bridge over Masrsyangdi River to Dharapani village for last overnight stop.

Dharapani village, located on motorable road-head where famous Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit trail joins. Enjoy the last halt on the mountain lodge on completing a great adventure Manaslu Circuit trek.

The last long drive to Kathmandu from Dharapani village, start early morning for the long day overland journey. An interesting drive on winding downhill to reach low warm farm areas of Lamjung district. After few hours of exciting scenic ride reaching at Besisar, the headquarters town of Lamjung district. From here drive leads on a nice, good road as ride leads to join the main highway of Pokhara and Kathmandu at Dumre town.

From Dumre town few hours of good drive lead to uphill on winding uphill road reaching outskirt of Kathmandu valley. Then an hour ride reaches your hotel, arriving by late afternoon or evening time. After a great adventure on Manaslu Circuit Short Trek.

After a great walks of two weeks up in the mountain of Mt. Manaslu, enjoy the
free day in Kathmandu. Having a leisure time for individual activities and for
shopping spree, or join in for another interesting tour of Kathmandu, Patan or
Bhaktapur cities.

Last day in Kathmandu, Nepal with time for departure towards homeward
bound, transfer to airport for your international flight. Bidding farewell to staff
and guides, after a memorable adventure on Manaslu Circuit Trek.