Manaslu Circuit Trek

After your arrival in Kathmandu airport, you will be received by one of our company’s representatives then after about 30 minutes of drive, you will be shifted in a decent hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu.

You can take rest or you can do the shopping in the nearby market of Thamel as you can get any kind of trekking gears at reasonable prices.

Night stay at Thamel.

Today is the first day of our Manaslu Circuit Trek. This trip officially begins with a long day of drive from Kathmandu to Machhakhola via Sotikhola along the Prithvi Highway following Trishuli River. The scenic drive offers you the glimpses of traditional Nepali villages, typical terraced farming, rivers, waterfalls along with the views of the Annapurna South, Mount Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal. Before reaching today’s destination, we will pass by SotiKhola, Khursang village and Lububesi village.

Night stay at Machhakhola.

Today marks the official beginning of trekking day of this Manaslu Circuit Trek. After having our breakfast at Machhakhola, we will start walking along the Budi Gandaki River towards Jagat. We will walk through the sub- tropical forests, with some uphill and downhill sections. We will cross Thurokhola and Machha Khola by suspension bridges and after arriving at Tatopani, we will rest for a while and if you want to take hot shower for relaxing. Then we continue walking towards Jagat. Before reaching Jagat, we will pass by Dovan. We will cross another suspension bridge over Yaru Khola and climb the staircase paved with stones. And as we descend down, we will walk through more stone staircases to reach Thado Bharyang which is a camp before Jagat. Then after walking for a while, we will reach at our today’s destination, which is a traditional Tibetan influenced settlement. Jagat is the entry access to the Manaslu region.

Today we will be walking down through Salleri village towards the river side until we reach a suspension bridge. Along the trail, we will get a glimpse of beautiful Shringi Himal Range then the path descends down towards Sirdibas village where you will be welcomed by numerous monasteries, stupas and prayer flags. Once you reach Phillim, your permits will be checked. And we continue walking, our trail becomes steeper. We will continue walking along the Budhi Gandaki River. Then we will walk inside the bamboo forests till we reach Deng Khola. We will walk through Rhododendron and Himalayan pine forests before reaching Pewa Village.

Night stay at Pewa Village.

The trail from Pewa to Ghap is the stunning section of this Manaslu Circuit Trek. On today’s trek, we will walk through bamboo forest until we reach Deng and we walk by pine forest and a suspension bridge which is followed by a steep ascend to Rana and Bihi Phedi. Once crossing these places, we will see being welcomed with prayer flags, mani wallas, stupas and Buddhist mantras inscriptions. Then we will cross another suspension bridge and walk carefully in the landslide risk zones to reach Ghap. Today’s trekking route showcases diverse natural beauty.

Night stay at Ghap.

On today’s trek we will start walking through the dense forests of bamboo, oak and rhododendrons. We will take gentle ascends crossing suspensions bridges. Once we reach Namrung village, we can catch the beautiful mountain glimpses of Ganesh Himal and Himal Chuli. We will stop here for our lunch while enjoying the mountain views. After our lunch at Namrung village, we will walk towards Lho. As we continue walking along the mani walls, traditional houses and lush terraced farming, we can also experience the traditional Tibetan influenced lifestyle among the Nubri people. Then we head towards Lihi village and Sho village then our today’s destination Lho. Lho village is beautiful and culturally enriched offering you the stunning views of Mount Manaslu and Manaslu North.

Night stay at Lho.

Today we will wake up to the breathtaking views of Mount Manaslu which will energize us for the remaining days of trek. We will walk along the rhododendron and pine forests and this is comparatively easy route till Shyala village. This village is a resting and refueling spot. We can witness mountains like Himal Chuli, Ngadi Chuli Mount Manaslu and huge glaciers. As we then walk towards Sama Gaun, we can see the attractive traditional settlements and the yak pastures. Samagaun is the closet village located near the Manaslu Base Camp and the village with a large monastery, health post, many shops giving you an opportunity to interact with the locals of Manaslu region.

Night stay at Sama Gaon.

Sama Gaon is one of the picturesque larger villages which is surrounded by the high peaks. This place serves as an acclimatization spot for the trekkers and the climbers which prepares for the further climbing of higher altitude. On this day, we can explore the village and the typical lifestyles of the local people. We can visit Pungyen Monastery which lies at the south of Sama Gaon, and get to know about the Tibetan Buddhism.  You can also go on a hike to Manaslu Base Camp or Glacier lakes like Birendra Tal.

Night stay at SamaGaun.

Today’s trek will be the comparatively shorter as compared to the other days as gradual gain in altitudes we will have to lower our pace. Along with the trail, we can witness yak pastures, chortens, mani walls and prayer flags. We can catch a glimpse of stunning mountain views and the close Tibetan border. The trail we follow will be the forests of Juniper and Birch and we will cross Budi Gandaki River through the wooden bridge. We will cross a river before reaching a picturesque village called, Kani which is known for yak herding.

Then we will continue walking until we reach Samdo village, a village of Tibetan refugees. We will explore the village which offers the breathtaking view Naike Peak and Pangpoche Himal.

Today we will stay in Samdo Village

The stretch from Samdo to Dharmasala begins with a gradual ascent out of Samdo. The early part of the trail offers you the stunning views of Mount Manaslu along with the other peaks. We will continue walking through high altitude pastures and meadows along with the terrains which gradually start becoming more rugged. We will continue walking along Budi Gandaki River which becomes narrower and flows even faster. We will also pass by the Larke Bazar which is the seasonal Tibetan market. As we climb higher, we can see the landscapes becoming rocky. Today’s trail transverse alpine terrain and the slopy sections.

We will pass through Larke river after crossing Athahra Saya River. We can see traditional monasteries, prayer flags and mani walls on the way. Then as we ascend, we can catch a glimpse of magnificient Larkya Glacier. We will see a stone guest houses with few buildings in Dharamsala, which is at an altitude of 4,460m. This place is also known as Larkya La Phedi. There are a 3,4 small buildings where they have a few shared dormitory  rooms and many tents.There is 80% chances that you will have to sleep in a tent while in a peak season. Today will be the challenging day for you to adjust in this place but the views are surreal. Today’s camp at Dharamsala.

At Dharamsala we can see the landscape opening up even more. It is surrouned by dramatic mountain views including Manaslu range and the Larkya Glacier. Today’s trail will take you to one of the most scenic segments of Manaslu Circuit Trek at Larkya La Pass (5,106m). The trail begins with the challenging climb from Dharamsala. We will walk through rocky terrains and moraines heading towards Larkya La Pass. The trail is steep and can be icy depending upon the season of trekking. Crossing the highest point of this Manaslu Circuit Trek offers you the spectacular panoramic views of the peaks like Mount Manaslu, Cheo Himal and Himlung Himal. The landscapes of the pass are really dramatic with snow- capped mountain ranges extending in all the directions. It will be very cold and windy at pass, so we have to be well prepared.

After the pass trek, we begin descending, leading us into more varied landscapes. The initial descend after pass trek is steep and challenging with loose rocks and as we descend further more we enter into a lush valley with dense forests of rhododendron and pine. We will cross many streams and meadows before reaching Bimthang. Bimthang is a picturesque village with breathtaking views of the mountain vistas and the impressive North Face of Manaslu. This is a beautiful resting place after a long challenging day.

Night stay at Bimthang.

The trek from Bimthang to Tilje Village is  a scenic descent through varied landscapes and transitioning from high altitude terrains to the temperate lush environment. Today must be the easier day, as we are descending down and losing elevations. As we descend down, we will pass by the forests with diverse floras and faunas. We will descend down along the Budi Gandaki River and approach Kache then to Gho. The trail becomes lush and agricultural as we pass through trees of oaks rhododendrons and farm lands. As we walk further to reach Tilje Village.

Night stay at Tilje Village.

Today will be the last day of trekking in Manaslu Circuit Trek. As we descend down from Tilje Village, we will encounter numerous waterfalls and streams adding the trail’s natural beauty. The trail from Tilje Village to Besisahar offers you some picturesque river valleys and many tranquil spots for breaks. As we descend further down, we will enter the lower valley and reach the Marshyangdi River Valley. You can experience scenic views of the river, hills, terraced fields and traditional villages. As we proceed, we reach the villages of Thonje,Dharapani and we will drive from Dharapani to Besisahar which will take us 5,6 hours to reach Besisahar.

Night stay in Besisahar.

Today we will drive back to Kathmandu. The drive will pass along the river banks of the Marshyangdi and Trishuli. Along the way we can witness the beautiful villages and the terraced farming on the both sides of the road. After couple of hours of drive, we will reach Kathmandu then after checking -in the hotel at Thamel, you can take rest and stroll around the beautiful alleys of Thamel. You can go on for shopping and explore the cute cafes and restaurants.

Night stay at Thamel.

               Today marks your last day in Nepal. One of our office representatives will receive you at your hotel and drop you at airport depending upon your flight schedule. We bid you a last farewell with a hope of seeing you again in Nepal. We can always get connected via mails and the social medias.