Manaslu Circuit Trek

Our team representative will be there at Tribhuvan International Airport to welcome you in Nepal and you will be transferred to your hotel. He will briefly describe the trek. In the evening you can visit nearby places or rest for the day at a hotel.

After having breakfast at your hotel, we will travel by bus/private jeep from Machhapokhari/ your hotel to Machha Khola through Arughat and Soti Khola. It will take us about 9-10 hours to reach Machcha Khola passing through Trishuli River and Gandaki River. We will have dinner and rest for the night at the tea house.

On this day, we will start our trek from Macchakhola to Jagat for 7-8 hours. We will cross the Machhakhola suspension bridge. After that, we'll ascend gradually to Khola Bensi and then we will reach Tatopani, a natural hot spring. We will pass through Yaruphant following the river to reach Jagat village. We will stay overnight at the tea house.

After having breakfast, we will trek to Dyang which will take us about 7 hours of walking. The trail begins from Jagat and continues to Dyang, passing through beautiful landscapes and uphill climbs. It then leads to Budhi Gandaki River, Filim, and a Gurung village with Buddhist stupas and monasteries. The trail passes through flora and fauna, including pines and Rhododendrons. It ends at Deng, offering stunning views of snow-capped mountains and cultural landscapes. The night is spent at a Deng tea house.

The trek begins from Dyang and continues towards Namrung for about 7-8 hours, passing through small village settlements and passing through various landscapes. The trail leads to a log bridge, an isolated watermill, Bihi Phedi, and Serang Khola. The route passes through basalt walls, mazes, wheat fields, waterfalls, and a beautiful river. The trail then descends to Ghap, a lush green forest, and Namrung, the gateway to Upper Nupri. The trek offers an opportunity to observe traditional and ancient local culture, including Mani walls and chortens. We will settle in the tea house for the night.

Following the delicious breakfast at Namrung village, we head towards Shyala village, a 5-6 hour hike to the mountains. We pass through Lho village, Buddhist monasteries, landscapes, and peaks. Lho village features authentic houses, Mount Manaslu, a Buddhist monastery, Chortens, and numerous peaks. We will rest at Shyala for the night after having dinner. 

Following breakfast, we travel to Pungyen Monastery, a holy place in the Manaslu area, where we discover the little-known treasures of Tibetan Buddhism. Next, we travel to Samagaun, a charming town surrounded by juniper and pine trees. It will take us about 5-6 hours of walking for the day.

On this day, we will acclimatize our bodies to the higher altitude. We will have two options. Either hike to Birendra Lake or Manaslu Base Camp. The moderate trip to Birendra Lake is ideal for anyone who doesn't wish to undertake difficult mountain hikes.  Due to the unpleasant trail, it is recommended to take a side trip to Manaslu Base Camp when there is no ice on the route. We have to walk to Manaslu Base Camp taking 5-6 hours and discover the undiscovered beauties of the Manaslu region's culture and environment. Or we can hike to both places. After returning, we will rest at Samagaun for the night. 

The journey for this day will begin in Samagaun and end in Samdo taking us 5-6 hours of walk, where we will experience the Himalayan caravan commerce and traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture. The walk starts with a descent through juniper trees and crosses a wooden bridge to reach Budhi Gandaki. We'll ascend a ridge with breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains including Siachen Glacier and Samdo Peak after crossing the bridge. We will stay overnight at Samdo.

The route from Dharamsala to Samdo crosses the Budhi Gandaki River and travels through beautiful scenery. With breathtaking views of Larke and Naike peaks, Pana Danda Valley, Larkya Glacier, and Syacha Khola Valley, it leads to Dharamsala and Larkya Bazaar. We will spend the night at Dharmasala.

On this day, we will cross Larkya La and reach Bhimthang which will take us about 8 hours of hiking. We can view the stunning glacial lakes, snow-capped mountains, and glacial moraines on the walk uphill. As we pass by Larkya-La (5,106 m), we can see Mt. Annapurna II and other peaks, and the Budhi Gandaki River. Along the way, we can encounter wildlife, verdant landscapes, rural settlements, and glacial lakes. Following our exploration of the area, we will descend to Dingboche Kharka and arrive at Bimthang. We will spend the overnight at the tea house. 

The Manaslu Circuit Itinerary's last walking day entails a 2.5-hour trip from Bhimthang to Yak Kharka and a 2-hour hike to Sokhe, where lunch is provided. The journey continues to Gho, a Gurung village, and culminates with a two-hour walk to Tilje Village inhabited by Buddhists and Hindus. We will stay overnight at Tilje village’s tea house.

We'll take a three-hour local shared jeep ride to Besisahar after breakfast. It will then take us 6 to 7 hours to drive back to Kathmandu.  After reaching, Kathmandu you can do shopping or visit nearby famous places. You will rest at your hotel for the night.

On the last day in Nepal, our staff will drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport and bid farewell to you. We will expect our further adventures in the future too.