Manaslu Circuit Trek

We suggest you use the most reliable airline to arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. We receive you after your arrival and make a prompt transfer to the hotel.

You will be received by a private vehicle along with your guide form the hotel. Drive to World Heritage Sites one by one spending maximum 1 hour to explore each. The heritage sites we visit today are Swyombhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. We end the tour and sit for a shot discussion for the trek. In the evening, you can get trekking gear and other necessary things for you.

Leave Kathmandu through Thankot. Drive down to Naubise and Malekhu. Cross the bridge over Trishuli River and get to Dhading Bensi. From Dhading Bensi, you will enjoy the drive passing through various local settlements. Pass Salyantar and Arughat Bazaar and you will finally arrive at Sotikhola.

You will enjoy this first day’s walk passing through terraced fields, local villages, dense forest and suspension bridges. The Budi Gandaki River makes today's walk more exciting. While approaching Machhakhola, we cross the river and ascend. Before we get to Machhakhola, we pass Labubesi.

Walk past the places like Tharo Khola and Khorla Besi. The path now takes you to hot spring, Tatopani. Now, you head for Tharo Bharyang. Enjoy crossing some suspension bridges on the way to Jagat. The final section of walk will be passing a ridge and an ascend which takes us to the village of Jagat.

Today, you will make your way through gorges, suspension bridges, beautiful landscapes and dense forest.

Begin your trek after you have breakfast at the lodge at Jagat. Initially, you will ascend up to Dalleri and walk down to Sridibas. Now, you will head for Ghatta Khola River. Next, you will arrive at Philim, a large village of Gurung people. Cross Deng Khola River and, eventually, arrive at Deng.

Have a beautiful breakfast at Deng and prepare for the trek. First, you cross Budi Gandaki river and walk through forest and local settlements of Manaslu region. Catch the trail from Bhi and walk past Prok. Enjoy this walk in the Manaslu Conservation Area today. Eventually, you will encounter a steep climb and arrive at the village of Namrung. From Namrung, you can witness Singri Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Himal Chuli.

Have breakfast and enjoy some dramatic mountain views from Namrung and head towards Lihi passing through forest. This is a steady climb. You can observe some gompas at Lihi village. Next, you will walk down to the valley of Simnang. The dramatic views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Himal Chuli and Ngadi Chuli makes your trip more spectacular. You will also explore Ribung Gompa on the way. You will get today’s final destination, the village of Samagaun and spend the night at a local lodge.

This spare day is for rest and acclimatization before we head towards Larkya La Pass (5160m). We can sleep till late morning, relax and rest in the afternoon.

Optionally, you can take a short hike up to the hill nearby Samagaun and enjoy the views. Also, go around the village and visit Pungyen Gompa and explore the local lifestyle of the people.

Take breakfast at Sama Gauna and begin the walk. First, walk down to Budi Gandaki river and cross a stream sideby and the views turn out to be spectacular. You will also pass through main walls on this section of walk. Following the trail through forested areas, you will arrive at Kermo Kharka. Finally, you cross the Budi Gandaki river and your walk ends at Samdo for overnight stay.

Enjoy a beautiful breakfast and begin today’s walk. Walk down to the Budi Gandaki River. You will pass through many monasteries on today’s trail. You will also see Larkya Glacier. You will ascend from Salka Khola valley and, eventually, you will arrive at Dharmasala. People also call Larkya Phedi for Dharmasala. You can take rest and relax in the afternoon as you work for only 04-05 hours.

This day is going to be a big day for us so that we nourish with a heavy breakfast. You will encounter moraines with steep trails. The trail turns to be steeper while getting to the top of Larkya La Pass. From the top, we can see a grand view of Annapurna range, Himlung Himal, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. You end today’s trek with an arrival to beautiful pastures. You will also witness majestic Mt. Manaslu.

Descend to Budhi Gandaki Valley after you have your breakfast. The trail through rhododendron forest takes us to Karche. Passing through Tilje and Dudh Khola you, finally, reach Dharapani. The final section of the trail lets you cross Marshyangdi River. Stay overnight at a local lodge.

You will either drive by local bus or sharing jeep to Kathmandu. You are taking a long drive today. First, you drive to Besisahara and head towards Dumre. After Dumre, you begin driving along Prithiv Highway until you get to Kathmandu. Refresh and relax for some time and attend a beautiful farewell dinner in the evening.

This is the day to leave Nepal with beautiful memories you have made during the trek. For your departure, we drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport at least 2 hours prior to your international flight. Board on your flight and make your safe journey homewards.