Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Soti
The drive from Kathmandu to Sodi takes about 8 hours, so you'll spend most of the day on the road getting to your starting point. Once you arrive, you'll have time to settle into your accommodation and get ready for the trekking ahead.
Included Activities
- Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola by local bus
- Day 2
Soti to Khorasani
Your trek kicks off in the morning when you'll cross a bridge and climb up onto a ridge that overlooks the massive rapids of Budhi Gandaki. From there, the trail gets rocky as you work through nettles and pass tropical waterfalls before dropping back down toward the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Soti to Khorasani
- Cross bridge over Budhi Gandaki
- Traverse ridge with views of rapids
- Pass tropical waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Budhi Gandaki - Day 3
Khorasani to Jagat
After climbing and descending through more varied terrain, you'll reach the hot springs at Tatopani. You'll cross another ridge and suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki, then continue to Dobhan on a rugged path with stone stairs before ending your day at Jagat by the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tatopani hot springs
- Cross suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki
- Trek through Dobhan
- Cross suspension bridge over Dobhan Khola
- Climb to Duman
- Navigate stone stairs
- Trek to Tharo Bharyang
- Trek along Budhi Gandaki river to Jagat
Landmarks/POIs Tatopani Hot Spring Budhi Gandaki - Day 4
Jagat to Philim
This morning starts with about an hour of walking along the river bank to Ghata Khola. Then you'll cross to the eastern bank and head up to Philim, which is one of the larger settlements you'll pass through on this route and has the Manaslu Conservation Area Project office.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along river bank to Ghata Khola
- Cross to eastern bank
- Trek to Philim
- Visit Manaslu Conservation Area Project office
Landmarks/POIs Manaslu Conservation Area Project Office - Day 5
Philim to Rana
You'll trek through heavily forested terrain in a narrow valley to reach Dang, a small settlement. The route then takes you across the Budhi Gandaki River where the valley opens up, and from there you continue ascending to Rana.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forested valley to Dang
- Cross Budhi Gandaki River
- Trek to Rana
Landmarks/POIs Budhi Gandaki - Day 6
Rana to Lho
As you head toward Manurung, you'll gradually gain altitude and enter alpine territory where mountain views start becoming much better. You'll pass more Mani walls and cross the Budhi Gandaki three more times during the day before reaching Lho for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through alpine territory
- Pass Mani walls
- Cross Budhi Gandaki multiple times
- Trek to Lho
Landmarks/POIs Budhi Gandaki - Day 7
Lho to Samdo
The day begins with a steep descent and crossing the rock-strewn Thusang Khola torrent. Manaslu and Himalchuli dominate your surroundings as you cross the glacier-fed Numla Khola and follow the ancient trans-Himalayan trail that runs just a few kilometers from Tibet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek with steep descent
- Cross Thusang Khola
- Cross glacier-fed Numla Khola
- Follow ancient trans-Himalayan trail
Landmarks/POIs Manaslu Himalchuli - Day 8
Samdo
You'll descend to the Budhi Gandaki which has turned north, cross a side stream bridge, then follow the Larkya La Trail past Mani walls. The trail winds through juniper and birch forests of Kermo Kharka before crossing the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge and climbing steeply up a promontory.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Budhi Gandaki
- Cross side stream bridge
- Follow Larkya La Trail past Mani walls
- Trek through juniper and birch forests
- Cross Budhi Gandaki on wooden bridge
- Climb to promontory between river forks
Optional Activities
- Trek to Manaslu Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Manaslu Base Camp Budhi Gandaki - Day 9
Samdo
This is your acclimatization day at Samdo, so you can explore the surrounding areas on your own schedule. You'll stay overnight here to help your body adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day at Samdo
- Explore surrounding areas
- Day 10
Samdo to Larkya Rest House
You'll start with an easier walk, crossing the Budhi Gandaki for the last time and stopping at the old Mani stone wall. From there, the trail gradually rises through juniper and tundra with a viewpoint overlooking the Larkya La Glacier before you reach the Spartan Larkya Rest House.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Budhi Gandaki for final time
- Pause at old Mani stone wall
- Trek through juniper and tundra
- View Larkya La Glacier viewpoint
- Trek to Larkya Rest House
Landmarks/POIs Larkya La Glacier Budhi Gandaki - Day 11
Larkya Rest House to Larkya La Pass
An early start around 4 am is essential for this long and challenging day. You'll climb gradually alongside a moraine and descend to a glacial lake, then reach the head of the moraine at 4700m before the final climb to Larkya La at 5100m. The descent drops about 650m in under an hour, and you'll be rewarded with brilliant westerly views of Himlung Himal, Kangguru, and Annapurna II.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Larkya La Pass (5100m)
- Cross glacial lake head
- Cross moraine
- Climb to Larkya La ridge
- Descend from Larkya La
Landmarks/POIs Larkya La Pass Manaslu Annapurna II - Day 12
Larkya La to Tilije
The toughest part is behind you now. You'll descend through meadows and pine and rhododendron forest to Hampuk, then follow the Dudh Khola through Karche and Gho. In the afternoon, you'll make gradual descents along the west bank to Tilije (2300m), a Gurung settlement known for its apple brandy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend through meadows
- Trek through pine and rhododendron forest
- Trek to Hampuk
- Trek along Dudh Khola
- Trek to Karche
- Trek to Gho
- Trek to Tilije
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Khola - Day 13
Tilije to Syange
Your trek continues along the Dudh Khola, a tributary of the Marsyangdi River, until you reach the confluence in Dharapani. The trail follows gently downstream along the river, passing through the village of Syange where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Dudh Khola
- Trek to Dharapani
- Trek along Marsyangdi River to Syange
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Khola Marsyangdi River - Day 14
Syange to Kathmandu
With the Manaslu Trek complete, you'll drive back to Kathmandu today. It's a good day to reflect on the trek and start the journey home.
Included Activities
- Drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu by local bus
