Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu where someone from the company meets you for the transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day getting yourself ready for the trek that starts tomorrow.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in Kathmandu)
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Arughat
The drive to Arughat takes about 7 hours along the Prithvi Highway, with the Trishuli River keeping you company for much of it. The roads are rough and bumpy, but once you arrive at 550m elevation in Arughat, your trekking adventure officially begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Trishuli River - Day 3
Arughat to Machha Khola
Trek to Machha Khola by walking through Gurung villages like Lapubesi and Khursane. You'll move through Sal forests and hear the Budhi Gandaki river below as you climb stone-paved trails to reach Machha Khola village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Machha Khola via Lapubesi and Khursane villages
- Trek through Sal forests
Landmarks/POIs Budhi Gandaki River - Day 4
Machha Khola to Jagat
Head upstream from Machha Khola toward Khorlabeshi and then Tatopani, where there are natural hot springs to soak in if tired muscles need attention. Continue trekking by the river through Dobhan and into the small hamlet of Jagat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat via Tatopani
- Soak in hot springs at Tatopani
Landmarks/POIs Tatopani Hot Springs - Day 5
Jagat to Deng
Start with a climb over rocky terrain from Jagat to Salleri, then head downward to Sirdibas. A suspension bridge gets you to Philim, after which you'll trek north through uneven terrain past Ekle Bhatti and Nyak before finishing at Deng.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jagat to Deng via Salleri, Sirdibas, and Philim
- Cross suspension bridge to Philim
- Day 6
Deng to Namrung
Trek from Deng to Namrung through the Manaslu Conservation Area where nature and local culture blend together. You'll cross the Budhi Gandaki on a bridge, pass through Rana village and Gyap, then climb as the forest thins out to reach Namrung.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Manaslu Conservation Area
- Trek from Deng to Namrung via Rana village and Gyap
Landmarks/POIs Manaslu Conservation Area - Day 7
Namrung to Samagaon
Starting from Namrung, which offers great views of several Himalayan peaks, trek through passes and dense forests to Lihi village and Lho. Ganesh Himal sits in the background while Manaslu comes into view as you make your way to Samagaon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namrung to Samagaon via Lihi and Lho
Landmarks/POIs Sarang Peak Ganesh Himal Himalchuli Manaslu - Day 8
Acclimatization Day
Stay in Samagaon for acclimatization and take in the local Sherpa culture. Trek to Birendra Tal, a freshwater lake with Himalayan views, then check out Pungyen Glacier and the Gompa. Later, head to Manaslu Base Camp at 4400m for mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Birendra Tal lake
- Trek to Manaslu Base Camp at 4400m
Landmarks/POIs Birendra Tal Pungyen Glacier Manaslu Base Camp - Day 9
Samagaon to Samdo
Trek from Samagaon toward Samdo on one of the easier days. Start by dropping down to the Budhi River, then move through juniper and birch forests with mountain vistas surrounding you as you head closer to the Tibetan border.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Samagaon to Samdo
Landmarks/POIs Budhi River - Day 10
Samdo to Dharamsala
Trek all the way to Dharamsala by passing through the Tibetan market at Larke Bazaar before descending to the Budhi Gandaki. Cross a wooden bridge past streams with Larkya Glacier views, then climb through Salka Khola valley to reach Dharamsala.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Larke Bazaar Tibetan market
- Trek to Dharamsala via Larkya Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Larke Bazaar Larkya Glacier - Day 11
Dharamsala to Bimthang
A short climb from Dharamsala takes you to the north side of Larkya Glacier. Trek through glacier moraines that get steeper until reaching Larkya La pass with dramatic mountain views all around. After that, descend to Bimthang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Larkya La pass
- Cross Larkya Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Larkya La Pass Himalchuli Ganesh Himal Manaslu - Day 12
Bimthang to Tiliche
Trek back toward the Budhi Gandaki River, crossing Sangure Kharka and moving through rhododendron forests to Karche. Cross the river to Gho village, then continue to Tiliche where dinner and a good night's sleep are waiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bimthang to Tiliche via Karche and Gho
- Day 13
Tiliche to Syange
Trek to Syange in the Annapurna Conservation Area. The trail starts on a ridge with well-paved stone stairs past mani walls and prayer flags, going through Thonje and Dharapani before reaching Syange along the Marsayangdi Khola valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Annapurna Conservation Area
- Trek from Tiliche to Syange via Dharapani
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Conservation Area Marsayangdi Khola - Day 14
Syange to Kathmandu
Take a shared local jeep down to Besisahar and then drive back to Kathmandu. After 15 days of trekking through the Himalayas, rest up for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 15
Departure from Kathmandu
Say goodbye to Nepal after spending 15 days on this trek. A company representative travels with you to the airport for your departure.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
