Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu where someone will be waiting to greet you. After a quick welcome and overview of what's ahead, you'll head to your hotel and get checked in.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu
Today handles the paperwork side of things. You'll complete the pre-trek briefing and sort out the official formalities needed to get your special trekking permits for the Manaslu Circuit Trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pre-trek briefing
- Official trekking permit formalities for Manaslu Circuit Trek
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Soti Khola
Heading out early around 6 am, you'll spend roughly 6 hours driving to Arughat, going through Dhading Besi on clear roads. From there, you'll switch to a jeep for just over an hour on a rougher mountain road to reach Soti Khola for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Arughat Dhading Besi - Day 4
Soti Khola to Machha Khola
The trek starts today on rolling terrain through forest as you walk upstream along the Budhi Gandaki River. You'll cross the wide sandy riverbed and keep going along winding hilly paths.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking through forest along Budhi Gandaki River
Landmarks/POIs Budhi Gandaki River - Day 5
Machha Khola to Tatopani
After crossing the Machha Khola and Khorlabesi, you'll trek through hot springs at Tatopani. The path keeps going through forest until you cross Dovan Khola, then opens up into the Budhi Gandaki Valley where white sandy zones appear along the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking through hot springs at Tatopani
- Trek through Budhi Gandaki Valley
Landmarks/POIs Tatopani Hot Springs Budhi Gandaki Valley Dovan Khola - Day 6
Tatopani to Philim
The trail climbs through the village area up to Sirdibas with great views of Sringi Himal. You'll drop down to cross a long bridge over the river, then climb up to Philim village where you can spend some time looking around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking to Sirdibas with views of Sringi Himal
- Village exploration at Philim
Landmarks/POIs Sringi Himal - Day 7
Philim to Prok
You'll gradually make your way up a scenic trail before dropping down to cross a stream, passing small settlements and reaching a nice valley. Mani stones carved into wayside rocks signal you're entering the Tibetan region. By evening, you'll take a side trip to Prok village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trekking through small settlements and beautiful valley
- Side trip to Prok village (couple of hours)
Landmarks/POIs Tibetan Region entrance - Day 8
Prok to Samagaon
You'll pass the stone door and long Mani stone wall at Lho with views of Peak 29. There's an optional side trip to Pungen Glacier if you want. The main trail follows the parallel moraine of Pungen Glacier toward Samagaon where you'll sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Lho town with Mani stone wall
- Trek along Pungen Glacier moraine to Samagaon
Optional Activities
- Side trip to Pungen Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Lho Peak 29 Pungen Glacier - Day 9
Samagaon (Acclimatization Day)
Today's for letting your body adjust to the altitude. You can hike up to Manaslu Base Camp, which takes about 5 to 6 hours, or spend the day in the Samagaon area checking out Birendra Tal, the local monastery, and the town itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day with altitude adjustment activities
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Manaslu Base Camp (approximately 5-6 hours)
- Visit Birendra Tal
- Visit local monastery
- Explore Samagaon town
Landmarks/POIs Manaslu Base Camp Birendra Tal - Day 10
Samagaon to Samdo
You'll trek through juniper and birch woodlands and pass the stone cabin at Kermo Kharka. After a few more hours of walking, you'll reach Samdo for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through juniper and birch woodlands
- Trek past Kermo Kharka stone cabin
Landmarks/POIs Kermo Kharka - Day 11
Samdo to Dharmasala
From Samdo, you'll descend on a wide trail, passing through a stone passage. Then you'll climb carefully over the large Larkya Glacier to reach an edge with views of a massive gorge. After trekking a few more hours, you'll arrive at Dharmasala.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Larkya Glacier
- Trek through stone passage
- Trek with gorge views
Landmarks/POIs Larkya Glacier - Day 12
Dharmasala to Bhimtang
From Dharmasala, you'll cross several moraines and pass four frozen lakes. Reaching Larkya La pass gives you views of Himlung Himal (7126m), Annapurna II, Gyaji Kung, Cheo Himal, and Kang Guru. After descending along the moraine, you'll reach the grassy area of Bhimtang for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Larkya La pass with panoramic Himalayan views
- Trek past four frozen lakes and across moraines
Landmarks/POIs Larkya La Himlung Himal Annapurna II Gyaji Kung Cheo Himal Kang Guru - Day 13
Bhimtang to Dharapani
You'll trek south beneath Bimthang and cross the Bimthang Glacier, then climb the far moraine quickly to avoid rockfall before entering a nice forest. Following the river trail, you'll reach Karche (2700m) for lunch. From there, you'll descend steeply to Gurung Gaon (2560m), then continue to Dharapani (1860m) where you'll stay in a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Karche), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Bimthang Glacier and through forest
- Trek along river to Karche
- Trek to Gurung Gaon village
- Trek to Dharapani
Landmarks/POIs Bimthang Glacier Karche Gurung Gaon - Day 14
Dharapani to Kathmandu
In the morning, you'll drive back to Kathmandu from Dharapani. The drive takes about 10 hours, bringing your trek to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 15
Departure from Kathmandu
This is your last day of the tour. Your representative will drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home with farewell greetings.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
