Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
A Sherpa Expedition & Trekking representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel in Thamel. You'll get a briefing about the upcoming trek with time to ask questions. Spend the rest of the day walking around Thamel's streets and picking up anything you might need before heading out.
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Trek briefing
Landmarks/POIs Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu
Today's optional. You can book a guided tour of Kathmandu's cultural sites for $45, hitting UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. Or just explore Thamel on your own. Either way, you're staying another night in Thamel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu's historic and cultural sites - USD 45 (includes Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple)
Landmarks/POIs Kathmandu Durbar Square Swayambhunath Temple Bouddhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple - Day 3
Kathmandu to Soti Khola
Your guide picks you up around 5:30 am for an 8-hour drive to Soti Khola. The first four hours to Dhading Bensi are on decent roads, then it gets rougher through Arughat before the final hour and a half to Soti Khola. Sleep at a guesthouse in Soti Khola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola
Landmarks/POIs Dhading Bensi Arughat - Day 4
Soti Khola to Machha Khola
Trek through woods following the Budhi Gandaki River, then head down to the riverbed. The trail crosses the mountains with the river visible below you. After that, you'll stop for the night at a guesthouse in Machha Khola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola following Budhi Gandaki River
Landmarks/POIs Budhi Gandaki River - Day 5
Machha Khola to Jagat Village
Cross the Machha Khola River and pass through Khorlabesi on your way to Tatopani, which has natural hot springs. You'll trek through forested areas along the Dovan Khola and Budhi Gandaki Valley. As the elevation increases, you'll notice the vegetation changing. Overnight at a guesthouse in Jagat Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat Village via Tatopani
Landmarks/POIs Machha Khola River Khorlabesi Tatopani Budhi Gandaki Valley - Day 6
Jagat Village to Deng Village
Head through the valley toward Sirdibas with Shringi Himal visible in the distance. Cross a suspension bridge and climb to Philim where waterfalls drop down both sides of the valley. Pass through Ekle Bhatti and Pewa Village, then continue up to Deng Village. Sleep at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jagat Village to Deng Village via Sirdibas, Philim, Ekle Bhatti, and Pewa Village
Landmarks/POIs Sirdibas Shringi Himal Philim Ekle Bhatti Pewa Village - Day 7
Deng Village to Namrung
Start with a steep climb then descend back down to the Budhi Gandaki River. Trek along the valley past small settlements. Near Namrung, you'll start seeing Mani stones carved with Tibetan mantras, signs you're in Buddhist Tibetan territory. There's a two-hour round-trip option to Prok village, then return to Namrung for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Deng Village to Namrung with optional detour to Prok village
Landmarks/POIs Prok village - Day 8
Namrung to Lho Gaun
Walk between walls of Mani stones in Lho Village with snow-covered Ngadi Chuli (7871m) in view. Take a short detour to Pungen Glacier for a closer look at Mt. Manaslu. You'll sleep at a guesthouse in Lho Gaun.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namrung to Lho Gaun via Lho Village
- Short detour to Pungen Glacier
Landmarks/POIs Lho Village Ngadi Chuli Pungen Glacier Mt. Manaslu - Day 9
Lho Gaun to Samagaun
Trek across the moraine of Pungen Glacier heading toward Samagaun, which might be the nicest village on the whole route. Stay overnight at a guesthouse in Samagaun.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lho Gaun to Samagaun across Pungen Glacier moraine
Landmarks/POIs Samagaun - Day 10
Samagaun (Acclimatization Day)
This is an acclimatization day before going higher. Keep moving to help your body adjust. Choose either a full-day trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4750m) for a 6-7 hour round trip, or a shorter half-day walk to a glacier across the valley or Birendra Ta. Stay another night in Samagaun.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Samagaun
Optional Activities
- Full-day trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4750m) - 6 to 7-hour return trek
- Half-day trek to glacier directly across the valley
- Half-day trek to Birendra Ta
Landmarks/POIs Manaslu Base Camp Birendra Ta - Day 11
Samagaun to Samdo
Cross pastures and descend to the valley below with fantastic views of surrounding peaks including Manaslu. Trek to Samdo, a remote Tibetan refugee village sitting very close to the Tibetan border. The afternoon is free to wander the village and nearby countryside. Sleep at a guesthouse in Samdo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Samagaun to Samdo via mountain pastures
Optional Activities
- Explore Samdo village and nearby countryside
Landmarks/POIs Samdo - Day 12
Samdo to Dharamsala
Cross several rivers before reaching Larkya Bazaar, a trading post for merchants coming from Tibet. Then climb a steep trail up to Dharamsala. You'll stay in a guesthouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala via Larkya Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Larkya Bazaar - Day 13
Dharamsala to Bhimthang (Larkya La Pass)
This is a long day crossing Larkya La Pass at 5106m/17,121 ft down to Bhimthang. Climb to Cho Chanda then push on to the snowy pass with great views of surrounding peaks like Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyaji Kung (7030m), Kang Koru (6980m), and Annapurna II (7937m). Descend steeply across moraines to Bhimthang Village and sleep at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dharamsala to Bhimthang via Larkya La Pass (5106m)
Landmarks/POIs Cho Chanda Larkya La Pass Himlung Himal Cheo Himal Gyaji Kung Kang Koru Annapurna II - Day 14
Bhimthang to Tilje
An easier day climbing through cultivated farmland then heading to small Karcher La Pass. The trail descends through fig trees and rhododendron forests until you reach Tilje. Stay overnight in a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bhimthang to Tilje via Karcher La Pass
Landmarks/POIs Karcher La Pass - Day 15
Tilje to Chamje
Cross a small ridge and follow a stone-paved trail. Cross the Dudh Khola River bridge passing through a Chorten-shaped arch and a Mani wall before reaching Thonje. Enter the Annapurna Region at Dharapani where there's a police checkpoint. Continue to Karta village and cross the Marsyangdi Khola bridge. Pass through Tal village near a large waterfall, then descend to Chamje where you'll sleep at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tilje to Chamje via Thonje, Dharapani, Karta, and Tal villages
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Khola River Thonje Dharapani Annapurna Region Karta Marsyangdi Khola Tal - Day 16
Chamje to Kathmandu
The last trekking day through the Manaslu Mountains. From Chamje you'll travel by jeep to Besisahar then by bus back to Kathmandu. Check into a 3-star hotel where you can rest and think back on the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Chamje to Besisahar by jeep
- Bus transfer from Besisahar to Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Besisahar - Day 17
Kathmandu Departure
Your final day in Nepal. Sherpa Expedition & Trekking will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport at least three hours before your flight. You'll have time to reflect on your journey through the Himalayas before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel to airport transfer
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
