Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Soti Khola
You'll travel from Kathmandu to Soti Khola by public bus or car, stopping for lunch along the way. The journey takes you through changing landscapes before reaching your first overnight stop near the river.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Pick up from you hotel, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Soti Khola to Machha Khola
This day involves trekking on a mule track with a cliff-face path that requires attention. After descending to Lapubesi, you'll cross a suspension bridge at Nauli Khola and then follow the Budi Gandaki River to Machha Khola. The steep sections need caution, and depending on weather, you might stay overnight in Kashi Gaun instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lapubesi
- Cross suspension bridge at Nauli Khola
- Trek along Budi Gandaki River to Machha Khola
Landmarks Budi Gandaki River Lapubesi - Day 3
Machha Khola to Jagat
You'll follow the river to Khorlabesi and stop at the hot spring in Tatopani for a therapeutic soak. From there, trek along the eastern bank of the Budi Gandaki through Doban and Thulo Dunga before reaching Yara Bagar. After crossing suspension bridges, you'll arrive at the Manaslu Conservation Area entrance gate and the village square in Jagat, where authorities check permits.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit therapeutic hot spring at Tatopani
- Trek along Budi Gandaki River
- Cross suspension bridges
- Enter Manaslu Conservation Area
Landmarks Tatopani hot spring Manaslu Conservation Area Jagat Budi Gandaki River - Day 4
Jagat to Lokpa
Start trekking toward Salleri with views of Mount Sringi along the way. You'll descend into Sirdibas, a Buddhist village, then continue through Lokpa near Philim and Ekle Bhatti. Later, climb through a pine forest to reach a ridge junction where the trail turns toward Tsum Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Salleri
- Visit Buddhist village of Sirdibas
- Trek through Lokpa and Ekle Bhatti
- Hike through pine forest
Landmarks Mount Sringi Sirdibas Philim - Day 5
Lokpa to Dumje
Trek into Tsum Valley and get your first views as you reach Chumling Village. The trail continues from there until you arrive at Dumje for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tsum Valley
- Visit Chumling Village
Landmarks Tsum Valley Chumling Village - Day 6
Dumje to Nile
Head north into Upper Tsum Valley and pass by Piren Phu cave at the foot of a rocky cliff near Burji Village. You'll see great views of Shiar Khola river, Rachen Gompa, and the surrounding mountains and farms as you trek to Nile on the west side of Shiar Khola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Piren Phu cave
- Trek through Upper Tsum Valley
- Views of Rachen Gompa and surrounding mountains
Landmarks Piren Phu cave Burji Village Shiar Khola Rachen Gompa - Day 7
Nile to Mu Gompa
Trek up to Mu Gompa, the largest monastery in the region, located at the head of Tsum Valley. This monastery was built in the 1800s and houses important religious texts, a life-sized statue of Avalokiteshwara, and images of Tara and Guru Padmasambhava.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mu Gompa monastery
Landmarks Mu Gompa - Day 8
Mu Gompa
Spend the day exploring Mu Gompa and the nearby countryside with short mountain climbs toward Pika Himal. From your vantage point, you'll have fantastic views of Tibet and Ganesh Himal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Mu Gompa
- Mountain walks and climbs around Pika Himal
- Views of Tibet and Ganesh Himal
Landmarks Mu Gompa Pika Himal Ganesh Himal - Day 9
Mu Gompa to Rachen Gompa
Trek to Rachen Gompa, a nunnery in Shiar Khola Valley located near the Nepal and Tibetan border. The nunnery was established in the early 1900s and is one of the largest villages in Tsum, home to nuns of the Ngak-Pa sect. Inside you'll find 1000 clay statues of Avalokiteshwara.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Rachen Gompa nunnery
- View 1000 clay statues of Avalokiteshwara
Landmarks Rachen Gompa Shiar Khola Valley - Day 10
Rachen Gompa to Chumling
Trek downhill for most of the day to reach Chumling, a large village in the Tsum Valley area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chumling
Landmarks Chumling Village - Day 11
Chumling to Lokpa
Descend from Chumling crossing a suspension bridge, then trek on a rocky ridge with grand views of Sringi Himal. You'll pass through Ghatta Khola village where locals grow maize, millet, potatoes and vegetables. Later, walk along the banks of the Budhi Gandaki through a bamboo forest before reaching the Deng River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross suspension bridge from Chumling
- Trek on rocky ridge
- Pass through Ghatta Khola village
- Trek through bamboo forest along Budhi Gandaki
Landmarks Sringi Himal Ghatta Khola Budhi Gandaki River Deng River - Day 12
Lokpa to Namrung
Climb beyond Tom Khola to Longa Chuta, then enter a fir and rhododendron forest filled with birds and Langur monkeys on the north side of Buri Gandaki. Cross back to the other side and reach Namrung, an old customs post where salt was transported from Tibet. The village has been rebuilt after 2015 earthquake damage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through fir and rhododendron forest
- Trek to Namrung
Landmarks Tom Khola Longa Chuta Buri Gandaki River Namrung - Day 13
Namrung to Lho
Trek through forests to Lihi and pass through a valley near Simnang before reaching Sho and finally Lho for your overnight stay. In the afternoon, visit the local monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forests to Lihi
- Trek through valley near Simnang
- Visit local monastery in Lho
Landmarks Lihi Simnang Sho Lho 
- Day 14
Lho to Samagaun
Trek through several Tibetan villages and past temples to reach Samagaun. The architecture here is distinctly Tibetan and local costumes reflect Tibetan origins. You can take a short hike to a Gompa above town or walk around the streets and meet locals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Tibetan villages
- Visit Gompas (temples)
- Explore Samagaun village
Optional Activities
- Short hike to Gompa above Samagaun
Landmarks Samagaun - Day 15
Samagaun
You're staying at higher altitude today for acclimatization, and staying active is recommended. Explore the Gompa at Pugyen on a one-day hike from the trail between Syaula and Sama, with options to continue to Pugin glacier. Alternatively, trek to Birendra Tal lake and Manaslu Base Camp, or visit Milarepa's Cave, a meditation retreat of a Buddhist saint.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- One-day hike to Gompa at Pugyen
- Trek to Pugin glacier
- Trek to Birendra Tal lake
- Physically challenging ascent to Manaslu Base Camp
- Visit Milarepa's Cave
Landmarks Pugyen Gompa Pugin glacier Birendra Tal Manaslu Base Camp Milarepa's Cave - Day 16
Samagaun to Samdo
Trek along the Buri Gandaki River passing junctions to Birendra Tal and Manaslu Base Camp. The valley opens up before you reach Kermo Khadka and continue to the white Kani Gateway at Samdo's entrance. If time allows, climb to the peak above the village for views of Mount Manaslu, or take a 6-7 hour trek climbing 640m to Fukang Glacier's moraine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Buri Gandaki River
- Enter Samdo at white Kani Gateway
Optional Activities
- Trek to peak above Samdo for Mount Manaslu views
- 6 to 7 hour trek to Fukang Glacier moraine
Landmarks Buri Gandaki River Kermo Khadka Kani Gateway Samdo Mount Manaslu Fukang Glacier - Day 17
Samdo to Dharamsala
Cross a wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki River and begin trekking higher. You'll cross a few streams and catch glimpses of Larkya glacier, then head around a valley and climb higher until arriving at Dharamsala.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki River
- Trek to Dharamsala
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki River Larkya glacier Dharamsala - Day 18
Dharamsala to Bhimthang
Start with a short climb to the north side of Larkya Glacier with superb views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. The climb to Larkya La pass at 5100m begins gradually then gets steeper. At the top, you'll see incredible panorama views of various mountain ranges. The descent is physically demanding but you'll reach Bhimthang soon after.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to Larkya La pass
- Cross Larkya La pass at 5100m
Landmarks Larkya Glacier Cho Danda Larkya Peak Larkya La Bhimthang 
- Day 19
Bhimthang to Tilije
Follow the trail downhill to the Dudh Khola (milk river in Nepali). Walk through rhododendron forests, narrow valleys and fields before climbing to Gho village. Soon after, you'll arrive at Tilije.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forests
- Trek through Dudh Khola valley
- Trek to Tilije
Landmarks Dudh Khola Gho Tilije - Day 20
Tilije to Besisahar
Follow a stone-paved trail through a village and cross a bridge over Dudh Khola. Pass through an arch and past Mani walls before reaching Thonje. After passing through a police checkpoint, continue toward Dharapani where you join the Annapurna Circuit. From there, take a jeep or bus to Besisahar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through stone-paved village trail
- Cross Dudh Khola bridge
- Trek to Thonje
- Join Annapurna Circuit at Dharapani
- Transfer to Besisahar by jeep or bus
Landmarks Dudh Khola Thonje Dharapani Annapurna Circuit Besisahar - Day 21
Besisahar to Kathmandu
Travel by road passing the Marsyangdi and Trishuli Rivers, past cultivated fields and deep valleys until you arrive back in Kathmandu.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop to your Hotel , 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Marsyangdi River Trishuli River
