Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll be picked up at Kathmandu International Airport and driven to your hotel. This is your chance to rest after traveling and get settled in for the night.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
In the morning, take a half-day guided tour through Kathmandu's historical and spiritual World Heritage Sites. Your trek leader will meet the group later, go over all the details about the trek ahead, and answer any questions you have.
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour to historical and spiritual attractions at World Heritage Sites
- Trek briefing and detailed trek information session with trek leader
- Day 3
Kathmandu to Barpak
After breakfast, you'll drive through rural areas along the Prithvi highway toward Gorkha district. The route takes you across the Marsyangdi river to Barpak village, the largest Gurung settlement in the region. The 2015 earthquake left its mark here, but the village has recovered. You'll stay at a local tea house or lodge, which helps support the community.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through rural settlements along Prithvi highway
- Cross Marsyangdi river
- Visit Barpak village, largest Gurung village in Gorkha district
Landmarks Barpak Village - Day 4
Barpak to Laprak
Starting after breakfast, trek moderately uphill through forest to reach Bhosu Kang Hill at 2,800 meters/9,186 feet. From there you'll see Ganesh Himal and Boudha Himal. The walk then heads downhill through Gupsi Danda to Laprak village where you'll spend the night at a newly built local house or homestay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Bhosu Kang Hill with Ganesh Himal and Boudha Himal views
- Trek to Laprak village via Gupsi Danda
Landmarks Bhosu Kang Hill Ganesh Himal Boudha Himal - Day 5
Laprak to Khorla Besi
Head downhill to Singla village, then the path climbs toward Khorla village where the Budhi Gandaki Valley begins. This valley becomes your route for the next two weeks all the way to Larkya La Pass. By evening you'll reach Khorla Besi and stay at a tea house.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Singla village
- Trek to Khorla village
- Join Budhi Gandaki Valley route
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki Valley - Day 6
Khorla Besi to Jagat
Trek along the Budhi Gandaki valley toward Tatopani to check out the hot spring. From there climb steeply through Dobhan, then descend to the Yaru Khola at Yaru Beshi. Continue walking to Jagat, a small village along the Budhi Gandaki River, for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek along Budhi Gandaki valley via Tatopani
- Visit hot spring at Tatopani
- Trek through Dobhan
- Trek to Jagat village by Budhi Gandaki River
Landmarks Tatopani Hot Spring Jagat - Day 7
Jagat to Deng
Walk along sandy banks that get steeper near Sirdibas. You'll cross a dramatic suspension bridge and climb to Phillim, which is the largest village on this route until the pass. The trail continues through Pewa to Deng with changing terrain. From here on you'll start seeing Tibetan cultural influences in the villages, architecture, and local customs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Sirdibas
- Cross suspension bridge
- Trek to Phillim village
- Trek through Pewa
- Trek to Deng village
Landmarks Phillim Deng - Day 8
Deng to Namrung
Trek with a quick descent to the river followed by steep climbing to Rana village. Then comes more ups and downs through Bihi Phedi into the valley toward Ghap. Following the smaller Budhi Gandaki River through forest, you'll steadily climb and then steeply ascend to Namrung village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Rana village
- Trek through Bihi Phedi
- Trek to Ghap
- Trek through forest along Budhi Gandaki River
- Trek to Namrung village
Landmarks Namrung - Day 9
Namrung to Lho
From Namrung, enter higher altitude terrain that starts easy but becomes uphill toward Shyo village. You'll spot Manaslu at 8,163 meters to the west. After descending into a river valley, climb up to Lho village where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Shyo village
- View of Manaslu mountain
- Trek to Lho village
Landmarks Manaslu - Day 10
Lho to Shyala
Descend into a river valley and then climb, ending the day at Shyala. The valley opens up here and the trail becomes more straightforward walking through pasturelands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Shyala village through pasturelands
- Day 11
Shyala to Sama Gaon
Reach Sama Gaon with options for what to do. You can take a short hike to the beautiful Birendra Taal lake nearby, or spend a full day (about 6 hours) hiking to Pungyen Gomba, Pungyen Glacier, or Mount Manaslu Base Camp depending on your energy and interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Short hike to Birendra Taal lake
- Full day hike (6 hours) to Pungyen Gomba
- Full day hike (6 hours) to Pungyen Glacier
- Full day hike (6 hours) to Mount Manaslu Base Camp
Landmarks Birendra Taal Pungyen Gomba Pungyen Glacier Mount Manaslu Base Camp - Day 12
Sama Gaon to Samdu
Trek gradually uphill through the valley following the river. The path gets steeper as the day goes on and you reach Samdu village. Samdu Ri at 6,335 meters rises dramatically to the east.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek through valley following river
- Trek to Samdu village
Landmarks Samdu Ri - Day 13
Samdu
This is a rest day. Take a hike toward the valley northeast of Samdu with views of Samdu Ri towering at 6,335 meters above. You have time to explore the surrounding area and recover from the trek so far.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike toward valley northeast of Samdu
- View Samdu Ri mountain
Landmarks Samdu Ri - Day 14
Samdu to Dharmasala
Trek with a brief downhill section followed by climbing toward Larke Glacier. The trail becomes easier as you approach Dharmasala, positioned right at the start of tomorrow's main climb to the pass.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Larke Glacier area
- Trek to Dharmasala
Landmarks Larke Glacier - Day 15
Dharmasala to Larkya La Pass
Start early and gradually ascend through Larke Glacier to reach the top of Larkya La Pass. At the summit you'll see Himlung, Annapurna II, Kangguru, and several other peaks over 6,000 meters. The descent is steep on snow followed by glacial terrain, ending at Bhimthang on flat ground.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early ascent to Larkya La Pass
- Views from Larkya La Pass of Himlung, Annapurna II, Kangguru, and other peaks above 6,000 meters
- Descent through glacial moraine terrain
- Reach Bhimthang
Landmarks Larkya La Pass Himlung Annapurna II Kangguru - Day 16
Bhimthang to Dharapani
Move quickly through the glacier area then descend through forest toward lower valleys. Follow river banks past Surki Khola and Goa while losing altitude. Continue downhill to Tilche, then climb a short hill to Dharapani where you join the Annapurna Circuit trail for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek through glacier terrain
- Trek through forest
- Trek past Surki Khola and Goa
- Trek through Tilche
- Trek to Dharapani village
Landmarks Dharapani - Day 17
Dharapani to Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu in a private jeep via Besisahar along the Marshyangdi river valley. The route follows the Prithvi highway through scenic river areas. You'll stay overnight in Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive through Marshyangdi river valley
- Drive via Besisahar
- Day 18
Departure from Kathmandu
Arrange your transfer to the airport about three hours before your flight departs so you have time to check in and prepare for your onward journey.
