Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your greeter meets you at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and takes you to the hotel. You'll sit down for a pre-trip meeting to go over trekking details and sort out any questions about what's coming up.
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Machha Khola
After breakfast, you'll drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola where the trekking starts. The first 3 hours to Dhading Besi runs on concrete paved road, then it switches to a bumpy dirt road for 5 to 7 hours. Total drive time is about 8 to 10 hours in a private 4WD with an experienced driver.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Dhading Besi Machha Khola - Day 3
Machha Khola to Dovan
Trekking begins after crossing Machha Khola River and Khrola besi. You'll pass by Tatopani hot spring, then follow a forest trail to Dovan where the massive Budi Gandaki River flows below. As elevation increases, the rapids and scenery change dramatically.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Machha Khola River Tatopani Budi Gandaki River - Day 4
Dovan to Deng
Walk through terraced hills to Saguleri with views of Sringi Himal mountain. From there you'll continue towards Sirish Gaon where the Gandaki valley narrows with soaring precipitous walls. The route takes you through bamboo forest, follows the Deng River upstream, and ends at the tiny village of Deng.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Saguleri Sringi Himal Jagat Sirish Gaon Gandaki Valley Deng River - Day 5
Deng to Ghap
This is a longer and more challenging day. You'll walk through fields of flowering mustard before reaching Ghap at 2,660 meters (8,727 feet). At Ghap you can hear the pleasant sound of waterfalls and see ancient writings carved in the stones.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Ghap - Day 6
Ghap to Lho
Trek to Namrung village and have lunch with great views of Ganesh and Sringi Himal mountains. Continue walking through Lihi and Lamagaon with mountain views the whole way. You'll cross the Hinan River and finish at Lho Gaon with beautiful views of Mount Manaslu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Namrung with a fantastic view of Ganesh and Siringi Himal), Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Namrung Ganesh Himal Sringi Himal Lihi Lamagaon Hinan River Linda Glacier Sho Lho Gaon Mount Manaslu - Day 7
Lho to Samagaon
From Lho, trek towards Samagaon. Start by visiting Buddhist monastery Ribung Gompa on a hilltop with views of Naike Peak, Manaslu North, and Manaslu mountain. Then continue trekking to reach the beautiful village of Samagaon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Buddhist monastery Ribung Gompa
Landmarks/POIs Naike Peak Manaslu North Manaslu Ribung Gompa Samagaon - Day 8
Samagaon
Stay at Samagaon for acclimatization and explore the area. You can choose between two options: visit Pungyen Gompa and glacial Lake Birendra Tal for 4 to 5 hours, or walk to Manaslu Base Camp and return for 6 to 7 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Pungyen Gompa and glacial Lake Birendra Tal (4-5 hours)
- Walk to Manaslu Base Camp and return to Samagaon (6-7 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Pungyen Gompa Lake Birendra Tal Manaslu Base Camp - Day 9
Samagaon to Samdo
Trek through terraced hills on the opposite bank of Budhi Gandaki River towards Samdo, one of the most remote permanent settlements in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Budhi Gandaki River Samdo - Day 10
Samdo to Dharmasala
Trek on a similar route from Sama Gaun to Samdo, heading towards Dharmasala, also known as Larke Phedi. You'll stay at a small stone guesthouse with basic food facilities and dormitory-style room accommodations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Dharmasala (Larke Phedi) - Day 11
Dharmasala
Continue on a similar route towards Dharmasala, also known as Larke Phedi. Accommodation is in a small stone guesthouse with basic facilities and dormitory-style room arrangements.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Dharmasala (Larke Phedi) - Day 12
Dharmasala to Tilje
The trekking becomes easier today. Start with a gentle climb through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La Pass, then descend through fig trees and rhododendron forests to reach Tilje.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Karcha La Pass Tilje - Day 13
Tilje to Tal
Trek through villages with denser populations on the way to Tal. After a few hours you'll reach Dharapani at 1,860 meters (6,102 feet) for lunch. From here you'll enter the Annapurna Circuit section. The trail passes through streams and wheat fields, crosses a suspension bridge over the Marshyangdi River, and arrives at the beautiful village of Tal on the riverbank with a large waterfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Dharapani), Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Dharapani Annapurna Circuit Marshyangdi River Tal - Day 14
Tal to Kathmandu
Board a 4WD vehicle to return to Kathmandu via Besisahar. The road is rough and bumpy to Besisahar, then smoother from there. You'll see sceneries of hills and rivers along the highway during the 8 to 9 hour drive back to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Besisahar - Day 15
Kathmandu to Departure
Your trip concludes with an airport transfer. The airport representative will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
