Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Patan
You'll arrive at your lodge in Patan and get settled in. After that, take time to wander around the neighborhoods near Durbar Square at your own pace, checking out the temples, palaces, statues, and local craft shops. The evening is yours to rest and arrange your own dinner.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu International Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore Patan neighborhoods
- Browse Durbar Square temples, statues, and palaces
- Shop for souvenirs and local crafts
Landmarks/POIs Durbar Square, Patan 
- Day 2
Kathmandu Valley Exploration
Head to Swayambhunath, known as the 'Monkey Temple,' one of Nepal's most important Buddhist stupas. From the hilltop you'll get good views of Kathmandu. Spend the afternoon on your own exploring the city, then join the group for a welcome dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner (vegetarian options available))
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Swayambhunath ('Monkey Temple')
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Kathmandu
Landmarks/POIs Swayambhunath - Day 3
Jeep Transfer to Manaslu Region
You'll depart Kathmandu for an 8-9 hour private jeep ride through scenic Nepalese countryside heading to the Manaslu region. After arriving in the evening, you'll rest up and prepare for starting the trek tomorrow. Most nights will be in Nepali tea houses, though tent camping is available as backup if the trail gets busy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private jeep transfer to Manaslu region
- Day 4
Suspension Bridge to Machha Khola
The trek begins by crossing a suspension bridge and hiking through sal forest past vertical rock walls, waterfalls, and rice terraces to reach the Gurung village. You'll continue hiking behind rocky outcroppings and down a sandy riverbed, arriving at Machha Khola for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across suspension bridge
- Hike through sal forest
- Trek to Gurung village
- Trek to Machha Khola
Landmarks/POIs Gurung Village - Day 5
Machha Khola to Jagat
Trek through undulating terrain to reach a small hot spring. From there, continue across ridges, up stone stairs, and along the Budhi Gandaki river valley to the village of Jagat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to hot spring
- Trek along Budhi Gandaki river to Jagat
Landmarks/POIs Budhi Gandaki River - Day 6
Jagat to Deng
Start by climbing over a rocky ridge to Salleri, then descend to Sirdibas. As the valley widens, you'll trek through Ghatta Khola, then tackle steeper terrain before descending into grasslands to reach the small village of Deng.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over rocky ridge to Salleri
- Trek to Sirdibas
- Trek through Ghatta Khola
- Trek to village of Deng
- Day 7
Deng to Namrung
Pass by carved stone Mani walls and several Buddhist monasteries called Gompas on your trek. Watch for the Danphe, Nepal's colorful national bird, as you make your way to the village of Namrung.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek past Mani walls
- Visit Buddhist monasteries (Gompas)
- Trek to Namrung
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching for Danphe (Nepal's national bird)
- Day 8
Namrung to Samagaon
Continue ascending approximately 3,000 feet to reach Samagaon. You'll take in mountain views along the way, visit Buddhist monasteries, and pass by prayer wheels during the hike.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Samagaon
- Visit Buddhist monasteries
- View prayer wheels
- Day 9
Birendra Tal Lake and Manaslu Base Camp
Start the day with a visit to Birendra Tal Lake, then hike to Manaslu Base Camp perched high above the clouds. After resting at base camp, you'll trek back to Samagaon. During the day you'll learn about Sherpa culture and traditions, and visit the oldest Gompa (Monastery) in Samagaon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Birendra Tal Lake
- Trek to Manaslu Base Camp
- Learn about Sherpa culture and traditions
- Visit oldest Gompa (Monastery) in Samagaon
Landmarks/POIs Birendra Tal Lake Manaslu Base Camp - Day 10
Samagaon to Samdo
After breakfast, descend toward the Budhi Ghandaki River and hike through juniper and birch forests of the Kermo Kharka. Climb steeply between two river forks to reach Samdo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Kermo Kharka juniper and birch forests
- Trek to Samdo
Landmarks/POIs Budhi Ghandaki River 
- Day 11
Acclimatization Day in Samdo
Spend the day resting and acclimatizing in Samdo with excellent views of Mt. Manaslu and other Himalayan peaks. Look for mountain birds like the Lophophorus, Lammergeyer, and Himalayan Griffin soaring above seasonal herding settlements.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional hike to nearby viewpoints
- Birdwatching for Lophophorus, Lammergeyer, and Himalayan Griffin
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Manaslu - Day 12
Samdo to Dharamsala
Hike on the historic trade route to Tibet as it descends to the river. Cross a wooden bridge and continue upward past more Mani Walls. Trek through tundra and juniper forests with views of Larky Glacier and the Salka Khola Valley before reaching Dharamsala.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek on trade route to Tibet
- Cross wooden bridge
- Pass Mani Walls
- Trek through tundra and juniper forest
- Trek to Dharamsala
Landmarks/POIs Larky Glacier - Day 13
Larkya La Pass to Bhimthang
Rise early and hike over the Larkya La pass at 16,924 ft where conditions can be cold and windy, but you'll be rewarded with views of 23,000+ ft peaks including Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Gyaji Kung, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. Descend along a moraine, then tackle steep switchbacks to reach Bhimthang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Larkya La pass
- Trek to Bhimthang
Landmarks/POIs Larkya La Pass - Day 14
Bhimthang to Trek Endpoint
Descend across high pastures and cross the Dudh Khola River. Continue into beautiful pine and rhododendron forests. Trek over a past landslide, across several fields, then climb over a ridge decorated with prayer flags.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across high pasture
- Cross Dudh Khola River
- Trek through pine and rhododendron forest
- Trek over prayer flag-decorated ridge
Landmarks/POIs Dudh Khola River - Day 15
Thonje to Tal
Trek across a small ridge and along stone paved trails, crossing the Dudh Khola river again. Climb through a stupa-shaped arch and pass another Mani wall. From here the trail is mostly downhill to Tal, where you'll see the nice waterfall in the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across small ridge
- Cross Dudh Khola river
- Trek through stupa-shaped arch
- Pass Mani wall
- Trek to Tal
Landmarks/POIs Tal Waterfall 
- Day 16
Tal to Syange
Enjoy your final day on the trail trekking through the Marsyandi valley with terraced fields and villages clinging to steep hillsides. Descend through rhododendron and pine forests to reach the village of Syange.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Marsyandi valley
- Trek through rhododendron and pine forests
- Trek to Syange
Landmarks/POIs Marsyandi Valley - Day 17
Return to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner
Take a private jeep back to Kathmandu and join your fellow expedition members for a farewell dinner celebrating the completion of your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Private jeep transfer to Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner with expedition members
- Day 18
Departure
A OneSeed representative will take you by private car to the airport for your flight departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
