Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
A Sherpa Expedition Teams representative picks you up and drives you to your 3-star hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu's main tourist area. You'll have time to settle in and rest after your travel.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Soti Khola
Early start at 5:30 AM when your guide collects you from the hotel for the drive to the bus station. The first four hours take you on sealed roads, then the surface gets rough and unsealed as you pass through Dhading Bensi and Arughat before reaching Soti Khola, the district headquarters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3
Soti Khola to Machha Khola
Your trek begins on forest trails that follow the Budhi Gandaki River, with the path crossing through varied terrain and offering views down to the river. You'll walk through different landscape types throughout the day and end up at Machha Khola where you'll stay at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forests along Budhi Gandaki River
- Mountain trail with river views
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki River - Day 4
Machha Khola to Jagat
After crossing the Machha River and walking through Khorlabesi village, you'll reach Tatopani, which is known for its hot springs. The trek continues through forested sections toward Dovan Khola river and into the Budhi Gandaki Valley where you notice vegetation changing as elevation rises. By evening you'll arrive at Jagat Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tatopani hot springs
- Trek through Budhi Gandaki Valley
Landmarks Tatopani Khorlabesi - Day 5
Jagat to Deng
Trek through the valley toward Sirdibas with views of Shringi Himal, then cross a suspension bridge and climb steeply up to Philim where waterfalls drop down from both sides. You'll continue through Ekle Bhatti and Pewa Village on an uphill path through the valley, finishing at Deng Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Sirdibas with Shringi Himal views
- Cross suspension bridge
- Steep ascent to Philim with waterfall views
- Trek through Ekle Bhatti and Pewa villages
Landmarks Shringi Himal Philim - Day 6
Deng to Namrung
Start with a steep uphill section then descend back down to the Budhi Gandaki River. The path goes through the valley and several small settlements, and as you get closer to Namrung you'll start seeing Mani stones with Tibetan mantras carved into them. In the afternoon, take a 2-hour round trip to Prok village before heading back to Namrung.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through valley settlements
- Detour to Prok village (2 hour round trip)
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki River - Day 7
Namrung to Samagaun
Walk through the Mani stone walls surrounding Lho Village, then look out for the snow-covered peak of Ngadi Chuli at 7871m from this area. A short detour takes you to the Pungen Glacier for closer views of Mt. Manaslu before you reach Samagaun for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Lho Village and Mani stone walls
- Detour to Pungen Glacier
- Views of Mt. Manaslu and Ngadi Chuli peak
Landmarks Lho Village Ngadi Chuli (Peak 29) Mt. Manaslu Pungen Glacier 
- Day 8
Acclimatization Day in Samagaun
This is an acclimatization day where you stay active to help your body adjust before higher altitudes. You can choose between a full-day trek of 6 to 7 hours that goes to Manaslu Base Camp at 4750m, or a shorter half-day option to either a glacier or to Birendra Ta. You'll remain based at a guesthouse in Samagaun.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization trek activity
Optional Activities
- Full-day trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4750m, 6-7 hours return)
- Half-day trek to glacier across the valley
- Half-day trek to Birendra Ta
Landmarks Manaslu Base Camp - Day 9
Samagaun to Samdo
Trek across open pastures and down into the valley with excellent views of snow-capped peaks including Mt. Manaslu. You'll arrive at Samdo, a remote Tibetan refugee village close to the Tibetan border, where the afternoon is free for exploring the area. Stay overnight at a guesthouse there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across pastures with Mt. Manaslu views
- Visit Samdo Tibetan refugee village
Optional Activities
- Explore Samdo village and countryside
Landmarks Samdo Mt. Manaslu - Day 10
Samdo to Dharamsala
Cross multiple rivers on the way to Larkya Bazaar, an active trading post where Tibetan merchants conduct business. From there climb steeply up to Dharamsala where you'll stay overnight at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross multiple rivers
- Visit Larkya Bazaar trading post
Landmarks Larkya Bazaar - Day 11
Dharamsala to Bhimthang (Larkya La Pass)
This is a hard day as you trek over Larkya La Pass at 5106m/17,121 ft toward Bhimthang. Climb to Cho Chanda first then tackle the steep, snow-covered pass with exceptional views of surrounding peaks like Himlung Himal at 7126m, Cheo Himal at 6820m, Gyaji Kung at 7030m, Kang Koru at 6980m, and Annapurna II at 7937m. Follow steep terrain and cross moraines to reach Bhimthang Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Larkya La Pass (5106m/17,121 ft)
- Climb to Cho Chanda
- Pass through snow-covered terrain with exceptional Himalayan views
Landmarks Larkya La Pass Himlung Himal Cheo Himal Annapurna II - Day 12
Bhimthang to Dharapani
Trek uphill through cultivated fields then descend through fig trees and rhododendron forests into Tilje. Climb over a small ridge walking on stone-paved paths through a nice village, cross the bridge over Dudh Khola River and head up through a Chorten-shaped archway. Pass Mani walls before reaching Thonje, then enter the Annapurna Region at Dharapani where there's a police checkpoint. Stay at a guesthouse in Dharapani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through cultivated fields
- Descend through fig and rhododendron forests
- Walk through beautiful villages on stone-paved trail
- Cross Dudh Khola River bridge
- Enter Annapurna Region at Dharapani
Landmarks Tilje Thonje Dharapani Dudh Khola River - Day 13
Dharapani to Kathmandu
This final trek day involves sharing a jeep from Dharapani to Besisahar, then taking a regular bus back to Kathmandu. You'll be dropped at your hotel where you can relax and reflect on the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
A Sherpa Expedition Teams representative drops you off at the airport about 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
