Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Your Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative picks you up from Tribhuvan International Airport and drives you to your hotel in Kathmandu. If time allows after you settle in, they'll take you on a guided walk through Thamel, the busy tourist district, so you can grab any trekking gear you still need before heading into the mountains.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will pick you up from the airport.)
Included Activities
- Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
- Guided tour of Thamel (if time permits)
Optional Activities
- Purchase trekking equipment in Thamel
Landmarks Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Soti Khola
You'll head out on a public bus or private car toward Soti Khola, stopping for lunch somewhere along the route. Once you arrive, you'll stay overnight near the river at Soti Khola, getting your first taste of the trekking experience ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transportation to Soti Khola
Landmarks Soti Khola - Day 3
Soti Khola to Machha Khola
The trek starts along a mule track with a steep path carved into the cliff face as you descend to Lapubesi. From there, you'll cross a suspension bridge at Nauli Khola and then follow the Budi Gandaki River trail to Machha Khola. Depending on current trail conditions, you might stay overnight at Kashi Gaun instead, but either way you'll be following the river valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Machha Khola via Lapubesi and Nauli Khola
Landmarks Lapubesi Nauli Khola Machha Khola Budi Gandaki River - Day 4
Machha Khola to Jagat
Following the river, you'll pass through Khorlabesi and reach Tatopani hot springs, then continue along the eastern bank of the Budi Gandaki River. The trail takes you through Doban, Thulo Dunga, and Yara Bagar, crossing several suspension bridges along the way. By late afternoon, you'll reach Jagat at the entrance gate to Manaslu Conservation Area, where your permits will be checked. If conditions warrant it, a higher alternative route might be used.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Tatopani and along Budi Gandaki River to Jagat
- Permit check at Manaslu Conservation Area entrance
Landmarks Tatopani Jagat Manaslu Conservation Area - Day 5
Jagat to Lokpa
A 6-hour trek takes you toward Salleri with views of Mount Sringi in the distance. After that, you descend to Sirdibas, a traditional Buddhist village, then continue through Ekle Bhatti. You'll climb along a pine forest ridge to a junction where the trail heads toward Tsum Valley. Your overnight stop is at Lokpa Village.
Included Activities
- 6-hour trek from Jagat to Lokpa via Salleri, Sirdibas, and Ekle Bhatti
Landmarks Salleri Mount Sringi Sirdibas Lokpa Village Philim - Day 6
Lokpa to Chumling
This 5-hour trek drops you down into Tsum Valley, and you'll get your first views near Chumling Village. You'll climb to Ripchet and then arrive at Chumling, an authentic Buddhist village with an ancient monastery, traditional Tibetan houses, prayer flags, mani walls, and stone-paved streets. You'll stay the night there, getting a real sense of the region's culture.
Included Activities
- 5-hour trek to Tsum Valley and Chumling
- Visit to Chumling village and ancient monastery
Landmarks Tsum Valley Chumling Ripchet - Day 7
Chumling to Chokhangparo
Starting with a 5-hour trek, you'll cross a suspension bridge with great views of Ganesh Himal. The trail passes through Rainjam and crosses Seru Khola before reaching Gho Village. From there, you continue to Chokhangparo Village where you can see both Himalchuli and Ganesh Himal peaks. You'll stay overnight in Chokhangparo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 5-6 hour trek from Chumling to Chokhangparo via Rainjam and Gho Village
Landmarks Ganesh Himal Seru Khola Gho Village Chokhangparo Village Himalchuli - Day 8
Chokhangparo to Nile
A 6-7 hour trek follows the trail to Rachen Gompa and Shir Khola river. After leaving the river behind, you'll pass through Phurbe and Pangdun villages before arriving at Nile. Mu Gompa, the largest monastery in this region and the highest point in Tsum Valley, sits nearby and can be visited if energy and time allow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 6-7 hour trek from Chokhangparo to Nile via Rachen Gompa
Optional Activities
- Visit to Mu Gompa monastery
Landmarks Rachen Gompa Shir Khola Phurbe Pangdun Mu Gompa - Day 9
Nile to Rachen Gompa
A short 4-hour trek descends downhill to Chhule and Phurbe, where Sherpa homestays offer local hospitality. You'll follow the trail along the Siyar River banks until reaching the nunnery at Rachen Gompa, where you'll sleep for the night.
Included Activities
- 4-hour trek from Nile to Rachen Gompa via Chhule and Phurbe
Optional Activities
- Sherpa homestays in Phurbe
Landmarks Rachen Gompa Siyar River Chhule Phurbe - Day 10
Rachen Gompa to Chumling
After crossing a river, you'll pass by Chhokang Paro village before descending back to Chumling. Along the way, there's a white monastery to visit, and you'll head down to the Siyar Khola river for a rest and to cool off. You'll stay overnight back at Chumling.
Included Activities
- Trek from Rachen Gompa to Chumling via Chhokang Paro
Optional Activities
- Visit white monastery
Landmarks Chhokang Paro Siyar Khola Chumling - Day 11
Chumling to Deng
A 6-7 hour trek descends from Chumling to Lokpa after crossing a suspension bridge. The rocky ridge offers views of Sringi Himal, and you'll pass through farms growing maize, millet, potatoes and other vegetables. The trail then follows the Budhi Gandaki river through a bamboo forest toward the Deng River, where you'll stay overnight by the water.
Included Activities
- 6-7 hour trek from Chumling to Deng via Lokpa
Landmarks Sringi Himal Ghatta Khola Budhi Gandaki Deng River - Day 12
Deng to Namrung
You climb beyond Tom Khola to Longa Chuta, then enter a forest thick with fir and rhododendron trees where you might spot birds and Langur monkeys on the north side of the Buri Gandaki River. After crossing back to the other side of the river, you'll reach Namrung, an old customs post that used to handle salt shipments from Tibet. The village was restored after the 2015 earthquake.
Included Activities
- Trek from Deng to Namrung via Longa Chuta and fir/rhododendron forest
Landmarks Tom Khola Longa Chuta Buri Gandaki River Namrung - Day 13
Namrung to Lho Gham
About a 5-hour trek brings you through an area with views of Sringi and Ganesh Himal. From this point forward, you'll mostly see Tibetan villages with religious symbols and monasteries dotting the landscape. The trail passes through forests and farmlands with barley grown on terraced hillsides before reaching Lho Gham Village. The lodge or nearby Gompa provides views of the mountains that are particularly nice in early morning light.
Included Activities
- 5-hour trek from Namrung to Lho Gham through Tibetan villages
Optional Activities
- Early morning mountain viewing from lodge or Gompa
Landmarks Sringi Ganesh Himal Lho Gham - Day 14
Lho Gham to Samagaun
A 4-hour trek takes you through several Tibetan villages and past Gompas as you make your way to Samagaun. Once you arrive, this becomes an acclimatization stop at higher elevation. You can explore the village, see the distinctly Tibetan architecture and the local clothing styles, chat with people you meet, or take a short hike up to the Gompa above town for a rewarding experience.
Included Activities
- 4-hour trek from Lho Gham to Samagaun
- Exploration of Samagaun village and local interaction
Optional Activities
- Short hike to Gompa above Samagaun
Landmarks Samagaun 
- Day 15
Acclimatization
This is an acclimatization day at higher altitude, so you'll stay active with options to keep you busy. You might hike to the Gompa at Pugyen (4070m) via a one-day route between Syaula and Sama, or trek up the valley to the Pugin glacier. Another option is visiting the lake at Birendra Tal (3450m), and if you're up for a serious climb, the demanding ascent to Manaslu Base Camp (4900m) awaits. Milarepa's Cave, believed to be north of Birendra Tal, is a famous meditation site worth knowing about.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization activities at higher altitude
Optional Activities
- One-day hike to Pugyen Gompa (4070m)
- Trek to Pugin glacier
- Visit to Birendra Tal lake (3450m)
- Ascent to Manaslu Base Camp (4900m)
- Visit to Milarepa's Cave
Landmarks Pugyen Gompa Pugin Glacier Birendra Tal Manaslu Base Camp Milarepa's Cave - Day 16
Samagaun to Samdo
The trail descends back to the Buri Gandaki River, passing the junction where Birendra Tal and Manaslu Base Camp trails split off. The valley opens up before you reach Kermo Khadka and the white Kani Gateway that marks the entrance to Samdo. If time permits, you can trek up to the peak above the village for impressive views of Mount Manaslu. For additional acclimatization, a 6-7 hour glacier moraine trek with a 640m climb is also available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Samagaun to Samdo via Kermo Khadka
Optional Activities
- Trek to peak above Samdo for Mount Manaslu views
- 6-7 hour trek to Fukang Glacier moraine (640m climb) for Tibet pass views
Landmarks Buri Gandaki River Kermo Khadka Kani Gateway Samdo Mount Manaslu Fukang Glacier - Day 17
Samdo to Dharamsala
You'll trek across ridges and wooden bridges over the Budi Gandaki River. After crossing two rivers, you'll reach Larkya Glacier and climb to Larke Phedi (4450m). You'll stay overnight at Dharamsala.
Included Activities
- Trek from Samdo to Larke Phedi via Larkya Glacier
- Crossing of multiple rivers via bridges
Landmarks Budi Gandaki River Larkya Glacier Larke Phedi - Day 18
Dharamsala to Bhimthang
An 8-9 hour trek starts with a short climb to the north side of Larkya Glacier for excellent views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. The ascent to Larkya La (5100m) begins gradually but gets steeper as you approach the pass. Once at the top, panoramic views of various mountain ranges stretch out before you. The descent is equally challenging, and by evening you'll arrive at Bhimthang where you'll sleep in a teahouse.
Included Activities
- 8-9 hour trek from Dharamsala to Bhimthang
- Ascent and crossing of Larkya La (5100m) pass
Landmarks Larkya Glacier Cho Danda Larkya Peak Larkya La Pass Bhimthang - Day 19
Bhimthang to Tilje
You'll enjoy views of Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal, along with the valley and forests spreading below. The trail crosses the Dudh Khola river and passes through rhododendron forests, moving through Karche (2785m), the highest farmland in the region. After a brief rest at Gho Village, you'll reach Tilje for your overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Trek from Bhimthang to Tilje via Dudh Khola and rhododendron forests
Landmarks Manaslu Lamjung Himal Himlung Himal Cheo Himal Dudh Khola Karche Gho Village - Day 20
Tilje to Chamche
A 6-7 hour trek follows a stony trail along a ridge and through Tibetan villages before descending into the Marsyangdi Valley. From there, you'll connect with the classic Annapurna trail, passing through Karte Village and crossing the Marsyangdi Khola river. The route continues past mani walls and through the village of Tal before reaching Chamche, where you'll spend the night.
Included Activities
- 6-7 hour trek from Tilje to Chamche
- Connection to classic Annapurna trail
Landmarks Marsyangdi Valley Karte Village Marsyangdi Khola Tal Chamche - Day 21
Chamche to Kathmandu
You'll drive back to Kathmandu by public transport or private vehicle, following the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers as they flow south. The route passes through Besisahar Village, the district headquarters of Lamjung Province, before arriving in the city.
Included Activities
- Return transportation to Kathmandu via public bus or private vehicle
Landmarks Marsyangdi River Trishuli River Besisahar - Day 22
Departure from Kathmandu
Your Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will take you to the airport about 3 hours before your departure. This marks your farewell after an incredible journey through the Himalayan region.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport.)
Included Activities
- Airport drop-off and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
