Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
A Sherpa Expedition & Trekking representative meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in Thamel. After settling in, you'll get a briefing about the upcoming trek and have time to walk around the tourist hub to pick up any last-minute gear or supplies you need before heading out.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Arrival Gate, 00:00 - 23:00)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Trek briefing and Q&A session
- Explore Thamel district
Landmarks Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Soti Khola
Your guide picks you up at 5:30 am for an 8-hour drive to Soti Khola. The first four hours are on paved roads through Dhading Bensi, then the road turns unsealed as you travel to Arughat and Soti Khola in the Dhading district. You'll stay at a guesthouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 8-hour drive to Soti Khola
Landmarks Dhading Bensi Arughat Soti Khola - Day 3
Soti Khola to Machha Khola
Trek through the woods heading upriver along the Budhi Gandaki River banks. After some time you'll descend to the riverbed and traverse mountain paths with views down to the river. By evening you arrive at Machha Khola guesthouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through woods along Budhi Gandaki River
- Mountain trail with river views
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki River Machha Khola - Day 4
Machha Khola to Jagat Village
Cross the Machha River and pass Khorlabesi to reach Tatopani, which is known for its hot springs. Trek through forested areas toward the Dovan Khola and Budhi Gandaki Valley. As the trail climbs higher, you'll notice the vegetation changing as you reach Jagat Village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Machha River
- Visit Tatopani hot springs area
- Trek through forested areas to Dovan Khola and Budhi Gandaki Valley
Landmarks Khorlabesi Tatopani Dovan Khola Budhi Gandaki Valley Jagat Village - Day 5
Jagat Village to Deng Village
Trek through the valley to Sirdibas where you get good views of Shringi Himal. Cross a suspension bridge and make a steep climb to Philim with waterfalls on both sides. Continue through Ekle Bhatti and Pewa Village, then arrive at Deng Village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through valley to Sirdibas with Shringi Himal views
- Cross suspension bridge
- Steep climb to Philim
- Trek through Ekle Bhatti and Pewa Village
Landmarks Sirdibas Shringi Himal Philim Ekle Bhatti Pewa Village Deng Village - Day 6
Deng Village to Namrung
Start with a steep climb before descending back to the Budi Gandaki River. Continue along the trail through the valley and small settlements. You'll notice Mani stones carved with Tibetan mantras as you enter Tibetan territory. In the afternoon take a 2-hour detour to Prok village and return to Namrung for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Steep climb and descent to Budi Gandaki River
- Trek through valley and small settlements
- Optional detour to Prok village (2 hour round trip)
Landmarks Budi Gandaki River Prok village Namrung - Day 7
Namrung to Samagaun
Walk between the Mani stone walls of Lho Village, where it feels like stepping back in time. From here you see the snow-capped peak of Ngadi Chuli (Peak 29) in the distance. Take a short detour to Pungen Glacier for close-up views of Mt. Manaslu before arriving at Samagaun guesthouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Lho Village with Mani stone walls
- View Ngadi Chuli (Peak 29)
- Detour to Pungen Glacier with Mt. Manaslu views
Landmarks Lho Village Ngadi Chuli Pungen Glacier Mt. Manaslu Samagaun - Day 8
Acclimatization Day at Samagaun
Today is for acclimatization before heading higher. You can either do a full-day trek to Manaslu Base Camp (6 to 7-hour round trip at 4,750m/15,584 ft) or a half-day trek to the glacier across the valley or to Birendra Ta. Stay active throughout the day to help with acclimatization. You'll stay another night at Samagaun guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day trek at Samagaun
Optional Activities
- Full-day trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4750m) - 6 to 7-hour return trek
- Half-day trek to glacier across the valley
- Half-day trek to Birendra Ta
Landmarks Manaslu Base Camp Birendra Ta - Day 9
Samagaun to Samdo
Cross the pastures and descend to the valley below with great views of surrounding peaks, especially Manaslu. Continue to Samdo, a remote and isolated Tibetan refugee village just a short distance from the Tibetan border. Spend the afternoon wandering around the village and nearby hills before staying at a guesthouse in Samdo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across pastures to Samdo
- Explore remote Tibetan refugee village of Samdo
- Explore nearby hills in the afternoon
Landmarks Samdo Mt. Manaslu - Day 10
Samdo to Dharamsala
Cross several rivers as you head out today and reach Larkya Bazaar, a trading post village used by Tibetan traders. From here, climb a steep trail to Dharamsala where you'll stay at a guesthouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross multiple rivers
- Trek to Larkya Bazaar trading post
- Steep climb to Dharamsala
Landmarks Larkya Bazaar Dharamsala - Day 11
Dharamsala to Bhimthang via Larkya La Pass
This is a major trekking day as you head via Larkya La Pass (5,106m/17,121 ft) to Bhimthang. First climb to Cho Chanda and then continue up the steep snowy pass with views of surrounding peaks. Descend steeply across moraines to reach Bhimthang Village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Larkya La Pass (5106m)
- Climb to Cho Chanda
- Cross snowy pass with panoramic mountain views
- Steep descent across moraines to Bhimthang
Landmarks Larkya La Pass Cho Chanda Himlung Himal Cheo Himal Gyaji Kung Kang Koru Annapurna II Bhimthang Village - Day 12
Bhimthang to Dharapani
Trek steadily across the fields to the smaller Karcher La Pass and descend through a rhododendron forest to Tilje Village. Cross the Dudh Khola River and head uphill past a chorten-styled arch and Mani walls to Thonje Village. 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 across fields to Karcher La Pass
- Descend through rhododendron forest to Tilje Village
- Cross Dudh Khola River
- Trek through Mani walls and chorten arch
- Enter Annapurna region at Dharapani
Landmarks Karcher La Pass Tilje Village Dudh Khola River Thonje Village Dharapani - Day 13
Dharapani to Kathmandu
Your final day on the Manaslu Circuit Trek has you traveling by jeep to Besisahar, then by bus back to your hotel in Kathmandu. After arriving back at your hotel, you can relax and reflect on your trek and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Jeep transfer from Dharapani to Besisahar
- Bus transfer from Besisahar to Kathmandu
Landmarks Besisahar Kathmandu - Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Your last day in Nepal has Sherpa Expedition and Trekking dropping you off at Tribhuvan International Airport well ahead of your flight. You'll have time to reflect on your 14-day adventure in the Himalayas before heading to your next destination.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Departure Gate)
Included Activities
- Airport drop-off transfer
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
